Last Updated Jul 9, 2020 I love maps. As a young kid, I used to lie on the lounge room…
Mt Paralyser and other names that inspire fear
When looking over the topographic maps for the southern parts of the Blue Mountains, especially the Kanangra-Boyd Wilderness area, a…
Blue Mountains – Open for business… Still!
Last Updated Nov 22, 2019 November 2019 Update: Since moving to the Blue Mountains in 2017, I’ve become aware of…
Six Foot Track Project Launch!
Ok, so you know how they always say, ‘Never start with an apology – it’s too negative.’? Well, here I…
Missing Cessna VH-MDX : Where in Barrington Tops is it?
Do a search for “VH-MDX” in Google and you’ll find all sorts of things. Unfortunately, what you won’t find (yet)…
When did you stop playing?
Yesterday I found myself at the local kids playground with the excuse of having a 4 year old in tow….
What’s Your Excuse?
When I started this whole bushwalking/hiking caper about 20 years ago, I was astounded at how unfit I was. If…
Hello Macpac!
Who doesn’t love outdoor gear, eh? Until social media came along, I didn’t know that anything could be more addictive,…
My favourite loo
All too often our local councils get the rough end of the pineapple when it comes to people’s opinions on…
Adventure: Trip Reports
When I started this blog thingy, I didn’t really know what people wanted to see. To be honest, I’ve been…
Volunteering in the Outdoors
One thing that I’m convinced about in this crazy life, is that we’re not just put here on this amazing…
Lightweight Dental Hygiene
I’ve always thought that the concept of cutting off your toothbrush handle to reduce space and weight in your pack…
“It doesn’t matter if you take a short easy walk to a lookout, or carry a pack off-track for weeks at a time. Both are equally valid.”
CARO RYAN
Bushwalking & Hiking Tips from an Unexpected Outdoors Chick
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