Last Updated Dec 21, 2020 I get it. It’s summer, you’re on holidays and you’ve finally got the time to…
Summer Camping and Bushwalking Ideas – ABC Radio Segment
Thanks to everyone who tuned (and called!) in to the segment on ABC Radio yesterday with the lovely Jen Fleming…
What’s in my kit for a weekend hike?
Last Updated Jan 20, 2021 There’s something in all of us that’s a bit of a voyeur, right? I love…
How to make a Buff from an old t-shirt
Are you ready to get your crafty side on? Keen to recycle your favourite old t-shirt and learn how to…
How to Navigate with a Map & Compass
Part 3 – Basic Navigation In part one of this article I covered off the basics of map reading including…
How to choose the best hiking shoes
Wouldn’t it be easy if one type of hiking shoe truly fit not only all feet, but all needs, terrain,…
30 Day Challenge to Overnight Hiking
For many of us outdoor lovers, the thought of taking the step from day walks to overnight hiking (ie. camping…
How to Navigate with a Map & Compass
Part 2 – Identifying Landforms In Part 1 of How to navigate, we looked at the reasons why learning to navigate with…
5 ways to deal with ticks
Last Updated Aug 10, 2020 Of all the creatures in the bush that have the ability to cause us some…
Bushfire Safety for Hikers
Last Updated Aug 20, 2020 Here in Australia, we are acutely aware of the devastating effect of Bushfires. By their…
How to choose Gaiters for Hiking & Outdoor Adventure
Last Updated Aug 10, 2020 With summer racing towards us in Australia and the springtime sexual exploits of snakes making…
How to Treat Blisters
Do you remember the old fairytale of the Princess and the Pea? Even when the Princess was lying on top…
“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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