I'll never forget my first down jacket. It was a game-changer for how I experienced the outdoors in winter and how I went from diving for my sleeping bag soon after sunset, to enjoying cold nights and brisk mornings without shivering. Wooah... the colour! Love it. Pic: Pamela Black Why I love down jackets Up until that first down jacket, I'd persevered with bulky fleece and thermals. For … [Read more...]
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What to do if you get lost hiking?
Or “How to get unlost” when bushwalking In 1987 pioneering Aussie bushwalker and businessman Paddy Pallin wrote a book called, ‘Never Truly Lost’. It’s a classic from the traditional style of bushwalking (what many now refer to as 'hiking'… oh, the controversy!) and as a statement, touches on the soul of what it means for many of us to be in the bush. For the well equipped and experienced … [Read more...]
Introduction to Navigation
Do you want to learn to navigate with a map and compass? Do you want to read a map with confidence? If you’ve ever dreamed of being able to find your own way in the bush, break through the invisible walls beside tracks and step off the well-formed trail, to become an explorer and discover your own adventure, read on. Over two jam-packed days you’ll learn some of the skills essential for off … [Read more...]
The hidden world of canyoning
Up in the Blue Mountains, 2hrs from Sydney and the nearest surf beach, there’s a hidden and adventurous water world that is best experienced from inside the warm comfort of a snug fitting wetsuit. Welcome to the world of canyoning. Empress Canyon | Photo: @Jake Anderson What is canyoning? Canyoning is the adventure sport where you follow ancient water courses down through deep rocky … [Read more...]
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