Let's face it. There's only so much love you can give a packet of 2 minute noodles before you realise that they just aren't lovin' you back. Sure, I've been known to reach for them for a last minute outdoor escape, but if I've got a few extra minutes packing time, then I want to do my best to ensure I've got tasty and nutritious options to look forward to at meal times. FINALLY! Someone has put … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Finding Bushwalks in NSW
I often get asked, "Where are places that I can go bushwalking"? or "How do I find walks that are suited to my experience level"? Like a loaded gun, these questions are full of possibilities and adventures - good and bad. Imagine picking somewhere that put you waaaay out of your comfort zone and resulted in a hellish experience or on the other hand, you found yourself heading along a track with … [Read more...]
The Road Less Travelled – Off Trail Hiking
For people who've only ever walked on defined tracks and trails, the concept that there's a whole other world of exploring and adventuring out there, may come as a shock. It's the world of off trail hiking. I know it came as a shock to me when early in my bushwalking club days, I signed up for a day walk that in the description said, "includes 1km rough off-track section". I honestly didn't … [Read more...]
Shooting Landscape Photographs
... and why I'll never be happy with these photos A couple of months ago, I decided to run a weekend photography walk in the Blue Mountains for my bushwalking club. Due to the normal pace and style of our club's trips, there's never usually any time to take photos other than quick snaps with a point and shoot. However, I wanted to stop, take my time and really work through some camera … [Read more...]
The three peaks – conclusion
The three peaks (the lazy way) continues... the final slog As we crept into our tightly sealed sleeping bags (just in case snakey realised he left something behind), inches from the babbling brook of Kanangra Creek, we all tried to sleep with the knowledge that our bloody leader was going to wake us up at 5am to get going. Oh, hang on... that was me. As my alarm went off after what felt like only … [Read more...]