If you've been reading my blog for a while now, you'll know that I'm a fan of the saying, 'there's many ways to skin a cat.' This couldn't be more true than when it comes to lighting a campfire and I've seen many different methods used over the years. When choosing your particular skinning method however, the two important things to bear in mind are going to … [Read more...]
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 planet for our own benefit. Something as simple as giving someone a smile or a random act of kindness, has the ability to give light to someone's life. I consider myself so incredibly blessed in many ways, that when faced with the opportunity to help out, I find myself saying, 'How can I not … [Read more...]
Adventures with Altitude Sickness
Last year I had the amazing experience of returning to Peru to hike the Huayhuash Circuit. This is a pretty amazing 11 day trek and rates as one of the best hikes in the world. It was my first time ever at altitude and I'd heard a lot of stories. Before I left, I did a bit of reading on altitude sickness (OK, I Googled it a couple of times) and spoke with a whole bunch of friends who've been … [Read more...]
My Hiking Nemesis
Hi everyone, The lovely Neil from Bushwalking Blog recently asked me to write a guest post on one of my favourite walks. Check it out here: http://www.bushwalkingblog.com.au/guest-post-the-bushwalking-nemesis-a-blue-mountains-trail-that-makes-hikers-groan/ As a Sydney local, it only takes me about 1.5 hrs to be in the heart of the amazing Blue Mountains of NSW, so it's no surprise … [Read more...]
Polar Opposites – When Compasses Go Bad
I'm one of those lucky people who has an in-built compass that most times just knows instinctively which way is North. I think I got it from my Dad, as opposed to my Mum who was from the 'turn-the-street-directory [remember those?] around-until-it makes-sense-and-then-stop-to-ask-for-directions', school of navigation. So it was no surprise that on last weekend's trip to the beautiful Coxs River, … [Read more...]