In 2020 over 3.7 million people from Australia and overseas visited the Blue Mountains – The most visited National Park…
Rescued: An Outdoor Podcast for Hikers and Adventurers
Rescued is a podcast of conversations with rescuers and those who’ve been rescued. It’s about the lessons we learn about…
Interview with Kate Grarock from Alone Australia
Who is Kate Grarock? I first came across (Dr) Kate Grarock when she was working with, what I reckon is,…
Best ways to carry water on a hike
Let’s face it: water is heavy. OK, so it’s not like mercury heavy (1 litre = 13.5 kg), but it’s…
Stay & Play
Before and after our epic adventures on the track, we all need somewhere to lay our head, do the final…
How to leave no trace
Leave No Trace vs Minimal Impact Bushwalking The term Leave No Trace has become part of hiking lingo in the…
How to grow fresh sprouts when hiking
What food do you crave when you come out of a few days in the bush? For me, it’s a…
Sea to Summit Sleep System Finder Review
Well, if the last year or so has taught us anything about living through a pandemic, it’s the value of…
Why I bought a SPOT 4
…and also carry a PLB. It’s pretty incredible the ways in which technology has changed the bush search and rescue…
How to build a leave no trace campfire
Often called ‘the bush television’, a campfire is one of those experiences that draws us to spend time in the…
Spicy Tomato Gnocchi
This recipe for Spicy Tomato Gnocchi is a delicious and hearty camp meal that can be used as a base…
NSW Burnt Areas Map
You’d have to be living on another planet to not be aware of the bushfires that swept across large parts…
“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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