Do you remember that feeling as a kid, of running along and the sense of utter freedom that it brought?…
The value of exercising outdoors
There was a time, not too long ago, when I was at my day job, doing stupid hours and working…
The Best Outdoor Cookbook
Do you wish that there was a single go-to resource for great hiking recipes? Something like an outdoor version of…
Tahiti : Adventures in Paradise – 2
Read part 1 here of my adventures hiking in Tahiti… Speaking of those fabulously crinkly, ridgey peaks that tell of French…
Tahiti : Adventures in Paradise – 1
I know what you’re thinking. Overwater bungalows, doe-eyed honeymooners and drinks with paper umbrellas. It’s not that there’s anything wrong…
Nemo Tensor 20R Sleeping Mat
Sleeping Mat Gear Review Being comfortable enough (or tired enough) to get a good night’s sleep in the bush is…
10 Reasons Why Winter is the Best Season for Aussie Hiking
I know you think you’d rather be tucked up warm inside, reading a good book or bingeing on Netflix, but…
SPOT vs PLB vs InReach Comparison
One of the most important pieces of gear you can have in your backpack for remote, bush or wilderness areas…
World’s Longest Hiking Trail
The Great Trail – 24,000kms Canada The blade cut into the glass of the lake, creating only wake behind us….
Hiking in bear country
Last year I was lucky enough to spend some time on Canada’s amazing Great Trail. I’ve always wanted to do…
Garmin InReach Explorer+ Review
When something goes wrong, one of the biggest issues affecting safety, when bushwalking or hiking in remote areas, is access…
Mt Feathertop via Bon Accord Spur
Mount Feathertop (1922m), the second highest peak in Victoria, looms large over nearby Harrietville. As Australian mountains go, having something…
“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.”
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