Following on from last week’s post about living in small spaces, I’ve been thinking about where I feel most at…
Leeches – That slimy, slippery, itchy, sinking feeling
Can you feel it? Nah, you probably can’t. If you’re anything like me, sometimes the first thing you feel is the…
Mt Paralyser and other names that inspire fear
When looking over the topographic maps for the southern parts of the Blue Mountains, especially the Kanangra-Boyd Wilderness area, a…
How to Convert a Tent to Fly-only
I really wanted to call this post, ‘How to Pimp Your Tent’, but seeing as there’s no fluffy dice, disco…
Six Foot Track Project Launch!
Ok, so you know how they always say, ‘Never start with an apology – it’s too negative.’? Well, here I…
Gear Review – Macpac Tasman 45
Manufacturer: Macpac Product: Macpac Tasman 45 Link: Macpac Product Info Empty Weight: 1.1kg (size 2) RRP: AUD$299 Test Packed Weight:…
Hiking Food : Dehydrating Hummus
Of all the meals that I plan for the bush, the one that I always struggle to feel inspired by…
What’s Your Excuse?
When I started this whole bushwalking/hiking caper about 20 years ago, I was astounded at how unfit I was. If…
Hello Macpac!
Who doesn’t love outdoor gear, eh? Until social media came along, I didn’t know that anything could be more addictive,…
Backcountry Bakery
This week we say g’day to Matt McClelland*, who has kindly contributed this tasty guest post! I love good food…
Mobile Phone Coverage when Hiking
Wikipedia states that Wilderness is: “… a natural environment on Earth that has not been significantly modified by human activity….
The Point of No Return
It goes without saying that at some time in our outdoors life, we will all have to deal with injury…
“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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