Trip Report: John Muir Trail Phila Holmes January 10, 2017 Bushwalk & Camp, North 1 Comment “The world is big and I want to get a good look at it before it gets dark.” John Muir speaks to the explorer in us all. His accounts of his adventures and of strolls in the wild have always captivated...
Foot Care & Blister Prevention Dave Casey January 9, 2017 Bushwalk & Camp, Gear, Tips 3 Comments Blisters can be painful and debilitating Blistered feet, pain and suffering through each step is not the way you want to remember your adventure. Although sometimes unavoidable blisters are at least...
Trip Report: Langtang Trek, Nepal Lachlan Gardiner January 2, 2017 Asia, Bushwalk & Camp 1 Comment Suddenly the bus came to a halt. Peering out the window I could see nothing but dense cloud beyond the edge of the rough unsealed mountain road we were traveling along. Up in front there were shouts exchanged...
Hiking Near Brisbane: 5 Best Day Hikes Lachlan Gardiner January 2, 2017 Bushwalk & Camp, East 1 Comment Last Updated February 2, 2024 Living in the city doesn’t need to mean you can’t get outdoors, and Brisbane is no exception. Queensland’s South-East corner contains a wealth of incredible hiking...
Q&A with Tim Miller from Sea to Summit Lachlan Gardiner December 20, 2016 Bushwalk & Camp, Community, Gear Sea to Summit has always been synonymous with innovative, lightweight gear designed to improve our enjoyment of the outdoors. The company has grown from strength to strength since it's humble beginnings in...
Q&A with Tor Brown from Black Diamond Dave Casey December 12, 2016 Bushwalk & Camp, Climb, Community, Gear, Snow Sports Black Diamond started as a backyard project aiming to make climbing safer, easier and cleaner. The company soon ventured to producing skiing equipment and is now popular for an array of technical equipment...
Trip Report: Frenchman’s Cap Lachlan Gardiner December 11, 2016 Bushwalk & Camp, South Tasmania for me holds a strong allure. Coming from Queensland, the rugged wilderness offers so much new & exciting terrain, flora & fauna to explore. In May 2016 I was fortunate enough to have a...
Skin Care for the Outdoors Dave Casey December 6, 2016 Activities, Bushwalk & Camp, Snow Sports, Tips We all love to enjoy outdoors when the sun is shining. For good health our body craves natural sunlight to prevent depression in the winter and to activate vitamin D. However there’s a downside for outdoor...
Q&A with Analise from Back Country Cuisine Paddy December 6, 2016 Bushwalk & Camp, Community, New Zealand Paddy Pallin: Hi Analise, Can you tell us a little about yourself, and Back Country Cuisine? Analise: Back Country Foods Ltd was established in August 1998 to take over the freeze dried meals business...
Tips on Choosing a Campsite Dave Casey November 26, 2016 Bushwalk & Camp, Tips 4 Comments Established camp grounds or caravan parks are great for offering the creature comforts like electrical power, running water, bathrooms, and a designated space for tents, tables, and fires, but when you’re...