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Author Phila Holmes

Phila Holmes

Phila Holmes

Phila is traveler and hiker. She is a scientist that loves taking on challenges and adventures in the big wild world. Whether it be solo hiking, independent travel or endurance events she has a passion for it all. She has travelled solo to nearly 30 countries through South America, Asia and the Pacific. She loves 4WDing, hiking and camping through Australia. She also works in the Fortitude Valley store and loves a good chat so make sure to swing by and say ‘hey’.

Phila Holmes is using her time at home to research all the adventures she wants to go on and to take time to clean and re-waterproof all of her outdoor garments and gear.

Trip Planning – for when you can’t be on the trail

Phila Holmes
July 13, 2020
Activities, Community
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Phila Holmes, a female outdoor athlete and #PaddyStaffer, made the most of her months stuck inside, dreaming of the outdoors. She has some amazing tips to share about what you can do to keep the trail in your...

Trip Report: John Muir Trail

Phila Holmes
January 10, 2017
Bushwalk & Camp, North
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 “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...

Welcome to the Blog

The name Paddy Pallin certainly means many things to many people. For some it brings to mind the genial personality of one of Australia’s pioneer bushwalkers. Others will recognise the name from the label of a sleeping bag or rucksack that has given a generation of faithful service in the great outdoors. Or perhaps it brings to mind the colourful history of Australia’s greatest cross-country ski race. For most people however, the name is associated with a group of specialist retail stores catering for travellers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Experience Blog is a place to collaboratively share knowledge, adventures and inspire each other to enjoy the outdoors. We stand firmly by the motto that 'Experience is Everything' & strive to embody that philosophy within our community whenever possible.

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