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      5 Reasons to Hit the Trail From Our Friends at Get Outside Melbourne

      Kane Ford
      January 5, 2021
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      Paddy
      February 17, 2022
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      Paddy
      February 7, 2022
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      Paddy
      August 19, 2021
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      Paddy
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      Paddy
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      Paddy
      July 22, 2021
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      Paddy
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      Paddy
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      Paddy
      February 7, 2022
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      Paddy
      September 16, 2021
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      Paddy
      July 1, 2018
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      Paddy
      April 5, 2022
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      Paddy
      December 20, 2021
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      Paddy
      October 10, 2019
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      Paddy
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      Wild Rivers Photo Contest: Winners!

      Paddy
      August 14, 2018
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      Paddy
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      Dave Casey
      May 24, 2016
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      April 5, 2022
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      Paddy
      February 7, 2022
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      Paddy
      December 20, 2021
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Paddy Pallin AR GODZone Race Report

Team Paddy Pallin AR
May 3, 2016
Athletes, Bike, Fitness, New Zealand, Paddle
1 Comment
GODZone Adventure Race is the biggest Adventure Race in the world, and being located in NZ, is always one of the most spectacular. So when four mates from Canberra decided to find a race to experience the...

PADDY PALLIN ADVENTURE SERIES SUNSHINE COAST RACE REPORT

Dave Casey
March 22, 2016
Events, Fitness, Paddle
Despite very hot and extremely humid weather the Sunshine Coast event saw a fantastic turnout with 93 teams lining up at the start of the event. All participants were in good spirits with the fastest...

Paddy Pallin Adventure Series Lake Macquarie Race Report

Dave Casey
February 17, 2016
Activities, Events, Fitness, Paddle
The first two legs of the Paddy Pallin Adventure Series were run over the weekend at Lake Macquarie's Cams Wharf with warm weather and sunny skies greeting the participants on both days. The course...

Review: Suunto Ambit 3 Vertical

Majell Backhausen
February 2, 2016
Fitness, Reviews
Christmas came early for me in the back end of 2015, no thanks to the Santa but more so Suunto. A highly compatible sport watch is a practical, very useful and therefore an acceptable gift. Santa often...

First Impressions: HOKA ONE ONE TOR Summit WP

Lindsay Kasprowicz
February 2, 2016
Fitness, Reviews
I must admit I’ve never been a big fan of the hiking boot.  For the types of treks I’ve done, my trusty trail running shoes have done the job just fine, never a hotspot or blister, plenty of grip and...

Paddy Pallin Urban Amazing Race Report

Dave Casey
November 11, 2015
Events, Fitness
The ever popular Paddy Pallin Urban Amazing Race was held over the weekend in Sydney's CBD. A great mix of social and racing competitors of all ages gathered near Central train station under slightly overcast...

TRAINING FOR DISTANCE: WITH ULTRA RUNNER ANDREW LEE

Paddy
October 28, 2015
Fitness
The North Face athlete and ultra runner Andrew Lee, dedicates a wealth of time towards his running. When he goes in to a race, he wants to be prepared and ready to perform to the best of his ability. Andy Lee...

Mountain Athletics: Durable Gear for Bigger Days and Better Mileage

Dave Casey
October 21, 2015
Bike, Climb, Fitness, Reviews
1 Comment
The North Face Mountain Athletics has launched in Paddy Pallin to get people the gear they need to train for their big outdoor pursuits. The gear is durable, unrestricted and progressive. It is tough enough...

Paddy Pallin Adventure Series Blue Mountains Race Report

Dave Casey
October 21, 2015
Bike, Events, Fitness, Paddle
More sunny and warm weather greeted the 125 teams at last weekends Paddy Pallin Adventure Series round at the Blue Mountains just west of Sydney. A challenging course consisting of a short rogaine, kayaking...

The North Face Mountain Athletics: Training for More Than a Game

Dave Casey
October 13, 2015
Bike, Bushwalk & Camp, Climb, Fitness, Reviews, Snow Sports
Today’s outdoor athletes are climbing higher, running longer and going bigger. Rather than solely focusing on their activities in the outdoors, athletes are doing a lot more activity-specific exercises for...
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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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