FIRST DESCENT OF THE KARANGARUA RIVER ON NEW ZEALAND’S WEST COAST Paddy January 11, 2016 New Zealand, Paddle The North Face, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, technically innovative outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear announces the successful completion of The North Face Adventure Grant 2015 expedition...
Crucial final days for Tarkine Trails Paddy December 4, 2015 Australia, Bushwalk & Camp, Community, Environmentalism, Paddle The Bob Brown Foundation is an action-oriented environment organisation working to protect one of the world's last wild places, the Tarkine (takayna in the Palawa language). Bob Brown always says that 'to...
Why is a rafting trip along the Franklin River so special? Brad Atwal December 1, 2015 Activities, Australia, East, Paddle, South A quick answer is because you almost lost the opportunity to do it! But there is much more to the appeal of the Franklin than that. In the late 70’s Tasmania’s hydro-electric scheme had its sights on...
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...
PADDY PALLIN ADVENTURE SERIES RNP RACE REPORT Dave Casey May 27, 2015 Bike, Events, Fitness, Paddle After a chilly morning glorious sunshine greeted competitors over both days of the Paddy Pallin Adventure Series at the Royal National Park just south of Sydney. A slight course change due to heavy rain...
Introducing Jordan Searle: Recipient of The North Face Adventure Grant 2015 Paddy March 11, 2015 Paddle, Partners in Adventure When you’re looking to get an expedition off the ground there can be a number of constraints – time, funding, work commitments. Jordan Searle’s advice is simple: keep the stoke high, and surround...