Activities

A couple of weeks ago I managed to get a chance to sit down and have a cup off coffee while Magnus McGlashan was in town. Magnus is the Managing Director & co-founder of Pacsafe which was established in 1998 by his friend & himself after they had...

 “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 me. He was eloquent and captured deeper thoughts on...

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 manageable if looked after early and properly. Having...

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 in Nepalese & our driver shut off the engine....

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 locations. We’ve pulled together the 5 best Brisbane...

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 1990. Today Sea to Summit products are sold in over...

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 designed for, but not limited to rock climbing and...

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 photography job that culminated in Hobart, a perfect...

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 enthusiasts who spend many hours hiking, running,...

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 founded by the Alliance Freezing Company. The company...