Destination: Iceland Dave Casey April 9, 2017 Destinations, Europe & Middle East Iceland is a destination that inspires wanderlust in all travellers, be they young or old. For that reason I’m not going to try and sell you on the country because I know it’s probably already on your tick list after hearing friend raving, seeing Walter...
9 Days Hiking in Patagonia Dave Casey March 8, 2017 Bushwalk & Camp, South The Torres del Paine Circuit in Patagonia is consistently voted as one of the best hikes in the World & in January my wife and I spent 9 days hiking the "O". We had everything from sunshine to snow, 95km + winds and amazing views around every...
THE BEST OVERNIGHT HIKES AROUND MELBOURNE Darren Edwards February 28, 2017 Bushwalk & Camp, South Paddy Pallin is stoked to be collaborating with Darren Edwards from Trail Hiking in 2017. Being an avid Victorian Bushwalker we asked Darren for his favourite overnight hikes around Melbourne. Over to you Darren..... Wilsons Promontory - Eastern Circuit...
Outdoor industry takes stand over US land grab Lachlan Gardiner February 21, 2017 Climb, Community, North Twice annually the outdoor industry gathers in Salt Lake City, Utah for the Outdoor Retailer trade-show. OR, as it's known, is one of the world's largest trade gatherings, an all important stage for brands to show off their new products and celebrate the...
Ama Dablam Expedition: Part 2 Lachlan Gardiner January 23, 2017 Climb, South East 2 Comments Picking up where Part 1 left off. Our little encampment occupied a nice quiet spot at the top of the meadow, with unobstructed views of the imposing face above. This would be home for the next two weeks, so we spent the next couple rest days making...
Ama Dablam Expedition: Part 1 Lachlan Gardiner January 17, 2017 Climb, South East 2 Comments This was it, after six months of researching, planning, training, trekking & acclimatisation; I was finally at the pointy end. The temperature was easily below -20 degrees Celsius, but the wind & spin drift meant it felt colder. My painfully frozen...
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 me. He was eloquent and captured deeper thoughts on...
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 in Nepalese & our driver shut off the engine....
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 locations. We’ve pulled together the 5 best Brisbane...
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 photography job that culminated in Hobart, a perfect...