The Snowies Alpine Walk officially opened on December 2, 2024. Spanning 55 km, this multi-day trail combines new and existing tracks into a four-day hike, connecting some of the best parts of the Main Range and surrounds in Kosciuszko National Park. While the official route is stunning, it’s not the most practical for most hikers….
Hiking the K2K – Kanangra to Katoomba
The Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail is a rite of passage for anyone who scoffs at the word difficult. Once a well-trodden track, it has faded into a barely-there footpad traversing 45km through the untamed wilderness of Kanangra-Boyd and the lesser-walked areas of Blue Mountains National Parks. Some even dub it ‘The Hardest Overnight Hike in…
Tempest Velocity 30L Review
The Perfect Fastpacking Bag Doesn’t Exist… Or Does It? The Tempest Velocity 30L from Osprey might just be “the one.” Designed for fast-paced adventures, it strikes the perfect balance between a trail-running vest and an ultralight hiking pack. I tested it on the Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail, a rugged 45-kilometer route in the Blue…
Geehi Reservoir Bikepacking Loop
If you’re hunting for the ultimate summer bikepacking route in Kosciuszko National Park, you can’t go wrong with the Geehi Reservoir Loop. This ride has everything you need to escape a heat wave: cool alpine air, dense native forests, more swim spots than you can count, and some majestic mountain vistas for good measure. It’s…
Guide to the Hiking Dress
In the early days of my trail experience, I subscribed to the belief that a true hiker must conform to a specific ‘look’. Khaki hues, heavy boots, and a nondescript shirt seemed to be the unwritten dress code of the outdoors. However, as I entered the world of thru-hiking, I realised that a true hiker…
Gear Review: Hyperlite Unbound 2P Tent
I was determined to hate the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2P ultralight tent. As a devoted lover of freestanding tents, I’d sworn never to convert to a trekking-pole tent. I wanted a dependable shelter that could be pitched anywhere at a moment’s notice, and withstand any weather. I never believed a trekking-pole tent could offer me any…
WATCH: MAVEN
The Australian snowfields might not be the best playground out there. Heck, half the world probably doesn’t even know that it snows out here. We’re not famous for our deep powder, towering peaks, or gnarly lines (although we’ve got a few hidden gems). What sets us apart is our backcountry community – a sanctuary for…
Gear Review: Osprey Eja Pro 55 Backpack
On my first ever long-distance hike along the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT), Osprey’s Eja 58 was my sole companion. It was the perfect backpack to take me 650km+ across the rugged expanse of the High Country. It was lightweight, breathable, reliable, but most importantly, comfortable. Now, as I prepare for my next thru-hike, 1100km on the Heysen Trail, I’m…
Essential Gear For A Snow Camping Trip
Aside from freezing my tits off, I love everything about snow camping. From scoring sunset snowboard laps down to camp, to shovelling snow to form the perfect tent platform. Heck, some of the most unforgettable views have been enjoyed on a midnight trip to the loo in the snow. However, the idea of snow camping can…
Gear Review: Burton Multipath Range
Jake Burton Carpenter is credited with moulding the snowboard industry into what it is today. It wasn’t just designing prototype snowboards from surfboards, and convincing ski resorts to let snowboarders onto their slopes, Jake created an entire new way of living. His company, Burton, is known by every single person that has ever strapped a snowboard…
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