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…
Month: November 2024
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…
Kate Aliice 