There’s a certain freedom that comes with off-track hiking that cannot be matched. Walking without a trail creates a sense of exploration; tramping through long tussock grasslands in the Australian Alps with eyes set on a rocky peak ahead, I like to imagine I’m the first to ever wander this land. An alpine meadow that…
Author: Kate Aliice
Raised in the suburbs of Melbourne, Kate moved to the mountains with the dream to explore. Now living in Jindabyne, the heart of the high country, she spends every free moment wandering her backyard in Kosciuszko National Park and surrounds. Summer to Winter she can be found climbing the peaks of the Main Range or visiting forgotten huts in the backcountry. Be it hiking, snowboarding or splitboarding, kayaking and biking; Kate lives for adventure.
Gear Guide: How To Choose The Perfect Tent
Buying a hiking tent is a lot like buying a new car. You wouldn’t buy a tiny sports car if you have a family of 5, just like you wouldn’t buy an ultralight solo hiking tent to fit 3 other friends. Sure, it may look cool on the outside, all shiny and sleek, but you have to…
Featured: E-Biking & Splitboarding in Australia’s High Country
Spring in Australia is a good time. Winter temperatures become a distant memory, the days get longer, the sun comes out and in a good year, the snow can stick around until the end of November. It’s a great time to get out and explore the terrain beyond the resort, but Spring is also the…
Featured: Hiking Through COVID, Part B
We had the opportunity to talk with Kate Donald as she navigates the trails of this global crisis within her own life. As an outdoors athlete and a frontline health-worker, Kate has a clear view into the opposed realities of the Covid-19 pandemic. The vast impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has shaken Australia, causing a…
Featured: Hiking Through COVID, Part A
At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic within Australia, we had the opportunity to chat with Kate Donald, an avid outdoor athlete and health worker. In our conversation we discussed the widespread impact of this crisis on the outdoor community; as Kate shares how she sees the industry and culture undergoing an enormous shift. Her…
5 Stellar Overnight & Multi Day Hikes in Kosciuszko National Park
Call me biased, but Kosciuszko National Park (KNP) is one of the top national parks in Australia. Whilst most love it for its world-renowned ski resorts or the iconic summit, Mount Kosciuszko, it’s the unnamed peaks and hidden huts that truly won me over. Some of my favourite areas are so remote they can only be accessed by…
Gear Review: Specialized Women’s Trail Series
The first time I went mountain bike riding it wasn’t love at first sight. By the end of the ride my butt cheeks felt bruised, my fingers were locked onto the brakes, and I was hungry as hell. There was zero desire to drop all my life savings on a new bike and ride off…
Gear Review: Amplitude AmIII Double Sleeping Bag from Sea to Summit.
When my boyfriend and I go snow camping, there’s not much we disagree on. We share the weight of the gear, we make trip decisions together, hey, I even share my snacks with him. The harmony stays right up until bedtime. Snug as bug, Josh will fall asleep in seconds, nestled in his cocoon of…
Top 10 Backcountry Essentials
You’ve got the ski’s/split-board, poles and climbing skins ready to go but before you eagerly race to the mountains there are a few things you need to ensure are in your pack. Dreaming of skiing steep mountain faces, knees trembling before dropping in? Maybe your fantasies are filled with fresh untouched powder, snowboarding the perfect…
Top Tips for Staying Warm when Snow Camping
Teeth-chattering, numbed fingertips and frozen solid toes all night long. No matter who you are, being freezing cold will suck the fun out of any snow trip. Whether it is backcountry skiing, split-boarding or snowshoeing, one of the most important parts of any winter adventure is keeping warm. If it is your first time heading…
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