Since the day I set foot on the trail, hiking ignited a fire deep within me. I embraced the freedom you can only get when you switch off from the modern world and return completely back to simple living. The pull towards the great outdoors grew stronger with every hike. Addicted to the peace found…
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.
Featured: Here’s to AdventureDADZ™
My Dad’s adventurous spirit is now ingrained in me. He’s the very reason for my passion for the outdoors. Whenever I start planning an absurd new hike, my parents are always the first to know. The response is almost always the same. My Mum sighs, ‘You really are your father’s daughter’, but behind her, I…
The Australian Alps Walking Track – 680km Thru-Hike Across our High Country
I’ve always been drawn to the mountains. My heart belongs above the tree line, lost in the layers of hazy mountains extending out to the horizon. My dreams are filled with a long traverse across a sharp ridgeline, a final summit push onto a rugged snow-capped peak. I long to walk along the boundless open…
Gear Review: Osprey Renn 50L
When starting out hiking, it can be hard to find the right backpack. Unsure of the hiker you are – day, overnight or a committed-week-in-the-bush type – spending big on a backpack can seem a little daunting. The Osprey Renn 50L is the master of diversity. She’ll be the pack you’ll want to grab for any hiking…
Kate Aliice 