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….
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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…
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…
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 (and Other Hacks) to Help Beat the Heat
As someone who loves all things cold and snowy, hiking in the midst of summer may seem like my worst nightmare. The suffocating heat and the inescapable glare of the sun has me dripping in sweat in mere minutes. However, there are lots of things to love about summer hiking. For one, the summer wildflowers…
Gear Review: Jetboil Minimo Cooking System
The first piece of hiking equipment that I ever purchased was a stove. Not hiking boots, or a hiking backpack. Nope, as a food orientated person, the first thing I bought was kit for my camp kitchen. I wanted to sip hot coffee on mountain peaks, and warm cups of soup on those cold trail days. 8 years…
Dog Friendly Walks in the Blue Mountains 2022
The Blue Mountains are known for their sheer cliff faces, unique rock formations, endless bushland and, of course, that blue haze on the horizon. But did you know that all of this can be enjoyed with your furry friend by your side? Whilst dogs are not allowed in the Blue Mountains National Park, there are…
Best Multi-Day Hikes in Tasmania
With 1.5 million hectares of Wilderness World Heritage Area, there’s no doubt that the island state is the hiking capital of Australia – these are the best multi day hikes Tasmania has to offer. Explore beyond the crowded tourist stops with a multi-day hike that takes you deep into Tasmania’s rugged mountain ranges, wild, raging…
Kate Aliice 