From Trailhead to Summit: Stay Safe and Prepared
Proper preparation is essential for any hike in Australia, whether it’s a short stroll or a multi-day trek. Thorough planning, essential gear, and necessary skills are crucial for a safe and enjoyable adventure. Pack for the expected, but also prepare for the unexpected with emergency equipment. There’s no one-size-fits-all checklist, but this guide will provide essential tips to help you stay safe on your next hike. Remember, ‘Be Prepared’ could save your life.
10 Tips for hiking in hot weather
Enjoy hiking in hot weather with these 10 essential tips. Stay safe and beat the heat by adjusting your mindset and taking extra precautions.
7 ways to keep your gear dry inside your hiking pack
There’s nothing worse than opening your pack at the end of a long day, to find everything soaking wet. I hope these tips help you keep your gear dry.
A beginner’s guide to hiking with your dog
A beginner’s guide to hiking with your dog. Learn how to make hiking with your furry friend a fun, safe and a stress-free experience.
A First-timer’s guide in preparing for multi-day hikes
However enjoyable, a multi-day hike involves physical strength and endurance. It is a hobby and a task that you should highly prepare for.
Australian Walking Track Grading System (AWTGS)
Ever wondered if a walking track is right for you? Selecting the right hike can be tricky. That’s where the Australian Walking Track Grading System comes in.
Australian Walking Track Grading System: A look beyond the numbers
Grades are a great guide, but look beyond the numbers to understand the challenges and factor in contributing factors to assess the difficulty for yourself.
Be a better hiker with these six tips
It doesn’t matter if you are a newbie or seasoned hiker, there are ways we can all improve the experience. Here’s six tips that may help on your next hike.
Beat the heat: Make an early start
Hike in the cooler morning or evening hours to make the most of your day on the trail. Beat the heat and enjoy the beautiful Australian scenery.
Beginner’s Guide to Hiking: Essential Tips for Adventures
A beginner’s guide to hiking: Choose your own pace and level of challenge for the perfect outdoor adventure. Start your hiking journey here.
Beyond the app: Planning your hike is the key to adventure
Beyond the app: While apps serve as handy digital compasses, true adventure lies in charting your own course. Embrace pre-hike planning.
Beyond the Headlines: Learning from Bushwalking Incidents
When news of a hiking mishap breaks, social media often erupts in criticism. Instead of focusing on blame, let’s shift our perspective towards empathy and learning.
Choose your adventure: Circuit, return or one-way hikes
Hiking in Australia? Explore 3 different hike styles: Immersive circuit, mindful return, or adventurous one-way. Plan your unforgettable adventure.
Cold weather hiking tips: Essential advice
Stay safe and comfortable during the cooler months with these essential cold weather hiking tips. Don’t let the cold stop your adventures!
Common hiking questions (FAQs)
Get answers to common hiking questions. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just starting out, find helpful tips and advice for your next adventure.
Essential Packing List for a Day Hike: Why Each Item Matters
Prepare for a day hike with this essential packing list. Ensure you have everything you need for a safe and enjoyable adventure. Download your free checklist.
Exploring the outdoors: A guide to leading hikes
Guide to leading hikes: Experience the fulfillment of leading fellow adventurers through nature’s wonders. Start exploring the outdoors today!
Find your stride: Understanding gait speed for hiking
Have you ever set off on a hike only to find it’s taken a lot longer than you thought? That’s where understanding your gait speed comes in. Find your rhythm.
Get fit for hiking: Essential tips
Get Fit for Hiking with regular exercise. Start with short trips and easy terrain. Prepare yourself for the great outdoors and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Get fit for trekking: Essential tips for hikers
Get fit for trekking. Whether you’re planning Everest Base Camp, Kilimanjaro, Kokoda, or a multi-day adventure, we’ve got you covered.
Get started with trail running: Essential tips
Get started with trail running and experience the rewards of this exhilarating activity. Fuel your fitness and adventure with these simple tips.
Getting a group of hikers together
Planning a hike? Are you considering getting a group of hikers together? Here’s a few tips on gathering your crew, choosing your path, and planning your trip.
Hiking group size: Why keeping it small matters
Discover the advantages of hiking in small groups. Plan your hike responsibly and enjoy the benefits of a smaller hiking group size. Learn more now!
Hiking in a group: benefits, tips & safety
Hiking with a group is a rewarding experience. Share your passion with like-minded people and form strong bonds. Prepare for your group hike now!
Hiking in rain: 14 Outdoor hacks for wet weather
Don’t let rainy weather spoil your outdoor adventure. Prepare to go hiking in the rain. Here’s my 14 outdoor hacks for wet weather.
Hiking in Winter: A Guide for Australian Adventurers
Hiking in Winter: By being prepared and planning thoroughly, you can ensure your winter hike in Australia is a safe, enjoyable, and truly rewarding experience.
Hiking preparation: Think Before You Trek
Plan your remote adventure or multi-day walk in NSW National Parks with these helpful tips. Think Before you Trek for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Hiking solo: Essential tips & preparation guide
Hiking solo on the trail is an incredible experience. Enjoy the solitude and beauty of nature while exploring new paths. Is solo hiking for you?
Hiking with confidence: A guide to walking steadiness
Hike with confidence with walking steadiness. Explore the benefits, assessment tips, and strategies to improve your balance for safer, more fulfilling hikes.
How to be better prepared for your next adventure
Learn how to be prepared for your next adventure with my comprehensive guide. Discover tips for prepping, planning, & packing to ensure a successful trip.
How to calculate and optimise your base weight
Optimise your base weight: By understanding and optimising your base weight, you unlock a world of increased comfort, agility, and enjoyment on the trail.
How to make your outdoor experience more comfortable
Make your outdoor adventure more comfortable with these essential packing tips. From extra gear to helpful accessories, enhance your trip into the wild.
Leave No Trace when bushwalking
Discover the Leave No Trace Seven principles for sustainable outdoor adventures. Minimise human impacts on nature with these essential guidelines.
Let someone know before you go hiking
Get safety tips and plan your hike with confidence. Let someone know before you go and leave a trip intention form for added security.
Overnight hiking with kids: Tips and advice
Do your kids love the great outdoors? With some planning and preparation, enjoy overnight hiking adventures with toddlers, young children, and pre-teens.
Phytophthora cinnamomi (Cinnamon Fungus)
Aussie bush facing silent killer: Phytophthora cinnamomi. Hike clean, stay on trails, protect native plants. Be a #BushHero & stop Phytophthora dieback.
Plan to survive your hike: Essential planning tips
Learn essential skills to stay safe during your hike. Discover expert tips and advice on trail preparation and survival techniques. Start planning now!
Plan your hike like your life depends on it – because it does
Plan your hike like your life depends on it, because it does. Avoid becoming a statistic with proper preparation and ensure a safe journey.
Plan your hike: Essential tips and trail planning
Whether it’s a short walk or a multi-day trek, this comprehensive guide will help you prepare for a memorable outdoor adventure.
Planning a day hike: A guide to day trip preparation
Planning a day hike? This guide outlines key steps to help you head out on your day adventure. Feel confident and comfortable with your level of preparation.
Planning a hike in Australia? Your State-by-State Guide
Planning a hike in Australia? Climate, terrain, and weather can differ drastically between states. Here’s a few things to consider when hiking in each state.
Planning an overnight hike: A 24-hour adventure
Plan your overnight hike with this essential gear and preparedness guide. Discover the magic of an overnight adventure beneath the Australian stars.
Planning multi-day hikes: An extended wilderness adventure
Before you trade day packs for multi-day hikes, there’s essential considerations to tackle. Let’s dive into the key things that differentiate multi-day hikes.
Planning to hike this winter? Invest in the right gear
Research on hikers in Tasmania highlights how important preparedness is to prevent injuries & deaths. What does it means to be prepared & who’s most at risk.
PLBs: Safety nets, not shortcuts – Why self-reliance matters
Planning trumps tech! Find out why self-reliance is essential for safe hiking, even with a PLB. Tips for navigation, first aid, and survival. #selfreliance
The Ten Essentials for bushwalking
Discover the Ten Essentials, crucial survival items recommended by hiking and Scouting organisations for safe bush travel. Personalise your kit today!
Time and distance planning for your hikes
Plan your hiking adventure with ease by knowing the trail length and estimated time. Get expert tips on time and distance planning for a successful hike.
Tips for choosing the perfect campsite
Discover essential tips for selecting the perfect campsite in the wilderness. Create your home away from home with this helpful advice.
Trail etiquette: Essential tips for hiking trails
Discover the importance of trail etiquette and learn how to respect nature and fellow hikers. Avoid common mistakes and make your hiking experience enjoyable.
Trail Running: How much water should you carry?
How much water to carry while trail running? Find out the factors that determine the answer and avoid carrying more than necessary.
Understanding different hiking styles and outdoor safety
Explore different hiking styles & discover essential tips for fostering safety, enhancing the experience, and celebrating our shared passion for the outdoors.
Victorian High Country Huts Code of Conduct
Some people believe they can sleep in Victoria’s alpine huts. This is not true, nearly off alpine huts are for emergency use only.
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