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7 Things You Need To Know About Hiking the Grampians Peaks Trail
Laura was one of the first hikers to walk the new Grampians Peaks Trail, setting out on the first day of its opening. After completing the 13 day, 164km journey she's put together 7 Things you need to know about hiking the Grampians Peaks Trail.
Planning for your fist overnight hike
Things like Going with a friend * Picking an Easy Trail * Hiking in Good Weather and more. Here’s a heads up on what to expect and how to make your first overnighter go as smooth as possible.
7 Tips for Solo Hiking
Ever thought about hiking solo but there are things holding your back? With careful planning and preparation and these 7 Tips for Hiking Solo you can finally get up the courage to give it a go.
Things I wish I knew before my first thru hike - By Laura Waters
Here are a few things Laura Waters, author of "Bewildered" wish she knew before heading off on her 3,000km thru hike of the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
What to do if you've been bitten by a snake
That bite of summer has well and truly come early this year and with that heat, comes slithery snakes. In Australia there are 3000 snake bites are reported annually, of those bites 300-500 are hospitalised and 2-3 people die.
6 Mistakes to Avoid Hiking in Spring
Spring has sprung, the weather is warmer, the days are longer and the smell in the air gets you inspired to get out there, back into nature. Before heading out - here are 6 mistakes to avoid hiking in the Spring.
Keeping yourself safe and injury free
Most of the time we don't have to worry about injuries on trail but it is important you are prepared in the event you run into problems. Carrying the appropriate amount of first aid in your pack can be a life saver.
Looking After Your Personal Hygiene
Trying to keep clean on trail is always going to be a compromise but with these tips and tricks under your belt your can be the envy of all hikers while feeling clean and fresh.
Start Using Trekking Poles - Like A Pro!
Trekking poles are a well-known piece of gear for hikers. They're necessary to maintain balance on rough terrain, help save your knees, and reduce fatigue over long distances. But many people find them difficult to use correctly. In this blog post we will teach you everything you need to know about trekking poles!