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Mt Kosciuszko Summit via Hannels Spur
Mt Kosciuszko is Australia’s Highest Peak at 2,228m (7,310ft). It is small by international standards and more of a plateau when you get there, but it enjoys a full panoramic…
Best Walks around Marramarra National Park
Four months of enforced COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney from July to October 2021 gave me the perfect opportunity to discover every trail offered in my Local Government Area (LGA). I…
Red Rocks Guided Hike
Newnes, Wollemi National Park 2 days/2 nights with full pack (20kms) An adventurous hike along Red Rocks ridgeline which divides the Wolgan and Capertee Valleys in Wollemi National Park with…
Choosing the right trekking pole
Where should I start? I have procrastinated over writing this blog for a long time. I have visited reputable hiking stores, watched countless demonstrations, and tried the latest offerings, but…
Take a hike, Arthritis!
I mean that in the kindest way. You can walk with me, arthritis, but I expect no complaints. Osteoarthritis has crept up on me in the past ten years, and…
Avoiding Dehydration
No one wants to get dehydrated. Insufficient fluid intake can lead to heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion can rapidly develop into heatstroke and the very real possibility of death. Often the…