How to Use Hiking Poles Effectively while on the Trail
Hiking poles, also known as trekking poles, are valuable tools that can really improve your overall hiking experience by providing...
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Josh Welch
Nov 30, 20234 min read
Australia’s best hiking snack bars
It feels like almost every freeze-dry company or hiking food brand is coming out with their own snack bar. They’re all claiming to be the...
Josh Welch
Sep 3, 20233 min read
Is new technology the future of hiking?
Technology, both physical and digital has increasingly become part of the hiking experience. This technology includes everything from...
Josh Welch
Jul 30, 20233 min read
Are Some Outdoor Retailers Becoming Too Commercialised?
In recent years, the outdoor retail industry has seen a significant transformation. Once dedicated solely to promoting exploration,...
Josh Welch
Jul 11, 20233 min read
The Growing Footprints: Are Some Hiking Tracks Becoming Too Popular?
Hiking has always been a great way to escape our busy world, however, with the growing popularity of trails around Australia, many...
Josh Welch
May 6, 20233 min read
Hiking in a thunderstorm: tips for avoiding lightning
Let be serious, hiking in a thunderstorm is scary. Even if the risks are low, you can’t help but get sinking feeling every time you hear...
Josh Welch
Apr 11, 20233 min read
How to make a super simple meal plan for a day hike
When you’re heading out on the trail for a weekend day hike, the last thing you want in the way is the obstacle of planning. Though it is...
Josh Welch
Mar 25, 20233 min read
Why ultralight packs aren’t as good as you think they are
The world of ultralight hiking can sometimes be obsessive (trust me, I’ve been there). Reducing pack weight can often be a really good...
Josh Welch
Mar 11, 20232 min read
4 Reasons Why Cotton is Bad for Hiking
We’re all told that cotton isn’t good for hiking but many of us, especially newer hikers, don’t actually know why. There is often a...
Josh Welch
Feb 25, 20233 min read
One of my best gear investments: a long hiking spoon
When you look back and think about some of the best pieces of gear you own sometimes the smallest things can be the best. Between...
Josh Welch
Feb 11, 20234 min read
A Guide to Hiking for Beginners: Tips and Tricks to Get Started
Hiking for the first time can be an amazing way to explore nature, challenge yourself, and exercise but for many people, they simply...
Josh Welch
Jan 27, 20233 min read
Rating the Radix Nutrition Range
When it comes to freeze-dried hiking food, for most it doesn't get much better than Radix but not all their meals are smash hits in...
Josh Welch
Jan 14, 20236 min read
Walking the Northern Grampians Peaks Trail – one year after opening
In November 2022 after months of planning and frantic campsite booking to capture that elusive Cup Weekend spot I set off to walk the...
Josh Welch
Dec 31, 20222 min read
Easy and delicious hiking tacos
After a full day of hiking, a filling, yummy and easy dinner is exactly what most hikers are after and this taco recipe I made on a...
Josh Welch
Dec 17, 20225 min read
Ultralight hiker – bringing the world of ultralight to Australia
The world of ultralight hiking has gone through a transformative change over the last few years but that change hasn't always been seen...
Josh Welch
Dec 3, 20223 min read
The top 5 reasons people hike – chosen by you!
We all have our own reasons for hiking, mine started out with friends and has grown into passion which I will have for the rest of my...
Josh Welch
Nov 19, 20223 min read
How to organise transport to your hike
Hiking can be a lot of fun but before you can start to conquer the trail you've first got to actually get to the trail. Depending on...
Josh Welch
Nov 5, 20223 min read
How to clean and care for a water bladder
Caring and cleaning your water bladder (or a Camelbak) is something important you need to do every time you use it but many people do not...
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