Advice & Guides 2/3

Jul 30, 20223 min read

How to hike on Snow

In a hot country like Australia you might not immediately think of snow when I say hiking but around the country there are tons of snow...

Josh Welch

Jul 2, 20223 min read

How to hike on Sand

Whether you are hiking on the coast or along sandy dessert tracks, sand can be a common sight while hiking. Following some basic rules...

Josh Welch

Jun 18, 20223 min read

How to hike on Scree

Hiking on scree can be a challenging experience for newer hikers. It's unique and rough terrain can be quite difficult and varies on...

Josh Welch

May 21, 20223 min read

Where to find water while hiking

Water is an essential part of hiking. Without water you simply can’t survive so carrying enough water is always important. On long...

Where should your tent be pitched while hiking?

Josh Welch

Apr 23, 20223 min read

Where should your tent be pitched while hiking?

Hiking on overnight adventures are what most people think of when they think hiking but finding the right place to pitch your tent can be...

Do you really need rain-pants for a hike?

Josh Welch

Apr 9, 20223 min read

Do you really need rain-pants for a hike?

Rain-pants are typically considered by most as the ugly cousin of one of our favourite pieces of hiking gear, the rain jacket. Designed...

Josh Welch

Mar 12, 20223 min read

5 ways to protect yourself from snakes

Snakes can be something that most people fear when setting off on a hike but in reality they are not to be as feared as most people...

The Australian Walking Track Grading System Explained

Josh Welch

Feb 12, 20222 min read

The Australian Walking Track Grading System Explained

Have you ever seen a walk with a ‘grade’ before? Well these numbers that may seem to be arbitrary do have a purpose and an important one...

Our top 5 Australian Owned Hiking Stores

Josh Welch

Jan 29, 20225 min read

Our top 5 Australian Owned Hiking Stores

Shopping for gear is a common experience among hikers but something we all try to do but yet rarely achieve is to shop local and support...

The Hiking Dictionary: all the types, terms and lingo from the trail

Josh Welch

Jan 22, 20227 min read

The Hiking Dictionary: all the types, terms and lingo from the trail

Hiking can come in all shapes and sizes but with this complex universe of terms and types it can be hard to actually understand what...

Josh Welch

Jan 8, 20223 min read

How to go from a day hiker to overnight

Usually the first thing people do when starting out as a hiker is day hiking but for most of these people, their goal is to become an...

Hyperthermia, how to prevent, spot and treat it!

Josh Welch

Jan 1, 20224 min read

Hyperthermia, how to prevent, spot and treat it!

Hyperthermia or as it is more commonly known, heat stroke, can be a common sight on the hiking trail especially when hiking during the...

Hypothermia, how to prevent, spot and treat it!

Josh Welch

Dec 18, 20215 min read

Hypothermia, how to prevent, spot and treat it!

Hypothermia is something that can occur on the hiking trail when the weather gets cold and you aren't prepared so knowing what...

Why you should try a Zero day on your next thru-hike

Josh Welch

Dec 11, 20213 min read

Why you should try a Zero day on your next thru-hike

When taking on long thru-hikes over weeks or sometimes even months, Zero days can become a useful tool to help you and the others hiking...

How to plan a menu for an overnight hike

Josh Welch

Nov 27, 20215 min read

How to plan a menu for an overnight hike

Making a full menu for a weekend away or a long hiking adventure may at first seem easy but quickly you will find yourself with limited...

Should you always carry a Compass while you hike?

Josh Welch

Nov 20, 20213 min read

Should you always carry a Compass while you hike?

The thought of hiking with a compass these days can sound a little over the top for some but a must for others and there are many reasons...

What are Cairns and why are they problematic?

Josh Welch

Nov 13, 20212 min read

What are Cairns and why are they problematic?

While hiking you may end up stumbling across small rock piles called cairns, these small stacks can often cover some trails and be added...

Josh Welch

Oct 30, 20214 min read

Hiking Frist-Aid Kit Guide

Being prepared is important when you are in remote locations and down inaccessible trails so keeping a well-stocked first-aid kit is a...

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