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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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