I can’t tell you the amount of times I have seen people tell you that hiking is this extreme sport which you need insane stamina for. The...

If you've been hiking for a long time then you would be well aware of the many advantages of packing up camp and setting off early in the...

First published in the third edition of ‘Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills’ in January 1974, the ten essentials have long been...

We all have that urge to get out on the trail but sometimes we put our desire to get hiking before planning and our own safety. Telling...

Though the idea of tying up your shoes sounds simple, it isn’t all straightforward. Hiking is very different from walking down the street...

Water is an essential part of hiking and there is simply no disputing it. Carrying enough water for an entire trip is tricky at the best...

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...

Guided hiking trips can be an amazing way to get outdoors when you don't feel totally confident going on a hike by yourself. They are...

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...

I've always found finding the right shirt to hike in hard. Hiking pants were easy to find and came with tons of options but I think most...

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

We all try to save space and lower base weight while hiking and the three piece plate, bowl and cup set from Sea to Summit may seem like...

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...

This hidden gem of a hike near Cape Paterson at Harmers Haven is a great half day adventure which includes lush coastal tea tree...

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...

Sleeping on the hard ground all night is a painful experience that most hikers have experienced at least once before but finding the...