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Winter Bushwalking Tips: Layering, Snow Camping & Safety | ABC Radio Interview

Podcast | 3 months ago

Winter might not seem like prime bushwalking weather, but plenty of experienced hikers reckon it's actually the best Australian season of all. In this ABC Radio interview with Rae Johnston from 702 ABC Sydney, I chat about how to prepare for winter hikes --...

How to dispose of a PLB Personal Locator Beacon

Podcast | 3 months ago

Before you dispose of your personal locator beacon, there's one critical step you must not skip -- removing the battery. In this 30-second video, I show you exactly how to remove the battery from the Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1, step by step. Why does this m...

021 // Ross can't move his legs

Podcast | 3 months ago

How many times have you heard of someone with a solid adventure resume being injured by something that seems pretty simple — like, stepping off a kerb, or slipping over in the shower? Today's guest Ross is an experienced multiday bushwalker, free-diver and ...

020 // Olga is Lost and Found

Podcast | 6 months ago

One of the biggest barriers that stops people from getting out and connecting with nature — through hiking or bushwalking — is the fear of getting lost. Today's guest is no stranger to the bush. She'd done some research, packed for the conditions, let someo...

Leave No Trace: What Changes Behaviour in the Outdoors? | An outdoor interview with Andrew from LNT

Podcast | 7 months ago

What's the most effective way to reduce human impact when we head into nature? I went for a hike with Andrew from Leave No Trace HQ near their Boulder, Colorado office, to learn about the most effective methods of encouraging behaviour change. Overtourism a...

Nemo Hornet Osmo 1P Tent Review: Real-World Testing & Honest Assessment

Review | 7 months ago

Is the Nemo Hornet Osmo 1P worth it for solo hiking and bushwalking? After testing this 1kg ultralight tent across multiple trips, I'm sharing what works brilliantly and what Nemo could improve. I tested it for 10 months in a variety of terrain and environm...

ABC Radio Weekends - Rae Johnston on Summer Walking with Caro Ryan

Guide | 7 months ago

Chatting all things summer bushwalking and hiking. How to choose and find a great hike that you'll love, safety tips, what to take and much more.

How to Measure Distance on a Topographic Map | Navigation Skills for Hikers

Guide | 7 months ago

Knowing how to measure distance on a topographic map is an essential navigation skill for any bushwalker or hiker. Whether you're planning a day walk or a multi-day trek, understanding how far you'll actually travel -- including all those twists and turns -...

Hiking with kids - My chat on ABC Radio with Rae Johnston

Guide | 8 months ago

Listen in on my chat with Rae Johnston all about hiking with kids. How to avoid meltdowns and some super practical tips for hiking with kids, from experts... parents! We also look at a stack of recommendations around NSW of great places to go with your smal...

019 // Bram's pelvis opens like a book (part 2)

Podcast | 9 months ago

LISTEN to part 1 first (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0I3vLHMto3hS1hKs7abvuX?si=oSjTStQ0QAq10jRSvPgYpg) ENTER to win a $50 Paddy Pallin voucher (https://forms.gle/1FR9Lw8aSYMfhEyFA) + Nalgene bottle The things we love to do in nature can lead us to explo...

My First Colorado 13-er: Mount Hope on the Continental Divide Trail | Leadville

Short | 10 months ago

My first Colorado 13-er -- and what an introduction to high-altitude hiking. Mount Hope sits at 4,246m (13,933 ft - soo close to a 14-er!) on the Continental Divide Trail near Leadville, just 24m (80 ft) short of the coveted fourteener status. To put that i...

Aussie acclimatising to #Leadville, CO altitude #acclimatisation #coloradohiking

Short | 10 months ago