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Continue reading →: Ultralight 1-Person tent Review: Hyperlite Mid 1P TentI never thought I’d be a one-person tent kind of gal. On every thru-hike, I’ve always used a two-person (2P) tent. What can I say? I love having space when I’m living on trail for 30+ days. A one-person (1P) tent always felt like a glorified bivvy to me. A…
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Continue reading →: Mutawintji National Park: A guide to NSW’s Most Underrated National ParkWhen the most common reaction is “You’re going where?”, it’s usually a sign you’re headed someplace good! The red dirt starts creeping into the car around hour eight. As the bitumen gives way to gravel, the reception drops out and the landscape stretches wide and dry on the horizon. That’s…
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Continue reading →: Overnight Bikepacking in Kosciuszko National Park: The Tantangara Plains Gravel Ride“His ghost is said to return looking for it, or maybe that’s just the resident possum that lives in the hut now.” I’ve always had a soft spot for a good hut. There’s something about arriving at an old shack in the middle of nowhere, legs weary, stomach grumbling, and…
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Continue reading →: Overnight Hike in Morton National Park: Corang ArchThe first time I hiked to Corang Arch, I almost walked straight past it. A barely noticeable, mossy stone arrow on the ground pointed to a faint footpad that vanished off the plateau. And there it was: a sandstone arch the size of a two-storey house, holding its place impressively…
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Continue reading →: Dog-Friendly Multi-Day Hike on the Hume & Hovell TrackLooking for a dog-friendly overnight or multi-day hike in NSW? This 40km section of the Hume & Hovell Track, between Fitzpatrick Trackhead and Chinamans Creek, is perfect for hiking with your dog.
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Continue reading →: 7 Tips for Overnight Hiking with a DogFor years, I was on the never-ending search to find the perfect hiking partner. Someone who never complained about how long or steep the trail was. Someone who loved jerky as much as I did. Someone who always said YES to anything and everything. Just when I was about give…
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Continue reading →: Australia’s Biggest Climb: Hannels Spur Track in Kosciuszko National Park“This isn’t just a hike, it’s a rite of passage for anyone that wants to earn every metre to the summit of Australia’s highest peak” Some trails draw you in with a promise of gentle gradients and meandering boardwalks. Hannels Spur is not one of them. This trail holds the…
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Continue reading →: Te Araroa: A Guide to Thru-Hiking the Length of New ZealandTe Araroa (TA) Trail is a 3,000 kilometre thru-hike from the top of Aotearoa (New Zealand) to the bottom. For me, this epic adventure was a mix of incredible highs and unexpected lows. What I expected to be a seamless journey through jaw-dropping scenery turned out to be far more…
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Continue reading →: Bikepacking in the Blue Mountains Area: the Glow Worm TunnelThe plan was to follow the ‘Glow Worm Tunnel: Bell to Newnes’ route designed by Omafiets with a few extra side trips. But plans are just suggestions, right? Once the reality of speeding cars and rutted roads set in, detours started looking far more appealing. Soon enough, I was cruising…
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Continue reading →: Overnight Hike in ACT: Mount Gingera & Pryors HutThere’s something special about taking a friend on their first overnight hike. Hyping it up, hoping they’ll love it as much as you do, and in the process, you fall in love all over again. You pull out all the stops: pointing out every view with exaggerated enthusiasm, rattling off…
The Author
Kate Aliice
Based in Jindabyne, NSW, Kate spends every spare moment outdoors: hiking, biking, snowboarding or paddling through the Snowy Mountains and beyond. She’s conquered the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT), Heysen Trail, & Te Araroa solo and unsupported.
Next up? She has her heart set on completing the Australian Triple Crown by hiking the Bibbulmun Track.
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