Josh Welch1 day ago4 minAustralia’s best hiking snack barsIt feels like almost every freeze-dry company or hiking food brand is coming out with their own snack bar. They’re all claiming to be the...
Josh WelchSep 33 minIs new technology the future of hiking?Technology, both physical and digital has increasingly become part of the hiking experience. This technology includes everything from...
Josh WelchJul 303 minAre Some Outdoor Retailers Becoming Too Commercialised?In recent years, the outdoor retail industry has seen a significant transformation. Once dedicated solely to promoting exploration,...
Josh WelchJul 113 minThe Growing Footprints: Are Some Hiking Tracks Becoming Too Popular?Hiking has always been a great way to escape our busy world, however, with the growing popularity of trails around Australia, many...
Josh WelchMay 63 minHiking in a thunderstorm: tips for avoiding lightningLet be serious, hiking in a thunderstorm is scary. Even if the risks are low, you can’t help but get sinking feeling every time you hear...
Josh WelchApr 113 minHow to make a super simple meal plan for a day hikeWhen you’re heading out on the trail for a weekend day hike, the last thing you want in the way is the obstacle of planning. Though it is...
Josh WelchMar 253 minWhy ultralight packs aren’t as good as you think they areThe world of ultralight hiking can sometimes be obsessive (trust me, I’ve been there). Reducing pack weight can often be a really good...
Josh WelchMar 112 min4 Reasons Why Cotton is Bad for HikingWe’re all told that cotton isn’t good for hiking but many of us, especially newer hikers, don’t actually know why. There is often a...
Josh WelchFeb 253 minOne of my best gear investments: a long hiking spoonWhen you look back and think about some of the best pieces of gear you own sometimes the smallest things can be the best. Between...
Josh WelchFeb 114 minA Guide to Hiking for Beginners: Tips and Tricks to Get StartedHiking for the first time can be an amazing way to explore nature, challenge yourself, and exercise but for many people, they simply...
Josh WelchJan 273 minRating the Radix Nutrition RangeWhen it comes to freeze-dried hiking food, for most it doesn't get much better than Radix but not all their meals are smash hits in...
Josh WelchJan 146 minWalking the Northern Grampians Peaks Trail – one year after openingIn November 2022 after months of planning and frantic campsite booking to capture that elusive Cup Weekend spot I set off to walk the...
Josh WelchDec 31, 20222 minEasy and delicious hiking tacosAfter a full day of hiking, a filling, yummy and easy dinner is exactly what most hikers are after and this taco recipe I made on a...
Josh WelchDec 17, 20225 minUltralight hiker – bringing the world of ultralight to AustraliaThe world of ultralight hiking has gone through a transformative change over the last few years but that change hasn't always been seen...
Josh WelchDec 3, 20223 minThe top 5 reasons people hike – chosen by you!We all have our own reasons for hiking, mine started out with friends and has grown into passion which I will have for the rest of my...
Josh WelchNov 19, 20223 minHow to organise transport to your hikeHiking can be a lot of fun but before you can start to conquer the trail you've first got to actually get to the trail. Depending on...
Josh WelchNov 5, 20223 minHow to clean and care for a water bladderCaring and cleaning your water bladder (or a Camelbak) is something important you need to do every time you use it but many people do not...
Josh WelchOct 22, 20223 minHow fit do you need to be for hiking?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...