How to Use Hiking Poles Effectively while on the Trail
Hiking poles, also known as trekking poles, are valuable tools that can really improve your overall hiking experience by providing...
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Josh Welch
- Sep 3, 2023
- 3 min
Is 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 Welch
- Jul 30, 2023
- 3 min
Are 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 Welch
- Jul 11, 2023
- 3 min
The 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 Welch
- May 6, 2023
- 3 min
Hiking in a thunderstorm: tips for avoiding lightning
Let 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 Welch
- Apr 11, 2023
- 3 min
How to make a super simple meal plan for a day hike
When 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 Welch
- Mar 25, 2023
- 3 min
Why ultralight packs aren’t as good as you think they are
The world of ultralight hiking can sometimes be obsessive (trust me, I’ve been there). Reducing pack weight can often be a really good...
Josh Welch
- Mar 11, 2023
- 2 min
4 Reasons Why Cotton is Bad for Hiking
We’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 Welch
- Feb 11, 2023
- 4 min
A Guide to Hiking for Beginners: Tips and Tricks to Get Started
Hiking for the first time can be an amazing way to explore nature, challenge yourself, and exercise but for many people, they simply...
Josh Welch
- Dec 3, 2022
- 3 min
The 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 Welch
- Nov 19, 2022
- 3 min
How to organise transport to your hike
Hiking 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 Welch
- Nov 5, 2022
- 3 min
How to clean and care for a water bladder
Caring 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 Welch
- Oct 22, 2022
- 3 min
How 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...
Josh Welch
- Oct 8, 2022
- 3 min
Early starts are the best starts – here’s why
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...
Josh Welch
- Sep 24, 2022
- 3 min
The 10 essentials of hiking
First published in the third edition of ‘Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills’ in January 1974, the ten essentials have long been...
Josh Welch
- Sep 10, 2022
- 3 min
Tell someone before you leave for a hike
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...
Josh Welch
- Aug 27, 2022
- 3 min
How to lace up your hiking boots
Though the idea of tying up your shoes sounds simple, it isn’t all straightforward. Hiking is very different from walking down the street...
Josh Welch
- Aug 13, 2022
- 3 min
How to purify water while hiking
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...
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