Tag Archives: expedition

My Favourite Short Walking Tracks – Part 1

Since living in the Blue Mountains I have completed a number of tracks. I am still exploring and finding new walks, but there are a few that I just keep going back to. The walks I do keep going back … Continue reading

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I’m Itching to Get Out There!

Well, it’s now been about 10 weeks since my accident and my last real outdoors activity. Since my accident I have been unable to do any real outdoors activity. In about 2 weeks I will hopefully at least get my brace off … Continue reading

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Gear Review: Merrell Moab Gore-Tex Mid Hiking Boots

A large portion of my earlier walks were done wearing joggers. Realistically joggers are fine, but due to the sheer amount of walking I do and the often rugged terrain, I wanted something more. I wanted support for my ankles, … Continue reading

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Walking to Lost World Lookout From Martins Lookout (Springwood)

On January 8 2015  I set out on a walk from Martins Lookout (Springwood) to Lost World Lookout. We drove out to Martins Lookout and took in the scenery. There was a plaque on a rock there commemorating Reverend Raymer. It … Continue reading

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Bushwalking for Health and Fitness

Health and Fitness are very important factors in life. I have always (ok… almost always) tried to keep myself fit and healthy. I’m not one of those people that go on weird and wonderful diets or anything like that – … Continue reading

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Springwood to Faulconbridge (via Sassafras Gully)

On 23 June 2015 I set out to do a short bushwalk from Faulconbridge to Springwood  (via Sassafras Gully). It was my first time doing the track and I planned to drive into Springwood, catch the train to Faulconbridge and … Continue reading

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5 Common Photography Mistakes Made by Bushwalkers

The most common type of shots that bushwalkers take are landscapes. As a new photographer I have made plenty of mistakes, but I found many of my friends who are new to photography also made the same mistakes. I am going … Continue reading

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Safety in the Wilderness

When you step into the wilderness, the most important thing to consider is your safety, and the safety of those around you. There are a few simple things that can be done that will reduce the chances of having a … Continue reading

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Walk to Mt Guouogang

Mt Guouogang (pronounced Guo-uo-gang) is found in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park and is well known amongst bushwalkers to be the highest of the peaks in The Three Peaks Challenge. The Three Peaks Challenge is an extremely difficult challenge that only elite … Continue reading

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Photography in the Wilderness

Photography and bushwalking are both fun and challenging hobbies. Photography in the wilderness can increase the challenge but also allows for the potential of taking images that very few people have taken before you. In this day and age where … Continue reading

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