Paddy Pallin 2017 Junior XC Ski Race Report Paddy July 18, 2017 Events, Snow Sports There’s a lot to be said for the enthusiasm of children and snow. Even if there isn’t much on the ground, but plenty blowing in your face, they still seem to be keen to get out amongst it! This...
Hacks To Sleep Warm in the Outdoors Dave Casey June 26, 2017 Bushwalk & Camp, Snow Sports, Tips 2 Comments Keeping warm is one of the biggest worries for people sleeping in the outdoors. To keep you cosy warm this winter we have put our heads together and come up with a few great tips on keeping warm while...
Q&A with Tor Brown from Black Diamond Dave Casey December 12, 2016 Bushwalk & Camp, Climb, Community, Gear, Snow Sports Black Diamond started as a backyard project aiming to make climbing safer, easier and cleaner. The company soon ventured to producing skiing equipment and is now popular for an array of technical equipment...
Skin Care for the Outdoors Dave Casey December 6, 2016 Activities, Bushwalk & Camp, Snow Sports, Tips We all love to enjoy outdoors when the sun is shining. For good health our body craves natural sunlight to prevent depression in the winter and to activate vitamin D. However there’s a downside for outdoor...
Climbing the Zanskar Mountains of Northen India Christian Wilson October 11, 2016 Bushwalk & Camp, Central, Climb, Snow Sports, Travel Mt Kun (7077m) is part of a massif known as Nun Kun, in the Zanskar Mountains of Northen India. Nun and Kun are both just over 7000m high and stand out as some of the highest peaks in the region, not far from...
Q&A WITH IAN FROM WILDERNESS EQUIPMENT Dave Casey August 30, 2016 Bushwalk & Camp, Gear, Paddle, Snow Sports 1 Comment The story of Wilderness Equipment's beginnings has much in common with those of many worldwide outdoor brands. The ingredients have frequently been the same - young people, little money, a passion for what...
Suunto Spartan Ultra Review: The 1st Few Weeks Ben & Alice August 15, 2016 Bike, Bushwalk & Camp, Climb, Fitness, Paddle, Reviews, Snow Sports 9 Comments The shiny new Suunto Spartan Ultra has just hit the shelves, and I’m stoked to have the opportunity to do some pre release testing for Paddy Pallin. Suunto is marketing the Spartan Ultra (and the rest of...
Paddy Pallin Junior XC Ski Race Report Paddy July 5, 2016 Events, Snow Sports Snow, sunshine and smiles were the order of the day for the Paddy Pallin Junior cross country ski event held on Saturday 2 July 2016 at the Perisher cross country trails. Thirty four participants, ranging...
Gloryfy Unbreakable Sunglasses Lachlan Gardiner June 21, 2016 Bushwalk & Camp, Climb, Reviews, Snow Sports Oh come on, seriously? how can they claim to be unbreakable... This was certainly my initial reaction to the Gloryfy eyewear range when I first saw it in June at the ORA trade-show last year. Of all the...
High Peaks and Passes of Nepal Luke Adams June 21, 2016 Central, Climb, Snow Sports, Travel 1 Comment My first overseas trip had been a trek in Nepal in 1985. We walked from Jiri to Island Peak via Namche Bazaar, Gokyo Lakes and Mt Everest Base Camp. Unfortunately, a bout of Giardia hit on the climb of Island...