Aussie Outdoor Startup Alton Goods
Sam Schumann, co-founder of Australian outdoor brand Alton Goods, talks to Wild about what it took for him to resign from a corporate job and launch an outdoor start-up.
Wild isn’t just about encouraging people to ‘go bush’, it’s also a celebration of the characters who live in, work with and manage the wilderness.
Sam Schumann, co-founder of Australian outdoor brand Alton Goods, talks to Wild about what it took for him to resign from a corporate job and launch an outdoor start-up.
Air Force Reservist, Emily Chapman, sets herself the goal of crossing Antarctica on skis as part of an all Defence expedition. Only problem, Emily has only a single day of skiing experience. Learning to ski is only one of the challenges to be overcome.
One of Tasmania’s early wilderness explorers, Olegas would undertake numerous solo kayaking expeditions into Tasmania’s wild and remote south-west. In later life, Olegas would become a staunch conservationist and leading advocate for the protection of Lake Pedder.
I regularly pee in the woods. I’m not particularly proud of this, however this is where I am at with my life. I am not a gym junkie or church going. I am well past the school-gate mums group. I am not a joiner. But I have joined a women’s only hiking group. Within this Read More
Through an unplanned quirk of habitat management, the grounds at Rippon Lea Estate have become an unlikely refuge for many of south-east Australia’s disappearing bird species.
A recent trip to Africa for columnist Dan Slater revealed how some developing nations are facing the plastic problem, and how easy it is for visitors to take part in solving it.
Johanna Keskitalo presents her photo essay that captures a cycling adventure through forest near the proposed Great Forest National Park, led by the knowledgeable Aidan Kempster.
Endurance athlete, professional speaker and lawyer, Samantha Gash explains why she has run tens of thousands of kilometres for charity, and why everyone should consider little acts of charity and adventure.
Mike Pescod of the Jöttnar Pro Team outlines what we can do to improve our climbing in the mountains this winter.
The adventurer behind Discover Interesting’s ‘Path of the Sky’, Valentin Rapp shares the insights gained from highlining some of Tasmania’s most breathtaking coastline.
A new article reveals the story of a Beijing-based environmental photographer on a nine-day expedition to promote conservation and in Sichuan, China.
“PAINTINGS FROM BURRAGORANG – THE LOST VALLEY” I’m a wilderness artist and have been painting for 40 years. I love to paint remote places anywhere in Australia and I’ll do anything from bushwalking, trekking or abseiling to find them. As a child I was brought up by parents who loved bushwalking – a mother who Read More
After moving to East Gippsland, Helen Velden turned her property into a wildlife sanctuary and started to build a variety of enclosures with the sole aim of saving the region, one animal at a time.
In a prelude to his upcoming speaking tour, disabilities advocate Paul Pritchard is frank about the challenges he’s faced since sustaining a severe brain injury while climbing in Tasmania.
A deeper understanding of plant species and their habits can open the outdoor enthusiast’s eyes to a more profound perspective.
The youngest Australian to compete in a Winter Olympics in 2010, Red Bull athlete Scotty James has continued to excel at his career as a snowboarder, taking out gold at the recent X Games and FIS World Championships. While he continues to travel the world training for next year’s Winter Olympics (Pyeongchang), he also finds Read More
Brannon Gerling compares two great outdoorsmen, the American John Muir and Australian Jon Muir.
Kids in nature. The benefits may seem obvious to ‘grown ups’ and they are widely reported on. But what’s going on inside the minds of children who have experienced these benefits directly? Do they realise the enormous potential of the outdoors for their development? During the summer school holidays, I spent a couple of weeks Read More
One of the things most people love about bushwalking is finding some peace and quiet in a beautiful, wild place. Possibly this was not the experience most walkers had when 200 of them crammed into the Overland Track’s Waterfall Valley Hut, designed for just 24, and nearby tent sites one night. Environment These spikes in Read More
In his continuing fitness column, Joe Bonington offers advice to runners and other adventure on preparing for competition events or other ‘big days’.
Many outdoor users would be aware of the increasing paucity of availability for fine scale, printed topographical maps. In this article, first appearing in issue 156, we take a look at what’s driving the change, as well as the available alternatives.
Reach peak performance with suggested workouts and a training schedule for trail runners, courtesy of Joe Bonington.
Are you avoiding the weights at all costs? Afraid of gaining bulk? Joe Bonington discusses how any adventurer can increase strength without putting on muscle mass.
For an archipelago just a few hours’ flight from Australia, New Caledonia is brimming with wildlife significantly different to our own.
Redefining female stereotypes can start with something as simple as going for a walk, as Coastrek founder Di Westaway has proven.
The proposed Australian Adventure Activity Standards are designed to improve safety in the outdoors, but questions are being asked about the legal and financial implications for non-commercial groups. Satisfactory answers are yet to be provided.