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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.
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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.
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An Antarctic Mission of Mateship, Courage and Endurance
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.
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Remember Olegas Truchanas?
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.
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The Therapy of Hiking
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
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Birds in parks: A bird’s ear view of Rippon Lea Estate
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.
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The rise of the low-impact world traveller
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.
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Photo essay: A window into the Great Forest National Park
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.
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Adventure is a mindset: Interview with endurance athlete Samantha Gash
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.
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Jöttnar Pro Team: Taking your winter climbing to the next level
Mike Pescod of the Jöttnar Pro Team outlines what we can do to improve our climbing in the mountains this winter.
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Spectacular highlining on Tassie’s coast: Q&A with Valentin Rapp
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.
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Path of the Panda: Q&A with photographer Kyle Obermann
A new article reveals the story of a Beijing-based environmental photographer on a nine-day expedition to promote conservation and in Sichuan, China.
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The Lost Valley – Burragorang
“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
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East Gippsland wildlife rescue with Helen Velden
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.
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Paul Pritchard’s 19 years of ‘patience and determination’
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.
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An introduction to reading the landscape
A deeper understanding of plant species and their habits can open the outdoor enthusiast’s eyes to a more profound perspective.
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Aussie snowboarder Scotty James aims for gold
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
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Outdoor pioneers: A tale of two Muirs
Brannon Gerling compares two great outdoorsmen, the American John Muir and Australian Jon Muir.
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Kid speak: “Why the outdoors is good for me”
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
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An argument for limiting walker access
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
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Training for the ‘big day’
In his continuing fitness column, Joe Bonington offers advice to runners and other adventure on preparing for competition events or other ‘big days’.
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Print maps: Disappearing over the horizon?
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.
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Rigorous training for trail runners
Reach peak performance with suggested workouts and a training schedule for trail runners, courtesy of Joe Bonington.
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Increasing the all-important strength-to-weight ratio
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.
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Wild neighbours: New Caledonia
For an archipelago just a few hours’ flight from Australia, New Caledonia is brimming with wildlife significantly different to our own.
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Handstands in high places: The life and dreams of Di Westaway
Redefining female stereotypes can start with something as simple as going for a walk, as Coastrek founder Di Westaway has proven.
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Could Adventure Activity Standards kill off outdoor clubs?
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.