Wild Magazine

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JORDAN TRAIL HAS BEEN NOTHING SHORT AWE-INSPIRING

The Jordan Trail isn’t just a physical journey; it’s a testament to human resilience, a celebration of cultural diversity, and a reminder of the beauty of Jordan. My experiences along this trail have shaped me, pushing my limits, broadening my horizons, and instilling a deep appreciation for the world’s natural wonders and the kindness of strangers. The Jordan Trail is not just a success story in my life; it’s a story of the triumph of a country that has so much to offer.

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The Grand Strzelecki Track

The Grand Strzelecki Track is a 93km collection of walking tracks, and fire and forestry trails, in the eastern end of the Strzelecki Range – all conjugated into a nature lover’s expeditionary artefact.

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Oz’s Highlining Record – Behind the Lens

In November 2022, a team of highliners set a new Australian record by walking across a 1,290m span. Adventure photographer Aidan Williams was there to document the project, and he shares with us his favourite images from it.

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Building a Home Woody

Been climbing for a while andlooking to up your home training game? Want the awesomeness of a bouldering gym in the convenience of your home? Sounds like it’s time you built a ‘woody’!

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Walking On Country

What are the challenges facing Aboriginal-owned-and-operated guided walking companies? Caro Ryan heads to lutruwita/Tasmania’s wukalina Walk looking for answers.

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Restore Pedder Now

2022 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the tragic and shameful flooding of Southwest Tasmania’s Lake Pedder for hydro-electricity in the 1970s. But the loss of the lake also inspired Australian conservationists to take action, and, notably, galvanised opposition to another proposed dam nearby: that on the Franklin, which was ultimately saved. And now, momentum is building to drain the dam and to restore Pedder to its former glory. Bob Brown, Christine Milne and Tabatha Badger look at the early days of the original campaign, the aftermath of the flooding, and the hope that this great wrong can be righted.

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The People of the Trail

Walking on Tasmania’s famed Overland Track, Joseph Friedman discovered one of the outdoors’ true joys: those you meet along the way.

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Aliquam – Life begins in the Ocean

What the oceans need is action and as the youth of today are the future, they will inherit our oceans. The part they play is vital and this will only happen if they experience this firsthand and know and care about the ocean.

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Japan – A Nature Hunter’s Dream Destination

Japan isn’t all high-tech cities and quaint traditional gardens; the country’s natural heritage is equally stunning. That’s particularly the case in Kyushu, the southern most of Japan’s four major islands. Here are three beautiful areas in Kyushu you likely have never heard of, but that you should think about exploring.

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Hoerikwaggo Trail

Long-time Wild reader Janette Asche walked South Africa’s spectacular Hoerikwaggo Trail back before COVID struck. We’re sharing here a bit of her story, and a collection of the stunning photos she took along the way.

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A Day to the Crags

A regular winter visitor to committing ski terrain of Kosciuszko NP’s Watsons Crags, Steve Leeder decides to tackle the approach via unusual means.

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The Maze of Donkey Mountain

Forgetting the map and some serendipity helped James Tugwell rekindle some childhood joy … but not before a little fear set in.

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UNZEN-AMAKUSA NATIONAL PARK

Although it’s near cliche to mention now, it’s fair to say that many who visit Japan are drawn in by the promise of neon-drenched city streets, tech novelties, and centuries of traditions. But it’s time for the next frontier in Japanese adventure travel: a deep dive into the country’s national parks.

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Freda – A Poem

An account in verse of the first female ascent of Aoraki/Mount Cook by Emmeline ‘Freda’ Du Faur in 1910

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A Close Call on Wolfang Peak

A Wild reader recounts her harrowing experience on what seemed a short and simple outing. And there are lessons we can all learn from the event.

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The Jordan Bike Trail

Discover the diversity and generosity of the Middle East on the new Jordan Bike Trail.

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Around the Hallingskarvet

A team of Aussies and Kiwis head to the ice planet Hoth (aka Finse, Norway) for a two-week sufferfest in Hallingskarvet National Park. The goal is preparing them for an upcoming 1500km Antarctic expedition; as they discover, the gale-force winds, whiteouts and all-round burliness of Hallingskarvet proves a perfect training ground.

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Le Tour

David Reid and his partner Bec tackled one of the most famous (and beautiful) hikes the European Alps have to offer – the Tour du Mont Blanc. Scary snow traverses, refugios, and slushy wet feet for days made for a memorable adventure and an unexpected change of plans.