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2022 Avalanches
The 2022 winter was a sobering reminder that avalanches can and do happen in Australia.
Tyndall Range Walk Feasibility Study
Tasmanian Parks has just released their final report on the proposed Iconic Walk in the Tyndall Range, and it’s troubling.
Wild 180 is about to land
It’s our 40th birthday, and we’re celebrating with a bumper issue!
WILD Shot – Issue #20 – 1986
A blast from past! Our Wild Shot from Issue #20 back in 1986 featured Jean Symes celebrating her 25th birthday on the Franklin.
WILD BACK ISSUES ON SALE NOW
We want to let you know that back issues of WILD MAGAZINE are now available! Many of these are extremely rare so pick them up before they sell out at the ADVENTURE ENTERTAINMENT Shop! We are also excited to let you know that we also have WILD digital subscriptions available now! Click here to find out more.
Wild #175 is OUT NOW!
It’s been a long wait, we know. But get ready for Wild Issue #175; it’s one of our biggest and best issues ever. Unfortunately, however, it’s an issue tinged with tragedy, as Wild looks squarely at the fires that have devastated Australia over this last summer. There’s a 5000-word feature on why these fires change Read More
Dark Water: Battle on the Franklin
A new film highlighting the 1980s battle to stop the iconic Franklin River from being dammed is set to commence production this year. The film, Dark Water: Battle on the Franklin is the story of young Tasmanian Oliver Cassidy as he follows in the footsteps of activists who tried to stop the damming by Tasmania’s Read More
Serious Donations Reform Needed For Benefit Of ALL Australians
MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Conservation Foundation The fossil fuel industry directly donated more than $85.7 million to Australian political parties in the 2018-19 financial year, highlighting the need for serious reform of the political donations system, the Australian Conservation Foundation said today. The political party returns 2018-19, released today, reveal: The biggest fossil fuel donor was Clive Read More
WIN AN OSPREY DUFFEL!
Dear Wild Reader, We have big news, and it’s not merely that I’ve been here as editor of the mag for twelve months now. No, it’s that Adventure Entertainment has decided to invest in Wild and has purchased the magazine. The CEO, Toby Ryston-Pratt, is a long-time reader of Wild, and is intent on Read More
Matterhorn will not be closed
Following the anonymous demand of some mountain guides to close the Matterhorn, the Zermatt municipality, Zermatt Tourismus and the outdoor services provider Zermatters have confirmed that the Matterhorn will not be closed.
Swiss Alpinist Dani Arnold Sets Speed Record on Cima Grande (Italy)
In September 2019, Dani Arnold set a new record time at the Cima Grande. The Mammut Pro Team Athlete climbed the north face over the Comici-Dimai route in 46 minutes and 30 seconds, a route that normally takes experienced climbers six to seven hours to complete. The 35 years old now holds the speed record on four of Europe’s six major north faces.
Lake Pedder The New Movement: Restoration
The fight for Lake Pedder is ongoing. From protection to restoration. Read on to see how you can help.
World Expeditions add its weight to fight against wildlife cruelty in tourism
World Expeditions to support the end of wildlife suffering for tourist purposes.
When Second Best is Best
Many adventures start with an unyielding desire to see for ourselves something we have only seen in other people’s photos. This is not one of those adventures.
Toilet Talk
The business of ‘doing business’ in the bush. Russell Brown on the yay and nay when it comes to outdoor toilet etiquette.
Thinking about a Degree in Outdoor Recreation?
Ever wondered whether a degree in outdoor recreation is worth it?
World Expeditions kicks off its new Positive Impact Travel Initiative
Two renewable energy projects – one in Vietnam and the other in China – and two forest conservation projects – one in Tasmania and the other in Zimbabwe – are the first projects to benefit from World Expeditions’ new Positive Impact Travel initiative. The initiative, in which World Expeditions is purchasing carbon credits to offset Read More
Life on the road: Trading it all in for a caravan
Elenya Dixon and Nicholas McKechnie are just like any other young couple from Port Macquarie, NSW – except that they’ve put their busy lives on hold to travel Australia by caravan.
Dreaming of a career as an Australian park ranger?
Many people are familiar with the beauty of Australia’s vast, rugged parks and reserves. But have you ever considered working as a park ranger?