We were contacted by Mike from Canada who is sneaking off to Tasmania for three weeks or so very soon.
He was seeking advice on alternate walks in Tasmania to the Overland Track - spots are tight on the Overland Track and we are not sure if his budget extends to paying the Overland Track fee.
Mike suggested the Penguin Cradle Trail as an option, and while familiar with this track, we had never (until now) explored it. On further investigation it looks like a great option.
What is the Penguin Cradle Trail?…
One of the challenges of organising a multi day hiking or bushwalking trip is sharing information between members of the party. Sometimes we walk with people from other States or even Countries, so clear and easy communication is important.
For example,
- Who is taking the stove?
- Who has a good set of pots?
- Who is organising the fuel or gas canisters?
- What meals will we eat?
- Who has the first aid kit?
One way we have solved this problem is to use Google Docs to …
Not sure if it is politically correct to single out female outdoor bloggers but we are today anyway.
Why?
Because they have some great adventures, they write really interesting pieces and they love to share (and encourage) others. In addition, they are really nice helpful people and love encouraging women to get out onto a track or trail and enjoy a hiking adventure.
Dressed in Dirt – Tips and tales of a female backpacker
Adelaide (Addy) is quirky, yep, she even describes herself as “a little bit silly. No, very silly.” That’s why we love her. She is as sharp as a whip, clever and writes interesting pieces. She is also regularly out in the bush doing some great trips.
Posted on August 18, 2010, 9:31 am, by Frank, under
General.
At Our Hiking Blog we try and mix up a variety of topics and information each time we publish an article.
Over the last five years the site has evolved from a spot where we have chronicled our personal trips, to something broader, with a stack of different topics we think you, our readers, may find interesting.
These have broadly included:
Trip reports – both Australian and international
Gear reviews from people who have ited it
Food, meal and menu planning ideas
Interviews with interesting people we have discovered from around the world
Highlighting some exceptional wilderness photography
Reviewing and encouraging you to visit some other fantastic outdoor sites
Providing resources and information so that people can get into the outdoors and enjoy themselves safely
So over to you valued readers, we are seeking your feedback:
What topics would you like to see more of on Our Hiking Blog?
Have YOU done a great trip and would love to share it with our readers?
Have YOU got a favourite piece of gear or equipment you are dying to write about?
Have YOU got a funny story, great pictures or MUST DO trip you would like to tell the world about!
Do you know someone in the outdoor world who would make a great interview subject?
Have you got an idea for an eBook that you would be keen to collaborate with us to produce?
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