Sometimes hiring hiking gear is a great option if you are looking to kit up for a trip.
You know the times, there may be an additional member join your party, something breaks at the last minute or you just don’t trust that backpack to survive another five day trip without disintegrating.
Hiring also gives you the chance to try out different gear at a fraction of the cost of buying an untried piece.
Ian Ferrier from Mountain Bike Tasmania in Launceston hires out hiking gear. After selling Mountain Designs in Launceston back to the company, Ian is now concentrating on his tourism business and has continued the hire gear service once offered through the shop in Launceston.
Gear can …
How is your exercise routine coming along?
In this article Georgie Bull continues her getting fit for a multi-day hike series.
If you are new here, we suggest you read the three previous articles which will give you some background about how we got to this point.
- Getting fit for a multi day walking trip – some personal experience
- A hiking fitness program – 16 weeks to get fit for a trip
- Getting fit for hiking – a 12 week program
Over to Georgie:
If you have followed either closely or loosely my pounding the pavement, week by week, build up programme, or added some weight training as Amanda suggested, you will now be feeling fitter and …
Posted on July 25, 2011, 7:31 am, by Frank, under
Trip reports.
Welcome to the other half of Our Hiking Blog, Sue, as she reflects on three recent trips that ranged from luxury to a bit tough and cold.
Overland Track
Toward the end of last year I felt the need to go wandering somewhere wild and after a chance meeting with an old friend the idea to do the Overland Track (again) was born. This wander was timetabled for the March school holidays. My friend Deb decided to join us, a great way to celebrate successful treatment for breast cancer. Following a conversation with Mark (South Coast Track – 2009), who it turned out has done almost every walk in Tassie with the exception of the OT, he decided …
In this article Georgie Bull continues her getting fit for a multi-day hike series.
If you are new here, we suggest you read the two previous articles which will give you some background about how we got to this point.
Getting fit for a multi day walking trip – some personal experience
A hiking fitness program – 16 weeks to get fit for a trip
Over to Georgie:
So, how did you go using those rectus muscles. Did you manage to plant your feet directly underneath your hips. Did it feel a bit strange at first, but you soon got used to it and then found it SO much easier to lift yourself up hills? Great!
On ANZAC Day we …
It is pouring down rain in Victoria this morning and very wet across southern Australia. One person who has been watching the weather closely in Tasmania for the last week is fellow Our Hiking Blogger, Sue.
On Thursday, Sue and three friends head off to Tasmania to hike the Overland Track. This will be her 8th time walking from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair.
They are well prepared for this trip, no matter what the weather or conditions. By drawing on her experience and using the information in our How to hike the Overland Track guidebook she has the right gear for the Overland Track and Tasmanian walking conditions.
With excellent gear, great lightweight food, appropriate clothing and …
