How to Navigate Perth’s Hiking Trails
Often the first thing that comes to mind when heading out on any trail solo for the first time, is how to not get lost. Born and bred to it, most Aussies are fully aware of the risks associated with being away from civilisation. Heading out on a trail solo can, and should, put these […]
Top 10 Hiking Snacks
No matter whether you’re just out for a couple of hours on the trail, a full day hike or a multi-day trek, food is one of the absolute essentials you should have in your pack. While you might not need a ton of food for a half day hike, in the event of an emergency […]
Hiking and Sore Calf Muscles
For those of us that hike, we are very aware of the beneficial effects of hiking on our well-being, particularly our mental health. It’s our downtime, our zen time, our me time. Unfortunately any type of repetitive strain injury that forces us off the trails for a while, has a bit of a double-whammy effect […]
Hiking in the Rain
Almost without fail, new hikers prefer to hike only in good weather. Thoughts of a miserable sky, getting drenched through to the skin and slippery ground, all goes through your mind and easily puts you off heading out for a hike (and you end up opting for a blanket, munchies and Netflix instead!) There are […]
Basic Survival & What to Do in a Hiking Emergency
One of the most amazing things about hiking is getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life; the groundhog feeling of work, the noises of civilisation, the responsibilities of life and that complete disconnect from technology. Out on the trail shoulders relax, peace seeps in, time almost stands still and the only sounds […]
Trail Runners V Hiking Boots for Perth Trails
The secret to happy hiking is happy feet so finding the right footwear is essential. Now we could give you a rundown on the pros and cons of trail runners and hiking boots but you can already find that with a quick Google search. And it probably won’t help you because it’ll give you so […]
Getting Hike Fit
One of the interesting things about fitness is that it’s not completely transferable to other activities. Depending on your fitness routine, whether you’re a cyclist, a pole dancer or hit the gym five times a week, your body gets used to doing things a particular way. Which can mean, when you hit the trail, it’s […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking
So you want to start hiking huh? Well be careful – you might just become addicted! Hiking is the perfect way to get outside and get a good dose of fresh air and exercise. One of the best things about hiking is that most of the time you don’t actually feel like you’re exercising! You’re […]
The Art of the Bush Wee
Fellas, you probably don’t need to read this—for you, tinkling against a tree is a pretty simple affair! However, you do need to know where to go. (Guys you might be more interested in dealing with Number Two’s so feel free to scroll down 😉). We ladies, on the other hand, sometimes dehydrate ourselves accidentally, […]
Navigating Mother Nature’s Curveballs
Being prepared is always one of the number one rules when it comes to any kind of outdoor activity like hiking. Plan ahead for what may happen, do not ever assume that Mother Nature will always play fair as she can be very unpredictable and sometimes not so kind. So, What Can We Do? Some […]