Notes from the trail

It's the time of year that's hotter, drier, and the snowline is climbing. How a change of season changes your adventure.

Heading on a day trip? Here's how to pack a hiking day pack.

Some call it prime adventure season, others call it shoulder season. Whatever you want to name it, here's how to make the most of Autumn.

With new-age GPS it's easy to forget the magic of manual navigation. The good ol' paper map & compass. Here Caro Ryan will teach you navigation for beginners.

250 km northwest of Melbourne lies the outdoorsy, nature-loving town of Halls Gap. As the name suggests, the 500 or so folk who call this town home, snuggle down between two shoulders of Gariwerd (Grampians) National Park.

Braden Currie and his son adventured to the West Matukituki Valley in Mt Aspiring National Park to hike up Cascade Saddle.

Our friends at the Mountain Safety Council have put together a list of useful winter safety tips.

Learn about the principles adventurers should live by and some lesser-known tips for the trails.

A list of the best hikes in the north and south island of New Zealand. Get exploring this summer!

An Australian bushie, turned search and rescue leader, passionate about getting people outdoors. Read all about Caro here.