With Bender already having climbed Mount Dundas previously – and off doing Wylds Crag and Mount Shakespeare – it was time for me to visit this lesser-known peak. The weatherContinue readingMount Dundas
I first saw Mount Pelion West in January 2019 whilst walking The Overland Track. Her sheer size and bulk commands, no demands your attention. She is a mountain that practicallyContinue readingMount Pelion West
We should preface this blog with a word of warning – this is how NOT to do Sharlands Peak! We are always learning lessons from our mistakes. A few factorsContinue readingSharlands Peak
** COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED ** Congratulations to Allan Wood who has won the Find Your Feet gift voucher! And a huge thankyou to everyone who entered – honestly the responseContinue readingYouTube 300 Subscriber Giveaway!
In Greek mythology, Clytemnestra was famous for murdering Agamemnon, whom she was forced to marry against her will. If she was anything like the mountain sharing her name, I findContinue readingClytemnestra
We all know I am in love with Greek mythology, so any mountain named after the very home of the Greek Gods themselves was inevitably going to grab my attention.Continue readingMount Olympus
In Greek mythology, Thetis (Goddess of the Sea) possessed the gift of prophesy and power to change her shape. Such was her power she bore a son called Achilles whoContinue readingMount Thetis
Sometimes we find just reaching the mountain you wish to climb is a challenge enough, given that many of the access roads are owned by Sustainable Timber Tasmania, Hydro TasmaniaContinue readingMt. Hobhouse
Knowing what clothing and gear you need to stay safe and be comfortable when bushwalking in Tasmania can be a challenge. Our weather is famously unpredictable all-year around – especiallyContinue readingOur Packing Lists
With plans to climb the Chimera thwarted by a flooding Franklin River, we settled on Wylds Craig as an acceptable alternative. Viewing Wylds Craig from some angles it is easyContinue readingWylds Craig
The morning after our chilly but successful summit of Mersey Crag, we set our sights on its cousin across the valley – Turrana Bluff. The only question was: how bestContinue readingTurrana Bluff
A little bit of luxury has arrived by way of the new Waterfall Valley Hut along The Overland Track. The Overland Track in Tasmania is one of the world’s mostContinue readingWaterfall Valley Hut
Our two-year anniversary, a fresh dump of snow and a new hut to check out were the perfect excuses to re-visit this iconic mountain. It’s the postcard picture of CradleContinue readingCradle Mountain
We find there are generally two types of bushwalkers/Abel baggers: those that share their tips, tricks and knowledge and openly encourage others to take up the “sport” … and thenContinue readingMount Mueller
Nevada Peak is a lesson in being careful for what one asks for – because you might just get it. I was sitting on 74 Abels and Ben (Y) hadContinue readingNevada Peak
The Abels describes Mt. Wedge as a “relatively easy foray into the southwest”. Our legs were weary from a tough day out in the snow climbing Snowy North the dayContinue readingMount Wedge
