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
Having climbed Snowy South the week prior, we were keen to visit its northern partner. Snowy North has a reputation for making hikers work for its summit. Throw in moreContinue readingSnowy North
I shall call Hartz Peak the ‘Mt. Arthur of the South’ – or perhaps even the ‘Cradle Mountain of the South’. Meaning, it is a mountain that tourists hear aboutContinue readingHartz Peak
With shorter winter daylight hours and only multi-day Abels left for us in the north of Tasmania, our adventures now tend to take us southwards. But like most people, weContinue readingSnowy South
The Abels mentions that Wentworth Hills is “rarely-visited” and often “overlooked”. We can see why. Perhaps we are being a little ungracious because for all the work required to getContinue readingWentworth Hills
Chapter Lake lies roughly 4km south-west of the end of Mersey Forest Road. Known more widely as the location of the impressive Grail Falls, the sheltered camping area nearby offersContinue readingChapter Lake
Mt. Ida’s sharp dolerite point stands guard over the ancient rainforest below that line the shores of Ida Bay and Lake St. Clair. Whether one catches the ferry or walksContinue readingMt. Ida
We had previously completed the royal tour of Volume 1 of The Abels (Mts. Albert and Victoria) and so it seemed suitably fitting that our first Abel from Volume 2Continue readingMt. King William I
