Ten hiking trails worth travelling for, from Peru's Inca Trail and Nepal's Annapurna Circuit to Tasmania's Overland Track and Iceland's Laugavegur.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/blog/unforgettable-trails-around-the-world/
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@trailhiking.com.auTen hiking trails worth travelling for, from Peru's Inca Trail and Nepal's Annapurna Circuit to Tasmania's Overland Track and Iceland's Laugavegur.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/blog/unforgettable-trails-around-the-world/
@trailhiking.com.auApps, GPX files, maps and AI tools can all be wrong. How to check where hiking route information came from, and what to do when the terrain doesn’t match.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/navigation/verify-hiking-route-information/
@trailhiking.com.auField-tested review of the Olight Perun 2 torch and headlamp: runtimes across all six modes, waterproofing, charging, and how it compares to the Baton 3.
@trailhiking.com.auMobo Creek Crater Walk is a 650m, grade 3 hike in Danbulla National Park, Queensland. This hike typically takes 30 minutes to complete.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/hikes/mobo-creek-crater-walk/
@trailhiking.com.auHow to clean and dry a hydration bladder properly, covering routine cleaning, deeper cleans, storage, and when to replace it.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/gear/how-to-clean-a-hydration-bladder/
@trailhiking.com.auDiscover the history of South Australia's Heysen Trail, from Warren Bonython's 1969 vision to Terry Lavender and today's 1,200 km walking route.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/blog/the-heysen-trail-history/
@trailhiking.com.auField test review of Trekkers Wool merino lambs' wool against real blisters on a 3-day Great Ocean Road hike from Johanna Beach to the Twelve Apostles.
@trailhiking.com.auTimber Getters Track is a 1.8km, grade 4 hike in Garigal National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 45 minutes to complete.
@trailhiking.com.auPractical, field-tested advice on managing periods while hiking: products, hygiene, waste, cramps, and recognising Toxic Shock Syndrome warning signs.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/health-and-hygiene/hiking-with-your-period/
@trailhiking.com.auA practical guide to assessing hiking risk in Australia: hazards, likelihood versus severity, and how heat, snakes, bushfire and remote terrain fit together.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/safety/conducting-a-hiking-risk-assessment/
@trailhiking.com.auCarrington Park to Bridal View Lookout is a 3.3km, grade 3 hike in Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 1.25 hours to complete.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/hikes/carrington-park-to-bridal-view-lookout/
@trailhiking.com.auA two-part trip report on the Buller Huts Trail in Victoria's High Country, covering a 2022 attempt cut short by weather and a full 2023 completion.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/trip-reports/trip-report-the-buller-huts-trail-2022-23/
@trailhiking.com.auExplains why terrain, not weather alone, determines whether hikers keep options open or become trapped as conditions deteriorate.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/human-factors/entrapment-vs-exposure-when-hiking/
@trailhiking.com.auHangmans Rock is a 2.2km, grade 3 hike in Wisemans Ferry, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 1.25 hours to complete.
@trailhiking.com.auHow water, heat, exposure, scrub, and remoteness push Australian hiking pack size and weight higher, and how to plan for it realistically.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/gear/australian-conditions-affect-pack-size/
@trailhiking.com.auWater hazards while hiking include river crossings, flash floods, tides, coastal swell and swimming holes. Know the risks and make safer decisions.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/safety/water-hazards-while-hiking/
@trailhiking.com.auField-tested review of the Quechua MH100 Hiking Fleece: fit, breathability, warmth as a base or mid layer, and honest limits of the testing so far.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/gear-reviews/quechua-mh100-hiking-fleece/
@trailhiking.com.auWest Head Lookout Track is a 1.9km, grade 3 hike in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 45 minutes to complete.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/hikes/west-head-lookout-track/
@trailhiking.com.auA systems-based guide to overnight and multi-day hiking gear, covering carrying, shelter, navigation, clothing, food and hygiene systems.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/gear/essential-packing-list-for-overnight-and-multi-day-hikes/
@trailhiking.com.auGroups aren't automatically safer under strain. How social pressure and centralised leadership quietly narrow decision-making on the trail.
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/human-factors/group-dynamics-under-strain/
