Adventure Racing the Highland Fling …rolls across the start mat, I tag onto a group expected to finish the 55km trek in four hours. Towards the front, the pace is a little hotter. The likes…
News Koalas hug trees to keep cool …the way of drinking water. So, if you’re a koala, you want to minimise the amount of water you lose.” The researchers tracked 37 radio-tagged koalas and measured the temperatures…
Science & Environment Australian endangered species list …of the listing process and the state of research of some species, the lists do not exactly match. Australian Geographic has compiled a list of Critically Endangered Australian animals from…
News Pandas roam to find better bamboo …Now, new research from China and Australia has shown that giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) are willing to wander far and wide in order to get the nutrients they need. “Pandas…
How To Choosing the right personal flotation device …it is still safe to use. These ratings will be clearly marked on the PFD’s tags, so check carefully before purchase. For open ocean paddlers, a Level 150 or Level…
Destinations Celebrating 125 years of the Milford Track …Of course, preceding the European historical period, the Maori were regular travellers through the Clinton Valley. As well as searching for valuable greenstone for trade, this route was also used…
Adventure Walking the Walls of Jerusalem NP …continued the biblical theme when naming natural features, so landmarks are tagged with titles such as Zions Gate, Herods Gate, Wailing Wall, Pool of Bethesda and The Temple. The Walls…
Destinations Hiking and biking in Cape Tribulation …wrangles. The search for a lifestyle off the modern radar strikes deep at the heart of conservative values, and leaves many suspicious, inevitably lending to accusations of drugs and uncivilised…
Gear Test Rocky Mountain Element 930 29ER …considerations in a big-ticket purchase like a mountain bike, and the two brands that have impressed me the most by keeping their price tags reasonable while delivering the goods in…
Gear Test Boreas Bootlegger …pack in place. With a price tag of $370, the Bootlegger is reasonably priced, considering you’re getting three pack set-ups, the heaviest weighing 1.2kg. Let’s breakdown the kit. Suspension frame:…
