This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. Have you considered Skiing at Seefeld? Super close to Innsbruck, via a short train journey, is the picturesque village of Seefeld. An ideal ski resort for 1-2 days, that caters well to beginner and […]
Author Archives: Malcolm
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Feb
Feb
For a European mountain town, Innsbruck delivers so much. Our visit to this Tyrolean city had everything you could ask for. European village feel crossed with stunning scenery, outdoor mountain town meets University City, for a perfect combination. Nestled in the Inntal valley that is surrounded by mountains, Innsbruck is the capital of the Tirol […]
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Dec
Dec
The Grampians Peaks Trail is a relatively new trail hat has combined existing walking trails with newly built trail. Located in the Grampians National Park, the Peaks Trail is a thru-hike, that can be broken into sections to experience this impressive walk, in Victoria’s west. Forested ferns, granite boulders, waterfalls and eucalypt forests all feature […]
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Nov
Nov
Hiking Mt Feathertop is one of the iconic hikes in the Australian Alpine region. Moving along the Razorback ridge provides spectacular views of Valleys, with Feathertop being the jewel. It’s a classic hike that can be done light and fast in a day-trip, or camp at Federation Hut for an overnight stay. Challenging in parts, […]
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Nov
Nov
Ski and snowboard trips are awesome and following a ski packing checklist helps with making sure you have all the things. And there are so many things! But don’t let that deter you, as the comprehensive list below should cover most items that travellers need when arranging and planning for a ski vacation. Forgetting items […]
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Oct
Oct
Road trips – there is a reason there are countless movies and books and articles about them, and a mountain bike road trip has got to be near the top of the tree for a ideal outdoor adventure. Accessible to most and relatively quick to implement, the success or challenges can be determined by good […]
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Oct
Oct
The first things that strikes you, as start riding at Buxton mountain bike park is the beauty of this place. These trails are cut into some very impressive country. Plenty of roots, ferns and the unmistakable Australian bush sound of the Eastern whipbirds, calling out. Relatively easy to get to, the Buxton mtb trails are […]
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Oct
Oct
Bikes, beaches and beers, the holy trinity of Australian mountain biking destinations and what you can expect from the Anglesea mountain bike trails, in Victoria. The trails are surprisingly good, with old school singletrack, tweaked and improved, and set in a coastal landscape. Think sandstone like trail and rock, costal scrub, grasstrees and bushland. The […]
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Sep
Sep
This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. Falls Creek snow resort is a great ski holiday destination. Having visited here for over 25 years, throughout various life stages, the resort offers everything you could ask for, as ski destination in Australia. […]
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Sep
Sep
The first time I rode the Wombat tracks and the greater Woodend mtb trails, was way back in 2006. Covered head to toe in mud, but thinking these trails were awesome and different than what was on offer, for Melbourne based riders. At the time, the Wombat Track was one of the more challenging mountain […]