Trip Inspiration
Snapack - Backpack for a Secure Serious Adventure
As part of preparing for my trip to Italy where I competed at the Club Crew World Championships with Melbourne Flames Dragon Boat Club, I was made well aware of pickpockets (prior to my departure from family and friends plus recall regular announcements on trains and stations in Florence and Rome) and knew I needed not only a pack to transport my dragon boat gear for training/racing with ease but essential items for my travels across the country as well.
THE WAY, MY WAY - WINNERS!
Congratulations to the winners of The Way, My Way - Ticket Giveaway! We received around 40x entries and everyone that entered sure made it hard for us to choose our top 10. Beautiful short stories of triumph, spirituality, humour, romance and family. Without further ado, here they are.
THE WAY, MY WAY - HONOURABLE MENTIONS!
We couldn't help but share all the other gems that missed the cut by "that much" (Agent 86, Get Smart). Here are the honourable mentions!
What do I bring when trekking to Everest Base Camp?
You've decided to go on the trip of a lifetime; a trek to Everest Base Camp. Don't get stuck with the wrong kit. Bogong staff member Tamara brings you an extensive Gear Guide so you'll be fully prepared for your adventure.
Daywalking - Part 3: Where to go?
The past two weeks, we have taken a deep dive into two essential items necessary to have a safe and enjoyable daywalk; FOOTWEAR and DAYPACKS. For our third part in our Daywalking series, Bogong staff member and daywalking extraordinaire Nick Beer tells us WHERE TO GO.
Running the Lavaredo Ultra Trail Run in Italy
The beauty of the Dolomites experienced through a 120km trail run race. What could possibly go wrong? Matt Crehan (Bogong Sponsored Athlete and Ultra Runner) gives a recap of his experience running the La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail race.
Guide to Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro
A comprehensive deep dive by Bogong staffer Tamara into all the gear you need to tackle Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.
Hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT)
What you need to know about walking the 650km AAWT.
Hiking the Continental Divide Trail (CDT)
How to prepare for hiking the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), which runs 5000km from Mexico to Canada – by Bogong staff member Annie.
dZi Foundation
The dZi Foundation is a relatively small NGO that helps remote mountain communities in Nepal to achieve their potential. Bogong supports dZi. Find out why...