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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 Pleasures of Pain - Live Interview with Brand Ambassador Mitch Docker
A deep dive into the life of former World Tour rider and moustachioed hard man Mitch Docker with his brother Kirk Docker! Adversity is what makes the outdoors alluring. Testing yourself against perceived limits. Mitch understands this more than anyone.
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!
Not Sending: How to get better at failing as a rock climber
All climbers know the struggle of not sending a route. You know you're capable, you know the beta, but you fall off at the crux EVERY TIME! Bogong Sponsored Athlete Ashlee Hendy knows the feeling all too well. Find out how she has managed to push through and find success.
Hiking Gear - My 5 Favourites
What are the items that have uniquely added to my hiking experiences over the years? Perhaps a little quirky, read on for a discussion of my five favourite pieces of hiking gear.