Inspiration
CLIMBING VICTORIA - Growing Collection of Stories from Mount Arapiles
These videos are a part of a growing collection of stories to show the importance of Mount Arapiles in the lives of so many - courtesy of Climbing Victoria. Watch this space for more!
SAVE ARAPILES CLIMBING - The Future of Australian Climbing is at Stake
In November 2024, the Victorian Government and Parks Victoria announced plans to close 63% of climbing and prohibit off track bushwalking at Mount Arapiles / Dyurrite. There has been no consultation with the local or climbing community. The future of Australian rock climbing is at stake. The climbing community urgently needs your help. Check out the short film by Lucas Corroto - including Brand Ambassador Ashlee Hendy!
Manaslu Trail Race 2024 - Nicole Paton
The Manaslu Trail Race is a challenging multi-stage trail race passing through some of Nepal’s most beautiful Himalayan landscapes in a part-circumnavigation of Manaslu, the world’s eighth highest mountain. Check out Brand Ambassador Nicole Paton's stage-by-stage breakdown of this out-of-this-world serious adventure.
Bibblumun Stage Race 2024 Recap - Sia Kindberg
The Rapid Ascent Run Bibbulmun Track Stage Race is a 3 day trail running stage race along the most spectacular sections of the famed Bibbulmun Track in Great Southern WA. Check out Brand Ambassador Sia Kindberg's account of this sensational serious adventure.
Glen Todd - Australian International Paraclimbing Athlete
Glen Todd is a rock climber living with cerebral palsy and competing at an international level with the Australian Para Climbing Team. What a year 2024 has been for Glen. He has gone from climbing for only 16 months, to competing in his first IFSC World Cup in Salt Lake City USA, in May of 2024.
My First Trail Run - 2024 Trails Plus Halloween Howler
I did my first trail run on Saturday 26/10/2024 at the Trails+ Halloween Howler. It was so much fun! I started my trail running journey with 5km distance on a relatively flat surface with subtle yet long inclines in between plus hints towards more technical elements in the future.
La Sportiva Mistral Climbing Shoe Review
The Mistral is a new shoe from La Sportiva dedicated to climbers in the evolution phase. Built for comfort and versatility the shoe is a great all rounder, a comfortable indoor training shoe to a great multi pitch trad machine. With added environmentally friendly additions the Upper and insole are made entirely without the use of animal products and the sole is made from recycled Vibram rubber offcuts from the La Sportiva factory in Italy.
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.
If You Want Something Done, You Ask a Busy Person - Sia Kindberg & Surf Coast Century 2024
So, when six runners approached me to coach them for the Surf Coast Century in Anglesea this September, I knew it would add yet another task to my already jam-packed schedule. As a Project Consultant, I’m used to juggling multiple projects daily. My approach is always rooted in curiosity: "How can I do this? Why isn’t this working? How can we make it better?" And as a passionate trail and ultra runner, I couldn’t turn away from the opportunity to share the beauty of trail and ultra running with others.
International Rogaining Federation - 2027 World Championships
12th August, 2024 - The International Rogaining Federation has awarded the rights to host the 20th World Rogaining Championships to the Australian Rogaining Association. The Championships are planned for 16th-17th September, 2027 and will attract many hundreds of elite and veteran endurance cross-country navigators from around the world.