Bogong Newsletter Edition 10

Simon approaching the summit of Everest.

Steps to the Seven Summits

We chat to Bogong customer Simon Gower who recently summited Everest.

You could say that seaside Geelong and Mt Everest are worlds apart but not for Australian mountaineer Simon Gower. In May this year he summited Everest, the final jubilant chapter of his ambitious project to summit the highest peaks of the seven continents. We were delighted to have the opportunity to talk to Simon and hear his account of what many would regard as one of the ultimate “holy grails” of outdoor adventure...READ ON




La Sportiva Lake Mountain Skyrun


This Sunday the much anticipated La Sportiva Lake Mountain Skyrun will take place at Lake Mountain.
This premier event promises to be an exciting race with many well known Victorian mountain runners lining up in the field. Some say a few of Bogong's own may be donning their runners to put on a good show – including that mysterious "dark horse", Bogong owner Neil Blundy. So, why not head on up, enjoy the spectacle and see what the burgeoning world of mountain running is all about. For more info go to: https://www.facebook.com/LaSportivaMountainRunningSeries13?ref=hl




Bogong Blog


Thinking of going walking in the European Alps? New to the Bogong Blog page is a series of four blogs that tells you where to go, what to take, what the experience is like and what staying in a European mountain hut is like. How much does it cost to stay at a hut? What sort of pack do you need? Is the Tour Du Mont Blanc the best walk in Europe? Find out the answers to these questions and much more here.




EVERYONE IT'S REEL ROCK TIME!

IT'S ON AGAIN AND TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST! DON'T MISS OUT!


Reel Rock 2013: Monday Oct 28 – Tickets on sale now

The REEL ROCK Film Tour is an annual international event where climbers and lovers of the outdoors, get together to celebrate the ultimate in adventure filmmaking featuring the most breath-taking climbing feats and climbing adventures from around the world.
More Details Here...




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