Best Base Camp The Rock Podcasts (2024)

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301-Australian Hiker’s Multi-day Australian Bucket List Hikes 22:01

1d ago22:01

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In this podcast episode we talk about our bucket list of Australian-based multi-day hikes. Each of these hikes, regardless of their length, has something that resonates with us (particularly Tim) and while they may not be your cup of tea, they are all on our ‘to do’ list for the coming years. Our bucket list hikes range from 62 km all the way up to…

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300-Episode 300! 17:05

30d ago17:05

17:05

There are estimated to be approximately 3,200,000 podcasts in existence however many of these are no longer in production. Many shows start with a flourish but peter out after around seven episodes once their creators realise the amount of work involved in getting an episode to air. Reaching 300 episodes is a rarity, particularly for outdoor podcas…

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AH 299-The Crux 1:06:59

2M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Mike Railton is becoming a bit of a regular on the Australian Hiker podcast and in this episode, we talk about his hike on the UK walk known as the ‘Crux’. But what is the Crux? Listen to this episode to find out all about it. www.australianhiker.com.au Australian Hiker can also be found on our various social media platforms Australian Hiker Facebo…

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From Bases to Bibles Brayden's Story 29:17

2M ago29:17

29:17

Send us a text What transforms a lifelong baseball player into a compassionate mentor? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Brayden from Western High School in South Florida as he recounts his inspiring evolution from athlete to coach. Brayden reveals the deep fulfillment he finds in guiding young athletes not just in sport, but in life le…

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AH 298-K2 Base Camp Trek 1:13:47

2M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

For many hikers, a key bucket list hike has been trekking to the Everest Base Camp. However, this trek, along with the world’s tallest mountain has become less unique and more pedestrian. Recently I was contacted by hikers Simon and Cheryl Staddon who undertook the K2 Basecamp Trek, something that I wasn’t even aware was a thing and something that …

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297-Yerong Walking Track THE ROCK NSW 20:30

3M ago20:30

20:30

The Yerong Walking Track is one of a handful of walking track contained within the Rock Nature Reserve, also known as the Kengal Aboriginal Area not far out of the regional NSW city of Wagga Wagga. This locale is one of those hidden gems that the locals make good use of but in our case we only discovered it when the NSW Parks Service promoted it th…

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AH 296-Gear Freak! 14:13

3M ago14:13

14:13

Gear Freak is a term you will hear associated with many sports and activities, and while I’ve been involved in many gear intensive activities in the past, this term seems to have a special affinity with hikers. In today’s episode we talk a tongue in cheek look at the various levels of hiking 'gear freaks'. From personal experience there are four di…

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AH 295-Crossing Greenland 1:01:06

4M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

In episode 231 titled ‘Crossing the Tanami’ we interviewed adventurer James McAlloon just as he was about to set off on the final leg of a unique adventure across Australia which would take him 1745km from Alice Springs through to Broome crossing the Tanami Desert in the process. In today’s episode we catch back up with James about his latest adven…

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Coach Al Gordon Coaching, Camps, and Christ 29:48

4M ago29:48

29:48

Send us a text Coach Al Gordon is a college football coach at St Thomas University. He saw Broward FCA's trench warrior camp and loves the mission of FCA to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with His church!#sports#faith#God #Christianity#Jesus#FCA#Broward#football--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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AH 294-Hiking the PCT with type 1 diabetes 1:30:31

4M ago1:30:31

1:30:31

In the past we have interviewed hikers who have walked the Pacific Crest Trail in the US and while everyone’s experiences are different, Australian Katrina Hemingway has her own story to tell. When Katrina undertook her journey with British hiking partner Helen, apart from being ‘older hikers’ they were both having to manage their type 1 diabetes w…

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AH 293-Hiking Utensils 101 20:43

5M ago20:43

20:43

Eating utensils are one of the most underrated and under-considered piece of hiking gear in our packs. For most hikers what we choose to use is often based around what our fellow hikers are using or what catches our eye in the store but there is so much more to think about when purchasing your eating utensils. In this podcast episode we look at the…

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AH 292-Insects and hiking 30:07

5M ago30:07

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Hiking is very much an outdoor activity and with that you get both the good and the bad aspects of nature. The beautiful views, the animals, the sense of solitude and oh the insects! Sometimes insects can be so annoying that you feel you have no other choice but to quit your hike, if you can. In this podcast episode we discuss what you can do to re…

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AH 291-K’gari Great Walk: Reality vs Expectations 50:07

6M ago50:07

50:07

In this final episode of our series on our recent journey on the K'gari Great Walk we look and at our pre-trip expectations and compare them to the reality of our on-trail experience. In addition will provide recommendations to assist you if you are planning on doing this trip yourself. www.australianhiker.com.au Australian Hiker can also be found …

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AH 290-K’gari Great Walk-On trail recordings part 2 41:12

6M ago41:12

41:12

In this second on trail episode of this series we bring you final on trail recordings from our recent K'gari Great Walk trip starting from day 4 and bring you the final days on-trail. www.australianhiker.com.au Australian Hiker can also be found on our various social media platforms Australian Hiker Facebook Australian Hiker Instagram Australian Hi…

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289-Kgari Great Walk-On trail recordings part 1 45:23

6M ago45:23

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In this episode we bring you a series of recordings from our recent K'Gari Great walk trip starting from our travel day and taking you through the first 3 days on trail. www.australianhiker.com.au Australian Hiker can also be found on our various social media platforms Australian Hiker Facebook Australian Hiker Instagram Australian Hiker Twitter Au…

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AH 288-Kgari Great Walk - expectations and hesitations 26:49

7M ago26:49

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There’s a well known saying many people would be familiar with and that’s ‘It’s about the journey, not the destination’. But is this the case? In this podcast episode we discuss this saying and came up with very different answers on what’s important. www.australianhiker.com.au Australian Hiker can also be found on our various social media platforms…

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Coach Brown ain't backing down 18:27

7M ago18:27

18:27

Send us a text Coach Brown is a former NFL player as well as arena football this is his story.The photo is by The Indianapolis Star#sports#faith#FCA#Christianity#CoachBrown#firebirds#ArizonaCardinals--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachery-evanssomethingspi/support Support the show…

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Bradley believer first athlete second 23:33

7M ago23:33

23:33

Send us a text Bradley is a football player in college at the University of Fort Lauderdale. Bradley idea his platform for God's story on his life! This is Bradley's story.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachery-evanssomethingspi/support Support the showBy Zachery Evans

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AH 287-It's all about the journey or is it? 16:55

7M ago16:55

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There’s a well known saying many people would be familiar with and that’s ‘It’s about the journey, not the destination’. But is this the case? In this podcast episode we discuss this saying and came up with very different answers on what’s important. www.australianhiker.com.au Australian Hiker can also be found on our various social media platforms…

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AH 286-Hexatrek 1:13:18

8M ago1:13:18

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In 2022 a new long-distance hiking trail opened and for once this wasn’t in the USA. This new track called the Hexatrek, solely based in France, joined up a series of pre-existing tracks and takes in 14 National Parks to create a 3034 km journey through some of the most amazing scenery that France has to offer. In this podcast episode we catch up w…

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AH 285 - Adventure Expo 2024 Industry Interviews pt2 1:28:35

8M ago1:28:35

1:28:35

Every year Australian Hiker touches base with suppliers, importers and manufacturers of hiking equipment to find out what new and exciting products are on the market and well as to see how the industry is trending. This year the Expo was held in Melbourne over two days and provided a chance to catch up with suppliers face to face and to talk about …

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George Olympic Chaplain for Christ 17:21

8M ago17:21

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Send us a text George Festus Blahmo was the chaplain of the 2012 Olympic games! This is his story!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachery-evanssomethingspi/support Support the showBy Zachery Evans

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AH 284-Adventure Expo 2024 Industry Interviews pt1 1:08:31

8M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Every year Australian Hiker touches base with suppliers, importers and manufacturers of hiking equipment to find out what new and exciting products are on the market and well as to see how the industry is trending. This year the Expo was held in Melbourne over two days and provided a chance to catch up with suppliers face to face and to talk about …

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AH-283-Malerweg Hiking trail 50:53

9M ago50:53

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The 116km Malerweg Hiking Trail, also known as the “Painters’ Way” is located near Dresden/Pirnain Saxon Switzerland, Germany. In this podcast episode we catch up with hiker Mike Railton who undertook this walk in 2023 to find out about this multi-day European trail. www.australianhiker.com.au Australian Hiker can also be found on our various socia…

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AH 282-Valentines Day Hiking Ideas 23:28

9M ago23:28

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Valentine's Day, while once considered just another American holiday, is now firmly entrenched in Australian culture. The day is usually associated with chocolate, flowers and dinner out, but is this just lazy romance? Why not change things up a bit by thinking outside the box and blending hiking with Valentine's Day for a romantic date out bush! I…

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AH 281-Kiama Coast Walk 41:57

10M ago41:57

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This walk can best be described as an urban coastal walk and one that provides a great overview of the Kiama region of the NSW South Coast inlacing its Indigenous, European and geological history. While you can do this walk over two days it's best to think of this as a long day walk. Listen to this podcast and follow along in the write up to see ho…

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AH 280-Assumptions 25:20

10M ago25:20

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If you do longer hikes, particularly ones that involve going off marked trails or if you hike in unfamiliar areas, you may be required to make some assumptions. The problem with assuming is you don’t always get it right and as the old saying goes, if you assume you can end up making an ‘ass’ out of ‘u’ and ‘me’. In this podcast episode we go throug…

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Tyrus McCloud Professional Player's Platform for Christ 14:57

10M ago14:57

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Send us a text Tyrus McCloud played linebacker professionally for the Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Ravens. He also played College football for Louisville.Tags football, faith, sports, Christianity, FCA, Tyrus McCloud, God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachery-evanss…

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AH 279 -The Long Way South 1:11:10

10M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

In today’s episode, episode 279, we talk with Hannah James about her recent 5,000km journey down the east coast of Australia – a journey that came to be known as the Long Way South. This is one hell of a story so strap yourselves in! www.australianhiker.com.au Australian Hiker can also be found on our various social media platforms Australian Hiker…

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Coral Springs Charter's Coach Miller 25:01

11M ago25:01

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Send us a text Coach Miller believes in FCA as a devout Christian himself he believes in the mission of FCA! This is his story.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachery-evanssomethingspi/support Support the showBy Zachery Evans

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AH 278-Staycations and hiking 18:39

11M ago18:39

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The term staycation was first is thought to have been coined in 2005 and has now come into common usage and while there are a couple of definitions it essentially means taking a holiday with limited travel and staying close to home. In this podcast we discuss the concept of taking a hiking 'staycation' in your local area and at what options you hav…

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AH 277-Shakedown Hikes 26:04

11M ago26:04

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The intent of a shakedown hike is to try out new gear or new processes prior to a trip so you can iron out any bugs, familiarise yourself with new systems, balance your pack so that it’s comfortable, and assess your fitness in terrain similar (or worse) than what you have planned. But how many of us ever do them and should we really bother? In this…

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AH 276-Turn Left 23:28

12M ago23:28

23:28

When we asked our community for some ideas for podcasts and articles one of the innovative topics raised was doing a hike where we only turn in one direction. Recently we put that into practice and while we thought that we would have a bit of fun with this walk we didn't expect to learn some things about ourselves and our hiking skills along the wa…

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AH 275-Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Hikers 2023 27:31

12M ago27:31

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It’s that time of the year when you start to consider gifts for that special hiker in your life. In previous years we have looked at the full gambit of Christmas gift options covering every price range including some very high-end options. This year for the first time we focus on the lower end of the pricing range with gifts under $100, that fall i…

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AH 274-Australian Hiker 7th Birthday 18:52

12M ago18:52

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On 11 November 2023 Australian Hiker celebrated its 7th birthday. In this episode we reflect on our past year, and look at where we are heading over the coming year. www.australianhiker.com.au Australian Hiker can also be found on our various social media platforms Australian Hiker Facebook Australian Hiker Instagram Australian Hiker Twitter Austra…

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AH 273-Cute and fluffy thieves! 36:14

1y ago36:14

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In this podcast episode we talk about unexpected and sometimes negative interactions with animals on the trail. The focus on this episode isn’t on snakes as people might expect but rather on those animals that are often described a 'cute and fluffy' and use that reputation to steal your food and damage your equipment. At some stage this interaction…

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AH 272 - Day Trip Melbourne: 52 Nature Adventures 38:45

1y ago38:45

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Previously we’ve interviewed authors Andrew Grune and Evi O on their Sydney based books Day Trip Sydney 52 Nature Adventures, and Dog Trip Sydney 52 Dog Friendly Nature Adventures. These guidebooks provided simple and easy to understand guides to their respective walks all with some very great imagery. In today’s episode we catch back up with Andre…

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AH 271-Kokoda Challenge 56:04

1y ago56:04

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In October 2023 Gill and I took part in the Kokoda Challenge at Lake Macquarie, NSW. The aim of the Kokoda Challenge is to raise funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation’s programs and the great work they do. This episode consists of three segments with the first being an interview with the Kokoda Youth Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Johllene Els…

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AH 270-Triple Crown 1:30:03

1y ago1:30:03

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I first fell in love with long distance hiking in about 2014 and surprisingly it had nothing to do with the movie ‘Wild’ that was released in the same year. I’m a goal-oriented person and the whole concept of hiking for multiple weeks or months was something I could aspire to, if I was allowed. The more I looked into the concept of long-distance hi…

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Ricky is Solid As A Rock 17:58

1y ago17:58

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Send us a text #trauma #prison #prisoner Ricky grew up with a lot of trauma and faced prison time but then found Christ#christianity #prison #trauma #faith #prisoner --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachery-evanssomethingspi/support Support the showBy Zachery Evans

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AH 269-1,000,000 podcast downloads 24:29

1y ago24:29

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It's Saturday the 30 September 2023 and earlier this morning the Australian Hiker Podcast reached a major milestone passing the 1,000,000 download mark. Who would have thought when we launched Australian Hiker in November 2016 that we would get to this point? In this podcast episode we look back over the past crazy seven years and talk about where …

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AH 268-Hiking in the Australian Alps 39:39

1y ago39:39

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Australia is a large continent with just about every type of environment and vegetation you can imagine ranging from coastal, forest, arid to semi-arid; and then there’s our sub alpine and alpine regions which make up less than 1% of the continent. The practice of planning hikes is the same no matter where you are however there are some specific co…

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AH 267-Thin Green Line Oceana 34:01

1y ago34:01

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The Thin Green Line is a global not for profit organisation that exists to support park and wildlife rangers in their fight for conservation and is solely dedicated to supporting Rangers and their families in what can sometimes present them with life threatening challenges. In this podcast episode we catch up with Amanda Dudgeon to discuss her jour…

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AH 266-Cape to Cape Track: Reality vs Expectations 43:23

1y ago43:23

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In this podcast episode we discuss our pre-trip expectations for the Western Australia Cape to Cape Track and compare them to the reality of the trip itself. This was very much a trip of two halves so we got more of an experience than we expected. In this episode we discuss how the trip panned out and make some recommendations that will help you ge…

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AH 265-Cape To Cape Track, Interviews from the Trail Part 2 1:06:00

1y ago1:06:00

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Back on trail again on the Western Australian Cape to Cape Track. This episode includes recordings from the final 2/3 of this 128.7km trail and provides a real time overview of our on trail experience. www.australianhiker.com.au Australian Hiker can also be found on our various social media platforms Australian Hiker Facebook Australian Hiker Insta…

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Interview with Coach Thayer 24:16

1+ y ago24:16

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Send us a text Soccer coach Aaron Thayer shares his personal testimony! Enjoy!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachery-evanssomethingspi/support Support the showBy Zachery Evans

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AH 264- Micro adventures 25:15

1+ y ago25:15

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It’s August and for various reasons we’ve found ourselves having done less hikes than we usually would have so far into the year and believe me its not for lack of trying. While its easy for us to get out bush thats only because we live a few hundred meters away but due to both work and personal reasons we just haven’t had the opportunities to walk…

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AH 263- Bathing on trail 16:25

1+ y ago16:25

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If you are hiking for any length of time get used to not being as clean as you usually would like. Having said that you do need a level of cleanliness and while you do need to clean yourself all over from time to time, there is a focus on areas such as hands, the face, armpits and groin are areas that will need more regular cleaning. In this podcas…

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AH 262- Arid hiking 31:52

1+ y ago31:52

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Australia is a large continent with just about every type of environment and vegetation you can imagine ranging from coastal, to alpine, to forest; and then there’s our semi arid and arid regions which make up around 70% of the continent. While the practice of planning hikes is the same no matter where you are, there are some specific consideration…

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AH 261- Best before 20:03

1+ y ago20:03

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Most of us are very used to the concept of 'Use By Dates' or 'Best Before Dates' when we go shopping but many commercial outdoor foods also come with these labels. Due to COVID I ended up with a large number of 'out of date' meals and thought that I'd see how they went. Are these labels just cautionary recommendations or can you just ignore them? w…

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