Just back from a fantastic adventure with a couple of mates and four super tough porters from Shimshal village, exploring glaciers and unnamed passes in the remote Karakorum ranges of Pakistan. We planned our adventure to get off the beaten…
Wow, what a scorcher it was this year. I asked for as remote a destination as possible and was sent to White Cliffs and Wilcannia. Crikey!! 46C. Sweltering. But that didn't stop the locals coming out in force to celebrate…
I am greatly honoured to have been recently appointed Chief Scouts of Scouts ACT. As a youth I enjoyed many years in the Australian Scouting movement from Cubs through to Rovers. Since 2010 I have been the Ambassador for Scouts…
From April to July this year, I undertook an adventure motorcycle expedition through South and Central Asia. With one friend, we flew our bikes from Australia to Nepal, collected them from Kathmandu airport and commenced the challenge. We rode west…
Back home from a fun and successful expedition to Mt Baruntse, 7162 metres, in the Makalu region of Nepal. Well done to the participants and a big thanks to the great local support team. Despite a few medical incidents along…
In February I was privleged to enjoy a couple of weeks with a few friends on the Western and Eastern Arthurs in South West Tasmania, Australia's premier bushwalking destination. Beautifully rugged terrain and, due to some pretty feral weather, we…
This year it was to Bourke. They were a great bunch of people - very welcoming and hospitable. The day’s event went well and I enjoyed myself immensely. How lucky am I?!
Completed the Kiandra to Kosi walk a few days ago. A really beautiful bushwalk and noone else around. I appeared to have the national park to myself for the full 120 kilometres. It was a fabulous time to be there…
From April to June this year, I spent a most enjoyable outback four wheel drive expedition, exploring some remote and beautiful Australian territory. Starting with the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, I travelled via the Oodnadatta Track past Lake Eyre…
Goodness, the time gets away. This year I was asked to be the Australia Day Ambassador to Balranald. While quite a drive from home to get here, I really enjoyed the opportunity to meet the locals at both Balranald and…