The last month has seen an exciting new direction for me. After completing my Yachtmaster's qualifications, I journeyed to Iceland where I joined a 45 aluminium sloop for a circumnavigation of Iceland. While the summer was apparently the wettest in…
Home from various adventures in Tasmania including a lovely traverse of the Mt Anne Circuit in south west tasmania. We had the full spectrum of weather but as a result saw few other people at the start and none others…
Just back to the hotel after a fabulous day of Australia Day celebrations in Narromine. The locals were extremely engaging and gave me the grand tour of the town. It was an honour to present my thoughts on Australia Day…
Another Simpson desert trip just completed with some close friends. Six of us in 3 four wheel drives crossed east to west via the French line. Along the way we experienced a spectacular lunar eclipse in the clearest possible night…
Just back from an awesome bushwalk in SW Tassie. After a warm up on the South Coast track which was lovely, I headed into the South West Cape area. I'd planned to hit the Arthurs after that but enjoyed the…
Another wonderful opportunity to engage with the Australian rural community as they celebrate what it means to be Australian. Mudgee is a vibrant town in a gorgeous wine producing region of Australia. Thanks for your hospitality.
It's been a few years since my last opportunity to accept an invitation to be an Australia Day Ambassador. It was of course due to my being in Alaska's Brooks Range for the last few winter seasons over there. But…
From 14 October to 14 November 2019, I led a team to climb Mt Himlung in the Nepal Himalaya. Mt. Himlung lies north of the Annapurna Range in Nepal, in the spectacular Nar Phu region that borders Tibet. A beautiful…
Last night I was pleased to present to the Australian Geographic Awards Roadshow at the National Film and Sounds Archive in Canberra. I was in good company with Glenn Singleman and Lisa Blair also presenting.
On 26 May 2019, I was pleased to escort Multiple Schlerosis sufferer Bobby Bajram to the summit of Mt Lobuche East (6119 metres) in Nepal. It was an extremely tough challenge for this disabled athlete, complicated by a sprained ankle…