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I am greatly honoured to have been recently appointed Chief Scouts of Scouts ACT.   As…

From April to July this year, I undertook an adventure motorcycle expedition through South and…

Back home from a fun and successful expedition to Mt Baruntse, 7162 metres, in the…

In February I was privleged to enjoy a couple of weeks with a few friends…

This year it was to Bourke.  They were a great bunch of people -  very welcoming…

Completed the Kiandra to Kosi walk a few days ago. A really beautiful bushwalk and…

From April to June this year, I spent a most enjoyable outback four wheel drive…

Goodness, the time gets away.  This year I was asked to be the Australia Day…

The last month has seen an exciting new direction for me.  After completing my Yachtmaster's…

Home from various adventures in Tasmania including a lovely traverse of the Mt Anne Circuit…

Just back to the hotel after a fabulous day of Australia Day celebrations in Narromine. …

Another Simpson desert trip just completed with some close friends.  Six of us in 3…

Just back from an awesome bushwalk in SW Tassie. After a warm up on the…

Another wonderful opportunity to engage with the Australian rural community as they celebrate what it…

It's been a few years since my last opportunity to accept an invitation to be…

From 14 October to 14 November 2019, I led a team to climb Mt Himlung…

Last night I was pleased to present to the Australian Geographic Awards Roadshow at the…

On 26 May 2019, I was pleased to escort Multiple Schlerosis sufferer Bobby Bajram to…

Over the period of January to March 2019, I was lucky to sail to the…

I'm pleased to bring you my new adventure guiding website -   http://www.andrewlockadventures.com   I've now started…

Just home from my second Sydney to Hobart yacht race on the same yacht as…

Home again after leading the renowned Snowman Circuit in Bhutan for the second time.  Eleven…

Back from a trek along the Kokoda track.  Whew, hot and humid.  But a fabulous…

Home from a quick trip to the Himalaya to help out leading an intrepid team…

ONce again the winter cold in the Brooks Range caused us all sorts of havoc. …

In support of Leukemia research, I took part in the World's Greatest Shave fundraiser this…

I’ve spent the last few months training for a return to the Brooks Range to…

Once again, I have proudly taken part in the annual fundraiser 'Abseil for Youth' on…

Another Sydney to Gold Coast race completed aboard AUSREO.  It started somewhat slowly with a…

Well it's been a busy year, as always packed full of exploits and fun (and…

Immediately following the Island Peak climb last month, I was very pleased to lead a…

Pleased to have taken a private team to the Khumbu to make an ascent of…

Background The concept for this expedition grew out of a search for a winter arctic…

Neil and I are in the final stages of preparing for this Brooks Range Winter…

Very excited to be gearing up my next major expedition, which will take place from…

Just back from a week long reunion bushwalk with my old Venturer (Senior Scouts) friends…

Back on dry land after another run up the NSW coast in the Sydney to…

Whew, finally a moment to sit still and make contact.  The last 12 months has…

Home again after an awesome trip to Canada where I spent a week out on…

I was pleased to be asked to be the Australia Day Ambassador to Urana this…

Just competed in my first Sydney to Hobart Yacht race.  I've been wanting to do…

Humbled to be included in the Australian Museum's newest exhibition: Trailblazers - Australia's 50 greatest…

Just home from leading a group on the Snowman Trek in Bhutan. 24 days of…

My climbing autobiography 'SUMMIT 8000' has been republished in the United States under the title…

A great time last week in the Sydney to Southport yacht race. I'd forgotten just…

Good to be home after a month in Nepal on behalf of the Australian Himalayan…

Great shots here from last Sunday's Sir David Martin Foundation 145 Classic fundraising ride from…

SUMMIT 8000 Thanks to everyone who came along to the Summit 8000 speaking tour.  I…

This time it was to Gunning and Crookwell.  Started with an early morning speech and…

Back from NZ, and wasn't it great?!   I was lucky to summit Mt Cook (highest…

More than 200 people faced their fears last weekend and supported the Sir David Martin…

The SUMMIT 8000 speaking tour is almost here. Sydney is booked out. Sorry folks. The…

I enjoyed presenting to the Australian Youth Waterpolo team last night. A great bunch of…

There are currently no public presentations scheduled.   Andrew Lock is the first and only…

SUMMIT 8000 - the Book - has arrived.  Read a preview and buy the book here…

Andrew was an Australia Day Ambassador for the fourth time in 2014, attending the Ulladulla/Mollymook…

Another opportunity to be an Australia Day Ambassador; this time to Ulladulla. What an awesome…

In September 2013, Andrew hosted a table at the Australian Himalayan Foundation dinner in Sydney…

Another epic Tasmania white water pack rafting trip completed.  For this one, we warmed up…

Over the end of December 2012 through to early January 2013 I enjoyed a wonderful…

It’s been a busy few months for Andrew with his community activities.  After raising $1650…

Andrew has returned to Australia after narrowly missing the summit of Mt Everest on his…

Andrew will return to Mt Everest to complete his mission make  a solo, oxygenless ascent…

Honoured again to be the Australia Day Ambassador to Marulan.  It was fun day with…

As a reward for more than 20 years dedication to mountaineering, Andrew was awarded the…

January 2011 Andrew is now planning for his return to Mt Everest in the pre…

Australia Day Ambassador again.  This time to Eurobodalla shire (Bateman's Bay and Moruya).

January 2010 Andrew plans to return to Mt Everest in the pre-monsoon season (April-May) of…

Honoured to be invited by the Australia Day Council to be the Australia Day Ambassador…

January 2009 With just Mt Shishapangma in Tibet to complete his 15 year odyssey to…

January 2008 With just two 8000 metre summits to go, being Makalu and Shishapangma, Andrew…

February 2007 Andrew is gearing up for his next foray to the Himalaya on his…

Andrew has just returned to Australia from a gruelling but successful ascent of the south…

Andrew returned from a tough trip to Annapurna 1, in Nepal. Joining forces with two…

Adding to his long list of 8000 metre summits, Andrew reached the summit of Cho…

On 16 May 2004, Andrew completed his second successful ascent of Mt Everest whilst filming…

This month Andrew is heading to Canada to meet with a team of high altitude…

After his February ascent of the acclaimed Pomme D'Or in Quebec, Canada - the test…

Andrew has just returned from an extended expedition in the post monsoon Himalayas. He first…