Meet Alysa McCall - Director of conservation outreach and staff scientist at Polar Bears International Working in the outdoor sphere is an appealing career path to many people; an open-air office may seem like a great alternative to the 9-to-5 grind but breaking into that job market [...]
BEING A BEGINNER SUCKS! BUT MASTERING SOMETHING NEW ROCKS! Being uncomfortable is part of growth. Every time we consciously choose to step outside of our comfort zone, the next uncomfortable thing becomes a little bit easier. This summer why not challenge yourself to try something new? We've put together [...]
6 PLANET FRIENDLY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS (worth keeping) Often we make New Year’s resolutions that are all about ourselves – “I’m going to get a better job! I’m going to run a marathon!” etc. This year, why not make some planet-friendly resolutions that will help the environment and are worth keeping? [...]
6 LAST MINUTE YET THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS (that don't require shipping or a trip to the mall) We get it. You’d rather spend your summer days outdoors and not shopping for Christmas gifts and you’ve only just realised you’ve missed the online shipping deadline. Eeek!! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered!!! [...]
7 ESSENTIAL ADVENTURE READS Looking for some literary inspiration to spur you on your next adventure or simply looking for an inspiring gift for your adventure loving friends? From lively journeys over land to tales of high-stakes survival on the sea, we have a checklist of inspiring tales written by women that [...]
MEET AUSTRALIAN NINJA WARRIOR OLIVIA VIVIEN If you’re a fan of Australian Ninja Warrior, you probably know Olivia Vivian as the bubbly redhead who did the splits up the Warped Wall. But there’s much more to this Olympic gymnast than meets the eye. Here, the 30-year-old Perth local chats about her [...]
5 GIFT IDEAS FOR NATURE LOVERS With Christmas fast approaching now is the time to consider what impact your festive season will have on our natural environment. The thought of buying and receiving so much "stuff" can be overwhelming - especially for us nature lovers who know the impact "stuff" can [...]
RUN, THINK AND LIVE BETTER: WITH LISA TAMATI Lisa Tamati is one tough cookie. The 51-year-old New Zealander is an ultramarathon runner and coach who’s done some of the world’s most gruelling races, like Marathon des Sables (251km) and the Badwater Ultramarathon (217km). She’s also overcome challenges in her [...]
RIDING ACROSS AUSTRALIA WITH STEF GEBBIE The Nullarbor Plain. Flat as a pancake, super boring, worth giving a miss? Not if you’re travelling by horse like Tasmanian Stef Gebbie. She and her horses, Richard and Micky (aka Tickles), are a few weeks into the Nullarbor portion of a trek [...]
HANNY ALLSTON TALKS BURNOUT, GUILT AND GROWTH Hanny Allston wears many hats: trail runner, business owner, orienteer, wife, podcast host, environmentalist. The Tasmanian is also a life coach who helps people find their place in the world. Here, she teaches us some of what she’s learnt in her 33 years on [...]
