A great way to save $$ on hiking food

Hiker Dan Slater swaps peaks for paddles on a week-long kayaking trip through Palau’s Rock Islands—and discovers a new kind of summit fever.

30 years of print, culture, and mountain stories.

Oliver Schmidt Review The Black Diamond Solution Guide Harness

October’s trail calendar is packed, with backyard ultras, local favourites and big-name races across Australia and New Zealand.

We test the 2027 RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, with its Charger 3.2 damper, Linear XL air spring and Adjustable Bottom Out system.

October’s trail calendar is packed, with backyard ultras, local favourites and big-name races across Australia and New Zealand.

Thanks to Life’s An Adventure

Cam’s already put Pirelli’s new Scorpion Gravity tyres through their paces.

You can see more of Stefan and Bronwen’s imagery, and read about the threats facing the Nullarbor, in the accompanying story ‘The Nullarbor: The World’s Largest Arid Limestone Karst Is Under Threat’ starting on p100 of issue 201.

From downhill tracks in Bright to the high mountain trails above Telluride, this story reflects on the joy that connects every kind of rider. A simple bike ride becomes a lasting reminder that adventure lives in the moments we never plan.

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour returns in 2026 to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a new collection of inspiring films showcasing women in adventure. Screening across Australia and New Zealand, the tour highlights stories of courage, resilience, connection, and personal growth from around the world.