Properly packed rucksack = happy hiker

TRM reviews the Icebreaker RealFleece 960, a high-pile merino jacket designed to provide lightweight warmth after cold-weather trail runs.

WILD reviews the Osprey Stratos 44/Sirrus 36 packs including fit, comfort, ventilation, storage and durability.

Snowboarding a rare, remote Patagonian peak.

Tom French and climbing partner Mark Pattison's type-two ascent of Cotopaxi, Ecuador’s iconic 19,300-foot volcano.

Beyond Tahiti’s lagoons lies a darker, wilder landscape of volcanic peaks, waterfalls and ancient basalt tunnels. Deep in the rainforest, a guided journey through lava tubes and rushing creeks reveals the raw Mana of the island.

HIGHLANDER Adventure has three local events in 2026-27

Wild #201 has a strong environmental focus, alongside plenty of adventure—from the Nullarbor and Tasmania’s Tyndalls to Corsica, Nepal, Patagonia and beyond.

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.

Here’s a quick look at what’s making news across the trails in Australia and New Zealand this week including major races coming up, new trail projects and growing participation in trail running.

AB tests the all new Suunto Race 2.