In the footsteps of Genghis Khan
AG Society adventurer Tim Cope gives insight into his epic solo journey across the remote steppes of Mongolia.
Tag: Adventure
Adventure
Gallery: Mongolia to Hungary by horse
AG Society adventurer Tim Cope gives insight into his epic solo journey across the remote steppes of Mongolia.
Destinations
10 weekend adventures: Alice Springs
The top 10 adventures to embark on when you visit a town called Alice.
Biodiversity
Plastiki sails into Sydney Harbour
After sailing 8,000 nautical miles, the boat made from plastic bottles has arrived in Sydney and will be here for a month.
Green message in 12,500 bottles
After 128 days at sea, David de Rothschild arrives with an environmental message.
Adventure
Eyewitness account: Mawson’s Hut
Sponsored by the AG Society, a team of carpenters went in 2006 to help preserve Mawson’s Antarctic Hut.
Biodiversity
About the AG Society Awards
Recognising greatness since 1987, the Australian Geographic Society Awards are Australia’s longest running awards for adventure.
Adventure
Kiwi claims mountain first
BRAVING DANGEROUS WEATHER AND trekking solo, Marty Schmidt became the first New Zealander to reach the summit of Malaku – the world’s fifth-highest mountain – without oxygen. After his partner became sick, the Christchurch-based adventurer decided to attempt the summit alone – en route saving the life of another climber – before he completed the… View Article
Climate
Climate change making Everest more dangerous
Climbing the world’s highest peak is becoming difficult, says the man who has scaled it 20 times.
Adventure
Linda Beilharz: champion of the poles
The first Aussie woman to reach the North and South poles on foot reveals her brush with danger.