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Short and sweet: Micro adventures for kids
They may be little, but kids dream big when it comes to adventures in the outdoors. Here are some of our favourites.
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Fun in the sun: Twelve summer adventure destinations
Long days and balmy weather means more time in the outdoors in Australia and New Zealand. Here’s a selection of our best choices for outdoor fun this summer.
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Adventure Isle: A guide to the best of New Zealand’s South Island
Snow-clad peaks, mighty waterways, and ruggedly wild forests make NZ’s South Island one of the world’s best outdoor playgrounds.
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Nature calls: Visit the Shoalhaven for an elemental reconnection
Water, earth, smoke and fire interweave on the Shoalhaven Coast of NSW to create the perfect storm of rejuvenation and adventure.
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Arc’teryx Alpha AR 55: Tested
The Arc’teryx Alpha AR 55 is designed for multi-day climbs, but it’s also not a bad trekking pack, as we discovered deep in the rugged Yukon.
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The North Face Cobra 65 backpack: Tested
One of our favourite technical backcountry-ski and mountaineering backpacks has gone on a diet; now The North Face Cobra 65 is even better.
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Nirmal “Nims” Purja: Climbing earth’s 14 highest mountains in world-record time
Climbing all 14 of the earth’s 8000-metre-plus peaks is considered the ultimate mountaineering achievement, with the world record for the fastest time being eight years to complete it. Nepalese climbing legend, Nirmal “Nims” Purja MBE did it in a stunning six months and six days. This is how.
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Rachel Māia: A Profile of an Inspirational Climber and Mother
Kiwi climbing sensation and Macpac ambassador Rachel Maia overcame adversity to keep her vertical dreams alive. This is her story.
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Tested: Scarpa Arpia climbing shoe
Scarpa’s new Arpia climbing shoe is ideal for all-day vertical adventures.
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Your guide to the best adventure documentaries: Part 1
In the first of a three-part series, Australian Geographic Adventure Editor Justin Walker reveals five of the best adventure films. Showcasing historic Aussie firsts, amazing personal achievements, and exploration of some of the most remote parts of the world, these epic documentaries will amaze and inspire you.