Destinations
Mountain High: Tasmanian Abels
For some, peak bagging the Tasmanian Abels becomes an obsession, but there is always time to relax and enjoy the view from the top.
Tag: mountains
Destinations
So you want to climb Mt Cook/Aoraki
Despite its relatively modest 3724m peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s one of the toughest climbs on Earth.
Adventure
Ama Dablam: climbing the striking Himalayan peak
For anyone trekking in the Everest region, Ama Dablam dominates the eastern sky. For Patrick Hollingworth, reaching the peak of this beautiful mountain is a case of second-time lucky.
Adventure
The high way to Leh: Himalayan journey
The Himalayan route from Manali to Leh in north-western India reaches altitudes of more than 5000m. Doing it on a bicycle will have you gasping for every breath, but this could well be the ultimate two-wheeled adventure.
Adventure
Summer in Thredbo
How many summer alpine activities can you pack into two days? Hiking, mountain biking, and fly fishing to name a few.
Adventure
Aussie trio smashes record for Australia’s 8 peaks
Three Aussie guys have climbed the eight highest peaks in Australia’s states and territories in record time
Adventure
End of the 2014 Mt Everest season
As the Mt Everest climbing season prematurely ends, the Sherpas will still be the ones most affected.
Photography Tips
Photography tips: use emotion to tell a story
Look for the emotion in your scene to capture a story for your audience
Adventure
Gallery: Climbing Australia’s 26 highest mountains
Kyle Williams has completed a non-stop trek of Australia’s 26 tallest mountains.
