For me, there is none more a distinct sound that reminds me of camping at Hill End than that of the currawong in the morning, crystal and clear through the silence. It was precisely 7.08am and real cold, not a cloud in the sky. The dew point was high, everything was iced up and saturated….
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2026 Winter Camp, solo day 2
Mother nature holds a surprise for us every day; today a cold, wet and foggy morning greeted me. To be honest I’d rather be out in the elements than in the big apple, so as hard as mother nature tried, she didn’t come close to breaking me 🙂. I rugged up and made my way…
2026 Winter Camp, solo day 1
There’s been a long standing tradition between Brad and myself, the Winter Camp. There once was a time, way back before the advent of social media when Dan would also join in on the yearly shindig. Due to unforeseen circumstances Brad was unable to make it this July, for me a reschedule to an unknown…
Overnight getaway
With new suspension fitted and fuel tank near full it was time to burn some diesel in the best way possible, a cold and quick overnight stay at Sofala. The requirement being to get the tank down to at least quarter full as the new tank was being fitted in a weeks time! More on…
The Snowy Mountains: part 3, Denison
After a slow morning on the Eucumbene, mainly due to finding less crowdy spots I decided to pull the pin and head to Denison via the bakery at Adaminaby. Nothing brightens up a dull day better than a curry pie and apple turn over! While stuffing my face I got the text from Brad, he…
West of the Great Dividing Range
Heading west via Bells Line – who’d have ever thought it would be the most direct route! For me the trip commenced on Old Windsor Rd, through Richmond and meandering through the goat track known as Bells Line of Road. My next stop was Bilpin. The Grumpy Baker. The chunky steak pie is one of…
Another Snowies Adventure
Nothing spells adventure more than getting up early and loading up the coffee jar with a fresh grind, enough coffee to last the next five to six days. With breakfast done and the Hilux packed I hit the road, first destination a bakery somewhere between home and Canberra. Unfortunately Heatherbrae’s wasn’t the grand stand finish…
Snowies solo, part 3: A night at Denison Campground
During multi-day camps I really enjoy that one day where the pace is relaxed. Monday January 5th was the designated chill day, that being a day where I wasn’t in a rush to head anywhere, time enough to stop off for a dogs eye, maybe do a spot of fishing and just relax. I left…
Snowies solo part 2: Wee Jasper to Three Mile Dam
With the long haul from Sydney to Wee Jasper over, the first night in the roof top felt like my head hitting the pillow and first light occurring a few minutes later! Quick as a flash I was up, teeth brushed, face washed and espresso on the boil! With some dark clouds, lightning and thunder…
Behold the Snowies solo adventure – Part 1
It’s hard to put my finger on it, but travelling solo is one of the best things that you can ever do. Once you get past the harsh realisation that it’s only you in some remote places; the solitude and lack of timelines or timeframes is truely appreciated. This trip, like most usually starts at…