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….
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…
The Snowy Mountains: part 2, Anglers Reach
There are a few routes to take when travelling from Jindabyne to Adaminaby, in the essence of time I chose the path of least resistance; cutting across from Berridale via Middlingbank Rd. A quick stop around half way along Middlingbank Rd to collect some firewood in prep for camping at Denison. The current agenda being…
The Snowy Mountains: part 1, the Thredbo
There is something that keeps drawing me back to the NSW High Country; the inclement weather, the harsh environment and remote solitary of Long Plain and surrounds conversely clash with the almost upbeat and trendy Jindabyne with it’s cool mountain bike and hiking trails, ski lodges and popular spumante of trendsetters. For me this time…
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 4: Saving the best for last!
It’s hard to put faith in the weather forecast, especially when the prior evening was so sombrely disappointing! But morning broke with the suns rays bringing brightness and warmth to a cool and wet night, even the locals were taking it in. Looking across the valley from my roof top tent it’s hard to believe…