Backpacking
Backpacking into wilderness areas is certainly one of the great joys in my life. The picture above shows the first time I had ever experienced a big dump of snow overnight. The self portrait cannot capture the exquisite feelings that flooded through by my being. When everything is shrouded in snow, it is very very quiet... the snow muffles everything. You simply stand in this freezingly cold stillness... then a twig or branch breaks from the weight of snow and it crashes around, twinkling, breaking the stillnes, only to return to the peace of whiteness.
This is quite a different form of camping altogether, particulary when you carry everything on your back! Carrying your own equipment you seek to minimize the weight and bulk of any gear carried. A lighter pack causes less fatigue, injury and soreness, and allows you to travel longer distances. Every piece of equipment is evaluated for a balance of utility versus weight. Significant reductions in weight can usually be achieved with little sacrifice in equipment utility, though very lightweight equipment is often more costly.
Over time I began a guiding company with a close friend, Bob Parsons, and even worked on a feature film as the
Wilderness Advisor
and as a
track-cutter
in the South West of Tasmania. Thus began a long love affair with the mountains, particularly enjoying
winter walking
and camping on the Central Plateau, Walls of Jerusalem, and Cradle Mountain National Parks.
Tips on packing backpacks Clothing for Hot and Cold conditions
Walking Boots
Tips on Tents Erik Falk is very experienced and offers some additional
tips and advice
on wilderness treks.
Maintain your fitness for those walking trips.
Working Without Weights
will give you fitness improvements you can use and physical changes you can SEE in the SHORTEST time possible...Without costly equipment or expensive gym memberships!
Improved physique to finally look the way you deserve... strong, hard muscles and the cardiorespiratory system to back them up - without the layer of unwanted fat! If you have an functioning body and 20-30 minutes, 3 times a week to work on fitness, physique and fat loss... you have everything you need to exceed your expectations!
12 Steps To Tent Camping And Enjoying The Outdoor Living Adventure, Nature And Relaxing Time Away From Home.
11 Experts With 138 Years Of Combined Experience Give Advice For Fun And Safe Tent Camping From Start To Finish. The Beginner's Guide is an invaluable resource for any new camper wishing to have great camping experiences right from the start. Have A Great Story About Backpacking?Do you have a memorable experience about a backpacking, hiking or bushwalking trip? I for one would love to read your story, or comments. Do you have a favourite picture from your walks. Share it! go from Backpacking back to Home Page
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My introduction into bushwalking came after moving to Tasmania, with a desire to explore the National Parks and mountains of Tasmania. Over a decade most of the National Parks were explored, and I undertook Bushwalking Leadership Training, and spent a number of months each year in the mountains.
