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The Living Desert and Sculptures

17/06/2022
Tim Ashelford

Tim Ashelford

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Tim's the Managing Director of We Are Explorers and he's been around since the early days. You're most likely to find him running trails around Sydney with mates or dialling in his lightweight hiking setup, but he can also be found falling off bikes, surfboards and climbing cliffs all over the country. Tim also writes for NSW National Parks and he's passionate about inspiring people to get outdoors.

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Tim Ashelford

Tim Ashelford

Managing Director

Tim's the Managing Director of We Are Explorers and he's been around since the early days. You're most likely to find him running trails around Sydney with mates or dialling in his lightweight hiking setup, but he can also be found falling off bikes, surfboards and climbing cliffs all over the country. Tim also writes for NSW National Parks and he's passionate about inspiring people to get outdoors.

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Who's got hiking the Cape to Cape on their trail b Who's got hiking the Cape to Cape on their trail bucket list? 

What about hiking it with your surfboard and shredding everyday, while raising $3k for SurfAid?

Last september, Explorer @ambersfootprints strapped her board to her back and tackled the 125km track. 

After 20 to 30km days, broken up with surfs at Yallingup, Smiths Beach, Gracetown, Redgate, and Hamelin Bay, they found home each night, always with time to enjoy the sunset. 

Head to our link in bio to read more. 

Photos by Rowan Frankowiak and @ambersfootprints
What @hikingbec eats on a multi-day hike as a vege What @hikingbec eats on a multi-day hike as a vegetarian (and it’s ALL from the supermarket!)

No expensive freeze-dried meals! Just simple, calorie-dense food that fuels long days on the trail.

BREAKFAST: 

Uncle Toby’s Quick Oats mixed with Powdered Peanut Butter — ready in minutes and keeps me going all morning. PB2 has been game changing!!

LUNCH: 

Peanut Butter Wraps (a hiker classic for a reason — no refrigeration, loads of calories, zero effort) paired with Edgell Snack Time Black Beans with Capsicum & Charred Corn. 

The zesty salsa makes it feel way more gourmet than it has any right to be out in the bush.

DINNER: 

Option 1: Couscous packet + Helpful Harvest Dehydrated Veggie Mix + TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) for a hearty, protein-packed meal that rehydrates in minutes. 

Option 2: Mi Goreng + Peanut Butter. Don’t knock it till you try it - it’s genuinely elite trail food

SNACKS (the real reason to go hiking): 

Muesli bars / Nuts / Cheese (Babybel & Laughing Cow) / Banana chips / Chocolate covered chickpeas / Pretzels / Marzipan / Stroopwaffles / Dried mango, apricots & apple / Lollies / Sesame snaps

The snack variety is doing serious heavy lifting for morale on tough days!

PRO TIP: 

Always pack olive oil and salt. Drizzle olive oil into literally any meal for an easy calorie boost, and good seasoning makes everything taste 10x better after a big day of hiking.
Dream job? It’s up there. But what’s it really l Dream job? It’s up there. 

But what’s it really like working for a company that perfectly lines up with your interests? 

From high (mountaintops) to low (spreadsheets) @tim_ashelford has written about what it’s like to manage an outdoor publisher! 

Is it just cruising around the bush in @toyota4x4_aus HiLux everyday? Not quite. Follow our link in bio to read more.

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The legendary @toyota4x4_aus HiLux has had a raft The legendary @toyota4x4_aus HiLux has had a raft of upgrades that make it more comfy and capable, without losing its reliable toughness. 

@tim_ashelford spent a week of exploring the new interior, enjoying the battery-assisted engine, and noting the looks of yearning as he cruised past in sunglow.

Hit our link in bio to read all about it. 

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