backcountry Archives - We Are Explorers

Wait, Australia Has Backcountry Skiing? Is It Any Good?

Mattie Gould09/10/2018

Looking to find the answer to these questions and experience something new for himself, Mattie headed up to the Snowy Mountains to join a 25-strong group of Exp... Read More...

The Big 3 // Best Winter Backcountry Trips In Australia

Cam Walker27/08/2018

As a contributor to Mountainwatch and the founder of Mountain Journal, Cam Walker knows the Australian backcountry better than most. Here are his big 3 trips th... Read More...

tim ashelford, igloo, how to build an igloo, ice, snow, hero

You Can Build An Igloo In Australia – Here’s How

Tim Ashelford20/08/2018

With heavy falls forecast for the weekend, our Editor Tim expected thick snow and deep turns. What he didn’t expect was a lesson in how to build an igloo. Chuck... Read More...

Tim Clark, backcountry, alpine, kosciuszko national park, skiing, arc'teryx

A Weekend Of Backcountry Hosted By Arc’teryx? Where Do I Sign Up?

Tim Ashelford09/08/2018

Ahh the slopes. Nothing but acres of fresh white snow and your skis, and the Milo kids hitting Mach 5, and the family in Aldi kit who skipped lessons to tear up... Read More...

Adrian Macenon, Kathmandu, xt series gear test, snowy mountains, kosciuszko national park, nsw, bros

How Does Kathmandu’s High-End Gear Really Hold Up?

Aidan Howes24/07/2018

Kathmandu sent us into the Aussie backcountry to test out their top-end XT Series gear. We gave the gear a right thrashin in rain, sleet and snow, but came out ... Read More...

Adrian Mascenon, kathmandu X We Are Explorers Alpine Trip, Tips for your first winter trip into the backcountry from someone who has been there, snowy mountains Kosciuszko National Park, nsw

Tips For Your First Winter Trip Into The Backcountry (From Someone Who’s Been There)

Rachel Dimond16/07/2018

When Kathmandu asked us to put their top-end XT Series to the test in the Aussie alpine region, on the first days of winter, we were stoked. Rachel was really f... Read More...

Get Inspired

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Extend Your Ski Season By Unlocking The Backcountry

Explore

Fresh Tracks At Kirtle Burn Hut // Backcountry Skiing On The Pisa Range (NZ)

Beware The Dragons // Anvil Beach (WA)

Chasing The Sunshine // Crowdy Bay National Park (NSW)

How To

How To Photograph The Northern Territory (And Where To Go!)

An Explorer’s Guide To Hiking With A Camera

Win This Ultralight Titanium Hiking Grill

Gear

Macpac Is Turning Old Gear Into One-Off Pieces Of Streetwear

Salomon Sense Ride 2 Trail Runners // Gear Review

Arc’teryx Beta AR and Alpha SV Waterproof Jackets // Gear Review

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