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Wait, Australia Has Backcountry Skiing? Is It Any Good? Photo by Ain Raadick or Ben Savage, Arc'teryx event, snow, skiers, backpacks, uphill

6 Reasons To Ski Out Of Bounds

Tim Ashelford14/08/2019

You’ve probably heard about the backcountry. Heard whispers of unclaimed lines, caught glimpses over the resort fence, watched dreamy docos about the Australian... Read More...

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...

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How To

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Van Or 4WD – Which Is Better For Exploring Australia?

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

Gear

Osprey Renn 50L Backpack // Gear Review

Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket // Gear Review

The Faces Behind Handmade Aussie Ultralight Gear – The Maker Series

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