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August 2010 Blog Posts (5)

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Ok it a slow start to August, with a couple of weeks in Bali. Cant say I did much except sit around the pool bar and caught a bit of sun. Eating at fine restaurants is another great

pastime in Bali, after a number of trips, we

have sussed out some great eating

places.…

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Added by John Wallace on August 31, 2010 at 6:09pm — No Comments

Off-Track Walking

It is fantastic to be able to walk along designated trails like the Cape to Cape Track and the Bibbulmun Track. There is a certain element of security and reassurance knowing that a well marked trail lies ahead, plenty of help and options to bail out if it gets too hard and that the chances of getting lost are highly unlikely.

But where is the challenge in that? The thing I like about hiking is that you can put yourself in a position (of insecurity) that tests your courage and…

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Added by On Track Hiking Hire on August 18, 2010 at 10:02pm — 2 Comments

Walking in my backyard - Bib track

Oh the joys of blogging ; did a long one , imported photos; and lost it all; not to be defeated ; a different blog second time around.

In 2007 I walked 765 kms across northern Spain - on the Camino Frances to Santiago de Compostela.

No need tell you about that as interesting and great as it was & the fact that this is pulling…

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Added by Deb on August 16, 2010 at 9:19pm — No Comments

Lotterys Funding

We're delighted to have received some funding to help employ a Trails Consultant to help take the Pilgrim Trail to the next level! We've also overcome a possible hitch with access out of Walyunga: its now a viable proposition via Stock Rd (in fact there is no road, but there is a trail and 3 gates to go through, but it's there and the City of Swan are being very helpful to us).

So next is to consolidate: work on signage: liaise with local B&Bs for future walkers and the dream starts to… Continue

Added by Duncan Jefferson on August 16, 2010 at 8:50am — 2 Comments

Post a blog and win - my submission

Ok so I wrote this article some time back for Backpackinglight magazine in relation to transitioning from a heavy hiker to a light weight style. You can read it here; http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/transitional_hiker.html

The article touches on one of my most memorable hikes and that was being able hit the trail with a total pack weight (for one overnight) of 6.5… Continue

Added by Mark McLauchlin on August 14, 2010 at 4:02pm — No Comments