Category Archives: bushwalking
Origin Story: The Rucksack
The Rucksack is one of the essential companion items for the seasoned walker. A staple piece of kit. Whether one is stepping out for a few hours or a protracted excursion through country, the rucksack is purpose made for the bipedal to carry those life sustaining items. This 19th century word, derived from Germany comesContinue reading “Origin Story: The Rucksack”
Essay: “Out Walking”
I am out walking and nothing else matters. Find me if you wish or dare.
Beds in the Bush
Robert Henderson Croll “Along the Track” Bob Croll published “Along the track” in 1930. Its a memoir of travels in the Victorian Bush per boot. The Order commends this essay to you. File it under nostalgia. You can read other essays from the book here. “Bed in the bush with stars to see.” -R.L.S AContinue reading “Beds in the Bush”
Men and Mountains
The federation of new south wales bushwalking clubs published “The Bushwalker” This is by B Thompson (c.m-w) from edition number 6. 1942 To all of us in whom the love of mountains and nature is so deeply rooted, it is difficult to realise that mountains were once regarded as objects of dread. Greek and RomanContinue reading “Men and Mountains”
A Survey By Way Of Preface
The train, the car, the buggy, the bicycle are excellent means of getting from place to place; none of them gives him leisure to note what lies between. That is peculiarly the walker’s gain. It is then that he gathers the harvest of the quiet eye, and he sees not only the widespread landscape, but also the details of Nature’s plan.
Guide Alice: Podcast
This post will interest Victorians with its plot based around Mt Buffalo in Victoria’s high country.
Australian Alps Walking Track
Moving at Pace I see no value in planning a journey, short or long, and then attempting to complete it as fast as possible. The journey is the gift. That being said, it is ironic that I like to read about such human endeavours, and I do respect the mental and physical resolve one mustContinue reading “Australian Alps Walking Track”
Picking up sticks
Scratch your head, ponder a while. Make of it what you will. I have two issues with this media release. If you look closely at the image there are some incredibly large lumps of wood which are clearly not walking sticks. There are also a lot of really poor looking sticks in the pile whichContinue reading “Picking up sticks”
Island Lagoon
This story is sourced from Bushwalk Australia Magazine. Nick Gleeson presents us with a very personal account of a three day solo trip across Island Lagoon in Mid South Australia. I commend it to the Order. Nick Gleeson Island Lagoon
