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Australia's Wilderness Adventure Magazine. Expand your horizons with Australia’s longest running wilderness adventure magazine. With in-depth features and stunning photographs from some of the world’s greatest adventurers, WILD will keep you up-to-date on all aspects of wilderness pursuits.

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LETTERS

HUNGER IS THE BEST SAUCE

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SUCH A PERFECT DAY • And not just in hindsight.

SHARE THE WEALTH • Forcing those who wish to climb Nepal’s 8,000m peaks to first ascend less-visited areas of the country would not only economically assist poorer regions, it would help visitors experience the rich reality of the Himalaya.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT • Requesting a warranty replacement for faulty outdoors gear involves courtesy, common sense, and reasonable expectations.

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BINYBARA BULLDOZED • Kulumbirigin Danggalaba Country, Larrakia Nation

GREEN PAGES

WHEN PANIC HITS • Dealing with mental health crises in outdoor and adventure situations.

A.C.C.E.

TIPS FOR DEALING WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN THE OUTDOORS

VOLUNTARY HIGH • Backcountry-snowsports volunteers explain why they do what they do.

GETTING CREATIVE OUTDOORS IN WINTER

LOUISE SHEPHERD • For 45 years, climbing has been at the heart of Louise Shepherd’s life. It’s there in her hardcore, dirtbagging youth; her decades of guiding at Arapiles; and her place deeply embedded in the Natimuk community.

TASMANIAN AERIAL BLOCKADES A SELECTED HISTORY • Tasmania has been at the forefront of forest aerial activism since the technique was incorporated into nonviolent direct action back in the 80s. The movement has, since its inception, saved literally thousands of hectares of grand Tasmanian forest; in this piece, John Middendorf traces the technique’s evolution.

ERIK HAYWARD • WORDS FROM ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST ENGAGED AERIAL ACTIVISTS

LESSONS LEARNT • Last winter, Janina Kuzma led a camp for The North Face in the NZ backcountry. But the lessons the crew learnt aren’t only applicable to high-end athletes; they apply to us all.

PROGESSION • A little over five years ago, Adam Flower had never climbed rock, let alone ice. But an introductory mountaineering course changed everything, and he soon gave up his corporate career and dedicated himself to evolving as a climber.

TASMANIA’S BOTANICAL DINOSAURS • Tasmania’s ancient paleo-endemic trees are unique and precious. And they’re under threat. We need action now to save some of the planet’s most extraordinary flora.

XXIV • For decades, Kiwi Sam Smoothy has lived life as a pro skier. But a couple of years ago, at a high point in his career, he began questioning everything. In this thoughtful and deeply personal story, Sam looks at how he came to embark on his project to ski all 24 of NZ’s 3,000m peaks, and examines how meaning can be found in the mountains.

LOOKING FOR A BEAR[ING] • The pandemic forced many of us to put plans for adventure on hold. But the beautiful mountains surrounding Nelson in British Columbia proved the perfect place for Anja Fuechtbauer to get back in the swing of things.

PROPERLY IN IT • Heading out snowshoeing for the first time ever, Ryan Hansen and his wife Martine wonder if they’ve, well, to use the cliché, bitten off more than they can chew.

HINCHINBROOK ISLAND Australia’s Jurassic Park • North Queensland local adventurer and photographer Jack Schmidt gives us the lowdown on this wild, epic, and stunningly beautiful adventure playground.

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