Bogong Newsletter Edition 13

Do you like the idea of going backcountry but don't like the idea of the long drive? Would you like to get yourself, friends or family into snowshoeing but not sure where to start? Wanna bust some telemark turns away from the tows and do bit of snow camping in a semi-remote alpine environment? Get yourself to Stirling, it's a winter wonderland just 230kms from Melbourne!
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I was going to write my ideas on best hiking gear but quickly realised it would be more interesting to write about my favourite hiking gear instead. Like every bushwalker, I need the staple items such as a tent, pack, sleeping bag etc and in my case have used many different types. But what are the items that have uniquely added to my experiences over the years? Perhaps a little quirky, here is a list of my favourite pieces of hiking gear.
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MONT ODYSSEY
The women’s Odyssey is a new direction in longer length rainwear suitable for bushwalking, trekking or ski touring.
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LA SPORTIVA BUSHIDO
Lightweight, sticky and aggressive; the Bushido is designed for performance on technical terrain.
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LA SPORTIVA
NEPAL CUBE

Nepal Cube, as the name suggests, is a new starting point for defining technical mountaineering boots thanks to the exceptional lightweight and thermal properties.
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BLACK DIAMOND O2 BINDING
The Black Diamond O2 Binding sets the benchmark for hard charging on-piste telemark performance.
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ASOLO 
ZION WP

A new fit concept resulting from careful studies and tests on mixed terrain. The shape of the boot mirrors the shape of the foot. The lower part of the last is anatomically shaped to cradle and support the foot. The heel shape is designed to improve comfort.
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Two years ago I was perched on a ski-lift with my Tele Instructor. We were mid-lesson and we were talking all things Tele. The instructor nudged me "Hey, Allen and Mike's Tele Tips, do you know it? - there's a couple of really good tips in there for you, "Are you kidding?!", I enthused, "Know it! I've got my copy right here!"...Read more ...


Many Australians attempt the Kokoda track for adventure, for trekking in the mountains and because it is a challenge. But as Jim Drapes from Backtrack Adventures explains, many people do Kokoda to immerse themselves in the remarkable military history it offers. Read more ...