Three gals and one guy hatched a plan for an adventure, one that didn’t require plane tickets or passports, but would encompass the wonders of……..HOME. And so off they went to travel the length of Wales, covering over 400 kilometres in 21 days, all on foot and in one-man inflatable pack rafts!
Read MoreIt normally takes 5 months for someone to complete New Zealand’s 3,000-kilometre Te Araroa trail…but Lucy Clark is striving to run it in under 70 days, becoming the fastest Aussie woman to complete it!
Read MoreUltra Trail Australia or UTA is basically a massive trail running party, held over 4 days in the Blue Mountains. You can sign up for either the 11, 22, 50 or 100 kilometre course. It may seem extreme but Joanne Woutersz went from hiking to trail running to ULTRA trail running in less than six months and here’s her story…
Read MoreLIVE: follow in real-time (well, almost!) the conversion of an old school bus into a tiny home and mobile film production unit with Louisa Gilbert, a film producer with big names like the BBC, Nat Geo and Discovery Channel in her portfolio.
Read MoreMy family has always been interested in my stories of multi-day hikes, kayak trips and canyoning escapades but I knew they didn’t quite fully understand what I actually do when I disappear for the day with a car loaded with ropes, harnesses, hardware and camping equipment. So when my dad, Dave, called and asked if I’d take him abseiling, I jumped at the chance to teach an old dog new tricks!
Read MoreThe Scottish National Trail, known as one of Britain’s toughest hikes, is an 864 kilometre route that runs the length of Scotland. In May 2018, Yvette Morrissey became the first solo female to complete the Trail. We get all the ins + outs of the hike straight from her!
Read MoreNobody forgets their first winter camping experience. And especially not one in the Canadian wilderness, miles away from the nearest town, for a 3-day backcountry snowboarding and skiing campout…
Read MoreBrought up by the sea in the City of Edinburgh, I was never taught how to ski or snowboard. Experienced, even professional, skiers and boarders from all over the world come to Gulmarg for the endless opportunities exploring the backcountry terrain. I had no idea what I was in for. Will I ever belong here, will I ever fit in?
Read MoreWhenever I plan a multi-day hike, I spend the few weeks before it getting excited about the beautiful landscapes, camping under the clear night skies and the freedom of being away from the world. But as the date draws closer, I start to remember that there is actually a 45 kilometre hike ahead and I begin to doubt whether it has all been one giant silly idea. BUT IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA.
Read MoreMost people go to the Grand Canyon just for a bit of sight-seeing…but there are others who come to run across it and back, on what’s known as the Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim. Kailyn shares a sweet little story about her run with her favourite adventure buddy, her brother!
Read MoreFor some, it was their first experience of putting up a tent, carrying a pack and spending a night out underneath the stars – how impressive is that? For others, they already had some experience but were looking to connect with likeminded females, make new friends and refine their skills…
Read More“When I am on my bike, I am able to turn down unhelpful reoccurring thought patterns and focus on the present. In mountain biking, I have found my medication. I am not my mental illness.”
Read MoreOver six days, Sarah covered 250 kilometres over beautiful, challenging New Zealand terrain, clocking up over 10,000 metres of elevation…and did it all self-supported for the eleventh edition of RacingthePlanet Ultramarathon.
Read MoreA foldable kayak that can packed up to be stored in an apartment closet, transported in the boot of a small car and even be taken hiking or on a bike! The doors to epic water adventures are wide open.
Read MoreA balanced world is a better world. On International Women’s Day (and on every day here at She Went Wild!), we contribute to a more gender-balanced world by celebrating all that women have achieved in the great outdoors. We’re raising our KeepCups to these female athletes and adventurers!
Read More“I know it’s a long way to go but it’s easy. We’ll find the rabbit-proof fence and follow that all the way home” In 1931, Molly, Gracie and Daisy just wanted to go home after being forcibly removed from their families and placed in government settlements. They follow the 1500 kilometre fence that runs across Western Australia. In 2016, Sarah Hyde traces their footsteps and shares her experience.
Read MoreREALLY get off the beaten track and up close + personal with the breathtaking New Zealand scenery super efficiently with little fuss with a 4WD tour with Nomad Safaris.
Read MoreAs a high school maths teacher my job generally doesn’t liven up conversations, beyond the ‘it’s so important to have good maths teachers’ comment and conversation usually moves on to more interesting subjects. However, the statement ‘I’m working as a cameleer in the Simpson Desert’ does funny things to people’s faces as they try to work out what that actually means…
Read MoreThe Pacific Crest Trail is a 4265km (2600mile) thru-hike in North America, going from Mexico to Canada. It took Heather Porter 177 days to complete and here she addresses expectations vs reality of this massive achievement!
Read MoreSo, you think jumping off buildings, cliffs, bridges, and antennas sounds like fun? Well, you’re absolutely right. BASE jumping is a blast! But it’s not for everyone, and it will take a lot of time, energy, money and commitment. One thing IS guaranteed; base jumping will change your life. Here’s a few tips on how to get into BASE jumping, and how to get into it safely…
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