Planning on trekking to Everest Base Camp? From Lukla to EBC and then back, the entire journey makes up approximately 136 km in distance and 3 km in elevation in just two weeks. The idea is to strip down to absolute essentials, but still have the right gear on you while not breaking the bank. Through first-hand experience, tried and tested, here is a complete breakdown of a two-week EBC packing list.
Read MoreThe trek to Everest Base Camp is the ultimate bucket-list experience for any outdoor lover. But before you jump on the EBC bandwagon, I’m here to set the record straight. Behind the Instagram filters and over-staged captions, I’m pulling back the veil to reveal some of my expectations pre-trip versus the realities of it all. Hashtag No Filter.
Read MoreThe vision of Plastic Free July is a world without plastic waste. I don't know if this is wholly possible or not but it's impossible for me to turn a blind eye and do nothing. Here are 7 changes that I have actually made in the last 12-18 months to reduce my plastic pollution.
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If you learn to dive on a weekend course or on holiday, it can be difficult to know where to begin with diving regularly. Here are some tips to turn what could just stay as a one-off experience into a lifestyle:
Read MoreThe SS Yongala is an incredible tale in Australian history. A tragic story that has become one of Australia’s most renowned dives. Immerse yourself in the dive experience with She Went Wild Ambassador Sara Piper as she takes a dive down into the mystery of Yongala with Adrenalin Dive, in Townsville with Adrenaline Dive. Read on!
Read MoreMeet Thuc. A Sydney-based photographer with a lifelong affliction that the Germans call fernweh (a yearning for far-flung places) and an enthusiasm to live an active and exciting life. Inspired by big landscapes, heart-filled human feats and soul-shaping experiences. Through her phenomenal photography skills, she is able freeze beautiful and powerful moments to inspire you to dream big and live big, to chase your own versions of adventure and fulfilment.
Read MoreIn the infamous words of Doctor Zeus ' You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!”.
In 2017 Jess Pealing traded office gear for mountain gear and set off for France to embark upon a mountaineering course. Read her story about part taking in the course, overcoming challenges and finally summiting Mont Blanc
Read MoreTest your own recycling knowledge? Do you know what goes in which bin? We all know plastics are no good, but which plastics are worse than others? Check out what's what on our blog. See you at the recycling bins
Read MoreThe John Muir Trail passes through what many backpackers say is the finest mountain scenery in the United States. This is a land of 13,000-foot and 14,000-foot peaks, of lakes in the thousands, and of canyons and granite cliffs. The trail is 211 miles long and winds through the famed Sierra Nevada. In 2016 Marylene embraced the challenge and shared her adventure with She Went Wild. Read more on the blog!
Read MoreWe love the outdoors and are passionate about keeping our environment natural, plastic free, the way it should be. We are creating a mini-blog series where we share our top tips on how you can work towards reducing your use of single-use plastics. Make one small change or change it all, be part of the movement for a greener, clearer world.
Read MoreShe Went Wild's Ambassador Sara Piper hits the Australian slopes. She shares a perfect beginners guide to staying upright on skies whilst cutting powder in the Aussie mountains in Perisher. Keen to head out before the season is over? Read more on her ski-adventure here!
Read MoreAmy Molloy reveals her latest on camping with a little one.
Keen to take your bub out for a few nights in the wild? But not sure how? Worried about their comfort? What should you pack? How will you do it? Amy Molloy has you covered. Read more about her advice on camping with a little one (even in winter) in this article. Get out there!
Read MoreEvery wanted to explore the Northern Flinders Ranges in South Australia but didn't know where to start? Lisa Fox, local trail blazer and adventure seekers tells us about her favorite escapes in South Australia
Read MoreLast weekend, She Went Wild partnered with Blue Mountains Guides and embarked on a 2 day, 1 night hike through Secret Valley in the Blue Mountains. It was 7 of us in the group, and we all brought our own set of skills and experience. Here are a few tips we picked up from each other!
Read MoreAt 30 years of age I’d never hiked a single trail. Sure, I’d walked through the bush and spent a lot of time outdoors as a kid, but I’d never set out to immerse myself in the landscape. I couldn’t read a compass, I’d never owned a pair of hiking boots and to my knowledge a Camelbak was the top of a large smelly desert animal.
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