In the lower Blue Mountains there’s a spectacular lookout that has somehow remained a mostly locals-only spot, despite offering panoramic…
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It’s been a heartbreaking 12 months. Unprecedented bushfires burnt through much of the state — including the overwhelming majority of…
After being pretty hopeless at publishing trip reports in recent years, I’ve decided to finalise a few from particularly memorable…
Party: T2 and Em Mt Airly is one of those places I’ve driven past, looked out at from distant peaks,…
Party: T2, Bron, Steph, Em, Gill One of the perks of living in the Blue Mountains is the ability to…
It’s back — after four long years — and it has definitely been worth the wait. The Sydney University Bushwalkers…
Millions of years ago, magma pushed upwards, cooling in a band running north to south along several kilometres near what…
People who canyon with me quickly discover my contradictory personality. For instance, while I’m a massive gear nerd (both in…
Party: Paul, Marty, Bron and T2 Ask a Blue Mountains canyoner to list their five favourite canyons and it’s a…
In case you haven’t noticed, the Fat Canyoners aren’t just passionate about enjoying ourselves in nature, we’re deeply committed to…
A few months back I finally explored a little canyon that despite being surprisingly accessible is almost completely unknown. As…
WARNING: As with any ropework, incorrect rigging can result in catastrophic failure, leading to injury or death. The technique below…
A few days out, Sydney was basking in an unseasonal heat wave, with temperatures cruising into the mid-20s. While I…
The following post was written by T2 for The Guardian. You can read the original here. For more information or…
Party: T2, Kosta, Hendrik, Chris The day began poorly. After a frantic packing effort I jumped in the car, already…
Party: T2, Bron, Vorn Growing up in North West Tasmania, Bron’s childhood bedroom looked out at the stunning escarpment of…
Party: T2, Evgenia, Emma, Sid, Stephanie, Andrew, Michelle Since moving into the lower Blue Mountains, I am trying to take…
When I think about canyoning at Bungonia, two words come to mind: big and dry. Unlike the slot canyons of…
Careful rope management is an essential part of moving through technical canyons in an efficient and safe manner. By ensuring…
Party: T2, Em, Kshitij, and Bron (on and off) Sometimes I feel like an easy day out, travelling through a…