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canyoning Posted onMarch 9, 2013November 22, 2017

Two beginner trips in Empress Canyon

Party: Karen, Terry, Tony P, Silvia, Eva, Peggy, Albert, Lilian, Cathy and Chee — Albert’s photos When my friend Karen left Australia…

canyoning Posted onMarch 7, 2013November 22, 2017

Night canyoning: Empress Canyon

Party: Tim Vollmer, Mary Merlo, Lilian Castillo, Tom Begić, Chee Wong, Andres Albornoz and Emma Spencer Good canyoning weather has been in short supply…

bushwalking Posted onMarch 2, 2013November 22, 2017

A hidden lake in Wollemi National Park

Party: Mary Merlo, Tim Vollmer, Chee Wong, Ulla Heikkila, Michael Arrell, Albert Chetcuti, Peggy Huang, Ashley Burke and Andres Albornoz —…

technical tips Posted onFebruary 26, 2013December 15, 2017

Accessing public places through private land

Canyons are all on public land right, so our continued access to them isn’t a problem? Well, the more you…

bushwalking Posted onFebruary 2, 2013November 22, 2017

Karloo Pool Party (Royal National Park)

Party: Chee, Cathy, Albert, Conrad, Tanja, Maria, Kshitij, Peggy — Albert’s photos: The theme for this trip was “Bubbles and…

canyoning Posted onJanuary 25, 2013April 15, 2024

Canyoning in the Numietta Creek region

Party:  Adrian Spragg, Mariacristina (Mary) Merlo, Helen Margherita Smith and Kosta Seiler Last year’s week of canyoning in the Coorongooba Labyrinth was the…

reviews Posted onJanuary 22, 2013December 17, 2017

Book review: Canyoning in the Alps — Northern Italy and Ticino

Review by Joe Bugden Europe offers some amazing adventures for the keen canyoner. With countless classic routes — from highly…

canyoning Posted onJanuary 18, 2013November 22, 2017

Glen Davis: land of the giant yabbies

Party: Tim Vollmer, Mary Merlo, Todd Harford, Michael Arrell, Dave Lee, Adrian Spragg, Emma Spencer, Bjorn Sturmburg (with Nicole and Oli…

canyoning Posted onDecember 29, 2012November 22, 2017

Beginner canyoning: Dargans Creek & Hole In The Wall

Party: Kosta, Chee, Chris, Oliver, Josephine, Enrique, Luke, Stephanie, Andres, George, Ekaterina Normally I try to run a beginner canyoning…

canyoning Posted onDecember 16, 2012March 18, 2019

Kanangra Main — via The Slot

UPDATE: This is an old trip report and in the years since we did it there have been a number…

nude Posted onDecember 14, 2012April 14, 2024

Men & Women of SUBW: 2013 nude calendar

Everyone knows uni students are poor, but it seems the folks from the Sydney University Bushwalkers are so broke they…

reviews Posted onDecember 7, 2012November 17, 2017

Review: ZPacks Ultralight Cuben Fiber Rain Jacket

Fast and light isn’t dumb and naked! As oft as I have repeated that sentiment to ultralight enthusiast mates, I…

reviews Posted onDecember 6, 2012April 15, 2024

Review: Thermarest NeoAir (2011 version)

Back in the good ol’ days (pre-2012) there was only one Thermarest NeoAir model to choose from, and what’s more…

reviews Posted onDecember 6, 2012November 17, 2017

Review: Oz Trail Hikers Fly

A hard-wearing shelter you can thrash in the Aussie scrub and pitch throughout reputable campgrounds across Europe for $50! For…

canyoning Posted onNovember 25, 2012February 14, 2018

Jugglers, Grand and Empress Canyons

Party: Sky Reidy, Ulla Heikkil, Monica Wang and Peggy Huang Individually Jugglers, Grand and Empress Canyons all have their merits…

nude Posted onNovember 22, 2012

Return to Eden: a nude trip to Paradise

For most people, the thought of a couple people wandering nude around a beautiful garden will probably have you picturing…

canyoning Posted onNovember 17, 2012April 15, 2024

Hartleys Mistake and Twilight (or the goanna genocide)

Party: Tim Vollmer, Todd Harford, Mary Merlo, Evan Howard and Garrett Mattos — Mary’s photos | Todd’s photos | T2’s…

technical tips Posted onNovember 14, 2012December 26, 2017

Canyoning equipment checklist: What gear do you need?

Whether you are planning a simple stroll through a dry, walk-through canyon, or a remote multi-day trip through difficult technical…

reviews Posted onNovember 4, 2012November 21, 2017

Review: SealSkinz ‘Submerge’ waterproof socks

Wet feet are one of the few universal elements of canyoning. Even canyons that are regarded as ‘dry’ usually involve…

nude Posted onOctober 31, 2012November 15, 2017

Murphys Glen to Bedford Creek nude walk

From time to time people ask me what I do if I run into other people while on a nude…

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The Fat Canyoners acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we have the privilege of bushwalking and canyoning on. We take great pride knowing that we live on country that sustains the oldest continuous culture on earth and thank the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for their ongoing role as custodians of this land. Read more...

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