On Looking, A Walker’s Guide to Observation, by Alexandra Horowitz is a beautifully written book on all that we don’t see. Reading it makes me determined to try be more mindful of the world around me. We set out mid morning for a slow 7.5km snow shoe circuit from Perisher to Porcupine Rocks via Rock Creek. We take our time, which allows me an opportunity to practise looking more curiously at the things we so easily miss in the unique Australian sub-alpine environment…. [Continue reading]
Ski-touring to the top of Australia
The snow conditions on the groomed slopes favoured by downhill skiers are unreliable in late September, and the crowds have gone. Out backcountry however, high on the Snowy Mountain ranges, the conditions are perfect for our group of ski-tourers and snow-shoers. Mt Kosciuscko, Australia’s highest mountain, is our destination for the day…. [Continue reading]
Snow shoeing
If you can walk, you can snow shoe. Snow shoeing is a great way of getting out back-country beyond the confines of the ski resort, into the silent open spaces of the Snowy Mountains, all icy rocks and snow gums. We had so much fun on our Girls Trips snow shoeing and ski-touring at Thredbo in 2012 and 2013, that we’re doing it again this year…. [Continue reading]
