Wild

Australia's Wilderness Adventure Magazine. Expand your horizons with Australia’s longest running wilderness adventure magazine. With in-depth features and stunning photographs from some of the world’s greatest adventurers, WILD will keep you up-to-date on all aspects of wilderness pursuits.

LETTERS

THE COVER SHOT

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THANK YOU, BOB BROWN

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​GOODBYE, WILD • After decades of contributing to Wild, the time has finally come for Bob to hang up his hat. But the fire in his belly burns as brightly as ever, as Bob explains in his final column for the magazine.

A WILD PLACE NO MORE • Accommodation or conservation? There’s room for luxury while walking, but no place for development in national parks.

A PLEA FOR WILDNESS • Luxury lodge proposals threaten wild places across the country. The Victorian High Country is another area that’s sadly in developers’ sights.

LONG COVID • The availability, or lack thereof, of new gear has been one of the side effects of the pandemic. Surprisingly, that’s come with some positives.

GREEN PAGES • A selection of environmental news briefs from around the country.

JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE • The Wild Deserts program in NSW’s Sturt NP taught Maya Darby that while new, high-tech equipment has helped ecologists greatly, simple tools still remain a valuable part of their toolkit.

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GETTING INTO LONG-DISTANCE HIKES with Jacinta Pink • With the right training, gear, preparation and mindset, nearly anyone can take on a long-distance hike, says Wild Earth Ambassador Jacinta Pink.

Q + A with Greenpeace’s Jess Panegyres • Jess Panegyres is a Western Australian environmental activist now working with Greenpeace. Wild’s Editor James McCormack asks her about her background, what got her involved in activism, and the campaign she’s leading now transition Australia to clean energy.

SUMMER READS From Wild Contributors • If you're after awesome inspiration, or reading material to wile away the long summer days, or simply some Xmas gift ideas, check out these books by recent Wild contributors.

A LITTLE PATCH OF WILD • We don’t necessarily need to go deep into the wilderness to seek solace; small areas of bushland can equally replenish the soul.

CHASING AN ANCIENT TRACK FROM THE MONARO TO THE MURRAY • Rediscovering an almost completely forgotten historic route across the Kosciuszko High Country.

KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESIES • What happens to young adventurers when they grow up? Megan Holbeck traces how Justin and Lauren Jones have set about turning their life into one big adventure.

NOW & FOREVER • They say those who drink from the Kimberley’s Martuwarra River will be coming back for the rest of their lives, they say something about it getting in your blood. That’s certainly been the case for Lachie Carracher, who returned in 2022 for a seventh paddle of it, this time solo. And this time, it’s under threat.

IN THE END, IT’S ALL WORTH IT • Things don’t always go to plan, especially when you’re on a remote multi-day canyoning trip. But, writes Ryan Hansen, that’s half the fun.

POWDER HIGHWAY • While Canada’s Trans-Canada Highway runs the breadth of the country, there’s a section of it that is a nirvana for backcountry enthusiasts lusting for deep snow: the Powder Highway. Running from Revelstoke in British Columbia to Banff in Alberta, this stretch of road offers stunning terrain, pillowy snow, long descents, easy access, and endless options. Dylan Robinson spent three weeks sampling the area’s delights during the last Northern Hemisphere winter.

The Good. The Bad. The Brindabellas • Craig Pearce heads off into the high country on a walk...