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.

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RECOGNISING THE GOOD BITS • Remember to remember how good life is.

KEEPING STANDARDS HIGH • We should continue to laud those adventurers who strive to overcome the greatest challenges.

A LIFE FULLY LIVED • Throwing away a used item of outdoor gear and clothing might be thought of as tragic, but only if that piece of equipment is being discarded prematurely.

GARDENS OF STONE • The conservation vision for the unique Gardens of Stone landscape of NSW’s western Blue Mountains is threatened by commercial tourism development.

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

WELCOME TO THE PYROCENE • Climate change is coming for the places we love.

GOING SOLO • Yes, travelling in the bush with others has its advantages. So, too, does carrying PLBs and mobile phones. But for thousands of years we’ve done without being able to call for help, and dealing with difficulties on our own is a pathway to growth.

Q + A • Hilary McAllister is the CEO and Co-Founder of For Wild Places, a non-profit organisation that harnesses the energy of Australia’s trail running community. Wild’s Editor James McCormack asks Hilary about her involvement with FWP, and learns more about its mission and its goals.

A HOME WOODY • Building a climbing wall at home is not as difficult as you might think, says Wild Earth Ambassador Nathan McNeil.

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OUTBACK MIKE • Air Force pilot, survival expert, filmmaker, adventurer. It takes a lot of words to describe Michael Atkinson, and a lot of confidence to be him.

The Inauguration • Tasmania’s wild Frankland Range turns out to be the perfect proving ground for two young adventurers to test themselves.

GIITU*, SAREK • A story of love, gratitude and endless possibility from the wilds of Sweden’s far north.

ANATOMY OF A SEARCH • Search and Rescue is a service we hope we never need. Caro Ryan, who has worked for two decades as a land-search volunteer, gives us a fictional account of how a search effort might typically unfold.

THINK BEFORE YOU TREK: • THINK BEFORE YOU TREK IS A CAMPAIGN DEVELOPED BY NSW POLICE RESCUE AND NPWS TO REMIND US OF SAFE BUSHWALK PLANNING.

THE TASMANIAN WILDERNESS WORLD HERITAGE AREA TURNS 40 • Four decades ago, UNESCO declared Tasmania’s Southwest to be an area of global significance. Geoff Law looks at the history leading up to the declaration, and at the fights since then to further protect this stunning area.

CHASING THE MOUNTAIN LIGHT • Melbourne photographer David Neilson has engaged in a lifelong quest to photograph wild places and to seek the perfect light. This collection, chosen from his book Chasing the Mountain Light and grouped in no particular order, is just a small sample of the stunning images David has captured on his trips and adventures to the furthest corners of the planet.

KEEPING COMPANY WITH THE VIKING • The Razor-Viking Circuit is widely regarded as one of the finest walks in Australia. But that wasn’t quite enough for Craig Pearce, who decided to add to this iconic loop, but in the process, almost bit off more than he could chew.

Whom Shall I Send? • When Tasmania’s rarely paddled Lagoon River asked who was up for the challenge, Geoff Macqueen had a simple answer: Call me.

YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW • Good...