I haven’t been able to climb since injuring my shoulder. I’m very much a novice when it comes to rock climbing but I thought I would give the upcoming boulder competition a go at the strong “encouragement” of the instructors and other parents. So after much procrastination and hesitation I jumped on the bouldering wall […]
Me Time at Freshwater Bay
I was having a bit of me time so I took a little drive to the river. My favourite paddling spot, Freshwater Bay in Mosman Park. But this is my third time sketching here. I just love the peacefulness of being here. It’s a fantastic place to just ‘be’! I have to confess, I did […]
Climbing at Mountain Quarry : Eliminate the Fear
“…….. in the third person and it eliminates the fear” I’ve been to Mountain Quarry once before. About 30 mins from the climbing gym set in the foot hills of Perth. Given it’s December you would think that the temperature would be quite warm for a late afternoon in a quarry, but it’s still cool […]
Kayaking around Mosman Bay (Freshwater Bay)
I can’t believe it! This is my second consistent paddle for the year. The last paddle I had was about a month ago, and Jen and I said that regardless of weather (providing it’s not stormy) we will still paddle. Last year we missed so many opportunities to paddle because we were either sick, had […]
Rock Climbing in the Quarry a First for Me
What a day to decide to go outdoor climbing! The predicted temperature for the day was about 40c. Even though we head to the hills early morning it wasn’t early enough to beat the heat! Mountain Quarry Here We Come! We convoyed in 4 cars. Probably didn’t need that many. I was actually quite surprised that […]
Why I didn’t make it to Everest Base Camp this time.
I was so reluctant to do this but I just had to. So I picked up the phone and made the dreaded phone call to Sue Hile, owner of the Adventurous Women’s Club and organiser of my Everest Base Camp trek, letting her know that I couldn’t go. This was a month before I was due to […]
My First Bouldering Championships
Ripped bodies, fit athletic bodies, smelly bodies, healthy bodies, every body and a can do attitude all at the Bouldering Championships. In my attempt to getting closer to being a “hardcore” adventure and not just a spectator I went to my very first Boudlering Championships,……as a spectator! . Like I said before in my other posts, I love […]
Banff Mountain Film Festival is Coming !!!!
Most of you know that I am a bit of an adventure sports enthusiast (more in the sense of being a spectator than an active participator! haha) . But for me it’s more of my attitude to life that is adventurous. The Banff Mountain Film Festival is coming to Australia again and it’s not to be missed. […]
My Everest Base Camp Training in Pictures
I have been asked by a few people where I train I have been training for my Everest Base Camp Trek, so I decided to show in pictures. I do all of this with my boots and 5-6kgs in my pack, together with my poles. My intention is to wear and carry what I would […]