Pat Ryan heads into the remote northern reaches of Kosciuszko National Park, setting out from Sawyers Hill with the goal of snowshoeing to Harvey's Hut for an overnight winter camping adventure. With snowshoes strapped to his pack and a promising forecast, the trip quickly becomes a lesson in just how unpredictable the Australian Alps can be.
Join Chris and first-time bikepacker Alex for an unforgettable overnight adventure through the remote Northern Kosciuszko National Park. From iconic alpine huts and flowing rivers to breathtaking gorges and wide open plains, this ride showcases some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Australian High Country.
Blue Waterholes offers stunning hiking and camping, but can get overlooked for fly fishing. Pat explores this stunning Northern Kosciuszko gorge in a two-day overnight high country adventure. With nothing but dry fly eats and incredible scenery, join Pat as he explores the most unique trout stream in Australia.
From the boat and electric motor setup to fly rods, lines, safety equipment, packs, and camping gear, this is the setup Pat has refined over the last year of exploring trout lakes and impoundments around the high country.
Pat explains exactly how he reads the river, identifying productive water, locating trout, and adjusting approaches throughout the day. From seams and riffles to bubble lines and deeper runs, you'll see how he breaks down a piece of water and finds patterns to find fish for the entire session.
Join Pat on his final multi-day trout fishing adventure of the season as he heads deep into a remote hidden dam in alpine Kosciuszko. With wild weather forecasts, fluctuating water levels, and plenty of unexplored water, this three-day trip is packed with stunning scenery, challenging conditions, and unforgettable trout fishing.
Choosing the right sleeping mat can make the difference between a great night's sleep and a long, uncomfortable night in the backcountry. In this comprehensive guide, we compare the full range of Exped sleeping mats to help you decide which model is best suited to your style of hiking and camping.
Choosing the right trail runner can make all the difference to your outdoor adventures. Chris compares two of Altra’s most popular trail shoe families — the Lone Peak and the Olympus.
If you're serious about packrafting, choosing the right boat makes all the difference. In this in-depth comparison video, Chris walks you through every Alpacka packraft model we stock at Tom's Outdoors. Chris breaks down the differences in design, features, intended use, and performance so you can confidently decide which Alpacka packraft best matches your adventures. Whether it's remote hiking and paddling, multi-day expeditions, family paddling, or stepping into whitewater, there's an Alpack raft that's right for you!
The Murrumbidgee River, as it flows through Wagga Wagga, offers the perfect opportunity for an afternoon paddle, i.e., an urban microadventure. Microadventures are a brief yet satisfying taste of outdoor activities without demanding a significant time commitment. They are even...
For generations, the historic huts scattered throughout Kosciuszko National Park have preserved the stories of early miners and stockman and have been treasured destinations for walkers, skiers, riders and adventurers. When the devastating 2019–20 bushfires destroyed 11 of these iconic structures, it marked the beginning of an extraordinary restoration effort.
Lost in the 2020 Kosciuszko bushfires, Four Mile Hut—originally built by Kiandra miner Bob Hughes in 1934— has now been lovingly rebuilt by NSW National Parks builders with help from volunteers of the Kosciuszko Huts Association and NSW Nordic Ski Club.
The Kosciuszko Hut Rebuild team has taken to the skies to deliver the two Linesmans Hut frames in spectacular fashion. Built in Tumut, airlifted into location and assembled on the scenic Fifteen Mile Ridge. Watch the impressive helicopter transport process unfold in the latest film of our post-bushfire hut rebuild series.
Here at Tom’s Outdoors, we love learning new ways to jazz up meal time while backcountry camping. The lesson learnt from this overnighter was that the Snow Peak Heavy Duty Cook Set is aptly named and hauling it up a...
After a long day of traversing tributaries, tickling trout and touring big terrain, a simple yet satisfying feed is just what you need. The best part is you can adjust this recipe to perfectly suit how you spend dinner time...
On a rainy Saturday in October we hosted a 'Spring Snow Peak Festival' to celebrate the season with one of our favourite brands. A good friend of ours, Luke, who is also a chef kindly joined us on the day...
