Survival myths vs reality
Common survival myths can lead hikers into dangerous decisions. Learn what actually keeps you alive in the bush and how to prioritise real risks.
Hike safety, Leadership
Common survival myths can lead hikers into dangerous decisions. Learn what actually keeps you alive in the bush and how to prioritise real risks.
Family hiking isn’t always the right choice. Learn when to postpone, shorten, or skip a hike to protect safety and long-term enjoyment.
Hiking with teenagers means balancing independence and safety. Learn how to manage pace, responsibility, and risk when hiking with older kids.
What is incident management for hikers? Use a practical framework for prevention, emergency response, and recovery to reduce risk in Australian conditions.
Welcome to the ultimate A-Z glossary of hiking terms from Trail Hiking Australia. This comprehensive glossary is your go-to resource for demystifying the jargon of the trail.
If a child becomes separated on a hike, early action matters. Learn what to do, when to search, and when to call 000 in Australia.
Planning a hike with kids requires careful decisions around safety, pacing, and suitability. Learn how to prepare for safe, enjoyable family hikes.
Discover why improvisation is a vital hiking skill. Learn how adapting to unexpected situations like weather, injuries, and gear failures can keep you safe and successful.
Learn why hiking readiness and self-reliance matter. Discover why relying on PLBs alone isn’t enough and how planning can prevent incidents and save lives.
Explore common hiking styles, the safety risks linked to each, and how better planning, skills, and judgement can reduce injuries and getting lost.
How do you plan a multi-day hike? Cover navigation, water, food, camps, permits, check-ins and risk controls so your route is realistic and safe.
Planning an overnight hike in Australia? Learn how to manage load, food, water, navigation, and risk for a safe and rewarding 24-hour adventure.
Planning a day hike? This guide outlines key steps to help you head out on your day adventure. Feel confident and comfortable with your level of preparation.
Not sure which hike format to choose? Learn the pros and planning considerations of circuit, return and one-way hikes in Australia.
Bushwalking incidents offer valuable lessons. Learn how preparation, weather awareness and better judgement reduce risk on Australian trails.
Every hiker should carry their own PLB. Learn why personal locator beacons are safety nets, not shortcuts, and why self-reliance still matters most.
Understand the Australian Walking Track Grading System (AWTGS) and what each grade means for distance, terrain, signage and experience.
Explore the complexity of bush search and rescue in Australia. Learn about key players, the coordination process, and how responsible preparation ensures safety.
Learn what to do when a group member becomes lost while hiking, including immediate actions, communication, and when to contact emergency services.
When should helicopters be used in search and rescue for hikers? Learn how to stay safe around landing, winching, and ground operations in Australia.