Australia & New Zealand Outdoor Adventure Forum

I am not physically active so any trekking and wandering activity results in loss of calories. So I try to take things easy and walk as much as possible. This way I don't end up losing rapid weight. I have found that some of the time difficult regions end up causing lot of calorie loss in a day or t...

I think it'd not be safe to go without guide in the place where you are a stranger. Often localite people may not co operate. Also if you are migrant then local people may not have a good opinion based on your appearance. So that can lead to issues. And often not recommended even by police. So alway...

Never been to other countries as of yet. So it'd be interesting experience. Safety and the local issues may apply though. It's kind of fun to try something new and explore the life. I'd love to go to some mountains this way. I guess for safety we can have one locialite person and then that could tak...

I think you need some essentials like water, phone and rope in such case. Otherwise trek can be risky. Having essentials is a must. You never know when you are going to need them. I know that some people even carry their medications. Also if there are people around then we can reduce some things tha...

I think some places can be scary we never really know. And the reason is not something supernatural. But there are some people out there who are out for robbery and other crimes. So it can be scary at night. I know that there are many roads that can be not safe to stop by. The deserted areas near th...

Lack of sleep does affect during the trek. I have found that it also affect the energy which is required for the climb. I think taking few hours of sleep before the climb is very much essential. If proper sleep is taken then there is no issue with the climb. And you can do it without exerting your b...

I think depends on how bad the roads are in country side. I think for many states often the issue is with the wearing out of the tires in such roads. And it can be often harder to replace the puncture if they may happen. Also flat tire and lack of tools and alternative can be bad too. Many roads at ...

I don't know how to swim. So deep sea diving is one experience I have not yet experienced. I don't know in my 30s, I'd be able to experience the deep dive. It'd be interesting to have that experience though. I mean seeing corals and under sea creatures. That would be one good experience. I'd hope to...