Activities of Seniors

Activities to enjoy in the great Australian outdoors. The posts include information about tent, clothing selection, maps and compasses.

Choosing a tent
Choosing a tent
A tent provides essential protection from wind, rain, sun, bugs. They are a source of comfort and security in the outdoors.
Compass & Bearings
Compass & Bearings
The most important to us as hikers is Magnetic North.
Expeditions
Expeditions
Discover the essential guide to selecting the right gear for your next bushwalking expedition.
Hiking Time Estimation
Hiking Time Estimation
The best way to do this is to find a day hike close to you, get the topographic map relative to that area, and do the hike.
Hypothermia
Hypothermia
Very simply, hypothermia is the condition where the body is losing heat faster than its "internal furnace" can regenerate i
Know your compass
Know your compass
A compass is a magnetized piece of steel balanced on a pivot so that it can swing in any direction
Map Reading
Map Reading
A map is an aerial projection of some terrain. Maps will usually have special symbols to represent objects or features. ... Continue
Min Impact Camping
Min Impact Camping
The minimum impact philosophy is now being widely adopted for of bushwalking and expeditioning.