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Day 214 – Save the Possums

Getting everyone together to save the possums jumps from being destroyed by NPSW. Good times!
Day 213 – Chapman Valley Camping

Packing light we’re heading for an overnight camp just outside of the Hunter Valley. Meeting up with Max, Tori, Jono and Suzy for a campfire and cookout. It’s looking cold tonight (0℃ and we’ve got some perfectly clear skies.
Day 212 – Wangat Lodge

Australia Day weekend had a lot to offer. With a massive heatwave blanketing NSW we’re retreating to Dungog for some mountain biking and lodge life. Wangat has so much to do but we were happy just riding and swimming.
Day 211 – Rain vs. Dry Crag

Got a bit wet over at Stonehaven today – Managed to get in 2 very quick climbs before the rain claimed the day.
Day 210 – Stockton Sand

Get in the Car, we’re going sand driving at Stockton. The Pajero is loaded up and we’re ready to go away for a camping weekend up the dunes.
Day 209 – Riding Around

It’s been a busy few weeks with Bianca and I managing to clock up some serious km’s on the bikes. We’ve managed to take the camera out a few times now to capture a fair few good shots. Below is a mix of Wollongong and Canberra. Including the Camping Pajero SWB rig.
Day 208. – Minnamurra vibes

Dragged out of the house running on 60% due to recent big weekends. Time for some relaxing rainforest vibes
Day 207. – Bronteeee

Bronte AM never fails to provide the goods. This morning we’ve got a really nice and warm morning. Brought the bike along to get a ride home in. This time of year is a bit weird – we’ve got sunrise around 5am which gives a good 3hrs until getting ready for work.
Day 206. – Culburra Camping Spot

We’re on our way south for a weekend of sun, fishing and a bit of 4wd action. Heading just south of Shoal-haven we’ve entered prime territory to get the fishing rods out and set the BBQs up for some good food.
Day 205. – The 20 at Mittagong

It’s a bit too wet to climb anywhere. Except Mt Alex at Mittagong which somehow manages to be the driest place on earth. Diego managed to get his 20 sorted clean which is a monster effect.
Day 204. – Cutting laps at Kentlyn

It’s the perfect temperature to go ride some seriously fun trails. Packed into the Pajero with the new Yakima Hangover rack, we’re at Kentlyn riding the rocky forest with highlights including Dan / Tom jumping the big step up and a few new times to brag about on Strava for us all.
Day 203. – Winifred Falls

It’s time to get out – I’ve not left the apartment properly for two weeks. Winifred falls is calling and the weather couldn’t be any better. Housemates only trip to play it safe as we ventured into the royal national park and pushed a little further beyond the usual falls spot – Just beyond is…
Day 202. – Distant Morning Storm

5.45am, check the surf report and the weather. Discover there is one rouge storm that is directly North East, which is directly where the sun rises. Usually it’s the high clouds that give a morning its pink sunrise, but this storm is a large enough that is should deliver the goods with light escaping through…
Day 201. – Bondi Back In Action

After weeks of drought-breaking, dam filling, drenching rain Bondi is back with a big swell (I’m also back with my cast off and 70% of my wrist functionality, soon to be 100%). Today is valentines day and we’ve got a bottle of wine to watch the sunset – North Bondi always delivering the fun times.
Day 200. – 2020 Bathurst 12hr

It’s hot. But we’re looking like a good race – several cars have unfortunately totaled out. Waking up early, the 3hr drive goes a lot faster with a mate in the car and with a quick pit stop and bunnings for round hats and a snag we made it to the race right as it…
Day 199. Roadtrip Pt. II

Time to come home. This time via a few new spots. Beach camping and cave hunting first stopping for some beach camping.
Day 198. – Mt Warning

I want a rainforest hike, and Mt Warning delivered, Good stuff all the way up, with great views delivered.
Day 197. ROADTRIP Pt. I

Time to head north. Load up the bike and check the clamps are tight for the rooftop tent. With Newcastle too smokey and burnt out to stop – we’ve pitted in for breakfast just near Forsters Beach for a beach BBQ. Keeping north we’ve stopped in at the pub near Hat Head Caravan Park, got…
Day 196. – Stonehaven

Stanwell / Stonehaven crag has new routes – and they’re a lot of fun. Parking up nice and early we left for the crag, hiking in its always difficult finding this one as there is a mix of MTB trails and single tracks everywhere – doesn’t help the crag is off the side and down…
Day 195. – Rosa Gully

It’s windy, thinking this Rosa Gully would have some protection on either side we made our way down into the base of the ocean cliffs.. except instead of protecting us from the on shore wind, the walls acted as a funnel and gusted constantly. Diego is a big flakey climb first up, 17 draws and…
Day 194. – Beach-Haven

It’s one of those beachy afternoons. Usually with a bottle of wine and some snacks followed by a snorkel off the rocks. Except we’ve just camp back from the Hunter Valley and still full with wines and snacks (chocolate mostly). Sunsets are getting better and better on the north rocks – lining up to be…
Day 193. – Welcome To Wine Country

Time to relax – time to unwind AND time to long lunch with too much wine, cheese and food. Hunter Valley needs visiting once a year to stock up the cellar with summer wines.
Day 192. – Welcome Back Bondi

The sun is up way before I am, and it’s 5.50am! that only means one thing. It’s going to be a hot Friday today. Kicking off the warmer months this will be the first of many beach mornings – nothing too special happened this morning, except my key didn’t work to get out the training…
Day 191. – Whale of a time

The annual climb – it’s like a proficiency of sorts. With the climb being once of the most visually stunning and simplest routes south of Sydney. We managed to get the 4wd onto the dirt track and plugged down the path to find it sunny with very little wind. Swing leads, with me up first…
Day 190. – The Bangor Crag
Day 189. – G2G Farm

It’s supposed to be freezing cold. But this weekend has felt like summer. Wouldnt risk going for a swim but that doesn’t mean we can’t take the cars for a quick dip. This farm weekend had all the usual suspects with Bianca’s family and friends around for a firepit and pizzas. The 6hr commute was…
Day 188. – Testing the Holds

It’s local, its ocean-based, it’s apparently really nice rock. Why haven’t I been here before? Today we’re going to climb Rosa Gully. We’re sending the two 18’s here – one climb requires 17 draws which is an impressive bit of weight. Big plans for this crag in the future!
Day 187. – Cliffs and Clips

It’s a slow weekend – we’re going to take it easy and play on a few simple spots. But that doesn’t mean we’re not going to get sendy. With Cam tackling a boulder problem and a rooftop climb that was loads of fun in Southerland, then to Rosa Gully in Valucules to scope some sea…
Day 186 – Mitta-Freezing-Gong

Can’t feel my toes. I’m in shoes that constrict blood to them so with that and the cold from the weather we’re not ideal climbing conditions. It’s windy, 10degrees and the rock is sharp. Regards we’re driving to Mittagong for a climb and bike ride
Day 185. – 4 Guys. 2 Cliffs. 1 Long Weekend

This weekends going to be a big one. One that includes but is not limited to; beers, MT biking, rock climbing, good friends, KFC, Mcdon’s (…and a bit of canned Tuna). Loading up the car on Saturday we’ll begin at the local spot Mt Keira for a warm up. It’s been a while since our…
Day 184. – Another Weekend Away

It’s that time again for another trip up to the mountains – this time for a solid project we’ve been working at Victoria Falls. Coupled with a bit of offroading action through the trails we packed the car more that a 24 pack of chicken nuggets. Great weekend with great people – *bought a mountain…
Day 183. – Mitta-going-gong

Another weekend spent on the wall, this time at Mittagong. It’s windy out today and we’re going to chance it heading up to project some 20’s. It’s looking like a solid evening spent going up these walls with laughter and falls to be had.
Day 182. Crack Climbing

Crack climbing is the worst – but FOMO is even worse so it’s another trip to the mountains for a day of climbing cracks with new people from all walks. From what I have learnt, you basically want to cram as much of your body or hand into a dark crack as possible. Then pushing your…
Day 181. – The (best) Easter Weekend

Too much chocolate, too much fun. This weekend consisted of abseiling, rock climbing, blue mountains 4wd, crag camping – then a short 4.5hr drive to the farm. Which repeated with more fun and adventuring.
Day 180. – Boys Blue’s Trip

Saturdays are for the boys – and 5am mission trips to the mountains are always a good idea. We’re crag hunting today looking for new spots to try to send ourselves up. Turns out we found a great crag and spent all morning climbing around.