Outdoor Australia

25th Anniversary of First Australian Ascent of Everest

On October 3, 1984, Tim Macartney-Snape and Greg Mortimer became the first Australians to reach the summit of Mt Everest. The team of just five climbers summited 'alpine style' - carrying their own gear and without supplementary oxygen - establishing a new and difficult route on the mountain's north face.

The Australian Himalayan Foundation is holding a dinner on September 18th, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this first Australian ascent of Mt Everest.

AG Outdoor on Facebook

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Life after death on Mt. Everest

The story of Lincoln Hall's survival on Everest in April 2006 is one of epic proportions. Blessed with a perfect summit day, it was upon the long descent back to base camp that things began to quickly unravel and turn horribly wrong. Ex-Outdoor Australia editor, Hall is spending some time in Sydney and Melbourne's The North Face stores this month to tell his incredible story.

Adventure Guide: Cycle Cambodia

Read through the pages of our Responsible Travel Issue and after more ideas of ways to get out there? Give the ChildFund Australia Cycle Cambodia Challenge 2009 a whirl.

Where: Cambodia. Starts in Phnom Peng and finishes in Siem Reap.
What: On this 11-day adventure you'll cycle through stunning Cambodia countryside, as well as taking in the palaces, pagodas and French-inspired architecture of Phnom Peng, and the amazing temples of the Angkor Wat complex. At the same time, your fundraising will help ChildFund Australia to build a new five-room primary schook in Chouk Meas. Over 500 primary age and at least 50 kindergarten-age children located in surrounding villages will benefit from this construction.

Andrew Lock's Shishapangma Expedition cancelled

Andrew Lock and climbing partner, Hector Ponce De Leon of Mexico, have been unable to secure the climbing permit required to climb Shishapangma (8072 m) in Tibet. The expedition was cancelled on April 13th, only days before the new issue of Outdoor Australia magazine hits the stands featuring Andrew's latest climb. Andrew Lock has made four previous attempts on the mountain, the last in 2007. This is the final of the world 14 summits over 8000 m for Andrew, making him the first Australian and only the 15th climber in the world to successfully complete this feat. Andrew hopes to return to Tibet after the monsoonal rains to make another attempt. You can check out the details of the expedition here.

Be a hero!

Each year the Australian Geographic Society donates over $200,000 to Australian adventurers, scientific and environmental research, and community projects. Over the years it has spent more than $8,000,000 supporting Australian endeavour in these fields.

Paddle your way through the weekend

Sydney Harbour is alive this week with the exciting water events of Sydney Harbour Week 2009. If you're after something to keep you active this weekend you have two days remaining to pop a quick entry into the Bridge to Beach paddle race that takes place Sunday March 15. Join the hundreds of all-age participants from athletes to ithose in it just for fun in an 11km ocean paddle from under the glittering city's Harbour Bridge to Manly Wharf, taking in spectacular views and loads of fun along the way.

To enter, head to www.bridgetobeach.com.au

For info on the many more events still on for Sydney Harbour Week 2009, visit www.sydneyharbourweek.com.au

Team Outdoor race in Canberra

Team Outdoor Australia recently took on the Paddy Pallin AROC Adventure Race in Canberra. Check out the team in action by clicking Adventure. If you would like more information on up coming races and events go to www.arocsport.com.au/ and start training!

 

Expedition rafting in The Kimberley

Outdoor Australia magazine, Amphibian Outdoor Performance Clothing H2O Paddles, Titan Kayaks and Slingair are proud to be part of The King Edward River Freestyle Kayaking Expedition. Sean Bozkewycz, Anthony Yap, Lachie Carracher and Jackie Hennessy head out Friday 6th March for three weeks on the remote King Edward River. Check out the trip and team bio by clicking on adventure.

 

 

Paddy Pallin podcasts

Those fine purveyors of adventure gear have gone and launched themselves a new Paddy Pallin Adventure Podcast Series, with each episode featuring a new adventurer or expedition. Pop by www.paddypallinpodcasts.com.au to download a few., including a four-part series on Chris Bray and Clark Carter's 1000 Hour Day Expedition. While you're at it, pop us an email at outdoor@acpmagazines.com.au telling us in 25 words or less which Australian adventurer you would like to hear interviewed for a Paddy Pallin podcast and why. The winner will score themselves a brand new iPod Shuffle from Paddy Pallin loaded up with their new podcasts. Entries close February 17, 2009.
Pictured: Icebird Expedition, Canadian Arctic