Diamantina Spur near Razorback track, Feathertop on the rightIan Mair
A Dutch woman survived five days in Victorian bush by using “bushcraft”A Dutch woman lost in a “dense and unforgiving” Victorian forest for five days used “bushcraft”, including covering herself with mud and stuffing her clothing with river moss, to stay alive. Read more here
New High-tech Fabrics: Industry Changing RevolutionJust as digital technology has changed our social and working lives, developments in textile technology are changing our active lives. For decades, breathable and waterproof synthetic fabrics and insulation have been pushing out the old standbys of cotton and wool, improving the way we play and perform in the outdoors. But now many of these standbys are being retooled, including wool and goose down. Read more here
Beach wheelchair at Wilsons Promontory gives better experience for people with disabilitiesParks Victoria presented it’s first beach wheelchair that offers people with disabilities to go where they couldn’t before. The chair, a first for national parks in Australia, allows users to push themselves across sand and into water. Read more here
Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing Master PlanParks Victoria is considering significant changes to their walk between Falls Creek and Mt Hotham. Their plan is to build the third Victorian “icon” walk, and attract many more visitors walking in the area. This early concept shows access to The Razorback via the Diamantina Spur, with a potential new campsite (or hut) on the ridge or spur. In many ways it is great to see parks investing in the pursuit of bushwalking, however in this case many bushwalkers are uncomfortable with the planning process and the current plan. As the planning process is at the preliminary concept phase this makes it difficult for many bushwalkers familiar with the walk to appreciate the “upgrades”. The Draft Master Plan for the walk is due out soon and we look forward to seeing more specifics on the plan and to see how public submissions have been received. BWA will review the Draft Master Plan and keep you up to date. Join in the conversation at bushwalk.com.Check out the Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing Preliminary Concept document.
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