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Tanya Bottomley never imagined life could be this good. The 38-year-old Nelson local lives a stone’s throw from beautiful beaches, rivers, and mountains. A customs officer and ultramarathon runner, Tanya hopes to become the first woman to complete the Thir Southern Seasons Miler Challenge – running four 100 mile (161km) races across New Zealand’s stunning […]

It’s 2:35 am on May 22, 2019. The night is calm, the moon almost full. Mariam Ktiri is closer to the heavens than any other human on the planet. She can’t see a thing, but ‘the feeling of just standing here, knowing there’s nothing higher; it’s an unbelievable feeling.’ Not only has she summited Everest, she’s

If there’s one thing Michelle Lee knows, it’s that we’re capable of so much more than we imagine. In April 2017, the Sydneysider became a world record holder – the fastest woman to row one million metres, on a Concept 2 rowing machine. She shaved nearly 11 hours off a record previously held by a

When it comes to outdoor activities, 35-year-old Mel Stamell has pretty much tried it all: kayaking, climbing, caving, mountain biking, and skiing, her personal favourite. But she’s not your average adrenaline junkie. With a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, she’s taken on the challenge of building a lot of her own sporting equipment, including a

MEET UNDERWATER FILMMAKER KATY FRASER What do cave diving, landscape painting, and ancient Mayan culture have in common? They all feature in British technical diver and filmmaker Katy Fraser’s documentary, A Peace Within, currently debuting across Australia in the Ocean Film Festival. Get ready to plunge into an underwater fantasy land as you witness extreme

When Lisa Blair signed up for the Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Race, there was one teeny, tiny problem: she didn’t have a boat. Neither that, nor the fact that it was her first solo sailing trip, could stop her. She found a yacht, made her way through the treacherous water, and went on to become the

In her latest breath-taking short film “In Perpetual Motion”, Queensland native Krystle Wright takes us on a visual journey of the all-consuming pursuit of creativity and freedom of an adventure sports photographer. What inspired your latest film Perpetual Motion? K: I get tired of films that use the formula “say it as you see it”,

1. Work up a sweat You’ve probably noticed that bouldering gyms are currently kind of a big deal. With fans whirring, music pumping, and coffee machines grinding, indoor rock climbing is a fun way to keep active (and avoid sunburn!) over summer. There are plenty of beginner-friendly climbs and you can hire climbing shoes: all you’ll need is

Often we make New Year’s resolutions that are all about ourselves – “I’m going to get a better job! I’m going to lose 10kg!” This year, why not make some eco-friendly resolutions that will help the environment and will actually stick? 1.  Use reef-friendly sunscreen and wear a hat, sunnies, and long sleeves Here in

It’s fair to say that Sir David Attenborough has had a profound impact on nature lovers, conservation and a new generation of natural history filmmakers. His influence is keenly felt by many; not in the least Melbourne based filmmaker Cassie DeColling.  When asked why she chose the path of an adventure filmmaker she responds: “I