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Australia’s Hardest Trad Climbs

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All the gear and no idea

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Reflections from Climbing Victoria

Vertical Life Review

All the gear and no idea

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Rock 06.11.2025

Australia’s Hardest Trad Climbs

Australia’s Hardest Trad Climbs
Vertical Life Review 03.11.2025

All the gear and no idea

Trad climbing demands patience, mentorship, and respect for the process.
News 03.11.2025

Reflections from Climbing Victoria

Climbing Victoria statement on Arapiles management plan.

Gear

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Gear 31.10.2025

The North Face Cayesh Jacket Review
Vertical Life Review 21.10.2025

Sea to Summit Dry Bags – Reliable Protection for Wet Adventures
Gear 30.09.2025

Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody
Vertical Life Review 20.09.2025

Trail Tested: Real Meals

Features

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Rock 06.11.2025

Australia’s Hardest Trad Climbs
Features 27.10.2025

Finding balance: Connection, Hope, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment on rock
News 21.10.2025

From Conflict to Collaboration: Parks Victoria’s Vision for Arapiles
Vertical Life Review 21.10.2025

Sea to Summit Dry Bags – Reliable Protection for Wet Adventures
Features 14.10.2025

Peter Jackson 21/10/1943 – 10/10/2025
Features 09.10.2025

Ice Climbing in Australia’s Warmest Winter

News

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News 03.11.2025

Reflections from Climbing Victoria
Gear 31.10.2025

The North Face Cayesh Jacket Review
News 21.10.2025

From Conflict to Collaboration: Parks Victoria’s Vision for Arapiles
Features 14.10.2025

Peter Jackson 21/10/1943 – 10/10/2025
News 07.10.2025

Booty or Bad Form?
News 27.09.2025

Another Blanket Ban: Mt Alexandra Closure Echoes Grampians and Arapiles Battles

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