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Finally getting around to finishing off the last couple of hundred kilometres of my Christmas cycling adventure from Canberra to Melbourne. Riding is so much nicer in reasonable temps compared to the extreme temps of last time! These mountain ash trees can grow up to 98m (330ft) tall, and regularly over 70m. The second tallest tree ever found is a mountain ash.
2 years ago today I walked from Springer Mountain and found myself standing on this iconic lookout. I cannot say it was the most enjoyable hike; much of the time it was utter bordom walking in rain or clouds for days on end. I remember wishing for another storm to hit just so it would break the monotony of walking through clouds in a dormant forest. However, the highlights will stay with me for the rest of my life. I faced sub 0F (-22C) temps for over a week straight as an artic blast hit the east coast, was hit with 3 noreasters in 3 weeks starting in NY State that dumped 3+ feet of snow, walked through Shenandoah NP completely covered in ice and I walked through 3 straight days of gale force winds and frozen rain. Not to mention meet some amazing people along the way. These and many more are such unique experiences and learning new things is one of the many reasons why I love hiking. AT, you broke me but I am so glad I tried and failed. There were so many new situations that I had to learn and overcome that pushed my hiking skills and mental fortitude like no other hike beforehand. Now I just need to finish the last 700 miles across the glamour northern states. Maybe see the vibrant New England fall this time?
The Australian Parliament Building and the beginning of a new adventure. Now to get away from politics for the next week as I ride south. I've never really cycled more than a few hours as cross training, so this trip feel fresh amd exciting as I enter the unknown. #cyclinglife #cycling #cycletouring #longdistancehiking and now biking.
My Christmas break bike tour has changed due to the disastrous NSW fires. Have a swipe right to see all the fires currently burning along the east coast Instead of battling fire closures and thick smoke, I have decided to tackle a shorter but hilly route that will take in the length of Australia's Alpine region. This route will be approx 1000km long and primarily takes small country lanes, gravel roads.
A different view of Zion NP. It is such an incredible park! I was heading down from Observation Point and across to Angels Landing as part of the Zion Traverse. The clouds were rolling through all day and it started snowing / sleeting not long after this. The crappy weather meant that I did get to experience the valley and Angels Landing without the notmal crowds. #thruhiker #longdistancehiking #hikertrash #thruhiking #ziontraverse #zionnationalpark #zion
Looking back at Haute Route Pyrenees, and it's talus fields while planning my next trip. New bike equipment and flights are purchased, but I'm a little nervous about bike touring. It's the unknown, and the same feeling as before my first long hike. I have no idea how my body will handle cycling for 10-12 hours a day as I've never done it, or even if I'll enjoy this trip. It's a new, exciting adventure. Whatever happens, I will learn new things and see so much of Australia's South East coast.
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