Jacqui Cooper is the most successful aerial skier in history. One thing still eludes this high flying Australian, however, and she’s not ready to ground herself just yet. read more

Australia’s leading mountaineer, Andrew Lock, has managed to tick another peak off his to-do list, despite enormous political upheaval throughout the Himalayan region during the climbing season . read more

Hobart's Hot MTB Spot
A new track for off-road cyclists and bushwalkers that recently opened on Mt Wellington, near Hobart in Tasmania, is being hailed as world-class by mountain bikers. read more

Positive Results
A new elite adventure racing team has been established with the aim of increasing awareness and support of women infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in Australia and worldwide. read more

Cool Runnings
This snow season, for the first time ever, Mt Hotham is offering snowshoe tours.
There are a number of options available, from an introductory one-and-a-half hour tour to Brandy Creek ($30 per person) to a full day, eight-hour Razorback Backcountry expedition ($128).
For more details contact Hotham Central on 03-5759 4470.

Honeyeater's Last Stand
Outdoor company Coleman has teamed up with Taronga Zoo in an attempt to save an
endangered native bird, the regent honeyeater, from complete extinction. read more

A unique five-day, seven-stage mountain bike event was recently held in Alice Springs in the NT. The Anaconda MTB Enduro, which took place under the gaze of the MacDonnell Ranges at the end of May, featured a Tour De France–style stage format. read more

The Long, Good Walk
In an attempt to raise a massive $1,000,000 for the Cancer Council, Michael Mitchell, a veteran bushwalker and secondary school teacher, is currently attempting a historic hike from Cape York in Queensland to Wilsons Promontory in Victoria. read more

Austria’s former ski-jumping legend, Andreas Goldberger, recently completed the world’s highest ski jump at an altitude of 2506 metres. read more

An Italian artist and climber, Alberto Peruffo, is urging urban climbers all over the world to ascend landmarks and peaks in their home countries to light red flares on 8 August to protest about China’s poor human rights record and its occupation of Tibet. read more

As we go to press, a group of pupils, parents and teachers are cycling 1500km through the desert to raise money to purchase laptop computers for their school. read more