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Carnegie Expedition 2013 - Day 15 Dealing with the attrition of outback travel (The "Chores")

Another camp day today with a warning to the reader. A rest day or “chore day” can be as exciting as watching paint dry. For those undertaking the tasks, it usually means barked

Carnegie Expedition 2013 - Day 10 Rendezvous near Thomas Peak.

Friday 2nd August Unnamed range and bluff Approximately 8 km north-east of Thomas Peak WA It was a magnificent warm night beneath the stars in our little bloodwood camp,...

Gibson Desert - The search for Carnegies "Deep Rockholes" and a quad expedition to the west.

Camp beneath some Desert Oaks a long way from anywhere! Up with the sun and a leisurely breakfast of jaffles by the fire. Another brilliant sunrise with bands of cloud stained red and gold....

Gibson Desert - Through the crazy sandpit & another mechanical disaster (and some bush mechanicing)

Nipper Pinnacle (just) It was clear but cold morning to emerge to with a bit of a breeze up. The fire was roaring though and a cup of tea and a couple of jaffles restored the inner warmth....

In the footsteps of Carnegie - Day 7 Exploring the Tanami for Carnegie's lost waterhole

Watching the early sun illuminate Mount Wilson and the ranges to our west was a magnificent way to welcome the dawn. It the morning light, we noti

David Carnegie Retracing Expedition 2013 - The videos

Just thought I'd post links to the 2013 Video clips together for those who enjoy going to the movies more than reading ;-). [Embedded Video] [Embedded ...

North on the David Carnegie Road

Thursday 31st May Claypan on the DCR 85km north of GCR S 26.35.371 E 124.13.494 It had been a crisp night with a bit of dew about this morning....

Gibson Desert - The search for Alfred continues to Diorite and West Hills

Today Alan K and Michael J decided to hike a bit of the Bedford’s while Equinox led the rest of us on an expedition in search of Alfred....

In the footsteps of Carnegie - Day 5 Murders, Mayhem and Manhunts (Billiluna Pool to Condren W/Hole)

Another day of drama and discovery as we explore the rich history of the Sturt Creek. We were up early to finish packing away equipment and set up th

In the footsteps of Carnegie-Day 11 Desert Discoveries (Arid ranges, lost cities & mongrel country!)

The quad team got away from Thomas Bluff camp about 9:00 a.m. after numerous repairs to the quads, principally leaky tyres. We had to swap out one of Al’s tyres giving h

Heading north to Port Augusta and the Stuart - 2012 Adventures

Thursday 14th June, 2012 Stuart Highway north of Port Augusta The sound of rain on canvas bought me to my senses around 3.00 a.m....

Karlamilyi (Rudall River) NP - The Yandagooge Mysteries Revealed (To Darlsen Pinnacle from the west)

Thursday 11th July Yandagooge Gap Karlamilyi (Rudall River) NP Our mission today was to scout into the Yandagooge Gap, that rugged gorge that slashes its way through the Throssell Ranges....

Steaming up the Stuart - The slow grind north - 2012 Adventures

Friday 15th June, 2012 Stuart Highway North of Coober Pedy SA We got a good start on our northward travels this morning and had the cruise control set early....

Snowmobiling in the wilds of West Yellowstone - A different family vacation

MINUS 36 CELSIUS…WHAT THE! A variation of 74C in just 24 hours certainly (39C to -36C) makes for a different family vacation. How you can go from heat exhaustion to the risk of frostbite is an ...

Canada & the Yukon - Across the frozen Arctic on the Dempster Highway

Driving through blizzard conditions across a permafrost tundra is a little foreign to most Aussies. It's something that doesn't come naturally....

Gibson Desert -West to Hickey Hills and proof that you ignore Mick O's Rule No. 1 at your own peril!

Mick O's Rule No. 1 (Always has been, always will be!) "When travelling, judge the setting of the sun accordingly and stop at least 45 minutes before sunset. Camp must be set,...

In the footsteps of Carnegie - Day 16 Through the Stansmore Range to Warri Peak & Carnegie Bluff

The curse of the Gary Junction Road - Some 'minor' mechanical difficulties - 2013

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CANADA (and the USA) - Badlands and Black Hills - The wonders of Dakota & Wyoming

A fantastic days travel through the Black Hills of Dakota making a break from the endless concrete ribbons of the interstates and heading into the prairie badlands

The 2014 Expeditions - A hike from Laycocks Hill into the Watson Range

Friday June 13th Laycock's Hill A sleep in this morning rising at a luxurious 8:00 a.m. The wind had howled all night deepening the cold for those sleeping out in the swags....

Desert Drone - Areal footage of the great Australian outback

No I'm not talking about that persistent whine from somewhere in the vehicle, I'm talking about some highlights of the Australian outback shot with the latest DJI Phantom Drone....

Carnegie Expedition 2013 - Day 8 - Man verses the Desert as boldly into the Tanami we ride.

repairs to both the quad and the tu

Border Track and Big Desert Wilderness Area in Victoria - Winter 2019

A video of my recent sojourn along elements of the Border Track. The video predominantly features the Chinamans and the Milmed Rock Tracks highlighting many of the points of interest along the ...

Karlamilyi (Rudall River) NP - The Yandagooge - Exploring east to Camel Valley

It had been a mild night with the wonders of the universe laid out in the night sky above us. Magnificent star-scapes and the absolute silence of the desert night. [gi]96337,288,220,...

The Gary Junction Road - Westward-ho (The 2013 expeditions begin)

in the cabin for Alan