Scrambling through clouds at the Cathedral Range
A few days out from our Cathedral Range adventure and the forecast wasn’t looking great. With snow predicted down to 700m and our hike taking us up the range to nearly 1,000m we were expecting some wild and wooly conditions. But that will never stop a foolhardy group of diehard WMSS enthusiasts! We met at […]
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Adventures on the Glenelg River Canoe/Kayak Trail
Author: Liam – Photographer: Em If you are keen to have your own kayaking/canoeing adventure without the poor decision making. Jump on a WMSS trip. We have a trip to Glenelg River planned for 14-15 March which is perfectly suited for novice and seasoned paddlers alike. We can’t promise you won’t be tired, but we […]
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George Bass Coastal Walk – trip highlights
Author: Natalie If you joined us for the George Bass Coastal Walk then keep reading to relive some fantastic moments (and see if you were lucky enough to get a mention in this article…) If you didn’t join us then definitely keep reading because you will become tachycardic and start hyperventilating – no you are […]
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Interview: Surfing/Snorkelling enthusiast Mei Mei Wang
Our resident guru of all things wilderness, Risdon, had a chat to MD2 surfing and snorkelling enthusiast Mei Mei Wang. She had some sound advice about preparing for any upcoming water based trips you might have. Risdon: When did you first realise you had a passion for snorkelling?Mei Mei: It was about an hour or […]
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Why you’re not outdoorsy
What’s stopping you and how to stop it stopping you.
I don’t have enough time.
We all dream of the well-rounded routine; equal parts study/work, social life and sleep. And as neat as this sounds it does have a vibe akin to your favourite fad diet…
How to Plan an Adventure like a Pro
An adventure without a plan will cause the adventurer to become like a medical student on a ward round; lost and scared. But beware, over-planning is like a medical student at exam time; boring and with no friends. Planning generally boils down to answering three simple questions. Where to go, who to go with, and […]
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President’s Welcome to 2020
Welcome to WMSS for 2020! We have an absolutely jam-packed year planned for you guys.
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WMSS Rock climbing trip – recap
April was the month of rock climbing adventures with WMSS from UniMelb and Monash! Our climbing trip this year was in Gariwerd (Grampians National Park) for a weekend of climbing, bouldering, hiking and good company. It was a massive weekend!
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Climbing 101: Climbing injuries
Climbing is a great time but accidents and injuries happen occasionally. Before you climb, read up on prevention and first-aid management of common climbing injuries. Look out and care for one another while out in the wilderness. Happy climbing!
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WMSS tips & tricks for hiking
Here are some tips and tricks to keep everyone safe and happy while out on the trails. WMSS top 10 hiking tips Pack light – aim for never more than 20% of your body weight. This may seem hard to do but you will be happy you did! Check the weather – but always expect […]
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Wilderness Medicine Students Society 