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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Climbing 101: the gear (part 1)
Recently, you’ve been thinking “i’ve had enough of stuffing my feet into sweaty shoes that 300 others have climbed in! I need my own gear!” Climbing gear 101 – Start here! Read on!
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Climbing 101: the types
So you’re going climbing with your mates this weekend and you don’t want to sound like a punter? We have got you covered in a series of climbing posts
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WMSS to Wilsons Promontory
We practice what we preach! That is looking after the body and mind by spending time in our great green backyard. WMSS had a wonderful time hiking hiking ‘the Prom’. Check it out!
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