WMSS – Page 2 – Wilderness Medicine Students Society

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!

Adventure, Climb

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

Adventure, Hike

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!

Adventure, Bike, Climb, Dogs, Hike, Snow, Water

Leave No Trace: Principles to live by

The Leave No Trace principles are essential for any adventure, whether its a jaunt to your local park or a multi day trip in the backcountry. Familiarise yourself with all seven principles and always adhere to them. Along with the principles follow any local rules your adventure location may have. Let’s make sure there is […]

Food

Chilli con Carne

Our prez’s favourite. If you want any tips ask him about it. Cook it all up at home. Dehydrate. Rehydrate on the trail.

Food

Green Chicken Curry

Add a bit of spice to your next hike. A Thai classic with some small modifications to make it ready for the trail. Cook it all up at home. Dehydrate. Rehydrate on the trail.

Food

Spaghetti Bolognese

A family favourite. Might not be as good as your nonna’s but after a day of hiking it’ll taste just as good. Cook it all up at home. Dehydrate. Rehydrate on the trail.

Food

Pasta Puttanesca

A delicious basic. Cook it all up at home. Dehydrate. Rehydrate on the trail.

Adventure, Hike

Hiking activities 101

Whilst acknowledging that a weekend of putting one foot in front of the other for hours on end is more excitement than most med students get in a lifetime, here are some extra activities to make the time pass.

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2019 Exec Committee

Meet your new team for 2019. Tom our founding president did an amazing job setting up WMSS and really getting the club off the ground. He has now moved into the big world of professional life and we’re very happy to announce Liam has taken over the role of president for 2019. Joining him is […]