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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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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 […]
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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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Wilderness Medicine Students Society 