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Gros Morne National Park in western Newfoundland is the very definition of backcountry. Outdoor ventures into this vast unknown to take a look at a different Canada, not covered in snow.

Whether you take to the tracks on foot, by bike, or in a watercraft, an unparalleled adventure awaits you in East Gippsland.

A family of three sails 2,600km from Cairns to Darwin, drifting between unpopulated islands, tackling cyclonic seas, meeting local characters, and sharing the waters with awe-inspiring creatures.

Keen to escape the blazing heat? What better relief than Switzerland’s winter wonders, out on the ski-fields and amongst quaint villages.

The Haute Route, a high alpine hiking trail from Chamonix in France to Zermatt in Switzerland, crosses eleven high passes over 2,000m and is usually tackled over 14 days.

This September, Outdoor took in the full pristine splendour of a classic New Zealand South Island alpine backcountry adventure. Was it any good? Was it ever.

Whether you like to get coated in dirt or sand when pursuing adventure, the lovely seaside town of Port Macquarie has you covered, with its world-class MTB park and beautiful beaches.

This Tassie epic is renowned for its spectacular scenery and the personal challenge it presents.

With stunning valleys carving through lush green countryside and flowing water cascading over prehistoric outcrops, Northern Wales feels wilder than you might expect. The perfect place for a bit of conquering with your dad!

Full of exciting runs, varied terrain and stellar views, Mount Baw Baw is a better snowboarding destination than a lot of people realise.

The staggering beauty of Frenchmans Cap lures the senior curator of Hobart’s art museum into World Heritage Wilderness. But is it possible to appreciate nature in the cold and wild conditions of Tasmania’s alpine winter?

Snowy peaks, moon-like terrain, and traditional cuisine meet monsoonal landslides, altitude sickness and burial grounds in this striking concoction of memories from Nepal.

Switzerland’s alps provide the perfect setting for rock climbers of all categories to test their mettle among jawdropping scenery.

Central Gippsland contains 1500-metre peaks, 150 kilometres of continuous beach, and 100s of square kilometres of lakes, not to mention endless inland hikes and rail trails through forests and rolling hills.

Walking and photography weeks with Pinetrees on Lord Howe Island are designed to help you immortalise the beautiful scenery you encounter, by developing your skills in a World Heritage setting with the aid of expert guides.

Sit back, relax and take a virtual tour through New Zealand’s mind-boggling South Island.

Check out these three mind-blowing Swiss hikes, best completed during Europe's summer months.

Seeking a new setting? Outdoor unveils the best places in Victoria for your next adventure, whether you're looking for an amble or an ascent, a paddle or a pedal.

Tasmania doesn’t do things in half-measures. On this island with big aspirations, experiences and landscapes are amplified tenfold.

Adventure and culture, hand in hand, with a backdrop of staggering mountain peaks jutting up from the ocean. That’s what you can expect at the Spring Festival on Lord Howe Island from September 29 to October 4.

Outdoor takes on New Zealand’s beautifully symmetrical Mt Taranaki, discovering its magnet-like attraction but shockingly real risks.

A ski trip in the Indian Himalaya highlights how much can change over 30 years, and yet how much stays the same.

Evolution may now be decoded, but the allure of the Galapagos Islands remains. The natural wonders which amazed Darwin live on, as bountiful as ever.

Having a family doesn’t spell the end of adventure travel. With the right approach, a three-week trek can become ‘a walk in the (Himalayan) park’, as this family of six found out.

A long-planned paddling trip into the rapids rapidly disintegrates for an unlucky trio intent upon having a good time during their Easter break, to great humorous effect. But the implications are more serious.

The east Victorian 96-kilometre bushland route, closed to all motorised traffic, is a haven for walkers, horseback riders and mountain bikers alike.

Two brothers take an epic hiking trip through the red heart of the South Australian outback.

If you ever find yourself tackling the rugged terrain around Dragons Teeth, New Zealand, make sure you pack a machete.

South-East Asia has a reputation as a tourist magnet, but a rich, relaxed world lies beyond the hubbub. Discover it during 500 kilometres of pedalling.

Walking Hinchinbrook Island's 32km Thorsborne trail is a slingshot ride directly into the heart of a land that time forgot.

Famous for the Prom, South Gippsland is crammed with equally stunning attractions that warrant an extended stay.

Switzerland is dangerously addictive. Go there once and you'll end up going back every European summer.

A freak weather event rewrites the plans of two paddlers making their way through the inescapable enclosure of Apsley Gorge.

Imagine paddling down a river you fought to preserve back in the 80s.

Encountering two people during a 165km walk isolated enough for you? Outdoor brings you a solo hike through the untouched coast linking Victoria and New South Wales.

Walk through a waterfall and descend into the basalt blackness of Tahiti's lava tubes

Whatever type of riding you partake in, be it downhill sprints and cross-country marathons, we’re all united by our sense of adventure. So Ash Gray muses, reflecting on his time in Telluride, Colorado.

A weekend spent camping and paddling along the Murray River exceeds expectations.

When a blizzard hits three snowshoers in Kosciuszko National Park, a historical tragedy seems destined to repeat itself.

Outdoor gets the scoop on what it's like to ascend the awe-inspiring peak in the European Alps.

A botched attempt to cram 50 kilometres of hiking into a weekend sheds light on what's most important about being outdoors.

Lord Howe regally steps forth from a competitive swarm of destinations, leading you away from the ruckus and into the depths.

Outdoor sounds out the awesome desert experiences on offer on this famed Northern Territory track.

There’s nothing remote about the possibility of a trip to Hinchinbrook. Here’s how to make it happen.

Outdoor tackles 40km of what will be a 160km 13-day hike in one of Australia's most spectacular regions.

Shaun Busuttil takes on a half marathon in an inhospitable American desert. But will red tape, wild weather and physical pain hold him back from the finish line?

A voyage into the centre of the New England High Country is enough to transport you back into a pre-WW2 stockman hard-nut state of mind.

Cathy Anderson plunges into the blue depths of the Galapagos Islands and discovers a surreal array of wildlife fine-tuned by evolution.

No time for a pilgrimage to Moab or Whistler? Check out these five epic MTB parks within a coo-ee of Melbourne and Sydney.

Take some time out at one of Australia's best kept camping secrets