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Tania's Zucchini Curry Is Packed With Veggies, Spice, And Everything Nice
23 July 2019
If you're looking for a dish that adds extra veggies to your diet, isn't fussy, and is still lush and flavourful, this is a pefect dish for you.
These Nourishing Pancakes Are Better Than The 'Real Thing'
19 July 2019
There's so much to love about sitting down for a plate of pancakes on a Sunday morning after a nice, long walk. They're fluffy, they're flavourful, and they reignite your inner child.

This week we've got a super delicious and nutritious pancake recipe for you, thanks to one of our amazing team, Robby.
This Muesli Is The Perfect Breakfast For Chilly Winter Mornings
11 July 2019
This delicious muesli is perfect for winter mornings when you'd rather get out in nature (or sleep in) than spend lots of time in the kitchen. Make a big batch this weekend and enjoy all week!
Why You Need To Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
3 July 2019
Staying inside your comfort zone is easy. Safe. Comfortable. And that's a lovely thing. But if you do it too much, it can make life feel stagnant, monotonous and unexciting. The longer you stay there, the smaller it gets. The more uncomfortable things feel. Stay there too long, and you lose your ability to deal with challenges, to cope when life hits you with things that hurt. You lose your resilience, your ability to bounce back. This week, we're going to teach you how to build your resilience so you can feel strong, confident and joyful. Let's do this!
Wild Women's Top Tips For Hiking The Himalayas
25 June 2019
Step, breathe, step, breathe, step, breathe… This is the meditation mantra of our Wild Women team of Himalayan hikers, who recently trekked from Jomsom, the gateway to the hidden Kingdom Of Mustang, to Lo Mantang, near the Tibetan border, in search of adventure, tranquillity and the ancient Tiji Festival. After 12 days of thin air, heat, dust and heavenly views, our tent-based hikers compiled this list of tips, to help both newbies and seasoned hikers fine tune their packing and performance for a more fun and fabulous Himalayan adventure.
The Two Pieces Of Hiking Advice This Wild Woman Swears By
24 June 2019
Long-term Wild Woman Susie Ashton-Davies shares the hiking advice she swears by.
This Wild Woman Reminds Us Why Looking Back Is Just As Important As Looking Ahead
24 June 2019
Cathy Murray has just come back from trekking with Wild Women in the Mustang district of Nepal. It was a challenging adventure, with many women experiencing the physical, mental, and emotional hardships that comes with hiking at altitude. She reminds us why looking back is just as important as looking ahead.
Meet Our Wild And Wonderful Coach Of The Year For 2019
24 June 2019
Our Coach of the Year for 2019, Wanda Nicholson, shares what keeps her inspired.
Eight Things That Make Winter So Epic
18 June 2019
Are you feeling a bit flat about the colder weather and the darker mornings? We want to revive your wonder for winter and remind you of eight things that make this season the best time of year for a Wild Woman!
Our Coach's Hiking Tip Could Banish Your Blisters For Good
11 June 2019
Melbourne Trek Training coach Sarah Biggs has been hiking for as long as she can remember. Her mother introduced her to walking in nature when Sarah was just three-years-old, and she's loved it ever since.

This Wild Woman has some serious trekking experience and she's sharing a key tip which could banish your blisters for good!
I Made A Huge Hiking Mistake And It Left Me Crying At The Top Of A Mountain
31 May 2019
Instead of being a mature adult, in charge of my emotions, I burst into tears.

"I can't. I can't," I said.

There I was hunched and crying at the top of a mountain. Why? Because I made this one crucial hiking mistake.
Three Simple Pleasures That Make Morning Exercise So Magical
31 May 2019
Wild Woman Di Munns is rarely found at the front of the pack. You'll often discover her at the back of the group, where she's working to hard to get the perfect photo of the horizon.

A Wild Woman for almost four years, Di reveals why morning trek training is so special to her and shares a piece of hiking advice we all need to bare in mind.
How This Wild Woman Faced Her Ultimate Fear 'Without Thinking'
17 May 2019
Wild Woman Lee-Anne Carson was just eight-years-old when she nearly drowned. The traumatic experience made her absolutely terrified of the water. Even getting near the ocean would send her into a panic. Here's how she overcame her ultimate fear.
'Don't Wait Until You Retire': This Wild Woman Has An Important Message For Mums
10 May 2019
A breast cancer survivor, a mother of four, a grandmother of three, a keen walker, and a mighty explorer, Julie Towner shares with us her favourite hikes and explains why being a Wild Woman has transformed her life.
Epic Experiences You Need To Add To Your Bucket List
2 May 2019
If you ‘Google’ Bucket List hikes, you’ll get a list of some of the world’s most famous walking trails. From the Inca Trail to Everest Base Camp, the Appalachian Trail to Mt Kilimanjaro, they’re iconic.

But what about those off-the-beaten-track kind of adventures that often go under the radar? They’re usually quieter, more remote, and often more beautiful than their overly touristy counterparts.

We asked the Wild Women team to share their favourite adventure, to bring you 20 experiences you absolutely need to add to your bucket list.
This Wild Woman Proves Hiking Is A Woman's Best Medicine
16 April 2019
Deanna Adams has experienced mental health issues for some time. But when her mum was diagnosed with leukemia late last year, her depression turned particularly nasty. After joining Wild Women, Deanna found hiking with women gave her the tools she needed to kick her depression to the curb. For the first time in years, Deanna is excited about life and opening her eyes every day. She is living proof that hiking is a woman's best medicine.
This Wild Woman Became Blind Overnight. Now, She's On A Mission To Give Back
8 April 2019
Philio Georgiades went to bed just like she did every night. Nothing was different or out of the ordinary. The next morning, she woke up completely blind. It was the scariest time of her life. Philio couldn't see shapes or shades or shadows. She couldn't make out figures. And she couldn't see the faces of her husband or her children. After a month of waiting, in complete darkness, Philio was told there was hope. She underwent surgery and the operation altered the course of her life. Now, she's on a mission to give back.
Eight Weekend Walks In Queensland That Have The Wild Women Tick Of Approval
2 April 2019
We're pretty lucky in Australia. As keen adventurers and hikers, we're spoiled for choice. Sometimes it's easy to forget we're home to some of the world's most beautiful natural wonders. Life-changing trips are right at our doorstep, ones that don't require a passport or hours on a plane. And they're perfect micro adventures for a girl's weekend away.

If you're from Queensland, or you're hoping to explore the Sunshine state, there are hundreds of trails to try. We've asked our coaches and you - our Wild Women - to share your favourite hikes in Queensland with us. Here are the eight weekend walks that get the Wild Women tick of approval.
This Health Transformation Isn't Your Classic 'Before and After'
1 April 2019
Caroline's health transformation probably isn't like the ones you've heard before. It's not a drastic weight loss story. It's not about glossy before and after photos. But it's one that deserves to be told.
Are You A Moody Bitch? Science Says You Should Be...
29 March 2019
There’s nothing quite like a partner, kid or friend accusing you of ‘PMS-ing’ or being ‘hormonal’ when you’re grumpy, especially when you are. In fact, I reckon there’s a special store of rage reserved for anyone who dares comment on the state of your hormones, particularly when they’re right.

But is it okay to occasionally pick a fight with your partner because they're breathing too loud? Science says yes.