The Adventurous Ben
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Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights (POV)
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Last September we traveled to France to trek the iconic TMB (Tour du Mont Blanc) route. Well, mostly anyway, We actually did a self-guided shortened version that the tour operator calls 'TMB Highlights' - apparently this means you get to hike all of the best bits, and shorten the trip by taking a couple of busses along the way. www.thenaturaladventure.com/tours/france/tour-du-mont-blanc-highlig...
Running the Kosci 27 by UTMB
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My 2nd trail race, first of this distance and first time trying to film it! Part of the Ultra Trail Koscioszko event (actually the shortest race in it), the 27km course runs up the Thredbo valley before climbing to the 1937 metre Eagles nest. From there it's a punishing descent straight back down the hill to the finish line at Friday Flat. Details of the event are here: kosciuszko.utmb.world
Fastpacking the Cooloola Great Walk in 2.5 Days
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2 years ago I hiked the CGW from South to North. After hurting my feet on day 1, they didn't really recover and I spent most of the rest of the trip pushing along with a sort of grim determination. I decided that 'sometime' I'd come back and see if I could do it better. And now is that time. Going from North to South this time (so I could stay at my preferred campsites mostly) I ran/walked/shuf...
Australian Hiking - Mount Greville - "Swimming In Our Own Filth"
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For reasons unknown even to ourselves, Luke and I headed down to Mount Greville in the middle of an Aussie heatwave. The hike is beautiful, passing through lush forest, deep gorges and some classic Australian bush while featuring expansive views around the scenic rim. Just a word of advice - do it in Winter!
We Go Bush Bashing. The Bush Retaliates - The Steamers (Almost)
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My first hike up to 'the Steamers' in Main Range National Park was rather ill-fated. With my trusty tracker Rob I headed out to do an easy overnight circuit only to find the upper reaches of the trail virtually impassable due to widespread growth of Gympie Gympie - the 'Stinging Tree' that can be quite dangerous due to the massive amount of pain it can inflict at the slightest touch. Aaaaannd.....
Himalayan Sunset Photography!
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A quick trip around the village of Dingboche on my way to Everest Base Camp. In this short video I photograph some of the surrounding mountains, including the 8,516m Lhotse - the world's 4th highest peak! All stills were taken with my Fujifilm X-E4 with the 18-55mm zoom.
Exploring Girraween With My Fujifilm X-E4
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Friday afternoon and the open road was beckoning. So I spent last weekend exploring Girraween National Park with my new Fujifilm X-E4 camera. In this video I climb the Pyramid, Hike out to Turtle Rock, capture a really nice panorama of The Sphinx and finally check out Underground Creek. I also share some of the images I captured along the way. You can also see them here: www.flickr.com/photos/b...
Girraween - South Bald Rock in 11 Minutes!
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I escape for a quick overnighter in Girraween National Park. Starting and ending at the Girraween NP Visitor Centre, this is a pleasant loop that takes in Mount Norman, South Bald Rock and Underground creek. I spent the night at South Bald Rock remote bush camp and set out early the next day to get back to the visitor centre by midday. Day 1 .GPX: www.dropbox.com/s/qkk5xh83zp6naho/COURSE_895487...
Ben Lomond Snow Pole Hike & Legges Tor in Pathetic Visibility
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A quick edit of a recent hike I did in Ben Lomond National Park, Tasmania. At a mere ~6km long (including the summit detour), the Snow Pole track isn't exactly what you'd call 'an epic', but to a trio of Queenslanders in near white-out conditions, I feel we earned the right to call it a 'mini-epic' at least! Unfortunately my GoPro packed it in right before the summit so I didn't get anything of...
Review: Featherstone Outdoor UL Obsidian 1P Hiking Tent
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So I finally replaced my Denali Zephyr 1P hiking tent, and I couldn't be (much) happier with my new home away from home. I was looking for something easy to pitch, not to heavy and not super expensive. The design of the Obsidian caught my eye and after about a week spent in it so far, I'm pretty happy with the decision! Interested in the Obsidian? You can buy it on Amazon AU here: amzn.to/3j8UD...
Cooloola Great Walk in 15 minutes!
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I came back and fast packed it: ua-cam.com/video/x4n8AGM7XUs/v-deo.html I recently took off on a semi-impulse trip to Great Sandy National Park, 2hrs north of Brisbane. The Cooloola Great Walk is a ~90km trail stretching from Noosa North Shore to Rainbow Beach. The trail winds through surprisingly diverse terrain, including long stretches of beach, huge coastal dunes, scrubby bushland and cool ...
Mount Barney - Montserrat Lookout in 10 minutes!
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#brisbane #hiking #mountbarney When the east coast rains finally eased up, I headed our to snatch a quick overnight hike. At the western boundary of Mount Barney National Park, this route sees less traffic than the more famous nearby trails. The trail is access via the Cleared Ridge carpark, at the end of a pretty rough 4wd track. Unsurprisingly, the creeks were swollen and the bush was (very) ...
Mount Maroon Summit Track in 4 Minutes!
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#mountmarron #hiking #brisbane Mount Maroon is about 1.5hrs south of Brisbane, a few KM north of the state border. The summit track is a fairly steep climb with some scrambling, which passes through a cleft in the mountain onto the broad summit plateau. From there the 'track' becomes 'choose your own adventure' with markers placed as a guide. The summit itself has amazing 360° views of the scen...
Northbrook Gorges - Hiking Brisbane
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#brisbane #hiking #northbrook #queensland Exploring SEQ and trying out my new drone - an endeavor sadly cut short by a dying phone battery! Still it was a good excuse to get out of the city for a few hours and get a few clips with the DJI Mini 2. I put some thoughts on my blog about using the Mini 2 for outdoor adventures, please check it out: www.theadventurousfew.com/gear/photography/review-d...
Outback Roadtrip in my Jeep
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Outback Roadtrip in my Jeep
Denali Zephyr 1 - Hiking Tent Review
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Denali Zephyr 1 - Hiking Tent Review
Tibrogargan - The Caves Route in 7 Minutes!
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Tibrogargan - The Caves Route in 7 Minutes!
Mount Barney - SE Ridge & Peasants in 16 Minutes!
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Mount Barney - SE Ridge & Peasants in 16 Minutes!
Flinders Peak Circuit in 13 Minutes!
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Flinders Peak Circuit in 13 Minutes!
Bike Touring in Tajikistan - The Pamir Highway
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Bike Touring in Tajikistan - The Pamir Highway
Bike Touring in Tajikistan - Journey to the Pamir Highway
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Bike Touring in Tajikistan - Journey to the Pamir Highway
Kyrgyzstan - Bike touring, big mountains and getting drunk with the locals!
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Kyrgyzstan - Bike touring, big mountains and getting drunk with the locals!
Bike Touring in Turkey - Black Sea Coast
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Bike Touring in Turkey - Black Sea Coast
Bike Touring in Turkey - Istanbul to the Black Sea
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Bike Touring in Turkey - Istanbul to the Black Sea
Flinders Peak Summit Trail in 10 Minutes!
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Flinders Peak Summit Trail in 10 Minutes!
Mount Maroon Caves in 12 Minutes!
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Mount Maroon Caves in 12 Minutes!
Bikepacking the Glasshouse Mountains
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Bikepacking the Glasshouse Mountains
Spring Hill Summit - A (mis)Adventure Film
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Spring Hill Summit - A (mis)Adventure Film
Bikepacking Around Lake Somerset, Australia - Oops!
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Bikepacking Around Lake Somerset, Australia - Oops!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @DavidFindlayQLD
    @DavidFindlayQLD 9 днів тому

    Nice video thanks! Good to see more info on local bushwalks.

  • @scottcampbell3600
    @scottcampbell3600 Місяць тому

    Good stuff I was there doing my 2nd 100 & ,well I finished & will try again next year not to finish at 1am into Sunday.

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen Місяць тому

      Nice one! I’d call any finish at that distance a pretty big win 💪

  • @johnjrubadub
    @johnjrubadub Місяць тому

    Nice one. 50k is not to be sniffed at or sniffed up either. Maybe I'll join you for the next one. Maybe...

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen Місяць тому

      Thanks - see you there!

    • @Andy_Faz
      @Andy_Faz Місяць тому

      Nice job. Kinda surprised with the congestion, I started in the last group and we had no stopping this year - a touch slow crossing one of the water crossings in the deep gully, but otherwise only stopping to catch the view or wish for a new set of legs.

  • @3goldfinger
    @3goldfinger Місяць тому

    Nice ride, I"ll check it out one day,,,,,,,soon.

  • @aatamitick
    @aatamitick Місяць тому

    That looks so peaceful i have to do it. Were there many people on the tracks?

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen Місяць тому

      I've been up the SE ridge twice now and didn't see many other either time. You can expect a few people on or near the summit and on the South (peasants) ridge though.

  • @ameliade1783
    @ameliade1783 3 місяці тому

    Awesome stuff dude! Balls of steel. Which alltrails map did you use (if you used one?)

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen Місяць тому

      Thank you! Ah I didn't use a route but I did have a route description from some website - sorry I can't remember where I got it now.

  • @MountainDude
    @MountainDude 3 місяці тому

    Griaß di, Very nice video and cool tour. Many greetings from the Allgäu, the Dude

  • @abdullahsadik1284
    @abdullahsadik1284 3 місяці тому

    Hello Sir If you don't mind can I take your time for 2 min ? AlsoCan I get your Instagram or Facebook ?

  • @AWalkInTheWild1
    @AWalkInTheWild1 3 місяці тому

    flying to australia in november and will be hiking this path, im staying with parents in colac

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen Місяць тому

      Nice. I reckon Flinders is one of the best hikes in the Brisbane area.

  • @djLeadeye
    @djLeadeye 3 місяці тому

    Glad to see you back! I just rewatched your Cooloola Fastpacking vid as inspo to keep my training and was wondering what you'd have out next :) Looks like an epic part of the world!

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen 3 місяці тому

      Thanks so much 🙏 yes we were constantly amazed by the scenery in Europe. Magical!

  • @JJCP95
    @JJCP95 4 місяці тому

    Awesome mate 👍Hey I'm pretty sure I saw you when I was walking on the Samford rail trail about a week ago! I was going to say hi but you were jogging and you had ear buds in so I didn't want to interrupt you.

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen 4 місяці тому

      Haha yeah must have been me. Give me a shout next time!

    • @JJCP95
      @JJCP95 4 місяці тому

      @@TheAdventurousBen will do mate!

  • @nutstreck
    @nutstreck 6 місяців тому

    Congratulations, great mix beetween Drone and Osmo pocket !👍🏻 It’s looks like Frazer island no ??

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen 3 місяці тому

      Thanks! Fraser is just north of here so yeah it’s very similar.

  • @jamesn7173
    @jamesn7173 6 місяців тому

    Well done! We made it into your video a couple of times. :) Hope you had a good run!

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen 6 місяців тому

      Oh great, we must be a similar pace! Yeah really good thanks, how was yours?

    • @jamesn7173
      @jamesn7173 6 місяців тому

      The race was really good. Enjoyed it all - even the ski slope. @@TheAdventurousBen

  • @caroldillon5119
    @caroldillon5119 6 місяців тому

    Great run. I also did 27km it was good to see the run again through a runners eyes

  • @benchambers1974
    @benchambers1974 6 місяців тому

    What size fastpack did you use?

    • @TypicalBenYT
      @TypicalBenYT 6 місяців тому

      It’s the 30L

    • @benchambers1974
      @benchambers1974 6 місяців тому

      Awesome I'm looking at the new 40L. What tent/sleeping bag did you stuff into the 30L.

    • @TypicalBenYT
      @TypicalBenYT 6 місяців тому

      @@benchambers1974 I reckon the 40 would be the go for anything longer than this but the nice thing about these is the adaptability of the roll-top (can be larger or smaller depending on your load). I’m using a Nemo Hornet 1p, Macpac firefly 200 and a half-sized thermarest.

    • @benchambers1974
      @benchambers1974 6 місяців тому

      Thanks Ben! I'm looking for a 40l pack that has a running vest style shoulder harness system. There's a few more on the market these days.

  • @jamescunningham475
    @jamescunningham475 6 місяців тому

    Enjoyed yr vid mate, would've appreciated insights on the more practical aspects of the hike, such as water sources, info on camp site setup & tips on 'not what to do'. cheers

    • @helenedemol4058
      @helenedemol4058 3 місяці тому

      I did it in january 2023, not the smartest timing but i'd be happy to answer if you have questions.

  • @carolynharbottle4573
    @carolynharbottle4573 7 місяців тому

    I bets it very dry there

  • @vanessawillson713
    @vanessawillson713 7 місяців тому

    Well Done on the race! Fantastic video!

  • @frodosadventures8757
    @frodosadventures8757 7 місяців тому

    Great video! The Cooloola Great Walk has been on the to do list for a long time. I did part of it September last year from the Sands Landing at Lake Cootharaba, to Cooloola Sand Patch and return via the Beach. Had a great time and the wild flowers were amazing. One day I'll do the whole thing!

  • @jeromewagener
    @jeromewagener 7 місяців тому

    Well done!

  • @kgnbrisbane
    @kgnbrisbane 9 місяців тому

    Yeah, good one! I did it in 2 nights myself (aged 70). My plan was to do it in 1 night, but hit the high 30s crossing the Sandpatch and got a bit of heatstroke. Decided to stay the extra night ar Brahminy. Might try it as an overnighter next year, but definitely in winter.

  • @niallpringle
    @niallpringle 9 місяців тому

    Did you have to carry all your food and water or were you able to resupply?

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen 9 місяців тому

      There is water at the 4 campsites on the trail but you need to carry your food.

  • @ransen4759
    @ransen4759 9 місяців тому

    Hey mate how much water did you end up carrying between campsites?

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen 9 місяців тому

      1L (2x500m flasks) on the trail with me. Topped up at campsites and probably drank a full litre before heading off in the mornings.

  • @salimy_photography
    @salimy_photography 10 місяців тому

    hey mate have u seen any falcons there?

  • @Badr9s
    @Badr9s 10 місяців тому

    In a situation like yours, you need happiness in searching for Islam and joining it. You will be very happy

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 10 місяців тому

    I hate how people overseas say Australia has no real mountains . They are not very big but we do have them . Mount Barney is definitely a pretty mountain .

  • @ChrisJohnson-xd3bz
    @ChrisJohnson-xd3bz 11 місяців тому

    Hello Ben I have failed the steamers walk before it's difficult to navigate. I finally found the way though after a couple of attempts let me know if you would like a guide.

  • @benedictmclindon8090
    @benedictmclindon8090 Рік тому

    2 years late but still a relevant video! Good on you for making one when there was none. My little brother is trying to fix my old one

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 Рік тому

    Loving your amazing video !

  • @ladyadventurer5095
    @ladyadventurer5095 Рік тому

    Such a great adventure, fast timing, omg, and well done! Saw ur first video. Totally get the re-do. Thanks for sharing this. Lovely.

  • @carolynharbottle-jj4rb
    @carolynharbottle-jj4rb Рік тому

    See if you can see mt warning in the distance

  • @rmhaines6452
    @rmhaines6452 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing your adventure Ben. Ive been thinking about doing this one solo, however the thought of 15-20km per day will mean a lot of down time at camp, which doesn't excite me. Shortening it to 2-3 nigths looks like it might be a much better option. A few questions, if you don't mind: 1. How did you get from Tewantin to RB? 2. How much water did you carry? 3. Assuming you would have filled up with water at the camps, was there good supply and did you use a filter? 4. Would you recommend a first timer to take a bit more time to enjoy the experience? 5. T - RB or RB - T? Thanks Ben

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen Рік тому

      No problem! 1. I left my car at the national park office in Tewantin and got a lift to Noosa junction then took a greyhound bus up to RB (Friday night). I stayed in a hostel that night. 2. About 1.5L on me each time I left camp which was about right for the conditions at the time. If you leapfrog campsites you get to top it up at lunch time which is nice. 3. Yes both times I've done this walk the water tanks have been all good. A couple of times I drank it untreated and that was also fine (both trips). 4. Not really. I don't think you miss much by skipping Kauri camp. It's basically all rainforest until Littoria (assuming North > South) without much variation. Then you might as well skip Dutgee as it's a short day otherwise. The southern half of the trail is the nicest as far as views, interesting terrain etc. I actually feel like 2.5 / 3 days is about right for it assuming you don't mind doing the miles. 5. Definitely RB > T in my opinion.

    • @rmhaines6452
      @rmhaines6452 Рік тому

      @@TheAdventurousBen thanks for the info mate - greatly appreciated

  • @OurWeekendAdventures
    @OurWeekendAdventures Рік тому

    Such a cool video 👌

  • @kiwi10rmetzler71
    @kiwi10rmetzler71 Рік тому

    Nice drone shots bud 👍

  • @OurWeekendAdventures
    @OurWeekendAdventures Рік тому

    Amazing ! We will summit Mt Barney one day! Love watching insights before heading to a area! Let’s us know what it’s like!😊😊😊

  • @vagrant4246
    @vagrant4246 Рік тому

    Nice one Ben - great insight for our initial planning.

  • @doccactus1989
    @doccactus1989 Рік тому

    Thank you for taking time to film and edit this great adventure. It's been a few years since I have been there, definitely need to go for a trip this winter!

  • @lazydavesoutdooradventures

    Awesome video Ben! Hoping to do this one myself one day. Looks epic!

  • @sharnabanana2319
    @sharnabanana2319 Рік тому

    🤣🤣😝😝😝

  • @inpursuit-ofourtopfive
    @inpursuit-ofourtopfive Рік тому

    Just did this walk, it’s an epic day out hey

  • @yanzodadon
    @yanzodadon Рік тому

    Yeah nah. I've been told people get stuck lol

  • @benji_t_3453
    @benji_t_3453 Рік тому

    Gympie Gympie... did you know it's nickname isn't stinging tree? it's suicide plant. Apparently the pain can last for months, and can be triggered by touching and cold water, oh well, their is nothing wrong with realizing that the southern Gympie Gympie colony is a place to avoid. Great video also!

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen Рік тому

      Didn’t know but I can believe it! I got off pretty lucky, could have been a whole hand, arm or whatever…

  • @TheWorldofBlinky
    @TheWorldofBlinky Рік тому

    awesome content mate, you have inspired me to give these local spots a go!

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen Рік тому

      Awesome, thanks a lot. Hope you find this trail in better condition!

  • @jordanchastaing997
    @jordanchastaing997 Рік тому

    Hi Ben, really cool videos! I'm planning to do a trip from Istanbul to Sinop along the black sea coast, do you have any advice to share? Thanks :)

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen Рік тому

      Hey Jordan, thanks so much 🙏 My trip was way back in 2013 so I'm not sure how useful I can be with specifics, but I'd definitely recommend camping out - we had some incredible camp spots along the coast (some of them in the video), never got any hassle etc. The buses were also pretty good IIRC, in case you want to ride it one way and take the fast way back.

    • @jordanchastaing997
      @jordanchastaing997 Рік тому

      @@TheAdventurousBen Oh indeed it's been 10 years! Anyway it's cool to have feedbacks as it is not the most popular area to ride bikes. I think we'll alternate between camp spots and airbnb. So no problem to put the bike in a bus? Thanks a lot 😃

    • @TypicalBenYT
      @TypicalBenYT Рік тому

      @@jordanchastaing997 yes it wasn’t a problem they fitted them into the cargo hold. I can’t remember if we paid extra to take the bike but if so it wasn’t a lot. Sounds like a good trip!

    • @jordanchastaing997
      @jordanchastaing997 Рік тому

      @@TypicalBenYT awesome thanks man

  • @johnjrubadub
    @johnjrubadub Рік тому

    Nice work TAB. And yes, you're correct. Yaks are incredibly cool.

  • @mehulpatel4202
    @mehulpatel4202 Рік тому

    That is kailash parvat right

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen Рік тому

      In the thumbnail? It’s a less-photographed aspect of Ama Dablam.

  • @kiwi10rmetzler71
    @kiwi10rmetzler71 Рік тому

    Your videos inspire me to get off my ass and see some of the incredible things in this corner of the world. Except for the tobrogargan caves route, that’s scary. 😳😀

    • @TheAdventurousBen
      @TheAdventurousBen Рік тому

      Thanks so much! Yeah there's plenty of great spots around here when you get out and have a look.

  • @radar8988
    @radar8988 Рік тому

    Man that was awkward… thanks for the review

  • @outbackfieldie
    @outbackfieldie Рік тому

    Ben, thanks for the video - what website did you get your track notes from?

  • @kgnbrisbane
    @kgnbrisbane Рік тому

    Ha ha! I had to laugh! Young fella like you getting tired. Wait until you get to my age (70). I agree that it can be tiring, but it is so beautiful I usually do it every year. Nice video.