In this our first episode for 2020 we take a look at the impacts that the current bushfires gripping many parts of Australia at the time of this podcast are having on hiking and what this may mean for the longer term. In addition, hiking is receiving a boost from state governments so we review proposed walking trails due to open later in 2020 as well as others scheduled for future years and discuss why the NSW Government in particular, is investing in these new trails.
Podcast Overview
In this episode we discuss:
Introduction
Bushfires and the impacts on hiking
The short term impacts
Where is everyone?
Have I got a deal for you!
The long term impacts
Environmental impacts
New trails due for release in late 2020
Grampians Peak Trail, Victoria
Due to open in late 2020
13 days
160 km
Murramarang South Coast Walk, New South Wales
46 km
Batemans Bay to Bawley Point
New trails due for release in 2021
‘Philosophers Tale’ (proposed), Tasmania
Due to open in 2021
West Coast – Tyndall Ranges
3 days
44 km
New trails due for release in 2022
Snowies Iconic Walk, New South Wales
Due to open in 2022
3 days
44 km
Thredbo to Lake Crackenback
Light to Light Walk (upgrade), New South Wales
Due to open in 2022
4 days
30 km
Ben Boyd Tower to Green Cape Lighthouse
Podcasts for 2020
We have scheduled 38 episodes for 2020, down from 46 in 2019
We are still planning our episodes for 2020 and are aiming at providing a more regular release of:
Trail reviews recorded on trail
Industry and hiker interviews
Hiking Practice
Our next scheduled episode is due for release on 15 January
This episode will be an industry interview, topic still to confirm
Episode close
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