The Struggles of Solo Hiking Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 4 June 2025 Hiking by yourself can be great fun. You’re not bound to another person’s schedule, you have more flexibility and you can take time out to focus on, well…. Yourself! Sometimes though - as can happen in everyday life - your mental state can go up and down. Read more...
Sock Comparisons Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 22 May 2025 What do you look for in a sock? Maybe you prefer to have particular colours, patterns or lengths. But today, let’s dive in beyond the aesthetics and look at the differences between socks from a performance perspective. Read more...
Kay's Gear Reviews Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 8 May 2025 Meet Kay! With a passion for climbing, hiking and all things outdoors, she's always ready for her next adventure. Here's what she has to say about her gear of choice. Read more...
Winter Gear Preparation Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 17 April 2025 We’re now heading towards the colder months of the year. Depending on the temperature of your region or how far south you plan to travel, you may need to consider alternative or additional equipment to keep yourself warm. Read more...
How to Add Variation to Your Training Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 27 March 2025 Maybe you like to run, or perhaps lifting weights is your go-to exercise. There are so many different ways to move your body and they all have various benefits, which is why doing more than one sport - known as cross-training - can be helpful. Read more...
A Guide to Our Running Shoe Brands Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 29 January 2025 With 25 different running shoe brands in stock at Wildfire, we're often asked what the difference is between some of our most popular and beloved running shoes. Here's a quick rundown on the strengths and features of some top brands. Read more...
Nutrition Strategies for Exercise Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 22 January 2025 Great performance in any sport starts with eating well! Here's a guide for what to eat before, during and after exercise for best results. Read more...
Hiking with Kids Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 8 January 2025 Get out of the house with your kids and learn something together in the great outdoors! We've compiled a big list of great activities to try while hiking with kids. Read more...
Sports Tape Basics Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 4 December 2024 Sometimes we all just need a little extra support. Strapping tape or k-tape can be used to provide gentle support and guidance to joints for injury recovery or even prevention. Learn the basics of applying sports tape to some common joints with our guide Read more...
Packing Light for Travel Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 4 December 2024 Going on a flight but don’t want to have checked luggage? We get it. The worry of losing your luggage, having your bag tampered with, or just not wanting to lug a case around with you is enough to make anyone want to have only carry-on baggage. Read more...
Yannick's Blackall100 21KM Experience Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 2 November 2024 Meet Yannick! He conquered the The Blackall 100 21KM, finishing an impressive 2nd place while rocking our products! Here’s what he had to say about his gear Read more...
10 Great Walks to Hike in New Zealand Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 25 September 2024 Heading off to the land of the long white cloud? Make the most of your trip by taking in these spectacular scenic hikes. Read more...
Trail Running 101 Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 18 September 2024 Considering taking your run off the roads and pavements and breaking into the trail scene? Here's the rundown on what to expect, and how to choose the right gear to get started. Read more...
HOW TO CHOOSE: Pack Volume for Hiking Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 24 August 2024 Looking for your first hiking pack and not sure where to start? Here's our guide on the kind of gear you'll be carrying for various trips, and the pack size we recommend to carry it all. Read more...
Building a Sleep System Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 21 August 2024 Your sleep system can make or break a camping trip. We run through the basics of selecting your first mat, bag, pillow and liner to set yourself up for a comfortable night's sleep. Read more...
How to Choose the Best Teen Sportswear for Athletics Author: IMPI Sportswear + Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 25 June 2024 We sat down with our Milton neighbours IMPI Sportswear to find out how to choose the best sportswear for teens. Read more...
Working up to Running a Marathon Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 20 June 2024 Maybe you’re looking to up your game from your weekly Parkrun, or a daily 10 km jog. Either way, setting your sights on a half marathon or full marathon is a great way to stay motivated or get inspired as we face cooler weather and shorter days. Read more...
Compass 101 Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 10 April 2024 Knowing how to use a compass and read a map is a very useful skill and especially important when hiking in areas unknown to you or your companions. Keep yourself on track when hiking by levelling up your compass reading ability. Read more...
Summer Running Essentials Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 21 February 2024 Exercising when the sun is shining and there isn’t a cloud in the sky can be paradise! We’re well placed in Queensland to have more paradise days than not, but it does mean that we need to take extra care during summer. Read more...
Post-workout Massage Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 31 January 2024 To further your recovery, taking some time post-workout to focus on specific muscles that you worked can help remove tension, reduce the possibility of injury, increase flexibility, and also be very relaxing. Read more...
