Hiking in Europe - Norway Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 22 October 2025 Step away from the heavily populated trails and take on Scandinavia’s most remote long-distance hiking route through Sweden, Norway and Finland. Read more...
Hiking in Europe - Greece Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 7 October 2025 Looking to add some interesting or challenging adventures to an otherwise relaxing holiday in Greece? Read more...
Hiking in Europe - Italy Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 25 September 2025 It’s exciting to find new trails that few people have explored! If you’re yet to travel to the region, the awe-inspiring mountains can not only provide incredible views, but also multiple routes to challenge yourself. Read more...
Hiking in Europe - Poland Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 12 September 2025 From the soaring heights of the Tatra Mountains to the gentle rolling hills of the Beskids, Poland's trails will ignite your spirit of adventure and leave you craving more! Read more...
Wildfire in the Wild Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 27 August 2025 We always have suggestions for what to take when it comes to hiking, whether that’s for a day-trip, overnight or multi-day, but what do we actually take? Read more...
Hiking in Europe - Germany Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 13 August 2025 If you’re new to multi-day hikes and looking to go on a holiday, combine the two and head to the southwest of Germany to experience the best of the large, famous, forested mountain range: Schwarzwald (Black Forest). Read more...
Hiking in Europe - England Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 30 July 2025 Home to kings, queens, and the Great British Bake Off, England has an open landscape, peppered with history from prehistoric settlements, to Roman ruins and medieval castles. Explore the English countryside and soak up the local history under your feet. Read more...
Conquering Mount Barney with Wildfire Sports Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 18 July 2025 Meet Dylan! He recently summited Mt Barney in an epic all day hike. Here's what he has to say about his adventure, and all the gear that helped make it possible! Read more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...