I chatted to Andy and Jonathan on The Wild Podcast a couple of weeks ago. "In this episode we chat with explorer, adventurer and outdoors educator Dulkara Martig. We talk about travelling the world as a nomad, her epic traverse of the Southern Alps in New Zealand, gourmet cooking in the outdoors (think pizza and chocolate … Continue reading The Wild Podcast
In this post I share how my love of trail running as a teenager evolved into a passion for rugged, off-track wilderness expeditions. I started trail running regularly when I was 13 years old and quickly became addicted to the endorphin high and the sense of freedom running gave me. My mum and I went … Continue reading From trail running to longer wilderness journeys
2018 was a tricky year for me in many ways. After a few years living out of my backpack I knew I was ready for a new chapter. Here’s an insight into my transition from living as an outdoor gypsy to working a Monday-Friday job. It started with me giving up my spot on a … Continue reading A year of transition – 2018
In my second blog for Mental Health Awareness week, first published through Macpac, I gathered quotes from a large group of friends and fellow adventurers from all ages and all walks of life, to find out what time in the outdoors does for them. Mental Health Awareness Week rolls around every year in October, and every year … Continue reading Let Nature in, Strengthen your wellbeing: Part 2
I'm collaborating with a couple of different outdoor brands these days. One of the things I'm excited to do is use different platforms to share messages I really care about. I'm also motivated to share things that go beyond 'adventure stoke'. I wrote two pieces for Macpac for mental health awareness week. In part 1 of … Continue reading Let Nature in, Strengthen your well-being: Part 1
I can't get enough of mountain biking at the moment. One of the coolest things about Nelson is that the riding is amazing year-round. I've been night riding a couple of times a week over winter, mostly pretty casual trails with friends. To celebrate eight consecutive Thursday nights of Involution a few of us headed … Continue reading Barron Flat and the Kill Devil
A heart warming film that brings together one of my favourite sports and one of my favourite countries in the world. MOUNTAIN BIKING and NEPAL! Stunning cinematography and an inspiring story. Also some lovely insights into life on the streets of Kathmandu and the beautiful mountain backdrops in rural Nepal. Well done to all of … Continue reading MOUNTAIN BIKING and NEPAL!
At the start of winter I found myself sitting on the couch at home on a Friday evening with my plans up in the air after someone had bailed on a weekend adventure. My feet were still itchy for a mission. I wasn't in the mood to go solo but the thought of spending the … Continue reading Rolling Solo
Normal life. It's all a matter of perception. Something I've learned in the past few years is that whatever you do becomes your normal. Enjoy a photo essay of my normal.We cook meals, hang out in the lounge room and eat meals together. We enjoy leisurely breakfast hangouts We do our housework and chores. Often … Continue reading Normal life
Dulkara Martig 