Any given weekend

Any given weekend

How many people are "working for the weekend"? Well that's me for sure.

Join me on my adventures big and small - hiking, biking, paddle boarding and camping - mostly in the beautiful state of Victoria but sometimes further afield.

Many of my trips are solo and I'd love to help others gain the confidence, knowledge and skills to step outside their comfort zone in a safe and smart way, so they can experience the soul nourishing benefits of solitude in nature.

As a self confessed "gear junkie" I'll also provide reviews on what works for me (and what doesn't), including the journey from online research to field testing.

Hike - Wilsons Promontory

Hike - Wilsons Promontory

Paddle - Merimbula, NSW

Paddle - Merimbula, NSW

Hike - Beeripmo Walk

Hike - Beeripmo Walk

Hike & Bike - Canberra

Hike & Bike - Canberra

Hike & Bike - You Yangs

Hike & Bike - You Yangs

Paddle - SUP Pup

Paddle - SUP Pup

Bike - Koondrook/Barham

Bike - Koondrook/Barham

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  • @knoxblood8757
    @knoxblood87572 ай бұрын

    really nice and usefull video i'm getting prepare to do the kumano kodo and i luckily made the same stop that you( not the same hotel) . i wonder on the third day did you could take your time to visit the hongu taisha? did you make all the way from chikatsuyu to yunomine onsen by foot (as they estimate time 6 to 8 hour to make the chikatsuyu to hosshimon oji section and it seems you add the hongu plus the dainichi goe?

  • @paule2085
    @paule20853 ай бұрын

    What time of year was this hike? Also, well done video!

  • @LD-wk9pg
    @LD-wk9pg5 ай бұрын

    Host Ranger,Sienna, at Munro Hut, is a fantastic poet, her true forte, who would have thought!

  • @larrysiy4457
    @larrysiy44575 ай бұрын

    Thanks for documenting your pilgrimage. I did the exact same hike last March solo. Didn't get to take much photos and videos. This video allowed me to relive that most special 6 days in the mountains of Kii Pennsula! Words and videos are not enough to describe the experience. After a while, I feel like I was already part of the forest! I specially liked the animation tracing your route, distance and elevation at the beginning of your day. What app did you use for it? Thanks again! I'm planning my next pilgrimage, choosing between the camino or Shikoku88.

  • @katrinweise8595
    @katrinweise85955 ай бұрын

    Well done! Beautiful views. Did you go through an agent? Would be nice to include some information, I.e. boat Shuttles, how to get out, etc. Thank you

  • @MustafizurRahman-wg1gi
    @MustafizurRahman-wg1gi6 ай бұрын

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  • @juliewheatley8663
    @juliewheatley86636 ай бұрын

    Can you please advise which month you did the 3 capes hike please?

  • @fritilouswizard
    @fritilouswizard6 ай бұрын

    Good video !

  • @jerryrubinek8905
    @jerryrubinek89056 ай бұрын

    What month of the year did u do it

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend11936 ай бұрын

    This was August. Beautiful all year round unless it's really hot.

  • @illusivefilms
    @illusivefilms6 ай бұрын

    Hello! We are currently editing a video to promote the upcoming paddle across the bay 2024 event & was wondering if you would be able to share some of your footage?

  • @barbarapohl4902
    @barbarapohl49027 ай бұрын

    Diese Hiking-Tour hat mir unglaublich gut gefallen. Danke

  • @mnc303
    @mnc3037 ай бұрын

    Excellent just subscribed. Whats your favourite part of Gunbower Creek to paddle?

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens7 ай бұрын

    Simply gorgeous scenery my friend, this looks and sounds amazing!

  • @DavidS-tp7ph
    @DavidS-tp7ph8 ай бұрын

    Super interesting video ! Which month did you it (to have an idea of the weather at this period)? I go to Japan in may 2024 and plan to do it.

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend11936 ай бұрын

    Thanks, we did it early April

  • @diet340
    @diet3409 ай бұрын

    is there any restroom?

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend11936 ай бұрын

    Yes, plenty along the way

  • @Michael_Lane_Fishing
    @Michael_Lane_Fishing9 ай бұрын

    Mandy had a close call early stages there. Got to be careful in front of snag piles

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend11936 ай бұрын

    Yeah. Lucky I'm with a great team.

  • @fritilouswizard
    @fritilouswizard9 ай бұрын

    Very lovely presentation!

  • @aliayers74
    @aliayers749 ай бұрын

    Mandy that looks amazing. What an fabulous way to see this beautiful river. 3:43

  • @CheliTubed
    @CheliTubed10 ай бұрын

    I never realised you could do this with a paddle board! Does it help for shallow sections of the river?

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend11936 ай бұрын

    It's not easy. I wouldn't recommend this for inexperienced paddlers. You need shorter fins than usual, as the long ones can easily get caught on rocks and throw you off. Rapids are also quite strong and push the board in directions you don't want to go. Lots of fun though!

  • @eddyslusher2916
    @eddyslusher291610 ай бұрын

    Promo SM 🏃

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking10 ай бұрын

    I don't know what I'll do without these daily doses of amazing journeys around the world. Thank you for showing me a new place!

  • @yukigafutte02630
    @yukigafutte0263010 ай бұрын

    熊野古道はいきたかった山道です。たくさんうつくしいKZreadを見てきましたが、この映像よかったです。たぶんいちばんすきになって「熊野古道行きたいな」と思う映像でした。若い時無理して山で膝を壊して3時間しか膝がもちません。残念ですが、でもそれ以上のモノを山からもらった。こうした旅はいいですよね。

  • @danilobernaschina1842
    @danilobernaschina184210 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. How did you prepare physically?

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend11936 ай бұрын

    We did strength and cardiovascular training at gym but also a lot of long, steep hikes. We are both over 50

  • @michaelnugara1
    @michaelnugara110 ай бұрын

    I'll be doing this walk. Can I ask how long the walk is please? Thanks for sharing.

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend11936 ай бұрын

    It is around 10kms

  • @koreanature
    @koreanature10 ай бұрын

    That's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.

  • @user-fz7nr9fv4j
    @user-fz7nr9fv4j11 ай бұрын

    凄いですね~ 私も先日中辺路を歩いてきました。那智大社へも行って、今月はサンチャゴ巡礼です。無宗教ですがやはり弱きもの神様仏様キリスト様に縋って生きて行きます。熊野詣で有り難うございます。四国遍路も宜しくお願い致します。

  • @shivadizayin
    @shivadizayin11 ай бұрын

    Wow! This looks amazing fun

  • @nab8
    @nab811 ай бұрын

    man i wish i could experience this

  • @rongelok2219
    @rongelok221911 ай бұрын

    We have a river here in NJ that reminds of yours there in YARA. Thanks for posting this. I lead kayak excursions and this just inspired me to help more ppl get out of the river with SUPs! Thanks for sharing your day with us, so rad!

  • @philippayne2443
    @philippayne244311 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed the video. Seemed to be very few people walking, I expected to see more walkers. It is something I hoped to do this year but work got in the way...hopefully next year.

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend11936 ай бұрын

    Thanks. We were in peak season at the start of April but it was never crowded

  • @asiplanning
    @asiplanning Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I walked it 2 weeks ago and it was great to relieve it.

  • @NAMEQ-gu1bi
    @NAMEQ-gu1bi Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for introducing me to Japan. I wish you all the best of luck. Japan is always waiting for you. Good Luck!

  • @Rananiche
    @Rananiche Жыл бұрын

    Amazing ✨✨✨

  • @stevens9625
    @stevens9625 Жыл бұрын

    Does the group do kayaks too? Only see boards in the vid.

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend1193 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Steven. The group is for stand up paddle boards. Occasionally people do join us in kayaks though. Look up SUP Melbourne on Facebook.

  • @roxannenolan9818
    @roxannenolan9818 Жыл бұрын

    Great clip Mandy

  • @robgillespie7411
    @robgillespie7411 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid !! Thanks for sharing your adventure 😀

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend1193 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rob! Can't wait to get back up there once flood waters recede.

  • @debs_hiking_journey
    @debs_hiking_journey Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Mandy, I will now be doing this hike after watching this 😊

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend1193 Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear. There are so many good ones there.

  • @whatkjsaw4461
    @whatkjsaw4461 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect little weekender walk! 😊

  • @robgillespie7411
    @robgillespie7411 Жыл бұрын

    The clarity of your footage is amazing. I loved how you were filming as you walked and showed the trails and scenery. I’ve done that walk, now I might need to get back out there.

  • @betula2137
    @betula21372 жыл бұрын

    00:11: 👍👍👍🌌 03:30: 🐸 04:40: 👀🛡🗿

  • @hiketheplanet
    @hiketheplanet2 жыл бұрын

    Great story and video - thanks for sharing! This track is on my to-hike list.

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend11932 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I want to go do the full scenic rim soon. The short circuit of link 1 and link 2 is also a good one.

  • @betula2137
    @betula21372 жыл бұрын

    Have you considered maybe a "+1 -2 (plus one minus two)"-style video? It's a little thing some channels around the world have done, sparked from the one between Not Just Bikes (urban design) and Shifter. I think there's been one in Queensland since. By the way, Canberra's new active travel plan is open to consultation

  • @hayleyrogers2467
    @hayleyrogers24672 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful part of Australia. Lovely video ❤️

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend11932 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Hayley. Remember when we went swimming there?

  • @bladesepicadventures7165
    @bladesepicadventures71652 жыл бұрын

    Nice :)

  • @bladesepicadventures7165
    @bladesepicadventures71652 жыл бұрын

    Nice video - Lerderderg gorge - I have a love / hate relationship with it :P Video quality is so sharp!!

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend11932 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I know what you mean about the love-hate relationship.

  • @scotttimlock4421
    @scotttimlock44212 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks Mandy,it does showcase how beautiful lerderderg is,it’s inspired me to go back there soon.

  • @Renniefilms35
    @Renniefilms352 жыл бұрын

    i live in barham

  • @tracyspiteri7306
    @tracyspiteri73062 жыл бұрын

    Love the video Mandy.

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend11932 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tracy. Such a beautiful city. Very under rated.

  • @zimbbabe
    @zimbbabe2 жыл бұрын

    Great video Mandy. Especially love the bicycle footage around the lake. Hayley ❤

  • @anygivenweekend1193
    @anygivenweekend11932 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Hayley. Such a beautiful place to cycle

  • @boardofdirectors3633
    @boardofdirectors36332 жыл бұрын

    Interesting colors in some of the fungi!