Ness HinnebergSep 23, 20195 minAn Ode to OstaraThe beauty of spring lies not only in the blossoming of flowers or the birth of new life, but in celebrating the chaos and power of nature.
Ness HinnebergOct 3, 20186 minNever Did I Ever...In December, I will mark the tenth anniversary of my first university graduation. I've had three. Well to be fair, I didn't go to the thi...
Ness HinnebergSep 19, 20184 minMt Magdala - 1712m: Her Majesty, Her GraceThe old adage goes: "What's in a name?" Someone, or something, is so much more than its moniker. Yet for me, simply hearing Magdala's nam...
Ness HinnebergSep 5, 20187 minThe Alpine Seasons: Defying the CalendarEveryone I know seems to have a favourite season, and my social media feeds are always full of anticipation in the lead-up to the first o...
Ness HinnebergAug 22, 20185 minThe Art Of Alone: Being Good Company Whilst Hiking Solo*This article first appeared in the Autumn 2017 issue of Travel Play Live When I sat down to plan this article, one thing resounded more ...
Ness HinnebergAug 8, 20183 minMt Buller - 1805m: The Soul DivaAt some stage in everyone's life, there saunters in an individual with captivating presence, exuding confidence, strength of character, a...
Ness HinnebergJul 26, 20185 minMt Howitt - 1746m: The Grumpy But Loveable GrandpaThere's a trail marker at the southern end of the Crosscut Saw that reads: "You are now entering the Alpine Wilderness Area." I appreciat...
Ness HinnebergJun 27, 20185 minAs Tame As A LionMy first serious obsession as a child was dinosaurs. I had tomes of information, volumes of books, posters tacked to my walls, figurines ...
Ness HinnebergJun 13, 20185 minNo Small Talk on a Long Walk: Looking Into The "Why."From where I'm standing, people around my age are resisting becoming adults. Perhaps it's just the company I keep due to the activities I...
Ness HinnebergMay 28, 20184 minWarrambat (Mt Timbertop) - 1279m: The Jolly Little Old ManOn the road heading east out of Mansfield towards the mountains, the first and most prominent peak you’re greeted by is that of Mt Buller...