Someone banged the link to this video of the Tasmanian Overland Track onto the comments section at the bottom of the Guardian's recent 'World's Best Walks' article and I had a look out of curiosity and I'm really glad I did.It's not a professional productions, but it's a lovely, ...

. Highlining The Totem PoleIf you've heard of the Totem Pole, a sea-stack in Tasmania, it's most likely as a result of Paul Pritchard's horrific accident there. Here it is in stunning slacklining action.Dean Potter Highlines Yosemite FallsBlimey, it's that man Dean

An Ozzie bushwalker has reappeared in Tasmania days after he'dbeen given up for dead and a memorial service had been held forhim.The walker, 27-year-old Benjamin Maloney, set off on a 10-day trekon March 15, some five weeks ago. He was reportedly

fromaround the world - Tasmania, Cirque of the Unclimbables, Utah,the Alps, Euro rock, Norway, Peru, Czech Republic and many more'. We can think of at least one person who'd like one in theirChristmas rock boot - hint. Priced

met while recovering from theaccident in a Tasmanian hospital, and climbed to raise money forHeadway, the brain injury charity.Anyone who saw the BBC film of his return to the scene of hisaccident in Tasmania will appreciate what an impressive

appearances by John Redhead and Paul Pritchard visitingfrom Tasmania where he now lives.For more information you can e-mail,call 01286 650045 or 873603, or check the festivalweb site. There's also a credit card ticket reservation number on01248 715849

into his head while climbing the TotemPole in Tasmania, while Andew lost both hands and feet to frostbiteafter being trapped by a severe storm while climbing in the Alps. Hisclimbing partner died.Both climbers have fought back from their accidents, got back

, by George MonaghanPostcards from OzNew Zealand always draws the OM crowds but we don't see photos from Tasmania so often - the Cradle Mountain album came as a pleasant surprise. It's always good to add another destination to the OM world tour

Auley to sea kayak from Tasmania to New Zealand. The latter's set to be followed by a debate on risk and the ethics of adventure.There are also taster events throughout October, some of which are free and include a mountain photography exhibition and hands

of theremotest places on the face of our planet: from Patagonia to Russiaand the Alps to the Himalayas. Leading kayaker and film-maker Justine Curvengen will leavelisteners in awe about the first all-female circumnavigation ofTasmania and kayaking up the East