Wake Up and Walk | Solo Hiking 700km on the Australian Alps Walking Track | AAWT

Tom’s Outdoors presents 'Wake Up and Walk'. A documentary short film following Dominic Erbacher’s 23 day, 700km Australian Alps Walking Track thru-hike and the ups and downs of solo hiking. The AAWT is the oldest long-distance walking trail in Australia. The track traverses 680 kilometres of Australian alpine through Victoria, NSW and ACT. On the 26th of February, Dom left the historic Victorian town, Walhalla, arriving in Tharwa on the outskirts of Canberra early on the morning of the 20th of March. Leeches, snakes, scarce water, injuries, unmarked terrain, steep climbs, blisters and inclement weather threatened to unravel the journey. Stick fishing, ever-changing vistas, rewarding summits, trail magic and friendships made along the way were just a few of the better moments. Regardless of the lows and in pursuit of the highs, the daily purpose became as simple as wake up and walk. A simple, yet astounding notion. But, we are reminded that it’s valuing time outdoors that makes a hike. Not the kilometres walked, the peaks climbed or the nights camped. “Wherever you go and however you go about it, make it your own.” Filmed and edited by Dean Johnson Additional filming by Pat Ryan Production - Chloe Symons, Chris Russell Gemma Russell Stats and gear can be found here: https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/blogs... The uncut hike journal:   / hikewithdom   Tom's Outdoors is a family-owned retail store and guiding service in Tumut, NSW, where we live and breathe what we sell. Our range of considered, enduring and trustworthy gear is tried and tested in the mountains of Kosciuszko National Park and surrounds. We specialise in premium, built-to-last outdoor clothing and equipment for fly fishing, hiking, camping, paddling, trail running, bike packing, skiing and snowshoeing. Furthermore, we offer an exceptional outdoor experience centred around the art and joy of fly fishing. Our skilled guiding team embodies the essence of Tom's Outdoors, providing an inclusive, professional and educational guiding experience. Drift the Tumut River, walk and wade Kosciuszko high country streams or fish the Snowy Mountains lakes. Want to see more? Join the adventure on: Facebook -   / tomsoutdoors   Instagram -   / tomsoutdoors   Need gear? Shop - https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au Book a guided fly fishing tour! https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/pages...