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News from the world at Summit Gear, compiled between making great outdoor gear, epic trips, and equipping our customers for their next adventure!
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Summit Gear Australian Wilderness Photography Competition 2012

Celebrating the beauty of the Australian Wilderness

Action Sports. Winners, highly commended and people's choice

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Canyon. Winners, highly commended and people's choice.

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Landscape. Winners, highly commended and people's choice.

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People in Nature. Winners, highly commended and people's choice.

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Photo Galleries

Photos of Summit Gear products, with thanks to our proud customers

Great outdoor equipment, in beautiful places.



Trip Reports

Lhasa to Kathmandu by bike

Ben, Brett and the gang hit the road for some high altitude cycle touring.


Mera Peak, Nepal, April 2010

Henrik visited his second home for another great trek and climb in Nepal.


West Coast Tasmania Sailing, January 2010

Cool Dave and Brett sail the Tassie coast.


Antarctica and Mawson's Hut

Henrik Lovendahl - Summit Gear Adventure Guru and Aurora Expeditions Guide is back from a month exploring Antarctica.


Summit Gear Edelrid Canyon Photography Competition

We received over 200 entries to the 2008 Summit Gear Edelrid Canyon Photography Competition, and had a great night at the exhibition opening at Summit Gear Katoomba. The finalists' photos will be on permanent display at Summit Gear Katoomba and Glenbrook. Click on the links below for the galleries.

THE WINNERS - OVERALL AND PEOPLES CHOICE

What more can we say? Amazing photos of beautiful places.


ACTION

A summer of high water in the canyons resulted in lots of great photos.


NATURE

The perfect moments captured in a pristine environment.


HUMAN INTEREST

The people that make canyoning trips such memorable experiences.