Trail Tales WA

In this month’s episode of Trail Tales WA , we’re switching it up. Tracy Jones is in the hot seat and the lady behind the scenes, Cindy Jones is hosting. We’ll be exploring a story built on passion, persistence, and the belief that nature should be accessible to every body. Tracy — Founder and Director of Off The Beaten Track WA, creator of Hike Ability, and one of WA’s leading voices in accessibl...

In this month’s episode of Trail Tales WA , we sit down with Mikaela from Paddy Pallin to explore what it truly means to be values-led in the outdoor retail space. Mikaela shares how connection, sustainability, and community sit at the heart of Paddy Pallin’s approach — from the way they support customers on their adventures, to how they show up for the broader outdoor community. We dive into why...

In this powerful episode of Trail Tales WA , we sit down with Fran — a legally blind hiker with an incredible story of courage, resilience, and connection to nature. Together, we open up an important conversation around hidden disabilities and what it means to navigate the world, and the trails, in ways many of us might never consider. Fran shares how hiking became both a challenge and a gift — a...

In this deeply personal episode of Trail Tales WA , we sit down with Stasia — a parent, advocate, and hiker — to hear her story of navigating life with two transgender children. Stasia opens up about the emotional challenges, the strength she found in unconditional love, and the impact that walking on country had in helping her process, reflect, and reconnect with herself. The trails became more t...

In this episode of Trail Tales WA , we chat with two passionate volunteers — Sarah and Lou — from the incredible not-for-profit, First Hike Project. First Hike Project helps newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers explore their new home through the simple, powerful act of hiking. By connecting people with nature, culture, and community, their programs help ease the transition to life in Australi...

In this inspiring debut episode of Trail Tales WA , we sit down with the incredible Anne-Marie — a proud adventurer, passionate advocate, and one of the shining stars of our Hike-Ability community. Anne-Marie shares her lived experience of navigating life with an intellectual disability, the challenges she’s faced, and how discovering accessible hiking has transformed her confidence, independence,...