The rugged beauty of the Snowy Mountains is infinitely captivating, whether you’re seeking solitude or adventure. Its pristine rivers, snow-dusted gums and crisp, clean air lend a distinctly Australian brand of alpine magic, which is precisely what drew illustrator Niki Fisher and her partner Trent Lowe, a carpenter, to the region in 2018.
“We both used to be professional cyclists, and we’ve spent a lot of time travelling to similar types of places in the world that are far removed from the urban lifestyle,” says Niki of their shared