Tarantula Gully
In September 2011, Shannon Jones and his mates Billo and Coops ventured into South Australia’s Outback in search of the lost Mount Boppy gold mine. After Coop’s phone lost signal, Shannon crafted a makeshift antenna from a hubcap and foil to restore GPS. As they trekked through a narrow gully, they were ambushed by massive tarantulas and narrowly escaped. Just beyond the gully, they discovered the entrance to the mine—only to realize they’d forgotten their flashlights. Forced to turn back, they retrieved the torches from the ute, vowing to return and finish the adventure—properly prepared next time.