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- | THE SYDNEY | + | **THE SYDNEY |
- | BUS H.WALKE R | + | |
A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bushwalkers, | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bushwalkers, | ||
- | (18 8 * | + | |
- | EDITOR: Helen Gray, 209 Malton Road, Epping, 2121, | + | |
- | Telephone 86-6263. \ | + | |**EDITOR**| Helen Gray, 209 Malton Road, Epping, 2121, Telephone 86-6263| |
- | BUSINESS MANAGER: Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive Carlingford, | + | |**BUSINESS MANAGER**| Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive Carlingford, |
- | TYPIST: Kath Brown. | + | |**TYPIST**| Kath Brown| |
- | DUPLICATOR | + | |**DUPLICATOR OPERATOR**| Bob Duncan. Telephone 869-2691| |
- | DECRE3ERz 12/8. | + | |
- | .. | + | **DECEMBER 1978** |
- | The Great Coolana Hootenanny Laughter with Your Disaster Paddy' | + | |
- | Bed and Breakfast on Townsend At the November General Meeting Foam Rubber Ski Tour | + | |The Great Coolana Hootenanny, Helen Gray| 2| |
- | Mountain Equipment Ad | + | |Laughter with Your Disaster, Dot Butler | 4| |
- | Open Country Fields | + | |Paddy' |
- | Why not Live to be a Hundred? David Cotton' | + | |Bed and Breakfast on Townsend, Christine Austin |8| |
- | Social Notes for January Fazeley' | + | |At the November General Meeting, Jim Brown |9| |
- | Walks for January | + | |Foam Rubber Ski Tour, Paddy Pallin |12| |
- | Helen Gray Page 2 | + | |Mountain Equipment Ad |16| |
- | Dot Butler 4 | + | |Open Country Fields, Peter Christian |17| |
- | 7 | + | |Why not Live to be a Hundred? |
- | Christine Austin 8 | + | |David Cotton' |
- | Jim Brown 9 | + | |Social Notes for January, Christine Austin | | |
- | Paddy Pallin 12 | + | |Fazeley' |
- | 16 | + | |Walks for January, Spiro Hajinakitas |
- | Peter Christian 17 | + | |
- | Dot Butler 17 | + | |
- | 18 Christine Austin 19 | + | |
- | 19 Spiro Hajinakitas 20 | + | |
- | Page 2 THE SYDNEY BUSHWAIICIR DeceMber, 1978. | + | |
+ | ====== The Great Coolana Hootenanny ====== | ||
- | THE GREAT COOLANA HOOTENANNY. | + | by Helen Gray |
- | by Gray. | + | |
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- | THE EDITOR AND MAGAZINE STAFF WISHES EVERYONE A HAPPY CHRISTMAS | + | **THE EDITOR AND MAGAZINE STAFF WISHES EVERYONE A HAPPY CHRISTMAS** |
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by Dot Butler. | by Dot Butler. | ||
- | Earlier in the week there was Dave Rostron urging Spiro: "Came ski-touring. Don't go on that Whidden | + | Earlier in the week there was Dave Rostron urging Spiro: "Came ski-touring. Don't go on that Widden |
After an early breakfast we drove about 30 km to our starting point. Earlier parties had taken their cars some miles through the farm belonging to Mr. Merritt, but we left ours outside the property and walked through mud and thistles up a marshy hillside heading for a fire-trail that ought to be " | After an early breakfast we drove about 30 km to our starting point. Earlier parties had taken their cars some miles through the farm belonging to Mr. Merritt, but we left ours outside the property and walked through mud and thistles up a marshy hillside heading for a fire-trail that ought to be " | ||
- | We found a fire-trail which led us out on to a spur, but we decided | + | We found a fire-trail which led us out on to a spur, but we decided |
- | We headed off blithely down the mountainside amidst the bloom of wattles and the song of birds, the grassy clearing bedecked with blue violets and yellow ground orchids. Suddenly we are brought to an abrupt halt at a 60 ft drop. We scrub-bashed along the top of this precipice till the makings of a break appeared. It was now or never. "Where trees can grow, man can go," quoth Dot Butler. Bob Parkes was despatched to reconnoitre. After a lengthy wait a voice masked by echoes | + | We headed off blithely down the mountainside amidst the bloom of wattles and the song of birds, the grassy clearing bedecked with blue violets and yellow ground orchids. Suddenly we are brought to an abrupt halt at a 60 ft drop. We scrub-bashed along the top of this precipice till the makings of a break appeared. It was now or never. "Where trees can grow, man can go," quoth Dot Butler. Bob Parkes was despatched to reconnoitre. After a lengthy wait a voice masked by echoes |
- | Time runs by as the large party gets down another two ledges, Sev muttering that he has been on climbing trips when they didn't take nearly so long it should only take 10 minutes...... | + | Time runs by as the large party gets down another two ledges, Sev muttering that he has been on climbing trips when they didn't take nearly so long, it should only take 10 minutes...... |
Having got so far, retreat is out of the question. We have to negotiate a free swing of 30 ft. Some of the boys go down and the packs are lowered, then one by one the party, some gracefully, some otherwise, are launched into space. The two Bobs are waiting below on a sloping earth bank to receive them, Bob Milne supporting Bob Parks. Each new arrival is accompanied by a great shower of small rocks and earth, our | Having got so far, retreat is out of the question. We have to negotiate a free swing of 30 ft. Some of the boys go down and the packs are lowered, then one by one the party, some gracefully, some otherwise, are launched into space. The two Bobs are waiting below on a sloping earth bank to receive them, Bob Milne supporting Bob Parks. Each new arrival is accompanied by a great shower of small rocks and earth, our | ||
hero on the receiving end spluttering something about demanding dirt money. | hero on the receiving end spluttering something about demanding dirt money. | ||
- | Claribel descends gracefully (?). " | + | Claribel descends gracefully (?). " |
- | either. Dot comes down the handline | + | |
- | 3- hours after having left the top we are down where the boys have lit a fire, having lunch at 3.30. We don't know what creek we're on. " | + | 3 hours after having left the top we are down where the boys have lit a fire, having lunch at 3.30. We don't know what creek we're on. " |
- | "We took too long to come down," mutters Sev. "I have been with other parties ....", " | + | "We took too long to come down," mutters Sev. "I have been with other parties ....", " |
- | climbing "They're and | + | |
- | even if | + | A hurried lunch, then we moved off down a wildly overgrown creek which we hope is Washpen Creek, but we' |
- | A hurried lunch, then we moved off down a wildly overgrown creek which we hope is Washpen Creek, but we're not sure. It's probably virgin ground untrod .. red yabbies in the water, lyre-birds' | ||
A big campfire, food in the stomach and assorted grog. Lots of talk and laughter. " | A big campfire, food in the stomach and assorted grog. Lots of talk and laughter. " | ||
- | . 6 a m. Awakened by the songs of lots of little tweetering birds and the strong call of the spangled drongo. A hasty breakfast and away by 7, determined to do a 21 days' walk in one. (This walk had been | ||
- | assessed by the experts as requiring three days.) | + | Sunday, 6 a m. Awakened by the songs of lots of little tweetering birds and the strong call of the spangled drongo. A hasty breakfast and away by 7, determined to do a 2.5 days' walk in one. (This walk had been assessed by the experts as requiring three days.) |
We pressed on up the creek, then took the first available route up a side gully to the top. From this vantage point we got a view of Cox and Pomany. As luck would have it we were in the right position. We got this sighting just in time, for now the rain came down and that was the last distant view we had for the rest of the day. Up on a dead branch we saw a pair of rare redpolled grey cockatoos. | We pressed on up the creek, then took the first available route up a side gully to the top. From this vantage point we got a view of Cox and Pomany. As luck would have it we were in the right position. We got this sighting just in time, for now the rain came down and that was the last distant view we had for the rest of the day. Up on a dead branch we saw a pair of rare redpolled grey cockatoos. | ||
- | Half an hour later we are at the junction of the ridges between Cox and Pomany. Mass whiteanting takes place and we decide to forego Pomany and take the most direct route to Cox. Early lunch under a little overhang at 10.300 The only water available was full of wombat droppings so we filled the billy from everybodies' | ||
- | Warmed and comforted by the big fire and food we emerge again into the misty rain. At this stage we are following an old packsgadle trail but it gets fainter and fainter and then disappears. We plod onwards into the mist but are brought up abruptly on the edge of a fearsome drop. (We're lost," moans Alastair. " | ||
- | Then it's just a case of plod, plod through the misty rain, up the mountain, along the fire trail, through the paddocks where the startled cows and calves stupidly run away helter skelter into the rain, but the big flocks of goats, alertly cerebrating, | ||
- | cunningly cirole around us till they are back again where they had been, under the shelter of the trees. There was a bit of discussion as to how one would barbecue a goat but you would first have to catch it, and my money would be on the wily, goat. | ||
- | Back to the carse Nobody there, but a big log fire burning and a | ||
- | note under the windscreen from Bill. Christine' | ||
- | * * * * * * * * | ||
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+ | Warmed and comforted by the big fire and food we emerge again into the misty rain. At this stage we are following an old packsaddle trail but it gets fainter and fainter and then disappears. We plod onwards into the mist but are brought up abruptly on the edge of a fearsome drop. (We're lost," moans Alastair. " | ||
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+ | Then it's just a case of plod, plod through the misty rain, up the mountain, along the fire trail, through the paddocks where the startled cows and calves stupidly run away helter skelter into the rain, but the big flocks of goats, alertly cerebrating, | ||
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+ | Back to the cars. Nobody there, but a big log fire burning and a note under the windscreen from Bill. Christine' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====== Bed and Breakfast on Mt Townsend ====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Christine Austin | ||
+ | |||
+ | My husband and a certain character named Patrick McBride have a major preoccupation in the ski season. That is, to find the nearest mountain and climb it. So what, you say? However, the aim of climbing the mountain is not only to see the view, but to case the summit as a possible campsite. | ||
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+ | This was the idea in mind one clear and crisp July afternoon as we trudged up Mt. Jagungal. The weather looked settled, we had to camp somewhere and so why not next to the trig? We had a delicious meal, crawled outside to see the view and had a long, luxurious sleep. | ||
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+ | That was in 1977 and was the first and last of our summit snow-camping for that year. The next year the same trio were skiing around the Townsend area on a hot, clear day in perfect weather. After lunch we climbed to the summit, stopping every now and then to cool off in the afternoon heat. As we approached the summit, the inevitable suggestion arose. Where was the flattest spot in this labyrinth of snow and ice? Right next to the trig, of course. So, after the usual stamping and scraping, up went the Ignel two-man tent. The three of us sat back to survey our handiwork as the last of the day trippers left. We were now looking forward to the magnificent sunsets which we'd seen from Jagungal the year before. Unfortunately, | ||
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+ | After firmly securing the tent, we climbed inside and closed ourselves against the forbidding scene. Soon the light breeze changed to a strong gale. Pat and Craig made the dinner that night as I was incapacitated - jammed up against the back wall of the tent. Then there was the normal final procedure of the night. Luckily we had Pat's down boots for it was extremely difficult to put on ski boots in the confined space. Outside the world had changed to a swirling mass of white while ghost-like ribbons of snow swept around us. The trig and tent seemed to be the only (relatively) stable objects in this volatile atmosphere. | ||
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+ | We were surprisingly comfortable that night as we lay in rather haphazard fashion about the tent. We couldn' | ||
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+ | We woke at dawn to a grey light but the storm showed not the least sign of abating. I stretched, ran my fingers through my hair and removed a handful of snow. Craig said the expression on my face was rather pained. From beneath the blanket of snow covering Pat, a voice said nonchalantly, | ||
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+ | Next began the problem of extracting from the snow, cutlery and billy lids which had been strewn about the alcove. The job of cooking breakfast appeared so immense that we grabbed chocolate and raisins instead. An even more awkward job was that of unfreezing and putting on boots. It is amazing how the normally trivial task of getting ready in the morning became so mammoth on Mt. Townsend. One by one, we dressed and squeezed through the door, all defences ready for the elements outside. As I was hurtled over the snow, I was amazed to see how stable the tent looked. Soon all the packs lay on the snow, and the final, rather shaky, photographs taken. We began dismantling the tent. The pegs were ripped from my hands and shot through the air like missiles. After hastily retrieving them, I determined to keep a firmer grip. With only one peg still fast in the ground, I lay right across the tent. It ballooned up and I squirmed and wriggled about to hold it down. It was going to be awkward enough to climb off the summit without looking for a tent on the way. Then came the final assault. Craig and Pat pushed and bashed and at last we managed to pound it into a rather amorphous but small bundle. | ||
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+ | All this time conversation had been kept to a minimum. The violent wind meant that communication could only effected by a series of high-pitched shrieks. | ||
+ | |||
+ | It was with rather ambivalent feelings that we left the trig to trudge once more through the labrinth of ice and snow below. We were happy knowing that soon there would be a respite from the frightful wind, but rather sad to leave the scene of a most unusual camp site. | ||
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+ | ====== At the November General Meeting ====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Jim Brown | ||
- | BED AND BIEAKFA.ST ON MT. TOWNSEND. | ||
- | ,,,,, - by Christine Austin. | ||
- | My hudband and a certain character named Patrick McBride have a major preoccupation in the ski season. That is, to find the nearest mountain and climb it. So what, you say? However, the aim of climbing the mountain is not only to see the view, but to case the summit as a posilble campsite. | ||
- | This was the idea in mind one clear and crisp July afternoon as we trudged up Mt. Jagungal. The weather looked settled, we had to camp somewhere and so why not next to the trig? We 1-ad a delicious meal, crawled outside to see the view and had a long, luxurious sleep. | ||
- | That was in 1977 and was the first and last of our summit snow-camping for that year._ The next year the same trio were skiing around the Townsend area on a hot, clear day in perfect weather. After lunch we climbed to the summit, stopping every now and then to cool off in the afternoon heat. As we approached the summit, the inevitable suggestion arose. Where was the flattest spot in this labyrinth of snow and ice? Right next to the trig, of course. So, after the usual stamping and scraping, up went the Ignel two-man tent. The three of us sat back to survey our handiwork as the last of the day trippers left. We were now looking forward to the magnificent sunsets which we'd seen from Jagungal the year before. Unfortunately, | ||
- | After firmly securing the tent, we climbed inside and closed ourselves against the forbidding scene. Soon the light breeze changedto a strong gale. Pat and Craig made the dinner that night as I was incapacitated. - jammed up against the' | ||
- | We were surprisingly comfortable that night as we lay in rather haphazard fashion about the tent. We couldn' | ||
- | Pat lay with his head stuck into the alcove. We were so warm and comfortable that it was difficult to believe where we were. Actually, I tried not to think about it at_all on the few occasions when I woke. It was now snowing heavily and the beating on the tent was to continue relentlesdly all night. Craig, sleeping on the windward side, kept the tent in its normal shape by the pressure of his body. | ||
- | ' We evoke at dawn to a grey light but the storm showed not the least sign of abating. I stretched, ran my fingers through my hair and removed a handful of snow. Craig said the expression on my face was rather pained. | ||
- | Page 9 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER December, 1978. | ||
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- | From beneath the blanket of snow covering Pat, a voice said nonchalantly, | ||
- | Next began the problem of extracting from the snow, cutlery and billy lids which had been strewn about the alcove. The job of cooking breakfast appeared so immense that we grabbed chocolate and raisins instead. An even more awkward job was that of unfreezing and putting on boots. It is amazing how the normally trivial task of getting ready in the morning became so mammoth on Mt. Townsend. One by one, we dressed and squeezed through the door, all defences ready for the elements outside. As I was hurtled over the snow, I was amazed to see how stable the tent looked. Soon all the packs lay on the sno7, and the final, rather shaky, photographs taken. We began dismantling the tent. The pegs were ripped from my-hands and shot through the air like missiles. After hastily retrieving them, I determined to keep a firmer grip. With only one peg still fast in the SDI:Mg I lay right across the tent. It ballooned up and I squirmed and wriggled about to hold it down. It was going to be awkward enough to climb off the summit without looking for a tent on the way. Then came | ||
- | the final assault. Craig and Pat pushed and. bashed and at last we managed to pound it into a rather amorphous but small bundle. | ||
- | All this time conversation had been kept to a minimum. The violent wind meant that communication could only effected by a series of high- pitched skrieks. | ||
- | It was with rather ambivalent feelings that we left the trig to trudge once more through the labrinth of ice and snow below. We were happy knowing that soon there would be a respite from the frightful wind, but rather sad to leave the scene of. a most unusual camp site. | ||
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- | AT THE NCIELTER GENERAL MEETING. | ||
- | by Jim Brown. | ||
So warm it was on the evening of the November meeting that one might have been pardoned for believing that the long-delayed spring season was with us, and summer just around the corner. It was all a flash in the pan, of course, and the ensuing weekend was as bleak and damp as any November weekend in recent memory - but that's another story. | So warm it was on the evening of the November meeting that one might have been pardoned for believing that the long-delayed spring season was with us, and summer just around the corner. It was all a flash in the pan, of course, and the ensuing weekend was as bleak and damp as any November weekend in recent memory - but that's another story. | ||
- | Some 40 to 45 walkers were present to hear a welcome to new members - Robyn Herbert, Anne Davis and Rosemary Baxter - while the two latest male recruits, Jam Cured-ale | + | |
- | Correspondence contained a letter to Dot Butler saying that Shoalhaven Shire Council had not so far had any advice of a change in the valuation | + | Some 40 to 45 walkers were present to hear a welcome to new members - Robyn Herbert, Anne Davis and Rosemary Baxter - while the two latest male recruits, Jam Curedale |
- | of Coolana; rates were therefore levied at the old valuation, and amounted to $340. It was suggested we approach the Wollongong office of the | + | |
- | Page 10 THE STD1TEY BUSHWAIKER December, 1978. | + | Correspondence contained a letter to Dot Butler saying that Shoalhaven Shire Council had not so far had any advice of a change in the valuation of Coolana; rates were therefore levied at the old valuation, and amounted to $340. It was suggested we approach the Wollongong office of the Valuer General for advice as to any amendment. For Conservation Secretary, Alex Colley, the Australian Conservation Foundation had provided some material for publication in the Club magazine, and a group covering conservation activity in South-Western Tasmania was also forwarding an article for publication. From Tasmania, too, came an advertisement for a newly formed Aero Company offering its services to walkers for transport of persons or stores, and stating its basic charter rate was $110 per hour. The Australian Branch of the N.Z. Alpine Club thanked S.B.W. for its support in holding a celebration of its 21st birthday during October. Finally |
- | Valuer. General for advice as to any amendment. For Conservation Secretary, Alex Colley, the Australian Conservation Foundation had provided some material for publication in the Club magazine, and a group covering conservation activity in South-Western Tasmania was also forwarding an article for publication. From Tasmania, too, came an advertisement for a newly formed Aero Company offering its services to walkers for transport of persons or stores, and stating its basic charter rate was $110 per hour. The Australian Branch of the N.Z. Alpine Club thanked S.B.W. for its support in holding a celebration of its 21st birthday during October. Finally | + | |
- | | + | Assistant Secretary, Sheila Binns, read the Treasurer' |
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- | On the Sunday. Meryl Watman' | + | Gordon Lee related the main points of Hans Beck's Megalong Valley walk of the same weekend - 12 starters and a pleasant, successful trip. On the Sunday. Meryl Watman' |
- | walk dodging motor bikes and FWD vehicles. | + | |
- | Over the weekend 20/22 October was Barry Wallace' | + | Over the weekend 20/22 October was Barry Wallace' |
- | October 27-29 and. Bob Hodgson' | + | |
- | Page 11 THE SYD1ZY BUSHWALKER December, 1978. | + | October 27-29 and Bob Hodgson' |
- | Fortunately he was not wholly disabled and was able to help himself quite a deal. The Mount Solitary walk was cancelled, and of the day walk from Bundeena leader Ian Ddbert | + | |
- | The last mekend | + | Fortunately he was not wholly disabled and was able to help himself quite a deal. The Mount Solitary walk was cancelled, and of the day walk from Bundeena leader Ian Debert |
- | Federation' | + | |
- | (1) Walking groups are asked to refrain from camping in Monolith Valley (Budawangs) to allow of regeneration. | + | The last weekend |
- | (2) A protest has gone to the Parks & Wildlife Service over " | + | |
- | (3) The property at Yadbora Flat is again up for sale by auction. The N.P.& W.L.S. is reported-as not interested in purchase. | + | Federation' |
- | (4) A report on huts at Kosciusko recommends retention of about 40 huts. | + | (1) Walking groups are asked to refrain from camping in Monolith Valley (Budawangs) to allow of regeneration.\\ |
- | (5) The time is considered ripe to press for reservation of wilderness areas in the Deua/Brogo country (after the report the Club resolved to write to the Minister-for Lands supporting Federation' | + | (2) A protest has gone to the Parks & Wildlife Service over " |
- | (6) The mining engineer who issued writs on various conservation groups over their opposition to mining activity in the Ettrema Gorge and | + | (3) The property at Yadbora Flat is again up for sale by auction. The N.P.& W.L.S. is reported as not interested in purchase.\\ |
- | then failed to appear at the Court proceedings, | + | (4) A report on huts at Kosciusko recommends retention of about 40 huts.\\ |
+ | (5) The time is considered ripe to press for reservation of wilderness areas in the Deua/Brogo country (after the report the Club resolved to write to the Minister for Lands supporting Federation' | ||
+ | (6) The mining engineer who issued writs on various conservation groups over their opposition to mining activity in the Ettrema Gorge and then failed to appear at the Court proceedings, | ||
writs. Federation, which had intended to meet its own legal costs associated with representation, | writs. Federation, which had intended to meet its own legal costs associated with representation, | ||
- | In General Business we carried the motion mentioned in Item (5) above, and Len Newland then told us that Federation was developing certain ' | + | |
- | statements, and would be referring them to various clubs. A Policy on " | + | In General Business we carried the motion mentioned in Item (5) above, and Len Newland then told us that Federation was developing certain ' |
- | It had. been quite a lively meeting, even if there were no strongly debated topics, but now it closed, at 9.25. pm. | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | It had been quite a lively meeting, even if there were no strongly debated topics, but now it closed, at 9.25. pm. |
- | Page 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHW.AIKER DeceMber, 1978. | + | |
- | FOKI RIBBER SKI TOUR | + | |
- | by Paddy Pallin, | + | ====== Foam Rubber Ski Tour ====== |
+ | |||
+ | by Paddy Pallin | ||
There was a time when ski touring was really hard - especially the sleeping at night, on wet earth floors, uneven boards or rusty, old spring mattresses which sagged alarmingly and were oh! so cold. But now the rising generation seek more Comfort and by devious ways and means contrive to have six inch - sorry, thirty centimetre - foam rubber mattresses in the various huts on the ranges. | There was a time when ski touring was really hard - especially the sleeping at night, on wet earth floors, uneven boards or rusty, old spring mattresses which sagged alarmingly and were oh! so cold. But now the rising generation seek more Comfort and by devious ways and means contrive to have six inch - sorry, thirty centimetre - foam rubber mattresses in the various huts on the ranges. | ||
- | Rex and I planned the trip ten years ago but when the time came we learned there was no snow on the Bogong High Plains and so the trip was abandoned. As the years rolled by I kidded myself that I would have to give up the idea of doing the crossing on skis from Bogong to Hotham, but Rex was persistant. " | + | |
- | Rex, the companion of many walking and skiing trips - a great skier, gatherer of wood and water and always by the side of any "lame dude to help with silent companionship or friendly advice. | + | Rex and I planned the trip ten years ago but when the time came we learned there was no snow on the Bogong High Plains and so the trip was abandoned. As the years rolled by I kidded myself that I would have to give up the idea of doing the crossing on skis from Bogong to Hotham, but Rex was persistent. " |
- | Ian, the all round competent type who had done 12 months on the Antarctic where he took part in dog sled survey trips and. Nan his cheerful, capable wife and self-appointed party cook. | + | |
- | Bill, a new recruit to ski touring, His first serious trip was with us on the Kiandra/Guthega | + | Rex, the companion of many walking and skiing trips - a great skier, gatherer of wood and water and always by the side of any "lame dude to help with silent companionship or friendly advice. |
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+ | Ian, the all round competent type who had done 12 months on the Antarctic where he took part in dog sled survey trips and. Nan his cheerful, capable wife and self-appointed party cook. | ||
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+ | Bill, a new recruit to ski touring, His first serious trip was with us on the Kiandra Guthega | ||
And Rymill, one of three of us who skied from Guthega to Kiandra in 1956. His wisecracks and wry humour kept us smiling when the going was tough. | And Rymill, one of three of us who skied from Guthega to Kiandra in 1956. His wisecracks and wry humour kept us smiling when the going was tough. | ||
- | After a week on the snow at Illawong Hut we headed for Tawonga in Victoria. As Bogong is 4,500 feet above Tawonga I decided to try and break the climb into two parts, loaded as we would be 'with skis and stocks in addition to full packs. We had hoped to get away from Tawonga with some daylight to spare, but as usual we were delayed and. by the time we reached the bottom of the Eskdale Spur it was almost dark, but until we reached the snow the track was quite clear. When we got to the snow it was not so easy and so we put Rex in the lead to find the way with his keen eyesight. The going was not easy on the frozen snow and steep slope, but we eventually arrived at-Michell | + | |
- | The hut was a mess! A steady drip from a leaky roof wet the floor, | + | After a week on the snow at Illawong Hut we headed for Tawonga in Victoria. As Bogong is 4,500 feet above Tawonga I decided to try and break the climb into two parts, loaded as we would be with skis and stocks in addition to full packs. We had hoped to get away from Tawonga with some daylight to spare, but as usual we were delayed and by the time we reached the bottom of the Eskdale Spur it was almost dark, but until we reached the snow the track was quite clear. When we got to the snow it was not so easy and so we put Rex in the lead to find the way with his keen eyesight. The going was not easy on the frozen snow and steep slope, but we eventually arrived at Mitchell |
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- | except for the sleeping platform, The stove was broken and parts were mising, making it almost impossible even to boil a billy, let alone cook on it. The only cheerful thing in the hut was the sleeping platform which on our previous visit had been bare, but was now furnished with - guess what: Three superb foam rubber mattresses. Unfortunately, | + | The hut was a mess! A steady drip from a leaky roof wet the floor, except for the sleeping platform, The stove was broken and parts were missing, making it almost impossible even to boil a billy, let alone cook on it. The only cheerful thing in the hut was the sleeping platform which on our previous visit had been bare, but was now furnished with - guess what: Three superb foam rubber mattresses. Unfortunately, |
- | Next morning we climbed the last 1,000 ft of Bogong, dumped our packs and started a tour of the mountain, The snow was superb - firm and frosty but not icy. Ian and Rex, who-have just been bitten by the telemark bug, showed off their new skills, while the rest of us just enjoyed the runs and climbs on the way to West Peak. We returned to our packs and made our way to Cleve Cole Hut two miles away and 800 feet downhill, so we had a marvellous run on the fast snow. Lunch and further touring of the eastern end of the mountain, with some spectacular demonstrations of telemark by Ian and Rex. | + | |
+ | Next morning we climbed the last 1,000 ft of Bogong, dumped our packs and started a tour of the mountain, The snow was superb - firm and frosty but not icy. Ian and Rex, who have just been bitten by the telemark bug, showed off their new skills, while the rest of us just enjoyed the runs and climbs on the way to West Peak. We returned to our packs and made our way to Cleve Cole Hut two miles away and 800 feet downhill, so we had a marvellous run on the fast snow. Lunch and further touring of the eastern end of the mountain, with some spectacular demonstrations of telemark by Ian and Rex. | ||
That night we all enjoyed the comfort of soft mattresses. | That night we all enjoyed the comfort of soft mattresses. | ||
- | Next day we made our way down the valley to the top of the T Spur and the 2,500 ft descent to the Big River. There was some hairy skiing | + | |
- | at first through the trees, but eventually it got too steep and we ploughed through a foot of increasingly soft snow for a further few hundred feet, carrying skis and stocks, The ridge flattened out and we went through | + | Next day we made our way down the valley to the top of the T Spur and the 2,500 ft descent to the Big River. There was some hairy skiing at first through the trees, but eventually it got too steep and we ploughed through a foot of increasingly soft snow for a further few hundred feet, carrying skis and stocks, The ridge flattened out and we went through a stand of magnificent mountain ash, as yet untouched. by the timber getters. Then a further steep slippery descent to the Big River. |
- | a stand of magnificent mountain ash, as yet untouched. by the timber getters. Then a further steep slippery descent to the Big River. | + | |
- | -On our summer trip we crossed on rocks ansl barely wet our feet, but now it was different. The water was 2 or 3 feet deep and surging along | + | On our summer trip we crossed on rocks and barely wet our feet, but now it was different. The water was 2 or 3 feet deep and surging along at a dangerous pace. Luckily someone had put a bit of fencing wire across the stream and secured it firmly at both ends. The tall ones, Ian and Bill, went over first, deposited their gear and returned to help the shorter members of the party. I stripped off to the waist and was about to enter the mater when Bill grabbed my skis and took them over. It was just as well, because in the centre the water was nearly up to my waist and with a 30 lb pack on my back I would surely have been toppled over. With a free hand to grasp the wire I was safe and scrambled thankfully ashore. As Spiro remarked in a recent article, our legs were not blue from the ice cold water but bright pink! |
- | at a dangerous pace. Luckily someone had put a bit of fencing wire across the stream and secured it firmly at both ends. The tall ones, Ian and Bill, went over first, deposited their gear and returned to help the shorter members of the party. I stripped off to the waist and was about to enter the mater when Bill grabbed my skis and took them over. It was just as well, because in the centre the water was nearly up to my waist arid. with a 30 lb pack on my back I would surely have been toppled over. With a free hand to grasp the wire I was safe and scrambled thankfully ashore. As Spiro remarked in a recent article, our legs were not blue from the ice cold water but bright pink! | + | |
- | Circulation was all too soon restored with the effort of climbing the 2,500 feet up to Ropers Hut. Here we entered cloud and we barely saw further than the next snow pole on the 4 mile trip to Johnstons Hut. Here We found a couple of food parcels | + | Circulation was all too soon restored with the effort of climbing the 2,500 feet up to Ropers Hut. Here we entered cloud and we barely saw further than the next snow pole on the 4 mile trip to Johnstons Hut. Here we found a couple of food parcels |
- | We hardly got settled into this fine hut when it started to rain, but of course we had marvellous foam rubber mattresses once again. | + | |
- | Page 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHWATIOR December, 1978. | + | We hardly got settled into this fine hut when it started to rain, but of course we had marvellous foam rubber mattresses once again. |
- | day it still continued to pour and we agreed to have a lay day, but at 10 am the sun came out and we decided to push on to Cope Hut. " | + | |
- | the Rover Scout Hut about 2 miles away. They were on their way to inspect a memorial plaque placed on Rocky Top in memory of Bill Waters, for many years Rover Commissioner and chief organiser of the building of the Rover Hut. Mutual introductions followed on our way to the memorial. The ladies were horrified to hear we intended spending the night at Cope Hut and insisted we accompany them- back to the Rover Hut. Rymill briefly demurred but realising he was in the minority, like the good fellow he is agreed to join us. | + | Some hut! Electric generating plant, drying room, 3 rows of gas stoves, log fire and upstairs in the sleeping loft - you've guessed it! foam rubber mattresses. |
- | . Some hut! Electric generating plant, drying room, 3 rows of gas stoves, log fire and upstairs in the sleeping loft - you've guessed it! foam rubber mattresses. | + | |
- | A foot of snow fell in the night and it was still snowing when the time came for us to get ready to depart. We decided to go, but our kind hosts told us the hut was in a very sheltered spot and if on reaching the open near Cope Hut we felt the weather was too bad, we must feel free to return. | + | A foot of snow fell in the night and it was still snowing when the time came for us to get ready to depart. We decided to go, but our kind hosts told us the hut was in a very sheltered spot and if on reaching the open near Cope Hut we felt the weather was too bad, we must feel free to return. |
- | Feeling very heroic we skied off into the snow watched. by the occupants of the lodge, but when we got to Cope we got the full force of the wind and snow coming from the southwest (the very direction in Which we had to travel) and no adequate shelter until we reached | + | |
- | We found the hut occupied. by 6 skiers vainly trying to dry out sleeping bags and clothing which had got wet through the snow blowing through the cracks in the walls. We would have had a very uncomfortable night with 12 in this tiny hut. | + | Feeling very heroic we skied off into the snow watched. by the occupants of the lodge, but when we got to Cope we got the full force of the wind and snow coming from the southwest (the very direction in Which we had to travel) and no adequate shelter until we reached |
- | The six were bound for Falls Creek - six miles away and downwind. They departed and we returned to Rover Hut somewhat less heroically than when we left. We were received. kindly and so we spent another night on soft beds. | + | |
- | Next day the wind still blew but the snow had abated and so we bid a final farewell to our hosts and set off on the 16 mile run to Hotham. | + | We found the hut occupied by 6 skiers vainly trying to dry out sleeping bags and clothing which had got wet through the snow blowing through the cracks in the walls. We would have had a very uncomfortable night with 12 in this tiny hut. The six were bound for Falls Creek - six miles away and downwind. They departed and we returned to Rover Hut somewhat less heroically than when we left. We were received kindly and so we spent another night on soft beds. |
- | The new snow was somewhat slow and the wind strong, so we made poor time. | + | |
- | We had a 1,500 ft descent into Cobungra Creek with snow all the way, but of course we could only ski a small portion of it Rex failed to | + | Next day the wind still blew but the snow had abated and so we bid a final farewell to our hosts and set off on the 16 mile run to Hotham. |
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- | duck when going under a tree- and scraped a hole in his scalp whioh bled profusely. When we took skis off we were knee deep in soft snow. Lunch at Dibbins Hut and thence onto the Loch Spur to Hotham through whiteout, sago snow in the dark. We left Rover Hut at 8.30 am and got to Anton Hutte in Mount Hotham Village at-8 pm. We took more time to do one third of the journey than Charlie Derrick took for the whole trip. He was trying to beat his own record when he perished in the snow on Loch Spur | + | The new snow was somewhat slow and the wind strong, so we made poor time. |
- | in 1965. | + | |
- | Rex and I are members of the Austrclian | + | We had a 1,500 ft descent into Cobungra Creek with snow all the way, but of course we could only ski a small portion of it Rex failed to duck when going under a tree-and scraped a hole in his scalp which bled profusely. When we took skis off we were knee deep in soft snow. Lunch at Dibbins Hut and thence onto the Loch Spur to Hotham through whiteout, sago snow in the dark. We left Rover Hut at 8.30 am and got to Anton Hutte in Mount Hotham Village at 8 pm. We took more time to do one third of the journey than Charlie Derrick took for the whole trip. He was trying to beat his own record when he perished in the snow on Loch Spur in 1965. |
- | There was no manager but after introducing ourselves we were accepted. They were due to go out to dinner but had no baby sitter. We gladly accepted the job and were presented with a freshly grilled chicken. We Were hungry and the good lady was astonished to see that chicken disappear in front of her eyes without benefit of knives or forks* Then somewhat apologetically she said they were returning to Melbourne the following morning and could we use some steak and chops they had left over. Could we?? | + | |
- | To tell you what kind of beds we had would. be superfluous. Next day we rang Ryan Jess at Tawonga and he came over in his minibus and we were returned to our vehicles | + | Rex and I are members of the Australian |
- | * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | 24th October, 1978. The Sydney Bush Walkers, | + | There was no manager but after introducing ourselves we were accepted. They were due to go out to dinner but had no baby sitter. We gladly accepted the job and were presented with a freshly grilled chicken. We were hungry and the good lady was astonished to see that chicken disappear in front of her eyes without benefit of knives or forks* Then somewhat apologetically she said they were returning to Melbourne the following morning and could we use some steak and chops they had left over. Could we?? |
- | 14 Atchison Street, | + | |
- | ST. LEONARDS. | + | To tell you what kind of beds we had would be superfluous. Next day we rang Ryan Jess at Tawonga and he came over in his minibus and we were returned to our vehicles |
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+ | 24th October, 1978. The Sydney Bush Walkers,\\ | ||
+ | 14 Atchison Street,\\ | ||
+ | ST. LEONARDS.\\ | ||
Dear Bushwalkers, | Dear Bushwalkers, | ||
- | On behalf of all the members of the Australian Section of the New Zealand Alpine Club who attended our 21st Birthday | + | |
- | We hope you will be around when we celebrate our 25th, 50th and 100th birthday. | + | On behalf of all the members of the Australian Section of the New Zealand Alpine Club who attended our 21st Birthday |
- | Good clidbing, | + | |
+ | We hope you will be around when we celebrate our 25th, 50th and 100th birthday.\\ | ||
+ | Good climbing,\\ | ||
ADRIAN COOPER, Section Chairman. | ADRIAN COOPER, Section Chairman. | ||
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- | OPEN COUNTRY FIELDS. | + | |
by Peter Christian. | by Peter Christian. | ||
- | The ageless aura of open country fields, | + | |
- | As slowly shy nature her many children yields. At first the cautiou | + | The ageless aura of open country fields,\\ |
- | .Then swoop rainbow minstrels as their music rings. | + | As slowly shy nature her many children yields.\\ |
- | Buzzing, flitting insects are all before your eye, A million sounds blend to saturate the azure sky. | + | At first the cautious |
- | Their sympheny | + | Then swoop rainbow minstrels as their music rings.\\ |
- | Her slender9. | + | Buzzing, flitting insects are all before your eye,\\ |
- | WHY NOT LIVE TO BE A HUNDRED? | + | A million sounds blend to saturate the azure sky.\\ |
+ | Their symphony | ||
+ | Such beauty, such majesty, you have never sensed before.\\ | ||
+ | Her slender | ||
+ | Her song is never ending, will always rise and fall.\\ | ||
+ | You feel her love all around,and deep \\ | ||
+ | Within For those who live in harmony, it shall always spin. | ||
+ | ====== Why Not Live to be a Hundred | ||
by Dot Butler. | by Dot Butler. | ||
- | Scientists believe that man is capable of adding 30 years to his average lifespan. In the Soviet Union there are over 20, | + | |
- | The scientists list the causes of the big killers (cancer, arteriosclerosis and hyper-tension), | + | Scientists believe that man is capable of adding 30 years to his average lifespan. In the Soviet Union there are over 20, |
- | at all times a good posture he could combat the stresses of life and live a healthy life to a ripe old age, which he himself did. (He died in 1955 aged 86, still with a straight back!) | + | |
- | All of which brings me to the subject of this dissertation. All the old members know her, but let me introduce to new members Marie Byles. Almost a foundation member of the Sydney Bush Walkers, Marie with her keen legal mind did much for the Club in its early days, helping to thrash | + | The scientists list the causes of the big killers (cancer, arteriosclerosis and hyper-tension), |
- | our Constitution into shape and giving legal advice when required. | + | |
+ | All of which brings me to the subject of this dissertation. All the old members know her, but let me introduce to new members Marie Byles. Almost a foundation member of the Sydney Bush Walkers, Marie with her keen legal mind did much for the Club in its early days, helping to thrash our Constitution into shape and giving legal advice when required. | ||
Marie has written a book - "Stand Straight without Strain", | Marie has written a book - "Stand Straight without Strain", | ||
it is slightly more expensive as they must pay postage from Melbourne). | it is slightly more expensive as they must pay postage from Melbourne). | ||
- | Page 18 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER DeceMber, 1978, | + | |
- | Direct from the Publishers: L.N. Fowler (Sales) Ltd., 1201 Chadwell Heath, ROMFORD, ESSEX. FIE 6 4DH U.K. E4.25. (Notes | + | Direct from the Publishers: L.N. Fowler (Sales) Ltd., 1201 Chadwell Heath, ROMFORD, ESSEX. FIE 6 4DH U.K. L4.25. (Notes |
- | Send a copy to your friend as a Christmas present (or an After-Christmas present). | + | |
- | ************* | + | |
- | DAVID COTTON'S NOTEBOOK. | + | ====== David Cotton's Notebook ====== |
- | PHOTO-IN. | + | |
- | lkilphoto-in' | + | **PHOTO-IN** |
- | Dance was a very successful exercise. Proof sheets of photos taken are | + | |
- | available for inspection and finished prints may be ordered as required. | + | My "photo-in" |
- | " | + | |
- | Many thanks to all those people who relaxed their inhibitions, | + | The Coolana Barn Dance was also a very successful event with over 100 people attending. The warm weather |
- | a worthwhile event. Photographically the weekend proved very interesting, | + | Many thanks to all those people who relaxed their inhibitions, |
- | Photo-Ins are now being planned for running in conjunction with Marcia | + | |
+ | Photo-Ins are now being planned for running in conjunction with Marcia | ||
CAN YOU HELP? In my photographic work at present I am specialising in the photography of children and young people, mainly in the area of general studies and portraiture work. The area in which I am concentrating much of my work is in the 11-14 age group and require the assistance of young people to participate in photographic modelling sessions. | CAN YOU HELP? In my photographic work at present I am specialising in the photography of children and young people, mainly in the area of general studies and portraiture work. The area in which I am concentrating much of my work is in the 11-14 age group and require the assistance of young people to participate in photographic modelling sessions. | ||
- | As all young people photograph well, the only basic requirements are that the young people are able to present themselves in a confident manner with a natural spontaneous sparkle, | + | |
+ | As all young people photograph well, the only basic requirements are that the young people are able to present themselves in a confident manner with a natural spontaneous sparkle, | ||
Young people selected for photographic modelling sessions will receive a cash payment of $5 for their time and effort together with a selection of 12 smaller prints and two especially selected 8 x 10 inch prints suitable for framing (prints are black and white only). Young people participating in sessions will find the work basically easy and a lot of good fun. | Young people selected for photographic modelling sessions will receive a cash payment of $5 for their time and effort together with a selection of 12 smaller prints and two especially selected 8 x 10 inch prints suitable for framing (prints are black and white only). Young people participating in sessions will find the work basically easy and a lot of good fun. | ||
- | Page 19_ THE SY BUSHWLLICER December, 1978. | + | |
- | would be very pleased to hear from anyone who mould like to participate in a photographic modelling session or from anyone who knows someone who may be interested in participating, | + | I would be very pleased to hear from anyone who mould like to participate in a photographic modelling session or from anyone who knows someone who may be interested in participating, |
DAVID COTTON. | DAVID COTTON. | ||
- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR JANUARY. | + | |
- | by Christine Austin. | + | ====== Social Notes for January ====== |
- | January 17th is a Free Night to discuss aftermath of Christmas trips, | + | |
- | January 24th Members' | + | by Christine Austin |
- | January 31st Geoff Harding (a friend of Eve Walker) is a lecturer | + | |
- | in physics at Sydney University. He will be showing slides and discussing Solar Ehergy | + | January 17th is a Free Night to discuss aftermath of Christmas trips,\\ |
- | about his subjects I've heard one of his talks before. | + | January 24th Members' |
- | DON'T FORGET THE SLIDE COMPETITIQN | + | January 31st Geoff Harding (a friend of Eve Walker) is a lecturer in physics at Sydney University. He will be showing slides and discussing Solar Energy |
- | Please give me your slides (15-20 per person, maximum) two weeks beforehand, i e. March 14th at the Annual General Meeting. This is imperative as they mist be rearranged by our judge, Henry Gold, a wellknown | + | about his subjects. I've heard one of his talks before. |
- | The two sections are: Landscape | + | |
- | That Bushwalking Feeling (including slides of people) | + | DON'T FORGET THE SLIDE COMPETITION |
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | PAM 'S RECIPE. | + | Please give me your slides (15-20 per person, maximum) two weeks beforehand, i.e. March 14th at the Annual General Meeting. This is imperative as they must be rearranged by our judge, Henry Gold, a well known wilderness photographer. EVERYONE please contribute. |
+ | |||
+ | The two sections are: Landscape, That Bushwalking Feeling (including slides of people) | ||
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+ | |||
+ | PAM 'S RECIPE. | ||
for two people. | for two people. | ||
- | - S/0 Sort of | + | |
- | 2 chicken stock cubes Rice | + | 2 chicken stock cubes |
- | 2 pieces of cooked chicken Lemon | + | 2 pieces of cooked chicken |
- | Make,up and cook the rice, | + | Make up and cook the ricein |
- | * On second thoughts, Fazeley says to put the chicken in to warm | + | * On second thoughts, Fazeley says to put the chicken in to warm up, not the lemon. |
- | up, not the lemon. | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKERS | + | |
- | JRAN4TY | + | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKERS |
- | | + | |
- | P MEDIUM | + | ====== Summer Programme |
- | 6,7 WALLANGAMBIE LI-LO AT NIGHT Map: Mt. Wilson. Saturday afternoon start. Each | + | |
- | -- | + | Page 2b |
- | person is asked to bring along some wine or rum (or both) to sip whilst observing the interesting & suggestive antics of the fire-flies half way down the canyon at night. | + | |
- | Sunday 7 WATERFALL Couranga Track - Bola Heights - Burning Palms - Palm Jungle - | + | JAN 5,6,7 BLUE MTS: Katoomba Narrow Neck - Clear Hill - Debert' |
- | | + | Maps Jamieson/ |
- | 110.1.1e | + | LEADER: IAN DEBERT 6490281 (B) Ring between noon & 12.30 pm |
- | 12,13,14 DAVIES CANYON: Boyd Plateau, Sally Camp Ck - Davies Canyon Whalania.Chasm, Boyd Plateau (Abseiling) Maps Kanangra 1:31680 Another superb Canyon trip - just the thing for hot January weekend. LEADER: BOB HODGSON | + | |
- | 8888111 X293 (B) 5496175 (H) | + | 6,7 WALLANGAMBIE LI-LO AT NIGHT Map: Mt. Wilson. Saturday afternoon start. Each person is asked to bring along some wine or rum (or both) to sip whilst observing the interesting & suggestive antics of the fire-flies half way down the canyon at night. |
- | 13,14 MOONVIEWING GOURMET | + | LEADER: |
- | Mt. Scanzy and return. LEADER: MARCIA SHAPPEET 302028 (H) | + | |
- | 12913914 | + | Sunday 7 WATERFALL Couranga Track - Bola Heights - Burning Palms - Palm Jungle - Otford 18 km MEDIUM\\ |
- | area - flat grassy camp sites LEADER: JOHN REDFERN 8081702 (H) | + | Maps Otford 1259000 A not too difficult test walk good coastal and bush scenery, swimming of course. |
+ | |||
+ | 12,13,14 DAVIES CANYON: Boyd Plateau, Sally Camp Ck - Davies Canyon Whalania Chasm, Boyd Plateau (Abseiling) | ||
+ | Maps Kanangra 1:31680 Another superb Canyon trip - just the thing for hot January weekend. | ||
+ | LEADER: BOB HODGSON 8888111 X293 (B) 5496175 (H) | ||
+ | |||
+ | 13,14 MOONVIEWING GOURMET | ||
+ | Mt. Scanzy and return. | ||
+ | LEADER: MARCIA SHAPPEET 302028 (H) | ||
+ | |||
+ | 12, | ||
+ | Map: Yerranderie 40 km MEDIUM Excellent ridge & creek walking in the majestic Kanangra | ||
+ | area - flat grassy camp sites \\ | ||
+ | LEADER: JOHN REDFERN 8081702 (H) | ||
Sunday 14 ENGADINE Tukawa Rill - Kangaroo Ck Karloo Pool - Heathcote (Swimming) | Sunday 14 ENGADINE Tukawa Rill - Kangaroo Ck Karloo Pool - Heathcote (Swimming) | ||
- | 15 km MEDIUM LEADER: IAN DEBERT 649028 (B) between 12.00 & 12.30 | + | 15 km MEDIUM |
- | 19,20,21 KOWMUNG LI-LO: Kanangra Cambage Spire - Kowmung River - Bulga Denis Canyon - Roots Ridge - Kanangra 42 km MEDIUM Maps Yerranderie 1.31680. Enjoy the grandeur of the Kowmung as you float down the river on your li-lo. LEADER s PETER LEVANDER 6988866 (B). | + | LEADER: IAN DEBERT 649028 (B) between 12.00 & 12.30 |
- | 8unday | + | |
- | Sunday 21 WATERFALL: Uloola Falls - Karloo Pool - Heathcote (Swimming) 10 km EASY Mips Port Hacking LEADER.: SHEILA BINNS 7891854 (H) Train: 8.26 a m. (C) | + | 19,20,21 KOWMUNG LI-LO: Kanangra Cambage Spire - Kowmung River - Bulga Denis Canyon - Roots Ridge - Kanangra 42 km MEDIUM |
- | 26927,28, ASSORTED WALLANGAMBIE | + | Maps Yerranderie 1.31680. Enjoy the grandeur of the Kowmung as you float down the river on your li-lo.\\ LEADER s PETER LEVANDER 6988866 (B). |
- | 29 varied & beautiful canyons in this spectacular area. MapsWollangambie | + | |
- | 26,27,289 KANANGRA: Pages Pinnacle - Gingra Ck Kowmung R - Cox's R Kanangra Ck - 0,9 Murdering Gully - Kanangra 60 km MEDIUM Map: Kanangra 1:31680 | + | Sunday |
- | P Good | + | Maps Springwood 1: |
- | river walking, flat grassy campsites assured. LEADER: SPIRO HAJINAKITAS | + | LEADER: |
- | 681 2000 (B) 3571381 (H) | + | |
- | Sunday 28 ENGADINE - Tukawa Rill - Kangaroo Ck - Karloo Pool - Heathcote 15 km EASY | + | Sunday 21 WATERFALL: Uloola Falls - Karloo Pool - Heathcote (Swimming) 10 km EASY \\ |
+ | Maps Port Hacking | ||
+ | LEADER.: SHEILA BINNS 7891854 (H) Train: 8.26 a m. (C) | ||
+ | |||
+ | 26,27,28,29 ASSORTED WALLANGAMBIE | ||
+ | 29 varied & beautiful canyons in this spectacular area. \\ | ||
+ | Maps Wollangambie | ||
+ | LEADER: BOB HODGSON 8888111 X 293 (B) 9496175 (i) | ||
+ | |||
+ | 26,27,289 KANANGRA: Pages Pinnacle - Gingra Ck Kowmung R - Cox's R Kanangra Ck - Murdering Gully - Kanangra 60 km MEDIUM | ||
+ | Map: Kanangra 1:31680 Good river walking, flat grassy campsites assured. | ||
+ | LEADER: SPIRO HAJINAKITAS 681 2000 (B) 3571381 (H) | ||
+ | |||
+ | Sunday 28 ENGADINE - Tukawa Rill - Kangaroo Ck - Karloo Pool - Heathcote 15 km EASY\\ | ||
LEADER: NEIL BROWN Trains 8.26 a m. (C) Phone: (042) 941376 (H). | LEADER: NEIL BROWN Trains 8.26 a m. (C) Phone: (042) 941376 (H). | ||
- | indicates a Test Walk | + | |
+ | +indicates a Test Walk | ||
++ H harder than a Test Walk | ++ H harder than a Test Walk | ||
- | All train times are from Central E.Electric C. Country | ||
- | All walks without transport details are private transport - contact leader for details. Please note - vehicles are not expected to wait more than 15 minutes after pick-up time. | ||
+ | All train times are from Central Electric C. Country\\ | ||
+ | All walks without transport details are private transport - contact leader for details. Please note - vehicles are not expected to wait more than 15 minutes after pick-up time. |
197812.txt · Last modified: 2016/04/13 13:38 by richard_pattison