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|Letter to the Editor|Len Newland |7| | |Letter to the Editor|Len Newland |7| | ||
|Letter to the Editor|Frank Rigby |8| | |Letter to the Editor|Frank Rigby |8| | ||
- | |Eastwood | + | |Eastwood |
|A FamouS Walker of Yesteryear - Felix Mendelssohn - Part 4|Owen Marks|10| | |A FamouS Walker of Yesteryear - Felix Mendelssohn - Part 4|Owen Marks|10| | ||
|Letter to the Editor|Ray Hookway|12| | |Letter to the Editor|Ray Hookway|12| | ||
|Annual Re-union at " | |Annual Re-union at " | ||
|Mountain Equipment Ad||14| | |Mountain Equipment Ad||14| | ||
- | |Preparing for the First Traverse of the Evans Range (New Zealand)||Peter Harris|15| | + | |Preparing for the First Traverse of the Evans Range (New Zealand)|Peter Harris|15| |
|Another Letter to the Editor|Kath Brown|18| | |Another Letter to the Editor|Kath Brown|18| | ||
|The January General Meeting|Barry Wallace|19| | |The January General Meeting|Barry Wallace|19| | ||
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As you can see you won't have any luxuries but think of the advantage of carrying only 6,350 grams (14 pounds) on a hard trip. On the second day you will be down to 4,540 grams (10 lbs) which is not much more than a day pack. | As you can see you won't have any luxuries but think of the advantage of carrying only 6,350 grams (14 pounds) on a hard trip. On the second day you will be down to 4,540 grams (10 lbs) which is not much more than a day pack. | ||
- | ==== CONGRATULATIONS | + | ==== Congratulations |
to Margaret and Hans Stichter on the birth of their first child, a son, Reece . | to Margaret and Hans Stichter on the birth of their first child, a son, Reece . | ||
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by Peter Harris | by Peter Harris | ||
- | Man has always been fascinated. by the challenge of the unknown. The exploration of unknown wilderness or unchartered sea have caused some Men terrible hardships; tales of great courage and endurance have filtered down to us from the past. | + | Man has always been fascinated by the challenge of the unknown. The exploration of unknown wilderness or unchartered sea have caused some Men terrible hardships; tales of great courage and endurance have filtered down to us from the past. |
- | Today, little of the earth remains unknown, The vast tracks of wilderness have been mostly explored and mapped. | + | |
- | explorer, where the often hosti16 | + | Today, little of the earth remains unknown. The vast tracks of wilderness have been mostly explored and mapped. |
- | in order that he can build. up a true picture.of the world in which he lives. | + | |
- | The ' | + | The challenge |
- | altitude in a new djmension | + | |
- | Located in south-west Fiordland National Park, New Zealand, aerial | + | Located in south-west Fiordland National Park, New Zealand, aerial photos define the tortuous traverse along the crest of a huge sawtooth range flanking the southern abutment of Dusky Sound, extending east from Perpendicular Peak to west at Mt. Sparrman which overlooks Cascade Cove. A myriad of lofty crags, pinnacles and mountains dominates the skyline, like tall church steeples. |
- | photos define the tortuous traverse along the crest of a huge sawtooth range flanking the southern abutment of Dusky Sound, extending east from Perpendicular Peak to west at Mt. Sparrman which overlooks Cascade Cove. A myriad of lofty crags, pinnacles and mountains dominates the skyline, | + | |
- | like tall church steeples. | + | Total ascent exceeds 52,000 feet; descent is a similar 52,000 feet; the total is four times the height of Mt. Everest. Rainfall on the west coast was reported at 400 inches per year, but recent |
- | Total ascent exceeds 52,000 feet; descent is a similar 52,000 feet; | + | |
- | the total is four times the height of Mt. Everest. Rainfall on the west coast was reported at 400 inches per year, but recent | + | The range has been previously traversed only as far as Lumaluma |
- | it does measure up to 600 inches per year inland for 10 kilometres. Rock | + | |
- | and snow techniques may have to be applied. | + | The party comprises four experienced persons. Being equally |
- | The range has been previously traversed only as far as Lumalumg | + | |
- | food. dump at Lake Mike. Exit is only possible via either boat or amphibian plane charter. We chose the latter, conscious that extended inclement weather may leave us stranded for a long period at Cascade Cove. | + | In addition, the possible dire consequences of rock-climbing, abseiling, or belaying on snow or ice with a very heavy pack (i.e. 80-100 |
- | The party comprises four experienced persons. Being-eq-dally | + | |
- | of the hostile environment, | + | Food, as a food party group, is based on 2 lb per person per day, principally |
- | equipment for three weeks, plus food with only one available food drop, has presented considerable problems in terms of type of equipMent, and extent of equipment. | + | |
- | In addition, the possible dire consequences of rock-clitbing, abseiling, or belaying on snow or ice with a very heavy pack (i.e. 80-100 | + | Equipment Lists are always interesting to muse over, so here is ours for the Evans Range; supplemented with the appropriate comments:- |
- | Page 16 THE SYDNEY BUBHUALKER February, | + | |
- | has made it very necessary to ensUr.4. tba; | + | |
- | Food, as a food party group, is based on. 2 lb per person per day, principally | + | |
- | Equipment Lists are always interesting to muse over, so here is ours | + | |
- | for the-Evans-Range 5 supplemented with the appropriate comments:- | + | |
1. That Which Is Considered as GROUP EQUIPMENT. | 1. That Which Is Considered as GROUP EQUIPMENT. | ||
- | (a) Snow-Tents - couldntt | + | |
- | an exiting snow-tent, and sa-contracted alterations to our specificatioris. Long pegs. | + | (a) Snow-Tents - couldn' |
+ | an exiting snow-tent, and sub-contracted alterations to our specifications. Long pegs. | ||
(b) Stoves - shellite (2 litres per person) - 2 stoves. | (b) Stoves - shellite (2 litres per person) - 2 stoves. | ||
- | (c) Meta tablets. | + | |
+ | (c) Meta tablets. | ||
(d) Eating utensils and equipment - universal size. | (d) Eating utensils and equipment - universal size. | ||
- | MBillies | + | |
- | (g) Repgir | + | (e) Billies |
- | (h) First Aid. kit - (basic treatments, includes antibiotics, | + | |
+ | (f) Water bags (nylon fabric). | ||
+ | |||
+ | (g) Repair | ||
+ | |||
+ | (h) First Aid. kit - (basic treatments, includes antibiotics, | ||
(i) Rope - 2 x 9mm, 150 feet. | (i) Rope - 2 x 9mm, 150 feet. | ||
+ | |||
(j) Scouring pads. | (j) Scouring pads. | ||
+ | |||
(k) Torch, globes and batteries. | (k) Torch, globes and batteries. | ||
- | (1) Screw-gate karabiners. | + | |
+ | (l) Screw-gate karabiners. | ||
(m) U.V. Screening cream - water repellent. | (m) U.V. Screening cream - water repellent. | ||
- | (n) Candles. | + | |
+ | (n) Candles. | ||
(o) Flares (2 - for emergency). | (o) Flares (2 - for emergency). | ||
+ | |||
(p) Tape, slings, and harnesses. | (p) Tape, slings, and harnesses. | ||
+ | |||
(q) Assorted chocknuts. | (q) Assorted chocknuts. | ||
- | (1 Pitons and piton hammer. (s Prussik cord. | + | |
- | (t) Cards - desirable but nob necessary. | + | (r) Pitons and piton hammer. |
- | (u) Basic fishing equipment.. To be used at Cascade Cove in the event | + | |
- | of delay of exit and shortage of food. | + | (s) Prussik cord. |
+ | |||
+ | (t) Cards - desirable but not necessary. | ||
+ | |||
+ | (u) Basic fishing equipment. To be used at Cascade Cove in the event of delay of exit and shortage of food. | ||
(Note 1) Crampons and Ice Axes were not considered necessary, but this view may change upon receipt of weather information at the last moment. | (Note 1) Crampons and Ice Axes were not considered necessary, but this view may change upon receipt of weather information at the last moment. | ||
+ | |||
(Note 2). FOOD is also considered as Group Equipment, but has not been itemised in this article. | (Note 2). FOOD is also considered as Group Equipment, but has not been itemised in this article. | ||
- | 2. That Which is Considered INDIVIDUAL | + | |
+ | 2. That Which is Considered INDIVIDUAL | ||
+ | |||
+ | (subject to variation according | ||
(a) Sleeping bag - Grade 1 superdown. | (a) Sleeping bag - Grade 1 superdown. | ||
+ | |||
(b) Silk inner sheet. | (b) Silk inner sheet. | ||
+ | |||
(c) Outer bivvy bag. | (c) Outer bivvy bag. | ||
- | Page I 7 THE STDNEY BUSHWALKER FdbrUary, | + | |
- | (d) Rucksack | + | (d) Rucksack mountaineering style. |
(e) Sandfly veil. | (e) Sandfly veil. | ||
+ | |||
(f) Gautex or oilskin jacket. | (f) Gautex or oilskin jacket. | ||
- | (g) Hat standard army style. | + | |
- | (/') Water bottle. | + | (g) Hat standard army style. |
- | (i) Toilet paper'. | + | |
- | (j) Handkerchiefs. (k)Toiletries (toothpaste, | + | (h) Water bottle. |
- | w Photographic equipment. | + | |
- | Hap/ | + | (i) Toilet paper |
+ | |||
+ | (j) Handkerchiefs | ||
+ | |||
+ | (k) Toiletries (toothpaste, | ||
+ | |||
+ | (l) Photographic equipment. | ||
+ | |||
+ | (m) Map/ | ||
(n) Notebook and biros. | (n) Notebook and biros. | ||
+ | |||
(o) Lightweight towel. | (o) Lightweight towel. | ||
- | cp. Insect repellent | + | |
- | Overpants | + | (p) Insect repellent |
+ | |||
+ | (q) Overpants | ||
(r) Boots mountaineering style. | (r) Boots mountaineering style. | ||
+ | |||
(s) Snow gaiters. | (s) Snow gaiters. | ||
+ | |||
(t) Silk head cover. | (t) Silk head cover. | ||
- | (1) Balaclava. (1 Rubber ' | + | |
- | (w Snow goggles. | + | (u) Balaclava. |
- | (x) Dachstein gloves and'overgloves. | + | |
- | (y) Canyon bag. | + | (v) Rubber ' |
+ | |||
+ | (w) Snow goggles. | ||
+ | |||
+ | (x) Dachstein gloves and overgloves. | ||
+ | |||
+ | (y) Canyon bag. | ||
(z) Rucksack overbag. | (z) Rucksack overbag. | ||
+ | |||
(zz) Snow seal. | (zz) Snow seal. | ||
+ | |||
3. That Which is Considered DESIRABLE CLOTHING. | 3. That Which is Considered DESIRABLE CLOTHING. | ||
- | excluding-thosedtems alreadyyAmentioned-in 2. above) | + | |
- | (1 Woollen or thick cotton panty hose. | + | (excluding |
- | (b . Woollen longjohns. | + | |
- | (c) Woollen. breeches. | + | (a) Woollen or thick cotton panty hose. |
- | (d) Woollen .inderwear. | + | |
+ | (b) Woollen longjohns. | ||
+ | |||
+ | (c) Woollen breeches. | ||
+ | |||
+ | (d) Woollen | ||
(e) Woollen shirt. | (e) Woollen shirt. | ||
+ | |||
(f) Woollen jumper/s. | (f) Woollen jumper/s. | ||
+ | |||
(g) Woollen socks. | (g) Woollen socks. | ||
- | (h) Light cotton shirt. | + | |
+ | (h) Light cotton shirt. | ||
(i) Light cotton underwear. | (i) Light cotton underwear. | ||
- | (j) Short trousers. | + | |
+ | (j) Short trousers. | ||
(k) Possible change of shoes (i.e. sandshoes or similar). | (k) Possible change of shoes (i.e. sandshoes or similar). | ||
- | ,We 100k -10. r1s./CA VC--1 (71r" | + | |
- | I Sy) " | + | |
- | Page 18 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER February, | + | ==== Letter to the Editor ==== |
- | LETTER TO THE EDITOR. from Kath Brown. | + | |
+ | from Kath Brown. | ||
Dear Madam Editor, | Dear Madam Editor, | ||
- | Over the last few years I have been rather disappointed to find that comparatively few stories about walking trips, especially | + | |
- | We do have a full and interesting magazine, and of | + | Over the last few years I have been rather disappointed to find that comparatively few stories about walking trips, especially |
- | course quite a number of trip stories are presented, but these are often private trips or overseas ones. And yet our club walking programme is large, and members and prospectives are well represented on most of them. | + | |
- | Poi instance, the holiday weekend in January which had fouX programmed trips, attracted 78 people on them, and although the occasional weekend trip fails for lack of starters, most of them go and are well attended. | + | We do have a full and interesting magazine, and of course quite a number of trip stories are presented, but these are often private trips or overseas ones. And yet our club walking programme is large, and members and prospectives are well represented on most of them. For instance, the holiday weekend in January which had four programmed trips, attracted 78 people on them, and although the occasional weekend trip fails for lack of starters, most of them go and are well attended. |
- | The trouble seems to be that a trip ' | + | |
- | peg to hang on, a focal point, and also someone with 5riting | + | The trouble seems to be that a trip "story" needs a peg to hang on, a focal point, and also someone with writing |
- | make it good reading. We are fortunate in having quite a-nuMber | + | |
- | So I have a suggestion to make, which I ' | + | So I have a suggestion to make, which I hope will be regarded by the club as a constructive one, and worth investigating. It is that we should have a Walks Reporter, either appointed by the Editor or committee or elected at the A.G.M., who would have a regular article in the magazine each month, reporting on the various walking trips done. Depending on the wishes of the Editor or of the Reporter, these could be short and factual, longer and approached from the more personal angle, could cover all trips, or only those that are more interesting (day walks tend to be pretty routine). In addition to the programmed walks, private trips that covered new ground or had any other interest for the club as a whole could be included. |
- | is that we should have a Walks Reporter, either appointed by the Editor or committee or elected at the A.G.M., who would have a regular article in | + | |
- | the magazine each month, reporting on the various walking trips done. Depending on the wishes of the Editor or of the Reporter, these could be | + | This Walks Reporter would not cover the same ground as the Walks Secretary who already has the onerous job of compiling and producing the Walks Programme, and whose notes describe |
- | short and factual, longer and approached from the more personal angle, could cover all trips, or only those that are more interesting (day walks tend to be pretty routine). In addition to the programmed walks, private | + | |
- | trips that covered new ground or had any other interest for the club as ,a whole could be included. | + | I think club members generally would be vey interested in such regular reports, and would gain from the information given of times, terrain, attractions or difficulties of the various areas and the walks done in them. |
- | This Walks Reporter would not cover the sathe ground | + | |
- | as the Walks Secretary who already has the onerous job of compiling and producing the Walks Programme, and whose notes describe | + | Yours, etc. |
- | I think club members generally would be vey interested | + | |
- | in such regular reports, and would gain from the information given of times, | + | KATH BROWN |
- | terrain, attractions or difficulties of the various areas and the walks done in them. | + | |
- | Yours, etc. KATH BROWN. ***xxx*xx*x* | + | |
- | # | + | ==== The January General Meeting ==== |
- | Page 19 THE SYDNEY BUSH)VALICER Febraury, | + | |
- | THE JANUARY GENERAL MEETING. | + | by Barry Wallace |
- | ..... by Barry Wallace. | + | |
The meeting began at 2015 with Len Newland in the chair, apologies from Fazeley (across the Tasman) and about 30 members present. | The meeting began at 2015 with Len Newland in the chair, apologies from Fazeley (across the Tasman) and about 30 members present. | ||
- | The reading of minutes of the December meeting passed without incident and correspondence brought a mixed bag. There was a letter-from N.P.W.S. advising that they had no plans to incorporate the Newnes ruins area into | ||
- | a national park, a letter from the National Trust acknowledging receipt of | ||
- | our letter re the Earie Byles bequest, letters from two N.S.W.-government | ||
- | departments in response to our protests over a bulldozed road on -the | ||
- | Ettrema plateau (A: not our department, and anyway it would. be impossible to work out who cut the track, B: our respOnsibility; | ||
- | and have warned that action will be-taken if they do it .again) a circular from a bus rental firm, a letter from F.B.W. advising that-a-new brochure | ||
- | on bushwalking is now available, a letter from F.B.W. advising that they | ||
- | are revising their constitution, | ||
- | information. I believe Wilf Hilder is to be asked if he would like to.. answer that one. | ||
- | The Treasurer' | ||
- | $1595.46. | ||
- | Federation Report brought news of an upcoming S. & R. training weekend from 21-23 March, Federation Re-union for the weekend 15-16 March, postcards are available for use in registering one's protest over proposed-dams in | ||
- | the South-West of Tasmania, and F.B.W. need a new editor for their newsletter. | ||
- | The Walks Report began with news of a cancellation. Jim Brown had | ||
- | ' been forced to cancel his Royal National Park ramble programmed for 15-16 | ||
- | December. ' Peter Miller fared better on his WollangaMbe Canyon-trip on' . the 16th-with 20 starters enjoying the place a day or so before' | ||
- | Gor4on Lee's Snowy Mountains classic over the Christmas/ | ||
- | attracted a varying number of people (13 4 +1) with weather varying from | ||
- | fine to wet. An unprogrammed trip into the Brogo River attracted 10 starters in charge of Brian Hart. The December 30th trip out froM Waterfall with Paul Mawhinney saw two starters somewhat plagued by bushfires. | ||
- | The New Year saw the all singing-all dancing Belinda McIenzie - Ian | ||
- | Debert "Back to Nature" | ||
- | Bob Younger' | ||
- | 5.-6th January had three starters reporting problems with possums-and rubbiSh bins (always a bad combination) at Deer Pool. The Sunday walk in care of Margaret Reid attracted four people who successfully evaded possums, but - did have problems with trains, although not in the rubbish bin-S-. -Peter Sargent 's walk the same day was cancelled, or who knows what mischief they | ||
- | Page 20 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER February, | ||
- | may have cane to The following weekend, 11,12,13 January saw cancellation of Tony Denham' | + | The reading of minutes of the December meeting passed without incident and correspondence brought a mixed bag. There was a letter from N.P.W.S. advising that they had no plans to incorporate the Newnes ruins area into a national park, a letter from the National Trust acknowledging receipt of |
- | General Business brought a motion that we write to John and Heather. | + | our letter re the Marie Byles bequest, letters from two N.S.W. government departments in response to our protests over a bulldozed road on the Ettrema plateau (A: not our department, and anyway it would be impossible to work out who cut the track, B: our responsibility; |
- | White-, members whose property at Mt. Tomah was severely damaged by recent | + | and have warned that action will be taken if they do it again) a circular from a bus rental firm, a letter from F.B.W. advising that a new brochure on bushwalking is now available, a letter from F.B.W. advising that they are revising their constitution, |
- | bushfires, to express our condolences and offer help in the way of a working bee. This was carried unanimously. | + | |
- | On a matter of reports of sheep grazing in the KoScidsko | + | The Treasurer' |
- | Park it was decided to write to N.P.W.S. asking what aCtion | + | |
+ | Federation Report brought news of an upcoming S. & R. training weekend from 21-23 March, Federation Re-union for the weekend 15-16 March, postcards are available for use in registering one's protest over proposed dams in the South-West of Tasmania, and F.B.W. need a new editor for their newsletter. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Walks Report began with news of a cancellation. Jim Brown had been forced to cancel his Royal National Park ramble programmed for 15-16 December. Peter Miller fared better on his Wollangambe Canyon trip on the 16th with 20 starters enjoying the place a day or so before the bushfires ripped through. Ian Debert' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Gordon Lee's Snowy Mountains classic over the Christmas/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | The New Year saw the all singing-all dancing Belinda McIenzie - Ian Debert "Back to Nature" | ||
+ | |||
+ | General Business brought a motion that we write to John and Heather White, members whose property at Mt. Tomah was severely damaged by recent bushfires, to express our condolences and offer help in the way of a working bee. This was carried unanimously. | ||
+ | |||
+ | On a matter of reports of sheep grazing in the Kosciusko | ||
Then it was just a matter of announcements, | Then it was just a matter of announcements, | ||
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | HEATHCOTE NATIONAL PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE. | + | ==== Heathcote National Park Advisory Committee ==== |
- | The Club has heard of a likelihood that one or more vacancies could occur on the Advisory Committee of the Heathcote National Park, Arrange- | + | |
- | ments have been made to submit the name of member Jim Callaway, but the Secretary would appreciate advice of any other member who would be prepared to serve on the Advisory Committee if a nomination were accepted by the Director of the National Parks & Wildlife Service. | + | The Club has heard of a likelihood that one or more vacancies could occur on the Advisory Committee of the Heathcote National Park, Arrangements |
- | * * * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR MARCH. by Ailsa Hocking. | + | ==== Social Notes for March ==== |
- | Club 31ide Competition: This is the last notice!!! In case you've | + | |
- | lost/ | + | by Ailsa Hocking |
+ | |||
+ | === Club Slide Competition | ||
+ | This is the last notice!!! In case you've lost/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Three sections: 1. Australian landscape. | ||
2. Overseas landscape and/or people. | 2. Overseas landscape and/or people. | ||
- | 3. "That'Bushwalking Feeling" | + | |
- | shots of your fellow walkers!) There is a limit of 15 slides per person. Please hand your slides to me or John Redfern on or beforo | + | 3. "That Bushwalking Feeling" |
- | Wednesdy9 | + | |
- | Bob-Hodgson, Craig Austin, Pat McBride and Spiro Hajinakitas. | + | There is a limit of 15 slides per person. Please hand your slides to me or John Redfern on or before |
- | Come and experience the magic of Tasmania' | + | |
- | wilderness areas, in winter and summer.. You'll wish, | + | === Wednesday |
- | the Western Arthurs, Denison Spires and the King William Range. | + | |
- | Wednesday, March 26th: Club Slide Competition. | + | Tasmanian Slide Night. |
- | Grand-showing_at | + | |
- | winners, and comment' | + | With slides |
+ | |||
+ | Come and experience the magic of Tasmania' | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Wednesday, March 26th: === | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | Club Slide Competition. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Grand-showing at which the judge (Henry Gold) will announce the winners, and comment | ||
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