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- | |2 |From The Clubroom|Jan Roberts| | + | |2|From The Clubroom\\ Allan Donnelly on looking after those very important legs.\\ Peter Treseder - risk management. Macpac Gear Update.\\ Underwater walking and Alaskan adventures.\\ The Magic of Bandelier\\A very special report.|Jan Roberts| |
- | ||Allan Donnelly on looking after those very important legs.\\ Peter Treseder - risk management. Macpac Gear Update.\\ Underwater walking and Alaskan adventures.\\ The Magic of Bandelier\\A very special report.||| | + | |
|7 |Ettrema Creek|George Mawer| | |7 |Ettrema Creek|George Mawer| | ||
|9|The November General Meeting| Barry Wallace| | |9|The November General Meeting| Barry Wallace| | ||
|10|First Aid Weekend|Bill Holland| | |10|First Aid Weekend|Bill Holland| | ||
|8|A Matter of Sole|Don Cornell| | |8|A Matter of Sole|Don Cornell| | ||
- | |11|The Presidents Christmas Message\\ The search for Wade Butler\\Coolana Weed Update\\|Greta James| | + | |11|The Presidents Christmas Message\\ The search for Wade Butler\\ Coolana Weed Update|Greta James| |
|12|A Fun Walk in the Blue Mountains|Carol Lubbers| | |12|A Fun Walk in the Blue Mountains|Carol Lubbers| | ||
Best wishes for a merry Christmas and happy New Year. Safe driving, good walking. Ed | Best wishes for a merry Christmas and happy New Year. Safe driving, good walking. Ed | ||
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=====FROM THE CLUBROOM===== | =====FROM THE CLUBROOM===== | ||
By Jan Roberts | By Jan Roberts | ||
- | Bushwalking and Health of the Lower Limb - October 18 | + | |
+ | **Bushwalking and Health of the Lower Limb - October 18**\\ | ||
October' | October' | ||
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Allan is Senior Head Teacher of Podiatry at the Sydney Institute of Technology, and his many hours of tutoring really showed in the quality of information we were exposed to during the evening. The evening bought out a large crowd of members eager to understand why various part of their lower limbs don't always perform as required. Allan gave us lots of good reasons. | Allan is Senior Head Teacher of Podiatry at the Sydney Institute of Technology, and his many hours of tutoring really showed in the quality of information we were exposed to during the evening. The evening bought out a large crowd of members eager to understand why various part of their lower limbs don't always perform as required. Allan gave us lots of good reasons. | ||
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- | Questions abounded of course, about just what is the best footwear, with many of us expecting the humble Volley to be criticised unmercifully. Allan pointed out however, that it was very much ' | + | Surprisingly, |
- | The final message for the night was to consider buying what we wear on our feet the same way as we would in buying tyres for the car. Our, most important asset Allan emphasised, deserves careful consideration how it is dressed and treated each body comes with one pair only. | + | We saw many of those injuries in Allan' |
- | Thank you Allan, for a most informative and entertaining evening. Our feet are very grateful also | + | |
- | Motivation and Fear - October 25 | + | Questions abounded of course, about just what is the best footwear, with many of us expecting the humble Volley to be criticised unmercifully. Allan pointed out however, that it was very much ' |
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+ | The final message for the night was to consider buying what we wear on our feet the same way as we would in buying tyres for the car. Our most important asset Allan emphasised, deserves careful consideration how it is dressed and treated each body comes with one pair only. | ||
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+ | Thank you Allan, for a most informative and entertaining evening. Our feet are very grateful also. | ||
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+ | **Motivation and Fear - October 25**\\ | ||
Always a popular presenter, Peter Treseder, Australian Geographic adventurer and multi- skilled athlete, treated us to another meaningful and entertaining evening during October. | Always a popular presenter, Peter Treseder, Australian Geographic adventurer and multi- skilled athlete, treated us to another meaningful and entertaining evening during October. | ||
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This time the theme was not so much focused on any particular trip, but rather Peter sharing with us how he has overcome the many challenges faced over years of taking considerable risks. To many of us the thought of traveling alone, over great distances to the remote areas Peter has explored, is just a little too intimidating. Peter explained however, that these expeditions have not happened without a lot of careful planning and weighing up of the risks involved. Having said that, he admitted that there have been many times when the unexpected happened and circumstances placed him in real personal danger. | This time the theme was not so much focused on any particular trip, but rather Peter sharing with us how he has overcome the many challenges faced over years of taking considerable risks. To many of us the thought of traveling alone, over great distances to the remote areas Peter has explored, is just a little too intimidating. Peter explained however, that these expeditions have not happened without a lot of careful planning and weighing up of the risks involved. Having said that, he admitted that there have been many times when the unexpected happened and circumstances placed him in real personal danger. | ||
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I think we were all somewhat relieved to learn that Peter Treseder DOES experience fear like the rest of us. The key as he puts it is 'risk management' | I think we were all somewhat relieved to learn that Peter Treseder DOES experience fear like the rest of us. The key as he puts it is 'risk management' | ||
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Thank you once again Peter for a very motivating night, and for sharing some of your more personal experiences and insights with us. | Thank you once again Peter for a very motivating night, and for sharing some of your more personal experiences and insights with us. | ||
- | SBW Annual Reunion - November 4 & 5 | + | **SBW Annual Reunion - November 4 & 5**\\ |
- | I was on the Gold Coast at the company sales conference much to my disappointment, | + | I was on the Gold Coast at the company sales conference much to my disappointment, |
The traditional damper baking competition was once again judged by Dot Butler and won by Annie Maguire, with Tess Holgate coming a close second. | The traditional damper baking competition was once again judged by Dot Butler and won by Annie Maguire, with Tess Holgate coming a close second. | ||
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Thanks to all those who participated to ensure this annual event lives on. | Thanks to all those who participated to ensure this annual event lives on. | ||
- | Macpac Gear Update - October 14 | + | |
+ | **Macpac Gear Update - October 14**\\ | ||
Mike Smith was out from New Zealand dining October sponsored by the boys from Alpsport, and presented lots of new gear on this special Tuesday night. | Mike Smith was out from New Zealand dining October sponsored by the boys from Alpsport, and presented lots of new gear on this special Tuesday night. | ||
- | As on previous occasions we were able to try out all the latest bits and pieces, ask deep and meaningful questions, and generally catch up on one of the most talked about subjects at SBW: walking gear! | + | |
- | I've finally decided to 'bite the bullet' | + | As on previous occasions we were able to try out all the latest bits and pieces, ask deep and meaningful questions, and generally catch up on one of the most talked about subjects at SBW walking gear! |
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+ | I've finally decided to 'bite the bullet' | ||
Thanks to Mike, Paul and Joint for coming along to the clubroom once again to update our gear knowledge. | Thanks to Mike, Paul and Joint for coming along to the clubroom once again to update our gear knowledge. | ||
- | Underwater Walking and Alaskan Adventures - November 15 | + | |
+ | **Underwater Walking and Alaskan Adventures - November 15**\\ | ||
Maureen Carter (ably assisted by her charming husband David) together with new SBW member Bob Stewart, provided a feast of entertainment during November with their joint presentations. | Maureen Carter (ably assisted by her charming husband David) together with new SBW member Bob Stewart, provided a feast of entertainment during November with their joint presentations. | ||
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Maureen and David were first, and guided us through the magnificence of the Alaskan wilderness with lots of humorous walking stories. In particular, Maureen kept us laughing with her story about the sacrifices she and David had to make to ensure they were not attacked by bears during the night in their tent. | Maureen and David were first, and guided us through the magnificence of the Alaskan wilderness with lots of humorous walking stories. In particular, Maureen kept us laughing with her story about the sacrifices she and David had to make to ensure they were not attacked by bears during the night in their tent. | ||
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From pristine alpine areas to vast expanses of cracking and groaning seas of ice, the scenery was breathtaking. During the night Maureen passed a number of curious objects around the gathering for correct identification. This bought lots of interesting suggestions, | From pristine alpine areas to vast expanses of cracking and groaning seas of ice, the scenery was breathtaking. During the night Maureen passed a number of curious objects around the gathering for correct identification. This bought lots of interesting suggestions, | ||
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We were heartened to learn also, that in spite of the vast devastation caused by the Valdez oil spill some years back, that the environment is recovering. | We were heartened to learn also, that in spite of the vast devastation caused by the Valdez oil spill some years back, that the environment is recovering. | ||
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Bob Stewart was next, and took us virtually around the world on a diving trip to kill for. Over the years, Bob and his wife Marilyn have lived in many countries as a result of Bob's profession, and as a consequence, | Bob Stewart was next, and took us virtually around the world on a diving trip to kill for. Over the years, Bob and his wife Marilyn have lived in many countries as a result of Bob's profession, and as a consequence, | ||
- | PAGE 4 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER DECEMBER 1995 | + | |
- | We dived with Bob from the corals of Palanaca Reef in Mexico, to the crystal clear visibility of fresh water sink holes in Texas, and many of the special diving spots in between. During our tour of the depths Bob introduced us to underwater ' | + | We dived with Bob from the corals of Palanaca Reef in Mexico, to the crystal clear visibility of fresh water sink holes in Texas, and many of the special diving spots in between. During our tour of the depths Bob introduced us to underwater ' |
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+ | Thanks to Maureen and Bob, together with their supporting partners David and Marilyn for a lively and enjoyable night at the clubroom. | ||
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+ | **The Magic of Bandelier -November 22**\\ | ||
And finally the last presentation for 1995, but by no means least, came from SBW member and leader David Robinson. David and partner Jan Hodges' | And finally the last presentation for 1995, but by no means least, came from SBW member and leader David Robinson. David and partner Jan Hodges' | ||
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We were informed that one of the first challenges of the walk was getting out of the car park, which ended up taking two and a half hours! Pulling out their own map and discarding the one supplied by the Park authorities, | We were informed that one of the first challenges of the walk was getting out of the car park, which ended up taking two and a half hours! Pulling out their own map and discarding the one supplied by the Park authorities, | ||
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Throughout the night we were treated to David' | Throughout the night we were treated to David' | ||
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An interesting but frightening part of the trip was the huge number of trees exploded by lightening along the way. In one of his last slides, David showed us a landscape covered with charred and exploded trunks; the sombre remains of multiple lightning strikes. | An interesting but frightening part of the trip was the huge number of trees exploded by lightening along the way. In one of his last slides, David showed us a landscape covered with charred and exploded trunks; the sombre remains of multiple lightning strikes. | ||
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So much for the myth of lightening never striking twice in the same place. | So much for the myth of lightening never striking twice in the same place. | ||
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A wonderful experience David. Thank you for taking the time to share the magic of Bandelier with SBW. | A wonderful experience David. Thank you for taking the time to share the magic of Bandelier with SBW. | ||
- | Special Announcement! | + | |
+ | **Special Announcement!**\\ | ||
No final social report for the year would be complete without a romantic inclusion, and on that basis Congratulations to Tony Crichton and Gail Murray from all your friends in SBW on the announcement of your Engagement, and all the very best for the future… | No final social report for the year would be complete without a romantic inclusion, and on that basis Congratulations to Tony Crichton and Gail Murray from all your friends in SBW on the announcement of your Engagement, and all the very best for the future… | ||
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and to all Sydney Bush Walkers, a very Merry Christmas and Happy Walking in 1996! | and to all Sydney Bush Walkers, a very Merry Christmas and Happy Walking in 1996! | ||
- | Thanks to Maureen and Bob, together with their supporting partners David and Marilyn for a lively and enjoyable night at the clubroom. | ||
- | The Magic of Bandelier -November 22 | ||
- | DECEMBER 1995 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER PAGE 7 | ||
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Maurice phoned me on the Wednesday before the walk to confirm that I still intending to go and told me that his numbers had dropped from an original fifteen to only seven. " | Maurice phoned me on the Wednesday before the walk to confirm that I still intending to go and told me that his numbers had dropped from an original fifteen to only seven. " | ||
- | Friday night at a dry car camp on the Yarramunmun Fire Trail. A starry night with the local frog population to sing us to sleep and away at 7:30 am to "The Jumps" the headwaters of Bullfrog Creek. A 51cm car swap and we were off to find Bullfrog Creek. We lost some time finding a way into Bullfrog Creek but after a successfully identifying two ways that do not go we found one that does, then continued down to Ettrema Creek. | + | Friday night at a dry car camp on the Yarramunmun Fire Trail. A starry night with the local frog population to sing us to sleep and away at 7:30 am to "The Jumps" the headwaters of Bullfrog Creek. A 5km car swap and we were off to find Bullfrog Creek. We lost some time finding a way into Bullfrog Creek but after a successfully identifying two ways that do not go we found one that does, then continued down to Ettrema Creek. |
Ettrema Creek must be one of the most beautiful rugged wilderness areas in the world with spectacular towering side walls and many glorious cascades, small waterfalls and rocky pools. Being springtime there were lots of wildflowers, | Ettrema Creek must be one of the most beautiful rugged wilderness areas in the world with spectacular towering side walls and many glorious cascades, small waterfalls and rocky pools. Being springtime there were lots of wildflowers, | ||
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Myall Creek was a problem right from the start. Gayle slipped and crashed in a small pool and banged a shin which slowed her down for a while. Then slow progress until we got to the first waterfall. The pool looked good for swimming but the sheer sides were quite impassable. We investigated a rather exposed way up and eventually opted for a climb up and around and even that was difficult enough in the very wet conditions with slippery mud and loosened vegetation. Maurice placed a climbing tape to reduce the risk and then called for a " | Myall Creek was a problem right from the start. Gayle slipped and crashed in a small pool and banged a shin which slowed her down for a while. Then slow progress until we got to the first waterfall. The pool looked good for swimming but the sheer sides were quite impassable. We investigated a rather exposed way up and eventually opted for a climb up and around and even that was difficult enough in the very wet conditions with slippery mud and loosened vegetation. Maurice placed a climbing tape to reduce the risk and then called for a " | ||
- | The exit ridge wasn't quite vertical. In fact it was probably much less than forty five degrees in most places but for me it was a very hard slog. Once we reached our traversing ridge the views from the saddle humps were spectacular and ever changing as we climbed. There were occasional signs of previous walkers so we were hopeful that the way through the escarpment would be obvious and this was so. Just as well too because it was about five in the afternoon when we reached the home fire trail with about one km back to the swap car. By then the day was starting to get cold and we all started, to chill down. I was pleased to get into a warm Car. | + | The exit ridge wasn't quite vertical. In fact it was probably much less than forty five degrees in most places but for me it was a very hard slog. Once we reached our traversing ridge the views from the saddle humps were spectacular and ever changing as we climbed. There were occasional signs of previous walkers so we were hopeful that the way through the escarpment would be obvious and this was so. Just as well too because it was about five in the afternoon when we reached the home fire trail with about one km back to the swap car. By then the day was starting to get cold and we all started to chill down. I was pleased to get into a warm Car. |
- | One of Margaret' | + | One of Margaret' |
- | This was a little harder than normal on the footwear. We were in and out of the water all the time climbing up and down wet rocks, always looking for a corner or crevice to jamb the foot into to gain a- positive footing, or wading through rippling water where the bottom was made up of football | + | This was a little harder than normal on the footwear. We were in and out of the water all the time climbing up and down wet rocks, always looking for a corner or crevice to jam the foot into to gain a positive footing, or wading through rippling water where the bottom was made up of football |
The weather could have been kinder but all in all I think everyone was pleased with the trip. Ettrema Creek is well worth the effort necessary to see it. | The weather could have been kinder but all in all I think everyone was pleased with the trip. Ettrema Creek is well worth the effort necessary to see it. | ||
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The article by Karen Brading in September Sydney Bush Walker has prompted me to recall incident some years ago when Jenny and tried a walk down from Wanganderry into the Wollondilly River Valley. | The article by Karen Brading in September Sydney Bush Walker has prompted me to recall incident some years ago when Jenny and tried a walk down from Wanganderry into the Wollondilly River Valley. | ||
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Prior to setting out I had phoned Mr Samson the property owner seeking permission to cross his property and leave vehicles next to the stockyards. | Prior to setting out I had phoned Mr Samson the property owner seeking permission to cross his property and leave vehicles next to the stockyards. | ||
- | We camped there on Friday night and set off about 8 - am Saturday down the track leading into the valley. | + | |
- | We emerged up the Steep track from the valley about 4 pin on Sunday to be confronted by an irate Mr Samson | + | We camped there on Friday night and set off about 8am Saturday down the track leading into the valley. |
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+ | We emerged up the Steep track from the valley about 4pm on Sunday to be confronted by an irate Mr Samson | ||
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It then became apparent that there was a white van that didn't belong to anyone from our group. | It then became apparent that there was a white van that didn't belong to anyone from our group. | ||
Mr Samson then told us that a person with a distinctive boot pattern had walked into his shed and removed the control knobs from his tractor and taken several spanners. | Mr Samson then told us that a person with a distinctive boot pattern had walked into his shed and removed the control knobs from his tractor and taken several spanners. |
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