CA NBERRA BUSH WA L KING CLUB INC NEWSLETTER

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VOLUME 31 FEBRUARY 1995 NUMBER 2 FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING Dickson Library Community Room Wednesday 15 February, 8.00 pm onwards A representative from Lonely Planet travel books Make the most of the evening and join other members at 6. OOpm for a convivial (BYO) meal at the Vietnamese Restaurant at 0 'Connor Shops (the one on the corner). Try to be early to ensure there will be ample time to finish and still get to the meeting in comfortable time.

PRESIDENT' S PRATTLE

At the time of writing this prattle, the rain is still pouring down. We can 't complain - we need it. On driving over to Adelaide via the Hay plains, Paul and I were saddened to see the desolation of the brown, cracked earth. Even the Gundagai Hills we passed on the way home were similar to my beloved Flinders Ranges - reds and browns, but no grass. - On to other club matters Search and Rescue is part of our club's objects. I commend all members to read David Campbell's article on Search and Rescue in this IT. David and others have done much to promote our club's involvement in this field. A look at the Activities program shows the variety of outdoor pursuits fostered by the club. At the March Meeting there will be talks about some of these. The new library will be open for browsing and borrowing. There will also be time for members to buy and sell gear - even old abseiling ropes can be sold for use as trailer ropes! Please clearly label any items you want to sell with your name and asking price. The Committee welcomes Rob Horsfield as the new Vice President/Treasurer after Nic Bendeli's resignation. A reminder that Rod Peters is leading Bolton's Hill Hut maintenance weekends on 11/12 and 25/26 February. These conservation activities not only help to preserve the areas used by the club but are also a lot of fun (or for the more seriously minded, of great virtue). We expect to be inundated with enthusiastic volunteers! In March, the club will farewell for a few years a much valued member, Allan Mikkelsen. For work reasons, Allan is moving to Melbourne. I would like to pay tribute to Allan's great contribution to the CBW. During the past seven years since joining the club, he has spent four years on the Committee, as Walks Secretary and President, and has led an average of 17 walks each year. A sincere thank you, Allan, for such amiable, enthusiastic and capable service. Janet Edstein P LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

From Meg McKone I am glad the Editor has removed the sexist language from the NOTICE TO ALL WALKERS in IT (although I wonder why a she is a cause for exclamation), and would like to reply to a few of the closely witten coniments he makes to my letter in his EDITORS RESPONSE.

This is not a matter of political correctness', it is a matter of recognizing the presence of female leaders on the walks program. Language involves a lot more than just the surface meaning of the words and grammatical structures that it uses; it reflects the attitudes and prejudices, the formal and informal social and political structures of the people who use it. More importantly, it also helps to form those attitudes, etc. A child who only ever hears about policemen will assume that only men can serve in the police force; the use of the term police officer allows the possibility of women in this occupation as well. The use of gender inclusive language in the walks program is one small way of sending a message to the women walkers of this club that their contribution as leaders is welcomed (or of helping members to internalize the principles of female participation, to use the Editor's own words).

Neither Shakespeare nor the translators of the King James Bible, for all the beauty and poetry of their language, were immune from the sexism and other prejudices of their time; nor would I expect them to be. Interestingly, though, I suspect that Shakespeare's Mark Antony did only have men in mind, not women, when he said The evil that men do lives after them . . .', since it was usually only men who held prominent positions in society in Roman times, Cleopatra notwithstanding.

I am surprised that David objects to they as being inelegant since it is directly analogous to the use (note, not utilization) of the originally plural you to address only one person.

I agree with David that our language is male dominated, although less so than it was even a few decades ago. The point is that it doesn't have to be, especially as it doesn't have the problems inherent in highly gendered languages such as French. The English language has changed greatly in the past and no doubt will continue to do so in the future.

(I realise that a lot of this left er has little to do directly with bushwalking, but then neither did most of the EDITOR'S RESPONSE. Please feel free to print this in the same small print).

Curry Evening / Walks Planning Evening

Monday 20 February, 6,30 onwards - at Alan and Sue Vidler's home 56 Woolner Circuit, Hawker - 254 5373(h)

This is your chance to keep our great activities program rolling. New leaders from the last, very successful,Walks Planning Evening can now share their experience and encourage other members to think about leading walks. We have lots of suggestions of easily navigable walks. Time to pore over the club's extensive map library and exchange walking experiences. All welcome even ([you don't intend to lead trips.

Contact by phone (includes an answering machine), mail, fax and email (carrier pigeon and smoke signal .... ) also welcome at any time before, during or after the event. BYO Curry (or..), or come around 8pm for discussions and planning. Condiments, maps, ideas etc provided.

CBC It February 1995 page 2 5Februaiy, 1995 Canberra Bushwaiklng Club - DRAFT Membership List Page6 LONLY the page with your details in this 111 Rune Wak Lead S&R Date Renew T Name At 1%n flionc C) W Avi Join Date TOMKINS. Fran 8 Rubbo Cra, WESTON ACT 2611 28*3419 2058159 N N C 4/93 5195 p TOM1UNS, Fran P0 Box 3293. WESTON ACT 2611 TREVEAN, Guy It Slum. Pt, CHIFIIY ACT 2606 2*51135 2666087 N N E 9/90 9/95 * TRUMAN. David 9 Mainoni P1, HAWKER ACT 2614 2546700 2724632 Y Y E 9/83 9/95 • TURLAND. lan 9 Folingsby Si. WESTON ACT 2611 2886285 2632768 Y V C 10192 2195 • TURLAND. Lucinda 9 Folinpby Si, WESTON ACT 2611 2886285 N N D 10/92 2/95 TURNBULL, Doreen tO Roope Cl, CALWELL ACT 2905 2923273 2910333 N N E 0/ 2195 p TURNBULL Doreen P0 Box 1021, WODEN ACT 2606 UREN, Terence 21 Turner PU, YARRALUMLA ACT 2600 2822403 2819422 V V B 9/90 9/95 VALLAIC,Reet 5FullwoodSl,WESTONACT26II 2886340 N V A 2/65 9/95 4+VIDLER,AJan 56WoolnerCct,HAWKERACT26I4 2545373 Y V C 2)73 IFILMI VIDLER, Sue 56 Woolner Ccl, HAWKER ACT 2614 2545313 2723553 V V B 9/72 9/95 WALLEY, Anne 2 V&dm Pt, KAMBAJI ACT 2902 2310020 V V C 9/87 9/95 WALSH, Peter 50 Ksvel Si, TORRENS ACT 2607 2862452 2075174 N N D 6/94 7195 • WAIT, Rhonda RMB 84 Burr. Rd. VIA QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620 2363168 2363168 N N E 7/92 7/95 • WAlT, Alex liMB 84 Burrs lid, VIA QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620 2363168 2363168 N N E 7/94 7/95 WAUGH,Ron 6HeysaiSt,WESTONACT26II 2885443 2835775 V N C 8/93 9/95 p WAUGH, Ron P0 Box 1157, WODEN ACT 2606 • WEBSTER, Judith 22 Tunbo SI, KALEEN ACT 2617 2414646 N N E 9/68 9195 *WEBSTER,JOIU, 22TamboS*,KALEENACT26I7 2414646 N N E 9168 9/95 WEST, Pauline 22 TerewahCd, KALEEN ACT 2617 2413648 2895025 N N E 9/90 2/95 WESTON, Michelle 33 Spica Si, GIRALANG ACT 2617 2413843 2401732 V N C 7/93 8/95 WHEELER, Annnbel 5 Meenhan Gardens GRIFFITH ACT 2603 2958044 2816286 N N E 9/76 8195 WHITWORTH, Robed 49 Seveme SI, QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620 2975894 2980266 N N D 9/88 4/95 WILKINSON, Paul GREEN WAY ACT 2900 N N D 11/94 12/95 WILLIAMS, Debi 47 Companion Cia, FLYNN ACT 2615 2581645 2648242 V N C 9/89 9/95 WILLIAMS, Phillip 5/31 Moolden Cl, BELCONNEN ACT 2617 2516347 2526060 N N D 5/93 12195 WILSON, Andrew 7 O'Shanassy SI, CURTIN ACT 2605 2816021 2446073 N N E 9/88 9/95 WILSON, Han'ieUe 27 Forbes Si, TURNER ACT 2601 2474284 2495994 N N E 9/90 9/95 WINSBURV, Tony 90 Baracchi Cr,, GIRALANG ACT 2617 2418925 2468420 N N E 9/91 9/95 WINTER,Geoff I26DexterSI,COOKACT26I4 2515639 2772437 N N E 9/89 9/95 WISE, Jack RMB 16, Fcrnloff Rd. WAMBOIN NSW 2620 2383329 N N C 9/90 10195 WOOD. Geoff IC Pelsart St. RED HILL ACT 2603 2959558 2655642 V N C 9/75 9/95 WRIGHT,AIex 5EIkedraCI,ITAWKERACT26I4 2541969 2018400 N N C 9/91 9/95 WRIGHT, Denis 1/8 Cues Si, GRIFFITH ACT2603 018 620440 2723211 N N C 9/91 9/95 4- WRJGHT,Doug I8BeedhamPLLVONSACT2606 2814148 V V A 9/63 [HLMI WRIGHT, Ian 23 Shepherd SI, PEARCE ACT 2607 2861473 2725072 N V B 9/87 9/95 WRIGHT, Robert 12 Melrose Me'.,, Medley Si, CHIFLEY ACT 2606 2815234 2722035 N N D 7/93 8/95 WRIGHT, Robert P0 Box E423, QUEEN VICTORIA TERRACE ACT 2600 WRIGHT, Tim 26 Howitt Si, KINGSTON ACT 2604 2956572 2893679 V V B 9/77 10/95 WYLKS, Chris 6 Annbrusta SI, GORDON ACT 2906 2941748 2924933 Y N D 5/92 12195

Type: • Household member, + Honoraiy Life Member, S Committee Member, p-Postal Address S&R - Search And Rescue (Your assessment): A - Available, 2 hours notice ; B - Available next day, C - Available Weekends etc only, D - Not Stated/Not yet enough walking experience; E - Not interested, overseas, pregnant etc. Trip leading (Yes/No to lead Day/Weekend trips) and S&R details indicate intention, not commitment Household members grouped on draft only(to save paper!) - Final (next month) will be in alphabetic order Household members with a postal address will be shown one with residential, other with postal address (save more paper!) Leading, S&R, date details and postal addresses will not appear in final list

Corrections invited and welcomed ASAP by Roger & Rosemarie Edwards. ph 288 7863(h) [Particularly S&R details if not correcti Through their normal recreational activities, members of the Canberra Bushwalking Club develop and maintain a capacity to assist in wilderness search and rescue. To date, this capacity has been used by the people of , through the NSW Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs' Wilderness Rescue. For instance, over the past three years, we have participated in five search and rescues, and on one occasion had a party on stand-by for call out. In addition to this, we have participated in a number of The second activity is the annual wilderness search training and activity weekends with the then NSW and rescue practice to be coordinated by the ACT Search and Rescue, while the Club has run a St. Police Rescue squad on 26-29 May at Gudgenby Johns training weekend (stand by for this year's St Pines. Johns weekend). Throughout we have developed an I know that many of you are interested in understanding of procedures and what is expected participating in search and rescue, and in increasing from us by the NSW Confederation of Bushwalking your search and rescue skills. In addition, Clubs. At the same time, they have developed participation in such training exercises will increase confidence in our capacity and reliability. your general bushwalking skills. The disappointment has been that our capacity and I have a number of Search and Rescue manuals, availability has not been acknowledged in the including a couple supplied by the Australian Capital Australian Capital Territory. This state of affairs Territory Emergency Services. Over the rest of this was reversed last year when Greg James, Director, year I will review and present information from these ACT Emergency Service, under advice from the manuals to the Club, through IT. Federal Police, inquired whether the Club would make its members available on a voluntary basis to A question that many in the Club may have - it is participate in wilderness search and rescue within the certainly one that I receive from members - is what Australian Capital Territory. At the September characteristics qualify Club members to participate in Annual General Meeting the Club passed a motion to a search and rescue call out - in addition to being accept this invitation. available. As a guide, I refer you to the Search and Rescue Manual of the Search and Rescue Section of The next step is for us to begin to know and the Federation of Victorian Walking Clubs. The understand the needs and procedures of the ACT manual contains guidelines which have been Emergency Services and of the Federal Police - as it developed to assist club members to make decisions is for them to begin to know and understand how we concerning suitability (the wording has been changed operate and our search and rescue capacity. slightly to accommodate differences): To assist in this process and gain additional Age. Participants must be at least 18 years of wilderness skills, two training functions will be held age. There is no upper limit on age, provided the in the ACT in the first half of this year. The first of individual fitness is of the required standard. these will be with the ACT Emergency Services, and Experience. Participants must have had a will be held on the Sunday afternoon of the 26 minimum of 16 full days bushwalking, including at March. While the training activities and actual least a continuous period of a minimum of four days timing have not been decided, there will be a joint and four weekends, one of which must have been in barbecue to finish off the function. (Imponant adverse weather conditions. decisions first) - Ed.)

CBC It Febniarj 1995 page 3 Navigation. Participants must be Applicants capable of being independent in the must be bush, by being able to use normal current compasses and all types of maps, and members of be able to give grid references. In the Club. the absence of any other standard, These points successfiul completion of an are meant as a orienteering course would be guideline. If acceptable. you are uncertain Food. Participants should be able whether you to cook and live solely on dehydrated qualify rations. according to Equipment. Participants must these have a complete range of suitable guidelines, ask equipment necessary for them to be me. Aside independent for at least 48 hours in - from this, it is the bush over the fill range of in your own interests to participate in wilderness probable weather conditions. rescue training events as participation in such events Fitness. Participants must be capable of will hone your general bushwalkiñg skills and is also prolonged heavy scrub-bashing on steep slopes. likely to have broader benefits. P Searching may impose greater physical and mental demands than normal bush walking. David Campbell Club Search and Rescue Officer EQUIPMENT HIRE Take advantage of the excellent gear that the Club has available for hire before lashing out on your own equipment. The Equipment Officer is Maurice Wicks on 258 8890 (h).

The equipment available and current rates per weekend are as follows. Please note that a refundable deposit of $20 is also required. + Olympus two person tent $15 • Macpac Microlight one person tent $15 • Assorted packs $5 + 3 season bag, mat and liner $10 + Long bed compass no charge - just a $5 deposit + Snow sleeping bag, mat and liner $15 + Trangia and fuel bottle $5

SARTORIAL SPLENDOUR IN THE BUSH: FROG LOGO TEE SHIRTS

The Committee has found a supplier willing to emboss the the Club's frog logo on any round-necked (crewneck) shin or long-sleeved skivvy for three dollars. The logo is around 24 cm high. A dark black logo on a yellow or other coloured tee shin will stand out splendidly, making you, the proud wearer, the envy of all. To get your logo embossed, bring in a clean, washed garment (or garments!) in any colour other than black or navy blue (because a black logo would be invisible on them!) to any Club monthly meeting. Please give your tee shins - labelled with your name - to JANET EDSTEIN.

CBC It February 1995 page 4 BOOK REVIEW Kowmung ; Kanangra Walls; Cox's River - the three books were written and published in December 1993 by Jim Barren, 65 Brook Road, Glenbrook NSW 2773. Prices are $9, $8 and $10 respectively, plus postage ($1 each). They are worth carried tent or sleeping bag - they raked up some buying. leaves next to the fire. The bottom of Gingra Creek In the cover note of , Jim Barrett is was a loggers' camp for a while and Hughes Ridge described as '... married bush walking: married a was the usual cattle route down to the Kowmung bushwalker: he moved to his well loved Blue from Kanangra Walls. The latter used to be grass- Mountains, where he has lived since 1961'. It is covered but changed to heath after the 1905 bushfire. evident from his writing that he has walked the area (That's quite remarkable - Ed.) both down the years and recently. The three books Bullock's and Butcher's Creeks were named after derive from his earlier Shack (Jountiy and the Old cattle duffers; one killed the other. Lannigan was Burragorang (1990), which I have yet to buy and an ex-convict, suspected cattle duffer and established read. Each book contains discovery, history and Lannigan's Creek and the Colboyd Range ass a route development. Bushwalkers and their walking are for some of his dubious activities; he was said to part of each. walk around the bush in only a shirt. Read about Barallier, Cambage, Caley, Dixon, And there's lots more. White, Govett, Jamison, lobes, the Gundungura Nation, escaped convicts, cattle duffers, cattle men, Eleanor Dark, the writer of the trilogy Timeless timber getters, gold, Dunphy and Gallop, Smith and Land, was a keen bushwalker of the area. One Gentle, the Mountain Trails club, the Sydney thread in her story is of an escaped donvict, Bushwalkers, railways, dams, limestone companies befriending the Gundungura people, and his son and tourists. Jamison calculated that he had gone 43 settling in what was probably the Megalong. And miles up the Warragamba - in fact it was 13. In there is also the account of one of the Manions going 1880 a railway survey lost the Warragamba and through he Mountains via the Cox, before 1813. headed up Monkey (Werriberri) Creek. Barrett's books show just how plausible Dark's story is. Who, with his wife, pushed a pram with son from Jenolan to Kanangra on the old cattle track? Dunphy In conclusion, I would describe these books of Jim and Gallop had an appalling trip down the canyons Barren's as carefully researched history, with good and falls of the upper Kowmung. Paddy Pallin and photographs. They're interesting, particularly for friends did it with the help of home-made floaties. the bushwalker. ft Smith and Gentle never Rob Horsfield

WALKS SECRETARY'S WAFFLE I've got little to say as I'd planned to use this month replying to streams of abuse I'd received after previous Waffles, but I was too boring to read or everyone was too lethargic to reply, so no streams arose. I look forward to hordes of people at the Walks Planning Meeting on Monday 20 February at the Vidler residence, 56 Woolner Circuit, Hawker - 6:30pm, mainly eating, or around 8pm when we've moved on to primarily walks planning. We need many more trips (thus, leaders) in following months, and we need new, or recycled ideas. Both leaders and ideas are welcome and I think attendees at previous evenings can verify that you won't be (excessively!) pressured if you attend to encourage, suggest, lobby rather than lead. Conversely, if you have trips but can't attend, please ring, deliver, post (disk or paper), fax, or email your trips in at any time, preferably as soon as possible. If I'm not there, my answering machine is probably as interesting to talk to as me. P Alan Vidler

OBO It Febn,ary 1995 page 5 view from Mt Ossa ACTIVITY PROGRAM

GRADING OF WALKS: (5) Short - under 12km/day; (M) Medium - 12-20km/day; Long - over 20km/day. (E) Easy - firetrail, tracks, beaches etc; Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub; (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles (L'S9 Wet - compulsory swims, many river crossings NOTE: In calculating distance 1 km is added for every 100 metres climbed.

TRANSPORT. Costs are presently 25 cents a kilometre per car, divided equally among ALL participants. This amount is a guide only and can be varied at the discretion of the leader depending on the condition of the roads, the number of passengers per car and other factors. The figures given for individual trips are mugh estimates only, based on four people per car, and other factors - costs may rise if cars are only partly filled. Park admission and camping fees are additional costs which leaders should list separately. Members are reminded that bookings normally close at 2 pm on Thursday.

NOTICE TO ALL WALKERS: Every person taking part in a Club activity does so as a volunteer in all respects and accepts responsibility for any injury or loss personally incurred. The leader should check with you that you are capable of completing the proposed trip - by assessing this from observation on previous walks or by asking where, when and with whom you have walked previously. Your leader should also check that you are aware of what the trip entails and of any special equipment or skills needed. A leader may reject any applicant they think is not suitable for the trip.

SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANIZATION S&R Contacts are: David Campbell 2722025(w) 2541511(h), Allan Mikkelsen 2540764(h), 2643472(w). Area Coordinators: Belconnen - Pat Miethke 2493085(w) 2412798(h), Woden - Doug Wright 2614 148(h).

CHECK-IN/ CONTACT OFFICER The Check-in /Contact Officer for the club is Michael Pedvin 288 5750 (h), 277 5177 (w). He (not the Police or other bodies) should be the first point of contact for worried relatives if you are late in returning from a trip. Leaders must also report the safe return OR cancellation of their trip to the Check-in officer.

Saturday 11 February - Shoalhaven Blockup - S-M/M Descend a track to the river and walk to the gorge for lunch. Lilos would be useful for going through the gorge. 4WD vehicles required for the Trestle track. Map: Caoura 1:25000. Leader: Vance Brown 251 3997(h). Transport cost about $20.

11-12 February - Bolton's Hill Hut Maintenance - SIE Join the work party for an enjoyable weekend carrying out painting and minor maintenance. A chance to visit this area without the long walk or ski trip normally involved. Refer to November IT for further details. Please contact Rod or Janet as soon as possible so detailed planning can be completed. Maps: Eucumbene, Khancoban 1:50000. Leader; Rod Peters 2512580 (II) or Janet Edstein 2881398(h). Transport cost about $25.

11-12 February - - S-M/E A walk partly on tracks, following the Burrungubugge River to Constance's Hut and then to vicinity of Kidmans Hut (camp). Return by the same route. Bring a fuel stove if you have it. Maps: Berridale, Mount Kosciusko and Khancoban 1:50000. Leader: Helen Stevens 286 4334(h), 274 1942(w). Transport cost about $27 plus park entry fees.

cac It February 1995 page 6 Tuesday 14 February Evening Walk - Majura Ridge to Ainslie - SIE Meet at 6pm at the car park behind the War Memorial. Leave some cars there, and drive to near the Hackett recycle centre. Follow a track on to the Majura-Ainslie ridge for a leisurely evening meal (communal goodies encouraged) overlooking Canberra in the setting sun. From there, walk along the ridge to the Mt Ainslie lookout, then descend via a walking track to the War Memorial. Supper (dessert & coffee) at Jan Armour's place afterwards. No need to book, but be there on time or be left behind! Leader: Rene Lays 241 7862(h).

Wednesday 15 February - MONTHLY MEETING - 8pm at Dickson Library. Talk by representative of Lonely Planet travel books - Dickson Library. Full details are on the front page.

Saturday 18 February - Mt Tennent - M/E Enjoy magnificent panoramic views over both Canberra and much of the southern ACT. This walk will use the "traditional' or easier route to the top - up the firetrail. Map: ACT 1:100000 or Williamsdale 1:25000. Leader: Tony Older 288 4826(h) 201 7407(w). Transport cost about $6.

Saturday 18 February - Goodradigbee Vegetarian Gourmet - S/E Short walk (lilos optional) to Macdonalds Flat for a gourmet lunch. No parts of dead animals permitted (boots are OK, provided you don't eat them). Blackberries provided. Map: Brindabella 1:100000. Leader: Bill Brown 248 9948(h), 276 4 704(w). Transport cost about $10.

(17)18-19 February - Mimosa Rocks National Park - SIE This is a joint car camp with Family Bushwalkers. Leave on Friday night, and after dinner in , camp at Aragannu Beach. Swim, snorkel and explore beaches and clifihines before returning Sunday afternoon via Bemboka's pie shop. Leader: Doug Wright 281 4148(h). Transport Cost about $39, plus NP camping fees.

18-19 February - Upper Tuross and Brogo - L/R This is a walk in the Wadbilliga National Park, starting in the headwaters of the . After heading across to the Tuross we will follow it to its source, then take a long spur down to where Greens Creek meets the Brogo. I hope to camp about 2km upstream from here, leaving 10 km of the Brogo for Sunday. Maps: Yowrie and Puen Buen 1:25000. Leader: George Carter 251 2130(h), 263 3569(w). Transport cost about $25.

Sunday 19 February - Bundanoon Lookouts and Creek - SIM Look at beautiful Erith Coal Mine and sample some of Bundanoon's spectacular lookout before descending to a beautiful leafs' swimming hole for lunch. After lunch I will show you the waterfall in a cave. Map: Bundanoon 1:25000. Leader: Vance Brown 251 399 7(h). Transport cost about $16.

Sunday 19 February - Corang lagoon & Corang Peak Circuit - L/M Come for a great leg-stretch to get the frustrations of the ACT elections out of your system. The circuit is over 20km, but mostly on tracks, fairly flat, and quite fast. There will be time to swim at the lagoon and in the large waterfall pool at Many Rock Ribs. Map: CMWBudawangs. Leader: Pat Miethke 241 2798(h), 249 3085(w). Transport Cost about $15.

Monday 20 February - CURRY EVENING AND WALKS PLANNING - See separate notice. At the Vidler's, 56 Woolner Circuit Hawker, 254 5473(h), 6:30pm(eating). 8pm(walk planning/socialising)

Wednesday 22 February - Bullen Range - S/E Evening walk from Paddy's River crossing towards Bullen Trig. No need to book, just meet at 5:15pm at the Cotter pub/kiosk. Note: Walk will not take place if there is a total fire ban on the day. Map: Cotter Dam 1:25000 or ACT 1:1 00000. Leader: Terence Uren 282 2403(h), 269 5422(w).

Wednesday 22 February - COMMITTEE MEETING I IT CLOSING 8pm at home of Michael Pedvin, 25 Burrinjuck Crescent, Duffy - 288 5751(h).

Saturday 25 February - Smokers Flat - S/M A circuit in the country south of the Corin Dam Road, with sub-alpine vegetation and occasional granite outrops. Suitable for active children. All parts of the walk exceed 1300m altitude, so we avoid the worst of the summer heat. Please book by 10pm Wednesday. Map: Corin Dam 1:25000 Leader: Jeff Bennetts 231 5899(h). Transport cost about $6.

CBC It February 1995 page 7 Saturday 25 February Tidbinbilla MtnlThe Pimple MIM A steep but interesting ascent of 700m from Mountain Creek, then down the west spur for quick visit to a waterfall then up to the pimple, home to the Tingiringi gum. Return via the spur off Tidbinbilla peak, through brown barrell and alpine ash. After the recent rains, there should be a good diSplay of alpine daisies. Mostly tracks, some light scrub and rock. Map: Tidbinbillla 1:25000. Leader: Murray Dow Phone 2574371(h). Transport Cost about $6.

25-26 February - Bolton's Hill Hut Maintenance - S/E Complete the good work done by the party on 11-12 Februaiy. If you were on that trip, a chance to see the job through. If you were not, a chance to take most of the credit by finishing the job. Refer to the earlier trip description for details.

25-26 February - Via Harry's Spur - M/M A long climb down from Mt Ginini to a vely attractive part of the Goodradigbee, scene of good swimming spots and campsites (and knowing BB, fishing spots? -A V). Map: ACT): 100000. Leader: Bill Brown 248 9948(h), 276 4 704(w). Transport cost about $8.

25-26 February Yadboro - Newhaven Gap Car Swap - M/R A longer walk than usual in the Budawangs. From car park take the Castle route and on to Darri Pass into Hollands Gorge, where we should meet the other party coming the other way, and camp. Day 2: up Watson's Pass and follow the CMW Track to Newhaven Gap. Map: CMW Budawangs. Leaders: Mike Pedvin and Adrian Purnell. Contact Mikq Pedvin 288 5751 (1,). Transport cost about $19.

25-26 February - Lake Talbingo or Tallowa Canoe Trip - E/W A medium or easy flatwater trip depending on venue. Venue will depend on water levels. Each alternative offers superb beauty and top overnight camping sites for canoeists. Suit fit beginners. BYO canoe or hire. Contact: Chris Bellamy 249 714 7(h), 203 7682(w). Transport cost $100 per car.

Sunday 26 February - Currawan Creek & Falls - Currawan Flats-Leechy Flat Car Swap - M/R This is a walk through wilderness in a beautiful gorge near . The day will mostly be spent rockhopping. Only rockhoppers need apply! There will be a car swap in conjunction with the Family Bushwalkers going in the opposite direction, with a 'mix' if needed to balance numbers. The 'down' route is from the locked gate near Currawan Falls, 2km to the top of the falls, 9km down the gorge/creek (540m drop), then 2km along a fire trail, climbing 160m. 'Up' is of course the reverse. Maps: Braidwood, Monga, Currawan 1:25000. Leader: Rene Lays 241 7862(h). Transport cost about $17.

Wednesday 1 March - Mt McDonald - SIE Evening walk through Uriarra Forest to take in the sunset and views from Mt McDonald. No need to book, just meet at 5:15pm at the Cotter pub/kiosk. Note: Walk will not take place if there is a total fire ban on the day. Map: Cotter Dam 1:25000 orA CT 1:100000. Leader: Terence Uren 2822403(h), 2695422(w).

Saturday 4 March - Tinderry Twin Peak - M/M Access will be from the Mt Allen fire trail on the eastern side. Not quite as spectacular as Tinderry Peak, but easier! Leaders: Sylvia Flaxman 236 3 125(h), 274 0206(w) and Lynn Atkinson 241 1039(h), 274 0200(w). Transport cost about $10.

Sunday 5 March - Corang Peak & Admiration Point - MIE The walk is mainly on tracks and features spectacular views of the Budawangs. From Wog Wog we'll take the track to Admiration Point for lunch, with sweeping views over the Budawangs and Currockbilly. After lunch we'll climb Corang Peak before returning by the same track (With litter bags? - see following 'trip' - A V). Map: CMWBudawangs or Coning 1:25000. Leader: Matt James 2414691(h) 2492591(w). Transport cost about $17.

Sunday 5 March - Clean Up Day - SIE If for some incredible reason you are not on Matt's walk why not round up some friends or family, hop down to your local park and clean it up. Map: locaL Leader: You. Transport Cost: nil.

4-5 March - Twynam to Tate from Guthega - MIM Along the Snowy to Illawong, climb to Twynam and camp on Pounds Creek. After camp is set, walk to the Sentinel andior Watsons Crags without packs. On the setond day follow the peaks to Tate and Consett Stephen Pass, returning via Guthega Trig. Fuel stoves are required. Map: Mt Kosciusko 1:50000 or 1:100000. Leader: Roger Beddis 230 3348(h). Transport cost about $25 plus Park ent'y fee.

CBC It Febivafy 1995 page 8 4-5 March Orroral to Ginini Car Swap - M-L/E Two parties to walk between Orroral and Mt Ginini meeting in the middle at Cotter Flats. Mostly on tracks but with plenty of climbing. I am told that we can get a camping permit but that it could be withdrawn at short notice if the fire risk is judged too high. (A leader for the reverse group is needed.) Map: ACT 1:100000. Leader: Bill Brown 248 9948(h), 276 4704(w). Transport cost about $8.

Tuesday 7 March - IT COLLATION. This enjoyable social evening begins with a pot luck (bring a pot) dinner, at 6pm, with the minimal work starting 8pm, at the home of Megan Shirlow, 28 Ridley St Turner 248 5857(h).

Saturday 11 March - Endrick Falls - S/R/W Climb down to the river just below the falls and then continue downstream. Return along a track. Plenty of opportunity for swimming. The terrain is rocky but not too demanding. Map: Nerriga 1:25000. Leader: Bill Brown 248 9948(h) 276 4 704(w). Transport cost about $18.

11-12 March - Dubbo Falls - MIR Walk mainly on firetails on Day 1 to visit Kells Hut for lunch and cool off in the adjacent natural spa. Camp overnight on the Goobragandra River. On Day 2 we will follow the old bridle trail (with some scrub) along the river to Dubbo Falls and find an abandoned mine. Back to the cars with some scrub and fire trail walking. Map: Brindabella 1:25000. Leaders: John & Margaret Cooper 2888093(h). Transport cost about $11.

11-12 March - Sea-kayaking weekend at Tathra - E/W See and experience the coat as never before! Join us for an introductory weekend of sea-kayaking at Tathra on the Far South Coast No prior experience required. Extensive instruction provided in a relaxed setting before an introductory trip along the coast. Base camping at a fully equipped camping ground. Start Friday night, finish Sunday afternoon. Cost: $100 each for all equipment - sea kayak, buoyancy vest, paddle etc, introduction by qualified instructors, and guiding. There will be an introductory session in Canberra on Wednesday 8 March at 630pm at Black Mountain Peninsula boat ramp. Further information, phone Leaders: David Cregan 251 2552(h), 240 9531(w) or David Campbell 254 1511(h), 272 2025(w). Transport about $30.

Sunday 12 March -Gigerline Gorge S/M A relaxed trip to an attractive little gorge just upstream from Tharwa. Features some not too difficult rock hopping and lots of swims (not compulsory). This trip will not go if conditions are unsuitable for swimming. Map: ACT 1:100000 Leader: Vance Brown 251 3997(h). Transport cost about $5, or informal.

Sunday 12 March - Mount Nungar - L/M A long stroll south of Tantangara Dam along a rolling range. We will visit Schofield Hut on the way. For those interested in a slightly novel trip. Map: Tantangara 1:25000 or 1:100000. Leader: Arthur Knight 294 2966(h), 242 1606(w). Transport cost about $25. a

Wednesday 15 March - MONTHLY MEETING: Talks by noted Canberra experts on cycling, canyoning, canoeing, and even bushwalking, Opening of the Club Library, Gear Sale. The packed program starts at 8pm at Dickson Library. ADVANCE NOTICE: GEAR SALE Start sorting out gear and equipment you'd like to sell.

Saturday 18 March - Molonglo below Coppins - MIE A walk for a summer's day mainly down the gorge with frequent swimming stops. Bring bathers and children if you wish. Start mid morning, finish by tea time. Maps: Canberra/Cotter 1:25000. Leader: Keith Sayers 2583268(h).

CBC It Febniary 1995 page 9 Sunday 19 March- Compo çanyon & London Bridge - M-L/E Start at London Bridge and walk via trails to Compo Canyon. Those that wish can climb down to the base (lOOm, steep). After lunch, return to the 1870s homestead where entry has been specially arranged with the ranger. Return to explore London Bridge. Leader: Ron Waugh 288 5443(h), 283 5 775(w). Transport cost about $5.

18-20 March (Canberra Day) - Ben Boyd National Park - MIE Day Walks from a base camp at Saltwater Creek to explore the spectacular rocky coast and beautiful secluded beaches. Time for fishing and swimming I surfing and to inspect the lighthouse on windswept Green Cape. Leaders: Janet & Paul Edstein 271 4514(work - Paul), 288 1398(h). Transport cost around $35.

18-20 March (Canberra Day) - Nimmo Hill, Jagungal, Burrungubugge River- M/E A variation on a popular annual tradition. Start from Nimmo Hill, follow tracks and open country to cross the main range south of Cesjacks Hut; then camp near Doubtful River. Next day, climb Jagungal for great views, descend south to the upper Geehi, passing Bulls Peaks to camp before Kidmans Hut. Return via Teddys Creek Fire Trail. Maps: Eucumbene, Khancoban 1:50000. Leader: Sue Vidler 254 5373(h). Transport Cost about $22.

18-20 March (Canberra Day) - Gingra Creek Ikanangra-Boydi- M/M-R Early Saturday start from Canberra. Starting from Kanangra Walls, the walk proceeds via Krafts Wall, Krafts Ridge and Gingra Creek to the Kowmung River. Return to Kanangra Walls via Gingra Ridge. The trip offers great southern Blue Mts views, impressive cliff lines, swimming holes and great campsites. Map: Dunphy sketch map. Leader: Richard Bain 265 5222(w), 257 4816(h). Transport cost about $30.

(17) 18-20 March (Canberra Day) - Hannels Spur- (JR After a Friday night drive from Canberra, on Saturday climb nearly I 800m in some of Australia's most spectacular scenery, to. camp between Mt Townsend and Abbott Peak. Sunday wil be spend with a leisurely walk to and Mt Kosciusko, and Monday will be spent returning to the cars. (A great opportunity for those who missed this classic trip last time due to its proximity to Christmas - A V). Map: Mount Kosciusko 1:50000 or 1:100000. Leader: Paul Rustomfi 254 3500(h). Transport cost about $35, plus park entry fee.

18-20 March (Canberra Day) - Murrumbidgee Canoe Trip Pleasant paddle from Gundagai to Wagga over 3 days, camping en route at Wantabadgery and Oura Beaches. This trip offers a lot of current assistance and swimming beaches. If you feel you can handle the pace, ring Chris. Leader: Chris Bellamy 249 7167(h), 203 7682(w). Transport cost about $125 per car. -

Monday 20 March Canberra day Rendezvous Creek to Nursery Swamp - MIE Leave a car at Nursery swamp car park, then drive to where Rendezvous Creek crosses the road. Follow tracks up Rendezvous Creek, inspect the aboriginal rock art, over the divide to Nursery swamp, and inspect the aboriginal art there as well. Easy walking in the valleys of Namadgi. Car shuffle necessary. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25000. Leader: Murray Dow 2574371(h). Transport cost about $8.

Wednesday 22 March - Committee Meeting/IT Closing Bill Brown's house, 17A Faunce Crescent, O'Connor, 248 9948, 8pm

Saturday 25 March Monga Forest - M/E This scenic walk is mostly on fire trails around the headwaters of . Maps: Araluen, Monga 1:25000. Leaders: Guy Cotsell(230 3523(h) & Morag Cameron, 247 3955(w). Transport cost about $18.

Saturday 25 March - Shanahan's Mountrain - M!R A pleasant warm-up to the Search and Rescue training next day - but not associated with it! More details next month. Map: Colinton 1:25000. Leader: James Ashburner 254 1666(h), 252 7934(w). Transport cost about $10.

25-26 March - Ettrema, Myall Creek, Tullyangella Creek - M/R This is a classic trip with much rockhopping, great swimming holes and magnificent scenery. If you haven't been to Ettrema you will surely have heard about it if you've been on two or more Club trips. Maps: Nerriga, Touga 1:25000. Leader: Bill Brown 248 9948 (h) 2764704(w). Transport cost about $22.

Sunday 26 March - Search & Rescue Training Afternoon - S/E This will be with ACT Emergency Services. Full details, including venue, are not yet decided, but the function will finish with a joint barbeque. (Other CBC trips this weekend are NOT involved in the exercise!! - A V) Contact: David Campbell 254 151 1(h+machine).

C8C It Pebniary 1995 page 10 Sunday 26 March.- Lake Burley Griffin Grand Tour - Canoe Trip An easy 1 day paddle from one end of the lake to the other, enjoying lunch en route, probably at Springbank Island. Hire canoes may be available on the thy. Contact: Peter Roe 291 9535(17).

25 March - 23 April - New Zealand Tracks - LIE Walk the superb Wangapeka, Heaphy, around Mt Egmont and around Mt Ngauruhoe. Contact Barrie ASAP if interested. Next month will certainly be too late, now may be. Leader: Barrie Chapman 286 4253(17), 297 5822(w).

Saturday 1 April - Bungonia Gorge and M/M-R (You'd be a fool to MISS this one-A Vi) Descend the steep red track into Bungonia Gorge is followed by a walk through the spectacular sheer walled gorge then a scramble round, over, under and through large limestone boulders for a few hundred metres (this is the roughest bit). Then a gentle walk along Bungonia Creek to the Shoalhaven and upstream to a wide sandy beach for lunch. The direct route out (mainly on the white track) features a 500 metre ascent with views both ways along the Shoalbaven River. Map: Caoura 1:25000. Leader: Vance Brown 251 3997(h). Transport about $18.

1-2 April - Main Range Peaks from Charlofte's Pass - M/M Along the Snowy to its source at North Ramshead, then via Rams Head to Kosciusko, camping on an ann of the Snowy. On the second day, walk with day pack to Muellers, Abbott, Townsend, Alice Rawson, Northcote & Clarke. Pick up packs and return via the Snowy. Fuel stoves required. Map: Mt Kosciusko 1:50000 or 1:100000. Leader: Roger Beddis 2303348(h). Transport cost about $25 plus Park entry fee.

Sunday 2 April - McKeahnie Ridge - M-LJR There are magnificant boulder formations along the ridge between McKeahnie Trig and Mt McKeahnie culminating in a high shelf on Mt McKeahnie Peak from which you can see forever. Some scrubby bits between the scenic spots. Map: Corin Dam 1:25000. Leader: Pat Miethke 241 2798(h), 249 3085(w). Transport cost about $7.

Saturday 8 April - Castle Gap, Clyde River - M-LIM Alter a car shuffle, a walk past the sandstone arches between the Castle and Byangee Walls to the Clyde River, then downstream, through a valley surrounded by cliffs, to Yadboro. See next walk for details of leader, transport, maps.

Sunday 9 April - Monolith Valley - M/M In the leader's opinion the best day walk in NSW. Magnificent sandstone formations. For this and the above walk please book by 10pm Wed. Car camp Saturday night for those doing both walks or wanting to avoid a Sam departure from Canberra on Sunday morning. Neither trip is suitable for beginners, unless fit. Maps: CMW Budawangs or Corang 1:25000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts 231 5899(h). Transport cost about $22-$25 (but note higher than usual prospect of partially filled cars, due to multiple options).

- 8-9 April - Peppercorn Creek and Hill and Yarrangobilly Caves MIEM We'll climb Peppercorn Hill (one of the sources of the Murrumbidgee) from the north and continue south then southeast, to cut Peppercorn Creek, visit Peppercorn Hut and then return up Little Peppercorn Creek to a beautiful campsite by the cars. On day two we'll explore the Yarrangobilly Caves and swim in the Thermal Pool before returning via the Adanünaby gourmet centre. Maps: Peppercorn 1:25 000 and Tantangara and Yarrangobilly 1:100 000. Leader: David Truman 247 6744 (17), 272 4632 (ii'). Transport cost about $27,

Tuesday 11 April - It Collation, then..

This list will be expanded at the Walks Planning Evening, 20 February: See you there! Help fill in the many gaps 14-17 April (Easter) - Mt Bogong - MJM - Richard Dam 14-17 April (Easter) - Tour de Montagnes - bike trip around the Snowies - John I'Ons 14-17 April (Easter) - Mallacoota to Wingan Inlet - S/E - Bill Brown 14-17 April (Easter) - Mt Coricudgy - M/R - Meg McKonc 25 April - Anzac day - Jumbuck Flat - Emu Hat - M/M - Murray Dow May - Old Boboyan Rd & Boboyan Trig - Sylvia Flaxman, Lynn Atkinson 6-7 May (date negotiable with other leaders) - Yaouk, Scabby, Kelly - M-LIR - Alan Vidler 13-14 May - Northern Budawangs [Binnari Pass, Quilty's, Styles Cave etc] - MJR - George Carter Saturday 20 May - Orroral Tor - S/ElM - Murray Dow 27-28 May - Wilderness Search and Rescue Practice - David Campbell 10-12 June (Long weekend) - Blackheath to Mt Victoria via the Grose Valley - M/M - Richard Bain And more to follow.... CRC It February1995 page 11 CII flE A flt Postage tundeBveccereturnto OV I%UflI Paid GPOBoxloOConbeiraACt2oOl CANBERRA MAIL ACT26O1 AUSTRALIA ?4W -

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