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VOLUME 31 SEPTEMBER 1995 NUMBER 9

ANNUAL QENERAL HEETfNQ gEpOgTS AND ELECTfONS

Dickson Library Community Room Wednesday 20 September. 8.00 pm onwards Make the mod of the evaftwdjoh othetmembets at 600pm fore ccnvM& (BYO) mcvi atthe Viothamese fiesta Want at O'Connor Shops (the one on the onme,). Trg to be early to ensure there vdilbe ante time to AzM and mt/get tome meeting in comfortable time.

PRESIDENT' S PRATTLE On Saturday, August 26th under the shade of beautiful gum trees near Glendale Crossing, and with family This is JT, my shortest Prattle! members and friends, Sybille Winberg and Don It been fun being President. Thank you to all members Davidson were married in a lovely ceremony. We wish for the support you have shown to this Committee and them continued happiness in their marriage. to me. See you all at the AGM! Happy and safe walking (and skiing, while the snow lasts). ThTë Committee have decided to award a small memento Janet Edstein P to all past recipients of the Greg Buckley award, and propose todo so in the future as well. See the picture later inthis IT. There are important reasons why YOU Immediately below my Prattle are Alan Vidler's should come to the AGM. Unlike many AGMs, thoughts on why you should all be at the AGM. I agree ours are invariably fun events with boring stuff like with Alan' s sentiments and hope to see all members at financial reports mainly presented on paper, and Walks the next meeting. Secretaries only allowed to waffle briefly. Elections are usually intermixed with groans and laughter. Your Some Club News: Bill Brown has decided to live in attendance gives you the opportunity to vote for the type Indonesia and we wish him success in his new venture. of Committee the Club needs. What type is that? He plans to build a tourist venture, in the island of That is for you to decide! My preference is for a Lombok, building huts to accommodate walkers along a balanced Committee - balanced between fanatical active scenic track. During his time in this club since 1974, weekend walkers and fanatical active day walkers. The he has been an active member. He has led over 90 ideal Committee has a leavening of experienced people walks, filled in for leaders who haven't been able to lead to provide continuity, and a strong influx of new blood their talks and been on the committee. Thank you too with ideas, energy and enthusiasm to replace stale, worn Bill for all the fish supplied by your endeavours on the out, ossified/inflexible, cynical, long serving old timers coastal trips, particularly at Nadgee, and for all your (no names..) [KEEP READING OVERLEAF!] valued participation with the Club. You should also stand for the Committee, for many interest or enthusiasm may be dragooned into filling reasons. For example: the gap. • You don't want the current mob to get re-elected, do • After a contested election, elected members are you? You can do a better job than them. motivated to do a good job to show that the voters • Many of the current committee won't be standing, made the right choice. Also, they are not de- and your skill and/or enthusiasm is needed. motivated by the thought that "I only got the job • You get a chance to help run the Club the way you because no one else wanted it". want it run. • After a contested election people can criticise the • You probably joined the club to go walking. The elected person ("I didn't vote for them") with a clear program is strengthened by an active committee. conscience. Anyone elected unopposed is elected • If want to do more walking/get fit etc, being unanimously, and thus cannot ethically be criticised involved in running the Club makes you more likely by anyone (you elected them)! A (limited) bit of to keep actively walking, as you are reminded more rumbling in the ranks adds interest to life! often to go walking. • Strongly contested elections make the AGM even • If you want more social events, you need to make more fun. sure fanatical anti-social walkers don't flood the If you do wish to stand for the Committee, I'm sure committee. incumbents would be glad to discuss what the job • If you joined the club for other reasons, then you entails (most positions are not onerous). Even those are much more 'visible' to others if you are on the considering re-nominating are invariably cooperative committee! with other candidates. • If you don't stand, someone else without much Alan Vidler P

TRiP PREVIEWS 22 December -1 January 1996: TARKINE WILDERNESS COASTAL WALK TARKINE (NW TASMANIA) - MJE a 1 A fairly leisurely walk along the coast of one of Tasmania s remaining wilderness areas, 9 between Temma and the mouth of the Pieman . The walk includes long sections of pristine ocean beaches and Aboriginal middens, with optional exploration of the Norfolk Range - one of the least walked areas of Tasmania because of its remoteness - and finishing with a cruise up the Pieman. This may be the last opportunity to walk this section of cast in its present pristine state, if proposals by the State Government to push a road through to the Pieman go ahead. Total cost of (cheap) air fares and transport should be about $450. You will need to organize fares (to Wynyard, Devonport or Launceston) very soon for this period, so please contact me NOW. Chris Sinkora 250 6902 (w), 2815087 (12).

10-25 February 1996: TASMANIA'S OVERLAND TRACK AND MT FIELD NATIONAL PARK - MIM The Overland Track is one of the world's classic walks, with spectacular alpine scenery and rugged mountains. After flying to Launceston, we will walk the track in seven days heading south, allowing plenty of time for side trips or to ride out bad weather. - - - Hobart is our next destination for a shower and some R&R and resupply, before catching the bus to Mt Field National Park for four more days of spectacular bushwalking in rainforests and high alpine moors. I wouldn't mind checking out some of Tasmania's legendary Horizontal scrub while we are there too. All up I would expect change from $750 for everything, and I have worked out an itinerary for planes and buses to take us everywhere. I'm expecting to stay at Backpacker Hostels at the cities. Anyone interested should ring me SOON, as you will need to book within the next few weeks. Paul Rustomfl 2543500(h)

Canberra Bushwaiking Club IT September 1995 page 2 WALKS SECRETARY'S WAFFLE TILE GREG BUCKLEY WALKS AWARD

The club year sinks rapidly into the west.....How did This is an annual award, comprising a perpetual trophy the year go from a walking viewpoint? Come to the donated by Mr and Mrs Buckley to commemorate their AGM and find out when I give the now traditional son who died of viral pneumonia contracted while Walks Sec's report. This leaves me free to harangue walking in Nepal in 1990 with other Club members. you now in the hope of fhcilitating a good program next Greg was a CBC Committee member at the time. The award is presented for service to the Club's year - ccept that the President snaffled my words, which again hammered the need to conIc to the AG).!, and preferably, to stand for bushwalking program. It is not based simply on office) number of walks led and is not based on service in a particular year. A sub-committee comprising the I'm very keen to hear from people considering standing Walks Secretary, the President, and another committee for the Walks Sec positions at the AGM, clearly the member selects a recipient each year. most important positions on the Committee, as any other unbiased observer will agree. If you didn't like Previous recipients the program this year, now is the chance to try and have been Alan show how it should have been done. If you did like it, Vidler(1991), Chris then you should consider trying to maintain and build on Leslie( 1992), it for next year. By the way, the duties of the two George positions are not set in concrete. For example, there is Carter(1993), and scope to move Cheek-in Officer duties to someone else Vance Brown and has the two positions both involved in producing the (1994). Next IT program. will reveal the *CANBERR~ name of the 1995 There are a number of gaps on the program from the winnerl AGM onwards (a gap is any weekend which does not CLUB have at least an easy and a less easy day trip and an The Committee's easy and an easy and less easy weekend trip). It would memento to annual GREG BUCKLEY AWARD be very encouraging to the new Walks Secretary if you recipients looks like Your Name? could help fill the gaps while he or she is still getting this. 1995 oriented. Alan Vidler P 23-24 September: NPA WORK PARTY IN THE ORRORAL VALLEY

The National Parks Association is organizing a work party to help finn up the track leading from the Orroral Valley Campground to the Orroral Homestead (about 4-5 kilometres). Work is likely to be between 9 am and 4 pm on both days. You'll need a secateur to clip shrubbery, plus a rake and hoe. The NPA's coordinator, Len Haskew, would like intending helpers to ring him on 281 4268 (day or evening) to discuss arrangements.

FOUND MEMBERSHIP MATTERS A pair of dark blue/black longjohns, size small, among my socks while sorting washing. Prospective new members: The only people I've lately shared a tent or motel Christine Maddock, Weetangera; with deny any knowledge, so maybe someone left Gavin Ford, Lyons; Storm Foulkes, them in the back of my car. To claim them ring Reid. Alan Vidler 254 5373 h.

CanberTa Dushwalking Club tr September1995 page 3 BILL BROWN'S FAREWELL

J will very soon be moving to Indonesia to pursue an idea I have been developing for some time to set up a trekking enterpnse. It gives me a facilities and guided trips for foreign tourists. The idea chance to do something which draws on my love of draws heavily on trips already being undertaken in bushwalking. walking areas in Tasmania and New Zealand. The proposal 1 am developing is for the provision of Over the last couple of years I have made a number of facilities to support guided treks onMt Rinjani on the trips to Lombok to investigate the feasibility of the island of Lombok. The background to the proposal and proposal. I am convinced that the concept is sound and its current state of development are as follows. that there is potential for a profitable operation. I have had a very positive reaction from government officials Lombok is the next island east of Bali. It is about a 30 who show enthusiasm for the concept. In April, for minute flight from Bali, two hours by express example, the Head of the Provincial Tourism Office catamaran or tour hours by regular ferry. Indonesian initiated a meeting for me with the Provincial Governor Government policy is to develop Lombok as an in less than 24 hours so that I could outline the concept. additional tourist destination to Bali and it is encouraging tourist developments. There are plans to In order to operate, I will need a pennit issued by the construct a major new airport on the Island. In 1994 Minister for Forestry (responsible for national parks) there were around 3 million tourists visiting Bali and subject to recommendations from the Governor and the 250,000 visiting Lombok. Forestry and Tourism Departments. For the last couple of months, I have been in Lombok developing a Mt Rinjani is the dominant topographic feature of proposal. I have made substantial progress, but still Lombok. It is 3,726 metres high and its spectacular need further work on site plans and legal (company) feature is a crater lake (Segara Anak) at 2,000 metres. aspects. I will return again from September to finalise This lake is about 10 square kilometres and has an the proposal and to give a presentation to the Governor. active volcano near the centre. The volcano erupted last year. There are hot springs with substantial waterfalls Briefly, what I propose is to construct lodges at sites on of hot water. It is in a national park. Access is only the routes from Sembalum (Padabolong) and Senaru possible by walking (or by helicopter). There are eight (Pos Tiga) and a standing camp at the lake with a possible routes of which two are in general use. These restaurant building and sanitation facilities. I then two routes, from the villages of Senaru and Seinbalum, propose to sell a package incorporating a guided trip each involve approximately eight hours walking time with all transport, accommodation and food provided. I and 2,000 metres climbing to the crater rim and a will also play an active rolcin helping manage the park fUrther two hours descent to the lake. Most visitors take including oversight of public camping areas, provision two days up and one or two days down. of research facilities and contributing to a management fund. A I - - I first visited the mouniain a few ydars ago. I was impressed by the spectacular scenery and unusual The basic trip .1 will be offering is for four days starting features. But I was also appalled by the lack of any from the village of Sembalum, overnight part way up effective management as evidenced by litter; human the mountain , then into the crater lake for two nights. wastes; damage to tracks, vegetation and rest shelters. I The last day is to walk out to Senaru. Enthusiasts can realized that effective management of the park can only climb to the peak as an optional extra. Accommodation occur if funds can be generated to pay for it. I will be in lodges and a standing camp. If all goes well I developed an idea for a venture which would provide should be running trips by early 1997. As I venture off into Indonesia with some trepidation you know when I get a permanent address. but high hopes, I will be thinking of my many friends in Bill Brown the CBC. I hope to get back here from time to time and would welcome contact from any of you if you are over II Kemulah 10, Kec. Leneng, Praya 83511 thatway. !hopetoestablishanofficesoonandwilllet Lombok Tengah, NTB, INDONESIA P

THE BRIAN PALM TESTIMONIAL headed for the road, 7km away, to seek help via a SM TOUR REPORT - 5-6 AUGUST skidoo from..? Mt Selwyn operators? Adaminaby police? Brian suggested that, with help, he should be The program said Tabletop, but consensus was that it able to make it the 200m up the valley to Wild Dog was a good time to try "North of Kiandra", so the party Plain and rejoin Nungar trail, simplifying finding him of eight set off from Sawyers Hill. In fine weather and later. He set off, supported by Chris, while the rest of good snow, we made good but variable progress up the us shuffled gear and dithered. hill and along the ridge - experience ranged from By the time we caught up, Brian and Chris believed he seasoned XC skiers to an experienced fit walker on his could continue slowly and carefully as the going was first weekend ski tour with a pack. As usual, people in smooth, fhirly firm, and fiat. We decided to follow front spent much time waiting while the rest of us to Nungar Trail to the highway despite being well over varying degrees dug holes in the snow and attempted to 10km, as it was relatively flat and a reference point rearrange trees. when/if we had to go for help. Soon after, Brian and After a break at Tantangara Hut (aka Harvey's No.2), Chris tentatively put on skis, a good move in the smooth we bypassed Tantangara Mountain, traversed some conditions, and we decided to go for the much shorter more, then descended a thickly wooded slope into route across Wild Horse Plain, over a saddle, then down Tantangara Creek to re-assemble for lunch and a floor Black Walters Creek on the grounds that the trauma of show - the most stylish XCD skier present falling into the saddle would probably be less than that of the extra the creek, very stylishly. Continuing on, we camped 4-51m. Chris and Brian set off carefully, Brian early, about 200m from the Nungar/Alpine Creek Trail claiming that the leg was not painful, although not very junction. Brian Palm and Chris Sinkora whipped off controllable and liable to pop out if jerked. In any for an 81an loop to Witses Hut. The rest of us case, their "slow" but steady pace was sufficient to keep practised on nearby slopes with enthusiasm ranging them in the lead, with some members of the party, from extensive telemarking to thinking about it from carrying extra gear, unable to keep up! The weather within a sleeping bag. (Stop reading, David Q. A was switching between fine and lightly snowing. cooking fire was lit. (You may start again). The A long steady traverse climbed the (low) saddle without weather turned overcast and cold. much fuss, but Brian's descent must have been horrible Next morning dawned bright and clear, with about 2cm as it was done without skis in soft snow. A couple of of new snow, decorated by a fresh set of dog tracks us found skiing down though the trees with extra skis through the camp. Departure was leisurely and sticking up bad enough! Once in the creek, half the scattered, as several people left 15-20 minutes before party including the drivers went on ahead, the drivers to the tail, supposedly to wait at the trail junction, but not walk 21am up the road to get the cars while the others doing so (grrr). The climb up the ridge between camp guarded the packs. The weather turned very nasty - sleet, and Wild Horse Plain was scenic and enjoyable with the wind etc - as Brian and Chris zigzagged slowly down to the road, the others unable to do much except carry skis in new snow dusting on the trees and ground. places walking was preferable. The leader, due to start in a Descending towards upper Kiandra Creek, the party new job the next thy, breathed a sigh of relief as all reached was re-united, but in circumstances such that the leader the road, bid was probably not the only one to do so! would have preferred continued separation. Brian, in At the time of writing (29/8) Brian is booked in for surgery the lead, had managed a "simple fall" which dislocated on 8/9 for total knee reconstruction as virtually all his knee. It re-located (is that the term??) when he ligaments are damaged. This will be followed by a period took his ski off, but promptly dislocated again when he in hospital, a long convalescence, and a full recovery - if tried to stand on it He was, he claimed, not in pain, Brian can avoid climbing the walls in the meantime. The doctor is talldng about 12 months to recover. Brian is but the leg was not usable. Two people supported him muttering about Christmas, but I'm sure he's wise enough in a slow walk down the hill while we distributed skis, not to do anything foolhardy. There are probably some pack and contents. morals and lessons in the story, but I'm not going to try and What next? Discussion was oriented towards parking find them. Brian in a tent, leaving someone with him while the rest Alan Vidler P

Canberra Bushwalking Club IT September1995 page 5 CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB

INCOME & EXPENDITURE STATEMENT for the 1994/95 financial year.

GENERAL IT CONSERV. SEARCH & TOTAL INVEST. AGGREGATE FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS RESCUE ACTIVE ACCT. FUNDS

Opening $3392.22 $3385.39 $1046.79 $573.09 $8397.49 $10893.70 $19291.19 Balance Receipts $4217.49 $3179.33 $703.67 $275.42 $8375.91 $318.40 $8694.31 Expenditure ($2306.16) ($3508.01) ($248.34) ($350.00) ($6412.51) ($0.31) ($6412.82) Closing Balance $5303.55 $3056.71 $1502.12 $498.51 $10360.89 $11211.79 $21572.68

Profit/Loss $1911.33 ($328.68) $455.33 ($74.58) $1963.40 $318.09 $2281.49

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30-June-1995

Accumulated Worth as at- 1-Jul-94 $19773.43 Add: Net Surplus to-. 30-Jun-95 $1943.17 Accumulated Worth as at- 30-Jun-95 $21716.60

REPRESENTED BY: Funds on Hand $21572.68 Equipment (residual value) as 1-Jul-94 $482.24 at- Add: Debtors $0.00 Equipment Purchases $182.00 Less: Creditors (CPN Publishing) ($240.00) Depreciation ($280.32) TOTAL ASSETS AS AT 30-Jun-95 $21716.60

AUDITOR'S REPORT

CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUE INC.

I have audited the financial reports set out in the Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure Statement of the Canberra Bushwalking Club Inc in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.

In my opinion the financial position of the club as at 30 June 1995 and the results of its operations for the financial year then ended are in accordance with Statements of Accounting Concepts and Australian Accounting Standards.

(Signed) John Kyatt ASA

RMB 151, Forbes Creek Road, Hoskinstown NSW 2621

Date: 10 August 1995. ..-•

• CANBERRABUSHWALKING CLUB

Proposed Budget for the period ending 30 September 1995

PROPOSED EXPENDITURE (Less Sales) -

GENERAL IT CONSERV. SEARCH & MEMBERSHIP • FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS RESCUE FUNDS

P0 Box Hire $75.00 $75.60 4 Corp. Affairs $100.00 $100.00 Ti Room Hire $160.00 . $160.00 10 Months • $16 Refreshments $150.00 $150.00 10 Months * $15 Awards & prizes $100.00 $100.00 • Confed. M'ship $1095.00 $1095.00 mci ins @ $0.55 ea Confed. ACM $100.00 $100.00 Bank Charges $15.00 . $15.00 Post & Statry $315.00 . $315.00 14 Equipment/Stock $750.00 $750.00 New. R&M Miscellaneous $180.00 $18000 Sales & Hire ($175.00) ($175.00) Interest ($280.00) ($280.00) IT Costs $370000 $3700.00 ACF . $100.00 $100.00 Env. Centre $45.00 $45.00 Cons. Council . $70.00 $70.00 Other Cons. . $150.00 $150.00 S&R Allowances $350.00 $350.00

TOTAL $2585.00 $3700.00 $365.00 $350.00 $7000.00 Cost/Single $7.34 . $12.29 $1.04 . $0.99 $21.66 Cost/Household $14.68 $12.29 $2.08 $1.98 $31.03

PROPOSED SUBSCRIPTIONS INCOME (Excluding investment income)

GENERAL IT CONSERV. SEARCH & MEMBERSHIP FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS RESCUE FUNDS

$ Memberships $2250.00 $2750.00 $500.00 $500.00 $6000.00 F Memberships $663.00 $561.00 $204.00 $204.00 $1632.00

TOTAL $2913.00 $3311.00 $704.00 $704.00 $7632.00

Proposed subscriptions dissection:

Single $9.00 $11.00 $2.00 $2.00 $24.00 Household $13.00 $11.00 $4.00 $4.00 $32.00

TRADING RESULT $328.00 ($389.00) $339.00 $354.00 $632.00

- • . - .L_ - • . . •.••_ - t _. - -_ PROPOSED NEW SM TOUR GRADINGS

Terence Uren has written to the Walks Secretary proposing that future ski tours should be graded Early in August the Government according to difficulty of terrain and necessary skill announced a ban on land-clearing. levels, as well as by distance. At the moment the grading system used is the same as for walks: by length Research by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and by 'difficulty' - whatever that is for a ski tour. has revealed the clearing of a massive 5 million hectares This does not allow potential participants to determine of native woodland - over 900 times the area of Sydney whether or not they have the level of skills necessary to Harbour - in the NSW wheatbelt alone in the 15 years comfortably complete a tour, or to ensure that the from 1974 to 1989. The NPWS's study suggests the participants in a tour are reasonably well matched in central division alone was losing about 330 000 skiing ability. heetares of native bushland a year - meaning that clearing must have been proceeding at twice as fast as was earlier thought.

Many landholders have kept on clearing at this rapid rate right up until the ban was introduced - with financial pressures outweighing conservation consciousness. In the Cargelligo region more than 25 per cent of the mallee, 40 per cent of them floodplain vegetation and 20 per cent of the white cypress pine remnants were lost between 1990 and 1995.

The extent of this disaster across the State has brought about 20 species of mammal to the verge of extinction. In this Sepember IT there are only four ski trips remaining on this year's program. The Committee has According to the Environment Minister, Pam Allan, in not attempted to implement the proposed new grading about one-sixth of the State less than 20 per cent of the system at this stage, but puts forward Terence's original bush remains, and 60 per cent of the damage suggestion for discussion among Club members and was done between 1977 and 1989. In the Moree feedback to the (incoming) Committee. The new district native bush now covers only 2.5 per cent of the gradings proposed are: terrain. iflI:ltYihl Conservationists have called on the State Government to E introduce light monitoring of the policy against land- - Easy - flat or gently undulating open areas, groomed trails clearing, including satellite surveillance as used in Victoria and South . M - Medium - rolling terrain, some manocuvring David Truman P through treed areas, traverses on steep slopes It - Rough - steep descents, long descents on narrow trails, limited choice of route because of rock outcrops or trees, exposed routes, high risk of icy conditions

SKILL LEVEL C- Complete Beginner - limited or no skills, requires instruction B - Beginner - can snowplough, herringbone and traverse on gentle slopes I - Intermediate - can step turn,, traverse on any slope, do 180 degree turns, side slip and side step A - Advanced - can stem christie or telemark or parallel, can ski the fall line on moderate or steeper slopes.

canberra Bushwalking club if September1995 page 8 ACTIVITY PROGRAM

GRADING OF WALKS: (5) Short - under 12km/day; (M) Medium - 12-20km/day; (L) Long - 20km+. (E) Easy - firetrall, tracks, beaches etc; (M) Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub; (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles; (149 Wet - compulsory swims, many river crossings NOTE: In calculating distance 1 km is added for every 100 m. climbed.

TRANSPORJI 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 indMdual trips are rough, 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 2pm 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 frdm 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. Leaders may reject any applicants they think are not suitable for the trip.

SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANIZATION S&R Contacts: David Campbell 2722025w 2541511 h, or the President or the Walks Secretary. Area Coordinators: Belconnan - Pat Miethke 2493085 w 2412798 h, Woden - Doug Wright 2814148 h.

CHECK-IN/ CONTACT OFFICER The Check-in / Contact Officer for the dub is Michael Pedvin 288 5751 h, 277 5177 w. He (not the Police or other bodies) should be the first point of contact for worded 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. -

Friday 15-17 September - Yadboro to Wog Wog - M/M A day off work to allow time for side trips to explore Mts Tarn, Owen and Cole, Monolith Valley etc, traversing the southern part of the Budawangs. One group to enter at Wog Wog, the other at Yadboro. Camping will be in overhangs or in tents nearby. Pack walking is on tracks. Optional side trips are over rock and light scrub. Leader will organize contribution disbursement to suit car distances ($15 & $25). Joint walk (crossover) with FBC. Maps: Corang 1:25000 & CMWBudawangs. Leaden Kevin Gill 286 1946k. Bookings by Tuesday 12 September, early start Transport cost about $20. Saturday 16 September - Ski Trip to mystery destination - M/M See preview on page 6 of the June 17'. You must be able to do crosscountry skiing basics such as the traverse 180 degree turn, snowplough and steep turn. Leader: Monika Binder 2476866k. Transport cost about $25 + park entzy fee. 16-17 September -FIat Top Mountain, Castle Hill, Fosters & Round Mountain - M/M Note change of dates. Access via Nerriga. A circuit in the northwestern Budawangs, mainly on trails but with some scrub and easy rock scrambles up a variety of small peaks. There should be a good display of spring wildflowers. I plan to camp on Saturday night in a cave on the western side of Fosters Mountain, and to walk on the tops to the southeastern end without packs on Sunday morning. Maps: CMWBudawangs or Endrick 1:25000. Leaden Jeff Bennetts 231 5899 Ia. Transport cost about $20.

16-21 September - Mt Jagungal Ski Tour (Main Range it Snow so dictates!) - M/M The ultimate goal of this trip is to climb Mt Jagungal from Guthega power station, but along the way we should have plenty of time to play around in the hopeffilly plentiful 'hero snow'. Joint CBCI ANUMC I XC Club trip. Leaden Paul Rustomji 254 3500k or email p.rustomjistudent. anu. edit. au . Maps: Kosciusko 1:100000 or Mt Kosciusko & Khancoban 1:50000 & Mt Jagungal and the Brassy Mountains 1:31680. Transport cost about $25 + park fee.

Caoboua Busliwalldng Club IT Soptomber 1995 page 9 Saturday 23 September - Oldfields hut in Booth Range - M/M The Oldfields had a 7000 acre lease high up in the Booth Range. We will visit the ruins of their hut in a peaceful valley they knew as 'The Bog'. About 10km and a climb of 400m through generally open forest, with an understorey of heath and pea that should be flowering. Maps: Co/Anton & Mache/ago 1:25000. Leader: Murray Dow 257 4371 Ii. Transport cost about $8.

Saturday 23 September - Ski Tour: Mt Kosciusko - MIM You can't ski any higher than this in Australia - 2228 metres plus snow cover? From the top of Crackenback Chair we'll head directly for Rawson's Pass and climb to the summit from the north. Subject to weather and snow conditions, my intention is to return via the south ridge Cootapatamba hut and Rams Head Saddle. For intermediate standard skiers. Map: Thredbo S7C1 Tour map 1 :25000 or Mount Kosciu.sko 1 :50000. Leaden Terence Uren 269 5422w, 282 2403 h. Transport cost about $25 +park + chairlift fees. Limit of 8.

Sunday 24 September - Mt Dromedary - MIM '(7 A steep climb of about 700m but all on tracks. From Pant's Store at Tilba Tuba, climb the mountain, passing through cool temperate rainforest to the sununit at 797m. Good views to Montague Island and the south coast. Return the same day. Leaden Jan Sine/air 254 7034 h, 216 2243 w. Map: Centra/ Tuba 1:25000. Transport cost about $30.

23-24 September - Bundanoon: Nyes Creek, Tallowa Falls - MIR From Wingello State Forest we wind down through Nyes Creek towards Bundanoon Creek Return via Tallowa Gully. Map: Moss Vale 1:100000 Leaden Chris Leslie 2516123 h.. Transport cost about $15.

23-24 September - Ski Tour: The Porcupine From Guthega Power Station - tiM [Mu] Travel via Gungarton Pass and Finns Saddle to snow camp in the Porcupine area. For experienced XC towers only. Maps: Mt Kosciusico & Khancoban 1:50000. Leaden Rod Peters 2512580 h. Transpoñ cost about $25 plus park entry fee. Limit two can.

23-24 September - Namadgi Work Party, with NPA See Namadgi News on page 3. Contact Len Haskew 2814257 h.

Saturday 30 September - Mt Rob Roy - MIE An easy walk around the hills to the east of Conder and Banks. There will be a fair amount of uphill walking. Actual route will depend on where the houses have been built to, as they are not shown on the topographic map. Limit of 8. Leaden Roger Edwards 288 7863 h, 295 4598w. Map: Tuggeranong 1:25000. Transport cost about $3.

Sunday 1 October - Orroral Ridge of Boulders - M/M-R This is a popular area with endless arrangements of massive granite boulders fonning labyrinths of enticing caverns and passageways. Leader: Chris Les/ie 2516123 h. Map: ACT 1:1 00000. Transport cost about $8.

Sat 30 Sept - Mon 2 October (Long Weekend) - Wild Dog

Mountains - M/M A trip not to be missed, with great views of the southern Blue Mts. The tranquil valley of the Cox's River adds yet another dimension to the wilderness feeling. The route starts at Packsadlers in the majestic Megalong Valley, follows numerous tracks to Medlow Gap, then via Wild Dog Mts down a ridge to the Cox River. From there upstream to brealciast creeK anu oacK to racKsaaiers. I ne cox needs to be boiled for drinking but side creeks are OK. Wet feet likely, optional swinuning available. Maps: Katoomba Jamison & Jeno/an 1:25000. Leaden Richard Bain 265 5222 w, 257 4816 h. Transport cost about $35 plus $2 misc (not more cake.s?-AV).

Sat 30 Sept - Mon 2 Oct (Long Weekend) - Ski Tour - Snow Camping near the Sentinel - M/M Celebrate the official end of hurrying-in-the-mountains with some great XCD skiing. We will ski from Guthega, over Mt Twynam, and set up camp near The Sentinel. This will leave Sunday free to hoon down some gullies of the Western faces. Ski out on Monday, with a delay to play on Mt Twynain. This is a joint trip with Canberra Cross Country Ski Club. Map: Thredho 1:25000 or Mt Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader: Ken Moy/an 243 1014 w, 2514173 h. Transport cost about $25 plus Park entry fee.

Sat 30 Sep - Mon 2 Oct (Long Weekend) - Upper Canoe Trip Challenging canoe trip in fast water, in NE Victoria, 4 hours drive from the ACT. Paddle from Bringenbrong Bridge, near Corryong, through Tintaldra to Jingellie. Superb dramatic views of the snowclad Snowy Mtns. Nice riverside car

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camping at Tintaldra. Evenings, watch the sunset, wine and dine well clad at the 120 year old Tintaidra Pub. Local hire canoes available. Leader.. Chris Bellamy 249 7167 h. Transport cost $200 per car.

Sunday 8 October - Quilty's Mountain - LJM After a long easy walk along a 4WD track east of Nerriga, climb to the top of this large flat-topped mountain in the western Budawangs. See aboriginal rock arrangements at the Bora Grounds. Return via the mountain top and exit by Binnari'Pass. Leaden Jan Sinclair 254 7034 h, 216 2111 w. Map: Endrick 1:25000. Transport cost about $20.

(6)7-8 October - Hollands Gorge - M-UM-R Start from Canberra on Friday night, dinner at Braidwood, then about two hours walking from the Nerriga entrance into a flat and grassy campsite at the Vines - bring a torch. On Saturday morning we will go towards Newhaven Gap then down • Watsons Pass to Hollands Gorge, camping near the junction with Angel Creek On Sunday, climb to Mt Tarn, then walk around the cliff base to Mt Hoddle. Return to the cars over Square Top Mountain. Magnificent Budawangs sceneiy - - throughout. Map: CiivfWBudawangs. Leader: Richard Bain 265 5222 ii', 2574816k. Transport cost about $20.

Saturday 14 October - Cotter Rocks and Rock Flats - MIR The usual easy walk to Cotter Gap, up to Split Rock then across to the mysterious Rock Flats for lunch. Cross head of Rendezvous Creek and over the tops north of Mt Orroral, descending to the clear area at GR73558 to rejdin Orroral Valley Road. Much light scrub, but except for Cotter Gap no big climbs. Not for beginners: 1 Skin. Joint walk with NPA. Leader: Murray Dow 257 4371 h. Maps: Corin Dam & Rendezvous Creek 1:25000. Transport cost about $7.

Sunday (14)15 October - Byangee Walls - M/MR Drive to Yadboro on Saturday afternoon for a car camp to allow an early start Sunday morning. A scenic walk from Yadboro to the base of the Castle, through Castle Gap and on to Byangee Walls via a moderate scramble up a steep gully. Great views of the Castle, Clyde Gorge and other Budawangs features. Map: Corang 1:25000 or CMW Budawangs. Leaden Jan Sinclair 254 7034 Ii. 2162111 w.. Transport cost about $22.

14-15 October - The Long Flat and Mt Clear - M/M Explore the pretty snowgum woodland and grassy frost hollows in the 'toe' of the ACF, climb Mt Clear from the south via The High Forest, and return south to camp by The Long Flat. Return to Mt Clear campground via the Boboyan Divide and Grassy Creek. Leaden David Truman 247 6744 h, 272 4632. Maps: Bredbo & Colinton 1:25000. Transport cost about $13.

14-15 October - Wallaga Lake Canoe Trip Two days of easy paddling at Lake Brogo, Sega River Estuary and Wallaga Lake. Car base camping at Beauty Point near Berntagui. Suitable for beginners. Hire or byo canoe. Leaden Doug Higham 239 1391 h. Transport cost $100 per car.

Sunday 22 October - Upper Buckenbowra River - M/R Follow the upper Corn Trail near Clyde Mountain to the Buckenbowra River, then follow the river upstream as far as practicable. Heaven for rainforest creek freaks, hell for othera Leaden Chris Leslie 2516123 h. Map: Araluen 1:25000. Transport cost about $15.

21-22 October - Mount Eagle - M/M I propose to explore the upstream towards Myrtle Creek, with a short side trip to the top of Mount Eagle. Maps: Taralga & Chatsbury 1:25000. Leaden Roger Edwards 288 7863 h. 295 4598 w. Transport cost about $22.

21-22 October - Mts Scabby, Kelly and Burbidge - M/R This is some of the best Nainadgi country around with superb granite rockfaces and sweeping alpine views. Camp will near a picturesque tam on the ridge between Scabby and Kelly and access will be via Sams Creek Trail to avoid heavy scrub. Map: ACT 1:100000. Leaden George Carter 251 2130k 263 3549w. Transport cost about $8.

Canberra Bushwalldng club IT September 1995 page 11 28-29 October - Broom Clearing & Mapping - WE For several years the CBC has had an annual Spanish Broom clearing day at Cotter Flats to aid its eradication/ control in Namadgi NP. Transport from Orroral Valley is provided, giving a chance to experience the joys of this area without the lengthy slog involved in a normal walk. While having flrn you also help to inprove our most popular Park for walking (and earn CBC brownie pointsl) Leader: John Thwaites Transport cost about $8.

Saturday 4 November - Mt Vaouk - MIMR Climb 620m by the fire trail from the northwest, then exit off-track by a ridge to the east and northeast. Leaden David Truman 247 6744 h, 2724632w. Map: Yaouk 1:25000. Transport cost about $17.

Sunday 5 November - Hanging Rock - M/M An odd-shaped peak in . Walk to the Big Hole, turn left and head across countly to Hanging Rock. Might also look for nearby Cleatmore Caves. Leaden Ian Sinclair 254 7034 h, 216 2243 w. Map: Kain 1:25000. Transport cost about $14.

Sunday 12 November - Half Moon Peak, Mt Morgan - M/M Drive via Shannons Flat, Adaminaby and Tantangara Darn. A wallc to two summits exceeding lSOOm in the northern Kosciusko National Park. Granite formations, good views. Maps: Rules Point, Rendezvous Creek 1:25000, or ACT 1:100 000. Leader: JeffBennetts 231 5899k, 1930-2130 Mon-Wed Transport cost about $25. 11-12 November - Rams Head Range - MIE Cross a wind swept valley from Charlottes Pass to the Rams Head Range which will be followed to camp at Prussian Plain. Next day continue north and west to Mount Sunrise then south to Smiggins Hole. Very easy snow grass walking with the occasional snow patch. Tents, cookers, faith in fine weather, bad weather protection gear needed (like all alpine walks). Map: Kosciusko 1:100000. Leaden Richard Rain 265 5222 w, 257 4816k. Transport cost about $30 plus park entry fee. 11-12 Nov. - Mitchell Lookout, Clyde River, Hollands Creek - MIR Last summer I found an interesting new route into the Clyde Gorge from the Mitchell Lookout area. This will position us to sample some nice pools in the upper Clyde, camp at the junction of Hollands Creek and return via Watsons Pass & Folly Point. Map: CMWBudawangs. Leaden George Carter 2512130 h 263 3549w. Transport cost about $25. 11-19 November (9 days) - NSW Central Coast Canoe Trip Commencing at the Myall Lakes north of Newcastle, then exploring other options nearby. Easy thy trips from national park campsites or caravan parks. Suit fit beginners. Hire or BYO canoe. Leader. Ken Frawley 282 2973 h or 2712883 w, contact by 2 November. Transport cost to be negotiated.

Sunday 19 November - Cotter River. S/RiWet Drive to saddle at GR704863 west of Vanity's Crossing. Follow Pipeline Track upstream to ford at GR692823, then walk in river back to previous crossing. About 5km in river, fishing a possibility. Canyon bag or strong plastic bag a necessity. .r Leaden Murray Dow 257 4371 h. Maps: Cotter Dam and Tidbinbilla 1:25000. Transport cost about $5. Sunday 19 November - Lake Googong Canoe Trip Easy day trip, launching from northern end by dam wall, heading for the lovely gorges at the southern end, enjoy lunch and return. Ideal beginners trip. Hire or BYO canoe. Leaden Doug Higham 239 1391 h. Transport cost $20 per car. 18-19 November - Deua NP: Wyanbene Caves Mtn, Big Hole & Marble Arch - M/M. We'll walk from the Krawarree Road, across the Shoalhaven to the Minuma Range and follow it north to Wyanbene Caves Mountain before descending to the beautiful car camping site among tall trees at the caves area. Bring goodies and plenty of water to take advantage of the car camp. Next day we'll inspect some of the interesting highlights of the northern section of Deua NP. Trip is suitable for novice campers. Leader: David Truman 2476744k 272 4632w. Transport cost about $20.

canborm Busbwalking club IT Soptomboc 190 pa. 12 1819 November - Carkeneller Ridge - Colong Caves - MIM Details later. Leaden Richard Bain 265 222w, 2574816w. Transport cost about $35.

24-26 November - Bullfrog, Ettrema, Myall - MIRI'.N Enter Ettrema by a relatively easy route down Bullfrog Creek. Much rockhopping as we make our way downstream, passing through magnificent scenely, with opportunities to test out the many rock pools on the way. Optional side trip Saturday to Thorilsons Cliff and Jones Creek or Hamlet Crown. Way out on Sunday is via spectacular and scenic Myall Creek. Maps: Nerriga & Touga 1:25,000. Leaden Kevin Gill 286 1946 h. Bookings by Wednesday 22 November. Transport cost: about $25.

(24)25.26 November - Canyoning in

Blue Mts - M/RIW The area is yet to be decided. You must be able to abseil and swim. Leaden: Ann Gibbs-Jordan 2415775 Ii, Ian Hickson & Robert Bibo. Transport cost: at least $40.

25-26 November - Valentine's Falls

from Guthega - LIM This is a chance to see the falls at their peak during snow melt Bring stoves and good cold/wet weather gear, just in case! Maps: Mount Kosciusko & Khancoban 1:50000. Leaden Roger Beddis 2303348 h. Transport cost about $30 including park entry fee.

Sunday 3 December - Arm, Lake Bun-injuck Canoe Trip Easy day trip on Lake Burrinjuck, starting from Woolgarlo, beading north to a canyon known as Devil's Pass. Ideal introductory trip for beginners. Hire or BYO canoe. Leaden Brian Palm 248 9245 h. Transport cost $50 per car.

2-3 December - Murruim Creek - MIMR. Details later. Leaden Richard Bain 265 5222 w, 257 4816k

Saturday 9 December - Mt Gingeri -SIR Details later. Leaden Richard Bain 265 222w, 2574816w. Transport cost about $10. 8-10 December (3 days) - Yadboro, Hollands Gorge, Monolith Valley MIRIW. Walk in from Yadboro to the junction of Hollands Creek and the Clyde, sampling the many pools on the way, and enjoying some of the best scenety in the region. Second day make our way up Hollands Gorge, up a ridge near Crooked Falls, along Angel Creek, to a camping cave at the base of Mt Donjon or Mt Cole. Time on Sunday to investigate Mt Cole and Monolith Valley. Maps: Corang 1:25000, CMWBudawangs. Leaden Kevin Gil? 286 1946k. Bookings by Wednesday 6 December, early start Friday. Transport cost about $22.

EW 9-10 December - Main Range from Charlottes Pass - MIM See the Main Range with snow and wildflowers. The trip will take in Lakes Cootapatamba and Club, Mounts Clarke, Northcote, Rams Head and North Rams Head. Bring stoves and good cold/wet weather gear, just in casel. Map: Mount Kosciusko 1:50000 or Kosciusko 1:100000. Leader: Roger Beddis 230 3348 h. Transport cost about $30 including park entry fee.

9-11 December-. Upper and Queens Pound River - MIR Three days in the Wadbilliga Wilderness area, taking in two of the most picturesque in our area and crossing over via Wadbilliga trig (the trip that was washed out last January). One night will be spent at a pleasant campsite on the ridge to the trig and the other will be by a pool in the upper Queens Pound River. Map: Yowrie 1 :25000. Leaden George Carter 2512130 h, 263 3549w. Transport cost about $25. Limit 8.

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Details later.. Leaden David Truman 247 6744 h, 272 4632 w.

December - Micalong Swamp Nature Reserve & Micalong Creek - MIE — Details later.. Leaden David Truman 247 6744 h, 272 4632 w. Saturday 16 December- Starlights Trail - M/M Details later. Leader. Richard Bain 265 5222w, 257 4816 h. Transport $30.

22 December - 1 January 1996 - Tarkine Wilderness Coastal Walk - M/E See preview on page 2 of this iT. Fairly leisurely walk along the coast between Temma and mouth of the Pienian River, Chris Sinkora 250 6902w, 2815087 h. Ring NOW to discuss plus optional exploration of the Norfolk Range. Leader: a details and airline bookings. Saturday 13 January - Rams Head Range - SIM An alpine walk in the area south of Charlottes Pass. It is away from the main tourist tracks, but the map suggests interesting rock formations. The route follows Wrights creek, climbs to 2077m, then returns to Mt Stilwell. For those wishing to do the Mt Townsend walk next day, there will be a Saturday night car camp at Island Bend. Map: Mt Kosciusko 1 :50000. Leaden Jeff Bennetts 2315899 h, 1930-2130MW Transport cost about $25. Sunday 14 January - Mt Townsend - 1dM Townsend is only 19 metres lower than Kosciusko, and has better views. Starting from Charlottes Pass, we will walk there via. Mt Clarke and return via Mt Alice R.awson and Club Lake Creek. Outstanding scenery. Not suitable for beginners unless fit.. Map: Mount Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts 2315899 h. 1930-2130 Mon-Wed Transport cost about $25. January - Consett Stephen Pass and Mt Tate - M/M - David Truman 247 6744 h, 272 4632 w

January - (3 days) Upper Tuross and Brogo Rivers - MIR - George Carter 10-25 February 1996- Tasmania's Overland Track and Mt Field National Park - MIM. See Preview on page 2 of this IT. You should contact Paul NOW as transport etc needs booking. Leader: Paul Rustomji 254 3500 1,.

February - Ettrema Day Trip - SIR - Leader: -Alan Vidler, or someone February - Shoalhaven Bludge Trip - M/R - Leader: George Carter

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 Mike Pedvin on 288 5751 (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

• 3seasonbag,matandliner $10 'S • Snow sleeping bag, mat and liner $15 A" • Assorted packs $5 • Long bed compass no charge - just a deposit of $5 • Trangia and fuel bottle $5

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