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GENERAL MEETING 8pm Wednesday 16 April

From Russia to China on a recumbent bike Presenter: Chris Hatherly In 1999, 19-year-old Chris Hatherly and his friend Tim Cope set out to ride recumbent bicycles across the Eurasian continent. After 18 months, and over 10,000 km on the bikes, they reached Beijing, having survived to tell the tale. Chris will talk about some of his off-bike adventures – a double summit of 5642 m Mt Elbrus in Southern Russia, a 10-day winter skiing trip above the arctic circle, and a 14-day walk through the stunning Altai Mountains (pictured). Main meeting room, St. John’s Church Hall Constitution Avenue, Reid

Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 page 1 I have always liked gifts and most this journey a few years ago, and his President’s ppeoplee are the same. However, it may book Off the Rails is a fascinating ssurpriseur you to know that the Club record of a great adventure. Chris Prattle iiss currently receiving gifts, though will have copies of the book and ununintendedly. We accept payment DVD for sale on the night. of membership fees by direct credit but we are receiving many payments On a cultural note… I visited the spent the Canberra Day long National Gallery recently with weekend with Jeff Bennetts and a without any indication as to the per- I son sending the money. Someone has some bushwalking friends and we dozen others in the Kanangra-Boyd were inspired and delighted by the National Park. The walks were care- sent us money for a copy of Finding Your Way in the Bush. We have the ‘Turner to Monet’ exhibition. Go fully planned and well led, as all early to avoid the (very courteous) successful club activities are, and money but don’t know where to send the book. crowds and revisit some of Western the participants were thoughtful Art’s great landscapes. My favourite about how they conducted them- So, if you make a direct credit to the painting was ‘The fl ood in the Dar- selves so that we all enjoyed this Club’s bank account, please ensure ling, 1890s’ an amazing light-fi lled spectacular place despite some op- that you indicate your name in the landscape that records a time when portunities for things to go wrong. documentation, and also send a recurrent fl oods renewed the river The club’s ‘Guidelines for Leaders renewal form or at least an email to systems and the bird and plant life and Coordinators’ and ‘Guidelines the Membership Secretary so that that depended on them. we know who you are. for Participants’ set out how the Jenny Horsfi eld elements of planning, execution Stan Marks and participation come together to For the Walks Secretary enable our members to enjoy the President bush to its full extent. They are the core of our duty of care documenta- Walks Membership tion. matters In the February it, we set out the Waffl e differences between our current guidelines and the standards issued n Rob’s absence on the Alpine New members: by the Confederation of NSW IWalking Track I have offered to Chris Berthold, Junice and Tony Bushwalking Clubs. The guidelines write a brief ‘Waffl e’. No doubt Rob Frazer, Susan Streeter, Denis Warne, have been updated in the light of and his party will have plenty of sto- David Williams comment received. The drafts have ries to share when they fi nally arrive been posted on the Net. There is a at Tharwa on 8 April. The walk truly Membership lists: piece on the subject by Terence Uren is one of epic scale and challenge. ur Internet hosting supplier on page 4 dealing with the next stage I revisited the Viking area for the Orecently changed the server of the review process. second week’s stage, and found it where they host our web site and much harder than I remembered: I mailing lists. As a result, they man- think this was because it was a dry aged to disrupt our mailing lists season and our packs were made and many of you will have received Contents heavy by extra water. The fi res have odd and incorrect emails relating damaged large areas of the Victorian 2 President’s Prattle to your membership of our lists. I Alps, though we know from our exam gradually getting these back in 2 Walks Waffl e perience in Canberra that recovery order. A description of our lists and 2 M Membershipembership mamatterstters will occur as long as intense fi res do what you can do with them is on 3 ThThee WeWesternstern ArArthursthurs not become too frequent. And the our web site – http://www.canber- 4 D Dutyuty of care: The next stepst grandeur of those steep mountains is rabushwalkingclub.org.au under the 4 NNavigationavigation refresherrefresher undiminished. The park rangers do menu item ‘Mailing Lists’. 5 C Coldold Country Cruising: RReview a stirling job in caring for the area with limited staff and resources. We Also note that for renewals, particu- 5 R Recordecord of General MeetMeeting,i larly late renewals, the mailing lists 19 March 20200808 were certainly grateful for all the work that had gone into restoring a operate differently to the production 6 FFrenchman’srenchman’s Cap, Tasmania:Tasma of labels for it. The membership 3–3–77 MaMarchrch 20200808 route along the Viking and down to Barry Saddle. system automatically produces 6 it cocontributionsntributions labels ONLY for members it thinks 7 FFromrom thethe ArArchiveschives I have had a phone call recently are fi nancial so if you don’t renew 7 T Thehe sun as a comcompasspass from someone who is very keen to you don’t get a label - there is no 9 T Thehe papassingssing of a truly ggreatr join ‘under 35s’ in walking with the human intervention. However, with bushwalkebushwalkerr club. We’d love to see this aspect the email mailing lists, non-fi nancial 9 Taking steps in the fi ght against of CBC really fl ourish. To this end members are (eventually) removed I have invited a remarkable young cancer manually so there is always a delay man, Chris Hatherly, to give a talk at and greater possibility of error. 10 Walks program the April meeting, about his journey 14 Bulletin board across Russia on a recumbent bike. Allan Mikkelsen 15 Membership renewal form He was still a teenager when he did Membership Secretary

Page 2 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 the wweather may The Western hhaveave settled down. CConsequently,o n Arthurs we agreed to ccrossros the Arthurs n Saturday 23 March, our party Plains, camp atop Oof six under Rupert Barnett’s Moraine K and most able stewardship, headed off then traverse the from the drowned Lake Pedder range in reverse. and into the rain to traverse the The track across spectacular and iconic Western the recently burnt Arthurs Range in SW Tasmania. plains was wet but The weather forecast did not augur not too boggy and well with predictions of continuing afforded us excel- rain, strong winds and snow to 900 lent panoramas metres – oh well, I thought, this is of cloud swirling Tasmania. around the jagged made a less than ideal camp near Our plan was to camp at the base peaks of the Western Arthurs. Every the ridge-top. of Moraine A then ascend the range now and again a rain shower would the next day. However, we fi rst had sweep down and overtake us and In the morning the weather once to cross several creeks – normally again there were more fast fl owing again did not look good, an observa- sedate, these were now in full spate fl ooded creeks to cross. Unfortu- tion confi rmed by the pessimistic and caused us some precipitous nately Denis decided to leave us forecast on Rupert’s radio. So, after crossings. The more major Junction here as he wisely concluded that the a hasty conference and with our Creek was however, another matter grade of the walk was more than he available time dwindling, we agreed – it was very fl ooded and fl owing expected. that atop the Western Arthurs in such very dangerously; it was obvious conditions was not a good place to To hasten proceedings we cut across be. So, we about-faced and retreated we’d have to wait till it subsided. So, country to ascend Moraine K and as with continuing rain and gale force from whence we’d come. Though we climbed this open ridge we were disappointing this situation was winds, we sat out the next day in a treated to spectacular views. By late rough camp. not unexpected – after all, there’s afternoon Margaret, John and I had always next year! Luckily, by Monday the waters had reached the top of the ridge and we subsided enough to cross to the headed toward Promontory Lake Descending Moraine K we followed other bank. Several other parties to camp. Further behind us, Rupert the track to cross a fast flowing were here sitting out the weather, and Len decided to camp in a more Seven Mile Creek and thence including one that had been ‘blown sheltered spot amid some gum trees. retraced our steps across the plains off the range’. Hmmm, this was The rain though had created a very to camp at the delightfully rain- not good news, especially as the dangerous, gushing shoot of water forested Wullyawa Creek. Next weather report on Rupert’s radio that hurtled over a drop that we morning though Len awoke with a was also not particularly optimistic. would normally have easily negoti- badly swollen eye, caused by either Hopefully though, by tomorrow ated. However, this prevented our leech bite in the night or a stick reaching the lake and so we again having poked it yesterday. Either way, it looked very nasty and so we hot-footed it along the track and into Hobart late at night to see the fi rst available doctor. Next day, Margaret and John shep- herded Len from one eye specialist to another whilst Rupert and I headed to Tasman Peninsula. Not surprisingly, it was still raining- the only place in the state! That afternoon we followed a track out to the spectacular Ship Stern Bluff on the south-west side of Tasman National Park. After a night at the Port Arthur caravan park we crossed to the south-east of the peninsula to the delightful Fortescue Bay and set off on the Cape Pillar Track. This took us through large tracts of heath-land, past venerable old stringybarks, patches of rainforest and eventually to Corruption Gully

Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 page 3 where we camped. In the afternoon Text added on the possible need for Booking on a Club trip we followed the track out along the pre-trip reconnaissance. cliff edge to The Blade and views Text added noting that many trips over Tasman Island. Dolerite pillars Minimum party size of book out well in advance 4 proposed. and columns lined the cliffs as they Risks and obligations plummeted into the ocean below. Taking bookings Much to our amazement we even Text added emphasising need for had a little bit of sunshine, this was Text on information to be provided those with asthma, epilepsy or short lived though and once again it by leaders expanded to include allergic reactions to insect bites or rained in the night. information on swimming in remote stings to let the leader know this. areas. Retracing our steps next day we Insurance protection once again experienced the luxury Text added on the need for leaders to remind participants of their Text added on new Confederation of the Port Arthur caravan park requirement for anyone injured on before heading off next morning obligation to advise of any medical condition that may affect their a Club trip to complete an insurance to meet Mike Bremers at Hobart claim form, irrespective of whether airport and to embark on our walk ability to complete a club activity, including asthma, epilepsy or or not there is any intention to lodge to Frenchman’s Cap, but agreed The a claim Western Arthurs had tempted us allergic reactions to insect bites or with baits enough to ensure ‘We’re stings. Text added on limitations of going back!’ insurance cover for visitors on Before the walk Club trips. Text added on the need to check Ian Smith with a land manager that the area First Aid of a proposed activity is open to The First Aid Kit section replaced Duty of care: The the public with new section that also includes Text added on the need to check with information on fi rst aid training. next step Game Council of NSW on possible If you are interested in checking shooting activities by others for out the details of these changes, walks in NSW state forests go the Club’s website for copies of The Committee has completed its the proposed revised guidelines (or foreshadowed review of the Club’s At the end of the Trip contact the Membership Secretary Leader and Participant Guidelines Latest check-in time brought for hard copy if you do not have and is now seeking member forward from noon to 10.00 am on access to the Internet). comment on a number of changes it the morning after the walk. is proposing to make to these Any comments you may have documents. As previously advised, Text on incident reporting should be e-mailed to training@ these changes are considered obligations expanded canberrabushwalkingclub.org.au or posted to Training and Safety necessary to ensure that the Dealing with Problems guidelines are consistent with the Officer GPO Box 160 Canberra recently amended standards of the Text on use of GPS receivers added ACT 2601 by 15 May 2008. Your NSW Confederation of Bushwalking to sub-section Being unsure of your comments will be considered by Clubs. location the Committee at its May meeting, the guidelines then amended as The changes proposed are as New sub-section added on necessary and then presented to follows: Discrimination and Harassment members for endorsement at the Guidelines for Leaders and Coor- Insurance activities Club’s June General Meeting. dinators of Club Activities Details of insured activities Terence Uren Getting started updated. Training and Safety Offi cer Some text moved from this section Further information to Preparing for the Trip Publications known to be out of Reference added to a possible print deleted from reference list. Navigation Register of Leaders. Summary of Proposed Changes Preparing for the trip to Guidelines for Participants in refresher Club Activities Text split into four parts – Preparing here are still places available on for the Trip, Taking Bookings, Minor edits Tthe Club’s next Navigation Re- Before the Trip and The Trip (Things A number of minor edits have been fresher course (see details in March to Bring) made to improve the clarity of the it). Please contact me by end-April Text added on the possible need document and update information if you are interested in taking part to check that a proposed activity that has changed (eg club website in the course. complies with an area’s plan of address). management. Terence Uren Training and Safety Offi cer

Page 4 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 Cold Country Cruising: Review 19 March 2008

erence Uren provided the March TMeeting with an enthralling account of a two-week kayaking expedition which he and eight other Canberra-based paddlers undertook in August last year in the fjord regions of Norway and Greenland. Before giving us a day by day description of the expedition’s activities, Terence provided a com- pelling overview of the clothing and equipment needed to successfully, and safely, embark on ventures in such extreme environments. Commencing at the Norwegian town of Longyearbyen, the expedition moved successively to new and a wide range of bird species. extracts from Terence’s diary which fjords - and new adventures – along At Harefjord, Terence had one of brought home not only the pristine select coastal regions of Norway and his best paddling days ever with beauty of the region but also the Greenland. We were made aware of magnificent tundra scenery and challenges confronting those who the hazards associated with paddling the mercury rising to a ‘balmy’ venture to go there. north of the Arctic Circle, including three degrees C! On the ﬁ nal day, constant sub-zero temperatures, for the amusement of the Russian A more complete account of the ambushes from polar bears, board- crew, the group completed a series expedition, written by Terence for ing and exiting the kayaks in icy of celebratory rolls of the kayak in the NSW Sea Kayak Club, is to be waters at sea, unstable icebergs, freezing water, proudly joining the found at www.nswseakayaker.asn. pack-ice which slowed down the select ranks of paddlers who have au/magazine/65/coldcountry.htm Russian ship used as a base, and successfully rolled a kayak north John Hall ‘brash’ ice which is slushy and of the Arctic Circle - this has to slowed down the paddling! constitute somewhat unique brag- The wildlife encountered along the ging rights! way included polar bears, musk The presentation was accompanied ox, arctic foxes, bearded seals by a superb series of photos and Record of General Meeting 19 March 2008

Terence Uren moved and John Thwaite seconded the motion: ‘that the draft Discrimination and Harassment Guidelines published in March it be adopted by the Club’. Alan Vidler moved that the text of the guidelines be amended to replace the term ‘reasonable person’ with the term ‘politically correct person’ in the second paragraph. The motion lapsed for want of a seconder. The original motion was then passed 19–5. Allan Mikkelsen and Alan Vidler asked that their dissent be recorded in the offi cial record. Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 page 5 Area October 2007’) and climbs all around, Macquarie Harbour Frenchman’s steeplysteep through rainforest and then to the SW and the ocean to the descendsdesce to Lake Vera Hut about west. In the foreground there were Cap, Tasmania 15 kmkm from the highway. Light rain magnifi cent views across to Bar- 3–7 March 2008 hadhad sstarted to fall for the last hour or ron Pass and numerous lakes. We so beforebe we arrived at the hut. The were back down to Lake Tahune time taken to walk from the highway Hut by lunchtime. Len and Rupert to Lake Vera Hut was about 7 hours decided to head back to Lake Vera n Sunday 2 March I caught the including breaks. Hut that afternoon, whilst the rest Oearly fl ight to Hobart and was of us moved into the vacant Lake greeted at the airport by Rupert The hut sleeps 20 and when we Tahune Hut. Barnett and Ian Smith. They had arrived we found a young couple just spent a couple days walking already in residence massaging each Thursday morning was cool with on the Tasman Peninsula after a others aching muscles whilst in their low cloud. Our aim was to meet shortened attempt of a Western joined sleeping bags. Rupert hinted Len and Rupert at the Loddon Arthur Range traverse. We drove that he would like to be next in line River foot bridge that afternoon to to Derwent Bridge, booked into the to receive a massage but there were camp overnight. We reached Lake budget accommodation at the hotel no offers. We had a pleasant evening Vera Hut in three and a half hours and met up with John and Margaret cooking, eating and chatting whilst for an early lunch. We checked the Cooper and Len Crossfield who the rain continued outside. The hut register to see if Rupert had left would accompany us on the walk young couple were planning a day any message for us. He had not but to Frenchmans Cap. The forecast trip up Frenchmans Cap from Lake we noticed that a group including for the week was for showers late Vera Hut. Reports from other walk- Dick and Pip Smith had completed on Monday, clearing on Tuesday ers were that they achieved this in the walk in mid-February for their morning and remaining fi ne for the eleven hours. 40th anniversary and that the young rest of the week. couple we shared the hut with on The rain had stopped in the early Monday night had made an entry Breakfast at the hotel is not served hours of Tuesday morning and the that they became engaged on the before 8 am but after a prolonged sky was gradually clearing. The track Cap on Tuesday. Margaret thought series of negotiations with the passes some sheltered campsites and this was sweet but John could relate proprietor, before and after dinner then skirts the northern side of Lake better to the next entry by a different on Sunday night, Len was able to Vera and climbs steeply 360 m group, which were looking forward have his breakfast served at 7:45 am. within two kilometres through lush to a cold beer. We continued, cross- The rest of us self catered. rainforest to Barron Pass. From ing the Loddon Plains at a good rate the pass there are great views over and arrived at the Loddon River to We drove to the start of the walk, lakes, rugged peaks including spires which is on the Lyell Highway fi nd Len and Rupert relaxing with with names like ‘Nicole’s Needle’, tents pitched. That evening we about 30 m west of the Derwent and views to the 450 m rock face Bridge. We started walking at about passed the time by spotting platypus of the Cap. From here we could swimming in the river. 9:30 am, crossed the Franklin River see a patch of snow and ant-sized on a suspension bridge, climbed humans on the Cap. The track makes Friday was another warm, clear day. 200 m up over the Franklin Hills, its way across the side of Sharlands We walked the fi nal 6 km back to gaining views towards the Cap Peak, through Artichoke Valley and and reached the Loddon River foot then up and over another ridge to bridge for an early lunch. This is Lake Tahune Hut 500 m below the a pleasant patch of rainforest with Cap. This took us about four and a it contributions numerous tent sites scattered along half hours to cover the 5 km from the river on both sides. After lunch Lake Vera Hut. The hut already had Articles and letters are welcome we followed the track through the 17 people in it, including two base from all Club members about walks infamous Loddon Plains. This part jumpers, so we pitched our tents in you’ve enjoyed or issues you’d like of the track passes through about the sites near the hut. Unlike the rest to raise. The closing date for copy 6 km of mainly buttongrass and tea of us, Rupert had energy to burn so for each issue of it is the date of tree and is quite muddy in some he headed over North Col (another the monthly committee meeting, parts and eroded up to half a metre 200 m climb) and found a campsite i.e. the 4th Wednesday of every in other parts. I found that the mud overlooking Lake Gwendolen. month. Handwritten and posted was not as deep as some parts of Wednesday morning was cool but material is OK, but email is prefer- the South Coast track and we had able. We also welcome photo- the advantage that we were through clear with mist in the valleys to the north. The climb to the summit takes graphs, preferably as separately it after about 2–3 hours. Along the scanned items or digital images. way we crossed a couple of bridges close to two hours. Along the way I found Rupert chatting to a group of We can scan original photographs. over side creeks of the Loddon. Contact: Ph 6254 0578, editor@ There are campsites at each of these walkers from Melbourne Womens Walking Club. They remembered canberrabushwalkingclub.org.au capable of taking at least 5 tents. Post: 20 O’Sullivan Street, HIG- The track veers generally west a talk Rupert had given to the GINS, ACT 2615 in a section called ‘Philps Lead’, Victorian NPA some years earlier. From the summit we had views in passes a recent Landslip (already Alison Milton, Editor marked on the map as ‘Landslip the distance to numerous mountains

Page 6 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 the cars and drove back to Hobart, TheTh position of the sun along stopping at Ouse for lunch along The sun as a itsits daily path across the sky the way. That night we celebrated (apparent(a trajectory) is usu- the end of a most enjoyable walk compass allyall measured in units of time with dinner at the Shamrock Hotel. or angle: how many hours or Thanks Rupert for a memorable ddegrees is the sun before or walk. eaders have probably seen the after its highest point (meridian transit or local noon) where one Mike Bremers R‘Watch Method’ for finding north from the sun as illustrated, hour is assumed equivalent to Figure 1. 15 degrees. For the Watch as Compass method, the consequences from the two interpretations are signifi cantly different. From the In trying to establish North from the sun’s azimuth the watch would be held with face horizontal. This is easily done and the short- comings of the method are Archives examined below. Where-as in the second case one has to either know or judge the Glimpses from the CBC plane of the sun’s apparent 1965 program of two his- trajectory then orient the toric occasions: face of the watch in it. If this could be done reliably, the 24/25 April 1965 Dawn results below demonstrate Service: In his small book, Bushwalking the accuracy attainable, in The Sydney Bushwalkers and Camping, Sydney, 8th Edition, theory. For many it is not practical. have organised a Dawn 1971, Paddy Pallin explains the And when the sun is high, near the Service at Splendour Rock method and states that it is not very observer’s zenith, it is particularly in the Wild Dog Moun- accurate in summer in South East. diffi cult to estimate a measurement tains, Megalong Valley in Australia and that latitude is also a either as an azimuth or a position on the Blue Mountains, on the consideration. its apparent trajectory. occasion of the 50th anni- Having had a number of discussions The picture, Figure 1, is like most versary of Anzac. A plaque on this subject in the last year or that appear in books explaining the at Splendour Rock lists two, I thought it time to check it method. Are they talking ‘azimuth’ the names of bushwalkers out. or ‘apparent trajectory’? Paddy’s who lost their lives in the comments when related to the results last war. Firstly some terms and initial below would imply ‘azimuth’. matters: The party would drive Clock-time is to be Eastern Standard to Carlons Farm in the When people refer to the direction Time (EST) and the advanced hour Megalong Valley and then or position of the sun in the sky there for Summer Time would need to be walk 10 miles to Splen- are usually two ways to interpret subtracted to use the above Watch dour Rock, considered the this: the direction of the sun as Method. Sun-time is what we see on fi nest lookout in the Blue a (grid) compass bearing on the a sundial, where one also sees tables Mountains. horizon or the position of the sun of corrections to reconcile the two along its daily path across the sky. times. Differences are never more 3 September 1965, Water Both are defi ned as follows, Walkabout than 20 minutes of time and so, In daylight the direction of the depending on the date, could con- History making fi rst cruise sun is measured by visually tribute signifi cantly to errors from on new Tourist Ferry! taking a line from a point in using the Watch Method. To keep the sky vertically above the things simple we won’t refer to this Music, dancing, gluwein source of error in the following. supper for Bushwalker observer (the zenith), down appetites. Boat leaving through the sun to a point on A few degrees error is negligible but new ferry terminal near the horizon, then measuring larger values are not. One degree out Hotel Acton at 8 pm sharp. the direction of this latter point on a compass places the user approx. Number restricted. Pri- as a grid-bearing. (called the 17.45 m left or right at a distance ority given to members. azimuth of the sun). When of 1000 m. £1.00 single facing in the direction of the azimuth the altitude of the sun Jenny Horsfi eld is its angle of elevation above the horizon.

Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 page 7 Interpretation 1, considering the sun’s azimuth For the mathematically minded, given some data about the sun from an astronomical ephemeris, one can calculate the details tabulated below, rounded off to one decimal place. The azimuth of the sun for an observer is determined by the time of day, the date and one’s latitude. For those who prefer a ‘hands-on’ approach one can measure the azimuth with a magnetic compass, allow for magnetic variation and if needed, visually estimate the altitude at times during the year. Alternatively, making the device illustrated in Figure 2 enables a more accurate record of results. The design was initially created by Aris- tarchus of Samos c.280 BC. Because of its hull-shaped surface, he called it a ‘boat’. Historians describe it as a kind of sundial. It is a simple and easy way to record altitude and Table 1: The Direction of the Sun by hour for winter, spring/autumn azimuth with time and date. Noon and summer, for Canberra, latitude 35deg 15 min S on the equinoxes (~21 March and 21 September) gives latitude. The Date Hours 11 or 1 10 or 2 9 or 3 8 or 4 7 or 5 6 am or pm order of accuracy of the writer’s 21 June 15.9 degrees 30.4 42.9 53.4 62.5 70.5 model was approx. 2 degrees. Mid-Winter East or west After sunset For Canberra the Watch Method 21 Mar, 21 Sep 24.9 45.0 60.0 71.6 81.2 90 (for azimuth) assumes a sun whose Equinoxes direction changes at a constant 21 Dec 51.8 73.7 85.6 94.3 102.0 109.5 rate through the day, as per the Mid-Summer last row of Table 1. Comparing Hypothetical 15 30 45 60 75 90 column entries, one can see that sun it is reasonable for daylight hours Azimuth rate during winter (maximum differ- constant ence ~6.4 degrees). By including the period between 21 March and 21 September the maximum error Table 2: Latitude, Date and whether the Watch Method for azimuth increases to 15 degrees. Depending has an error less than 15 deg. on circumstances this could still be useful. The maximum difference, Summer 21 Dec Spring/autumn ~21 Mar, Sep Winter 21 Jun mid summer, of 43.7 degrees would 5deg.S no no (~40deg.) yes (~15deg.) invalidate the method in its simple 15deg.S no no (~35deg.) yes (~12deg.) form for around this time of the year at a Canberra latitude. 30deg.S no no (~19deg.) yes (~10deg.) Canberra no yes (~15deg.) yes (~6.4deg.) Similar tables were computed for latitudes 5deg.S, 15deg.S, 30deg.S, 45deg.S no (~29deg.) yes (~9.7deg.) yes (~5.0deg.) 45deg.S and 60deg.S (Table 2) 60deg.S no (~15.9deg.) yes (~4.4deg.) yes (~4.0deg.) but only the general comments are presented in this article. The latitude of Brisbane is ~27deg.30’S, Can- A point to note, though, is that for mer and that latitude has an effect berra ~35deg.15’S and Melbourne any latitude when the sun is at its are certainly supported. 37deg.50’S. Considering the effect noon position its line of sight will be north/south, error zero. Interpretation 2, considering the of latitude over the range, the table sun’s apparent trajectory indicates whether errors using the Summing up, the Watch Method for Watch Method (for azimuth), are azimuth in its simple form has its Either by mathematics or use of within 15 degrees of North for the degrees of validity, depending on Aristarchus’s model, Figure 2, it period, noon +/–4 hrs, at the various the time of day, the date, the latitude can be demonstrated that the sun dates in the year. These errors vary and the amount of error one accepts. moves along its apparent trajectory during the day and the ﬁ gures given Paddy Pallin’s statements about its at a constant rate. For a given day it are representative. inaccuracy in S.E. Australia in sum- depends only on the date. Latitude Page 8 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 doesn’t come into it. Moreover, errors as differences between the ideal of 15 degrees per hour and The passing of a truly great what happens are a maximum of 1.2 degrees. bushwalker The following table shows how the rate of the sun’s movement along Many Club members who knew, or knew of, Dot Butler - The its apparent trajectory varies with Barefoot Bushwalker, will be saddened at her passing in Hobart date. recently. A full obituary was published in the Sydney Morning Herald on Friday 28th March. See http://www.smh.com.au/ Date Rate Error news/obituaries/well-born-the-barefoot-bushwalker/2008/03/2 7/1206207298225.html 21 Jun 13.8 deg. -1.2deg. per hour ~Jul/Aug/ 14.77 -0.23 Apr/May Taking steps in the ﬁ ght against 21 Mar/Sep 15 0 cancer 21 Dec 13.8 -1.2

Many members will also remember Club member Sylvia Flax- Obviously this would be an excep- man who died of cancer a couple of years ago. tionally good method if, (repeat Upon her death, good friends (and fellow club members) Sharon if), the user could reliably align the watch-face in the plane of the sun’s Field and Jenny Moore talked about doing a walk to remember apparent trajectory. For most, this her and then decided they may as well raise some money for isn’t practical. cancer research along the way. Discussion This memoral walk has now been organised. Sharon and Jenny will depart on 5 April to start their 440 km walk along the Hume So what are some practical methods and Hovell Track. They are also hoping to raise $25,000 for the for fi nding direction from the sun given time, date and latitude? Australian Cancer Research Foundation in memory of Sylvia. • tabulated azimuth results similar The trek will start at the Hume Cottage in Yass and fi nish at to the above would suffi ce. One the Hume and Hovell tree in Albury and is expected to take might carry a bulky notebook! 24 days. • a planisphere (star-wheel) with Sylvia was a well-known and well-loved member of the Canberra an altitude/azimuth grid overlay Bushwalking Club and those that knew her may wish to support works well to find direction. Sharon and Jenny on this endeavour. It could also be used at night with any identifi ed star instead For more information or to make a donation please visit the web of the sun. site www.sylviaswalk.com • the ‘12’ on a sundial rotated to indicate the appropriate sun time (EST + correction) would face south in southern Discount offers for club members latitudes. Outdoor & adventure stores in Canberra who give a discount • there are other methods using (usually 10%) on most of their stock to CBC members are: different principles. For exam- ple, the one where a stick casts •Belconnen Camping World, equal length shadows before Oatley Court, Belconnen then after noon and so estab- •Great Outdoors Cenre, lishes north/south as the line 18-24 Townshend Street, Phillip, or bisecting the angles between the Homeworld Centre, Tuggeranong positions of the shadows. •Jurkiewicz Adventure Store, There may be a time when the 47 Newcastle Street, Fyshwick reader needs the above ideas but it is always going to be easier using a •Mountain Designs, magnetic compass. 6 Londsdale Street, Braddon Rob Horsfi eld •Tuggeranong Camping World Homeworld Centre, Tuggeranong December 2007

Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 page 9 ACTIVITY PROGRAM

Arrange for your Club-related activities to be included in the program with Rob Horsﬁ eld (Walks Secretary) Ph: 6231 4535 (h), Email: [email protected], Post: 11 Studley St Kambah ACT 2902

DISTANCE AND DIFFICULTY BOOKINGS

S/E = Short/Easy; under 12km/day, on fi re trails, tracks, beaches etc Ring the leader early rather than late. Please M/M = Medium/Medium, 12-20km/day on bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub ring by Thursday 2.00pm for the following L/R = Long/Rough, over 20km/day, much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles weekend (both one-day and two-day walks) so the leader has time to arrange transport. L/W = over 20km/day, compulsory swims, some river crossings 16 is the maximum, unless a smaller X = exploratory number is advertised in the program. TRANSPORT Check with the leader about: R need to carry water, tents/fl y, maps, etc R appropriate clothing, footwear Costs are 36¢/km/car, divided equally among all participants. This amount R any precautions you might need to take for may be varied at the discretion of the leader, depending on the condition of severe weather changes. the roads and other factors. The fi gures given for individual trips are esti- Ask about anything you’re unsure of, espe- mates only, based on four people per car and other factors – costs may rise cially if you’re new to our Club. if cars are only partly fi lled. Park admission and camping fees are additional costs which leaders should list separately. CHECK-IN AFTER WALKS

Every person taking part in a CBC activity acknowledges that he/she does so The Check-in Offi cer, Jeff Bennetts (6231 voluntarily and that he/she may be exposed to risks that could lead to injury, 5899), or the President, not the Police or illness or death or to loss of or damage to property. Each person is required other bodies, should be the fi rst point of to sign the club “Acknowledgement of Risks” form. Visitors are welcome to contact for worried relatives if you are late in returning from a trip. Leaders must report the join trips. However walkers are strongly encouraged to join the club after a safe return OR cancellation of their trip to the maximum of three trips. Check-in Offi cer. For further information see www.canberrabushwalkingclub.org.au

12–13 April: Namadgi N.P. – Coronet Peak via Creek and Yaouk. Leader: John Evans, 6288 7235(h), Cotter Gap – M/M-R [email protected] Please contact me if you would Saturday: Orroral Valley carpark to Cotter Gap, and like to co-lead. Transport: ~$18. Further details at Pond Creek to pitch camp. We’ll spend the afternoon http://jevans.pcug.org.au Limit: 8. poking around Cotter Hut. Sunday: We’ll make an early start to scramble up Coronet Peak and return to Wednesday 16 April, 8pm Pond Ck to decamp. We’ll return to Orroral Valley via Cotter Gap. Fuel stoves and woollies will be required. MONTHLY MEETING Map: Corin Dam and Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. From Russia to China on a recumbent bike Leader: John Kelly 6241 3814(h). Transport: ~$14. Presenter: Chris Hatherly Limit: 8. Main meeting room, St. John’s Church Hall Saturday 12 April: Tinderry – M/E Constitution Avenue, Reid This walk runs parallel to, and just east of, the Tinderry Range. Follow the Round Flat and East Tinderry 19-20 April: Griffi ns Farm – S-E/S-M/M fi re trails north from the Tinderry Rd through open Access from Bendeela Rd in Kangaroo Valley. Griffi ns bush to an unnamed peak of 1335 m for lunch then Farm on Yarrunga Creek has long been abandoned west and south back to the cars mostly off track. and is now in Morton National Park. It is surrounded Climb around 250 m. About 4 hrs actual walking. by high sandstone cliffs. The basic walk is all on fi re Map: Tinderry 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 trail, 6 km each way to and from the campsite with 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@infrastructure. 200 m descent Saturday and ascent Sunday. Optional gov.au Transport: ~$20 side trips without packs to magnifi cent Mt Moollattoo Tuesday 15 April: Mt Scabby from Yaouk (3 km ret +/–350 m off track) and the farm overlook and including source of the Cotter River – Crankeys Creek (3 km ret +/–150 m partly off-track). M/R,X Map: Bundanoon 1:25,000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts From Kennedys Road via Rowleys Hut head east steeply 6231 5899(h). Transport: ~$40. Limit: 12. up to Mt Scabby. Explore the tops and the source of Saturday 19 April: Wild Cattle Ridge – M/E the Cotter River. North down the Cotter for 2 km, then A walk near Captains Flat in the Tallaganda National west down to Rowleys Hut and return to the car. Around Park. From Wild Cattle Flats Road. We will follow an 10 km and 600 m total climb. Demanding walking. open ridge south toward Mt Tumanang. The mountain Route not fully known to leader. Maps: Rendezvous is too far to access this way in a day and we will lunch

Page 10 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 on an unnamed peak of 1335m then go west and south Tuesday 29 April: Nursery Swamp Aboriginal to the cars. Vegetation is varied, some interesting views. Art and Thunder Bluff – M/M,X About 5 hrs walking, almost all off -rack but not hard. Nursery Swamp Walking Trail, taped footpad Home via the purple eatery. Map: Tinderry 1:25,000. towards saddle, to aboriginal art site. Then NW up Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan. spur to SH1424 and on to Thunder Bluff. Return via [email protected] Transport: ~$20 Rendezvous Creek, downstream to taped footpad up and down to car at Nursery Swamp car park. Around COMMITTEE MEETING 13 km and 500 m total climb. Moderate fi tness required. Wednesday 23 April, 8pm Route not fully known to leader. Possible delays and at the home of Tom Gosling diversions from the intended route. Map: Rendezvous 21 Jessup Place, Phillip Creek. Leader: John Evans, 6288 7235(h), jevans@ pcug.org.au Please contact me if you would like to co-lead. Transport: ~$10. Further details at http:// jevans.pcug.org.au Limit: 8. 24-–28 April: Blue Mountains – M/E-M Car camping and day walks in Blue Mountains and (2) 3–4 May: Bargo Gorge – M/E southern Wollemi National Parks. Fully booked Drive to Bundanoon YHA on Friday evening, our base following responses to Bulletin Board, but contact for the weekend. On Saturday, walk the spectacular leader if you would like to go on waiting list. Maps: and beautiful Bargo Gorge from the Mermaid’s Pool Ben Bullen, Cullen Bullen, Rock Hill, Mt Wilson, to its junction with the Nepean River. Mostly on track. Katoomba 1:25,000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 On Sunday, probably walk from Meryla Pass along 5899(h). Transport: TBA. Limit: 9. the cliff line with magnifi cent views, a mixture of on and off-track. The YHA is a renovated early 20th 25–27 April: Kosciusko National Park – M-L/R century home of delightful ambience. Shared meal Burrungubugge River–Horse Creek–Brassy on Saturday evening. Maps: Picton and Bundanoon. Peak–Jagungal–Doubtful River–Teddys Creek. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), Map: Kosciusko 1:100,000. Leader: Keith [email protected] Transport: ~$40, Thomas 6230 1081(h), [email protected] Accommodation: ~ $50. Transport: ~$30 Saturday 3 May: Bendora Dam – Mt Domain Friday, 25 April: Black Mt and Aranda Bushland crossover – L/R,X (NPA Grade 2/A/D/E/F) – M/E A joint CBC/NPA walk. From Bendora Dam up a Meet at 9.30 am in the the car park opposite spur through SH1117, SH1266 and SH1239 to top the 160 Dryandra St, O’Connor. This walk traverses the Tidbinbilla skyline at 1460 m. 500 m S to Mt Domain Bruce Ridge then crosses into the Black Mt Reserve. (1506 m), then via the usual spur down to Fishing Gap Traverse the reserve, following the track part way up and so to Fishing Gap car park. Around 12 km and the mountain, then to the Cork Plantation for lunch. 900 m total climb. Demanding walking for a fi t and Home via the Aranda Bushland. All on track, about experienced party. Route not fully known to leader. 4 hrs walking. Map: n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 Possible delays and diversions from the intended 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@infrastructure. route. Map: Tidbinbilla. Leaders: John Evans 6288 gov.au Transport: Drive yourself but tell me when 7235(h), [email protected] and Mike Bremers. you book if you need a ride. Transport: ~$15. Further details at http://jevans.pcug. Saturday 26 April: Booroomba Rocks/Blue org.au Limit: 8. Gum Hill Lookout – M/M (9)10–11 May: Cloudmaker and Ti Willa Via Bushfold Flats we wander across to a rocky Plateau – M/M-R vantage point near Blue Gum Creek with open views Leave Friday night to camp near Kanangra Walls. to the faces of Booroomba Rocks and Blue Gum Hill. Follow the track across Kanangra Tops then along Map: Corin Dam and Williamsdale 1:25000 Leader: the ups and downs of the narrow Gangerang Range Chris Leslie 6251 6123(h) 6246 5713(w), christopher. to Mt Cloudmaker and beyond off-track to Ti Willa [email protected] http://www.chrisleslie.741.com Plateau, to camp in 100 Man Cave. Return via the same Transport: ~$10. route. Spectacular views in all directions, including Sunday, 27 April: A ridge with a view – M/E-M the Sydney skyline from Ti Willa. After lots of rain in Walk from the Spring Creek car park along a series of the Blue Mountains in late 2007, I’m expecting water ridges through open forest to an unnamed grassy peak in Ti Willa Creek, but if it’s been dry we’ll do a walk for lunch with spectacular views from Lake George to to the Kowmung down Brumby Ridge and back up the Tinderries then loop back to the cars. Part on and Roots ridge. Map: Kanangra 1:25 000. Leader: Meg part off-track, about 4¾ hrs actual walking. I made a Mckone 6254 5902(h), [email protected] mess of this one last year and brought the group back Transport: $~46. Limit: 8 before we saw the best views, so do it again if you were Saturday 10 May: Black Range – M/E disappointed then. Map: Captains Flat Leader: Stan From the Forbes Creek track head, follow the trail Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@ north through attractive open forest to South Black infrastructure.gov.au Transport: ~$12. Range trig point with its enormous rock for morning tea, then along an open ridge to rejoin the track for a while. Swing east then south off-track before returning to the cars. About 4½ hrs actual walking.

Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 page 11 Map: Bombay 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 at Boxvale Creek then back to the cars along the 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@infrastructure. historic tramway alignment. All on track but a steep gov.au Transport: ~$15 climb out of the gorge. About 4½ hrs actual walking. Map: Mittagong Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), Sunday 11 May: Sandy Creek Falls – S/R 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Walk starts and fi nishes at top of Meryla Pass near Moss Transport: ~$30 Vale. We walk to Rebecca’s View Lookout and descend the cliffs at the creek to the south. Thence down to Sunday, 25 May: Namadgi N.P. – Mount Clear Sandy Creek which we follow upstream through Circuit – L/M-R rainforest, pass the 30 m waterfall (easy climb around), From the Mt Clear carpark we’ll head along the Naas and return to the cars through the heath. I have done Valley track and visit Horse Gully Hut along the this walk in reverse, a long time ago, but if I cannot way. Some bush bashing and a 300 m climb to the fi nd the safe descent we will stay above the cliffs and Mt Clear ridge line. We’ll lunch by the sizeable Mt go to another very scenic lookout. Map: Bundanoon Clear trig and then head back along the fi retrail and 1:25,000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h). a bit of bush bashing to shorten the return journey. Transport: ~$35. Limit: 12. Map: Colinton 1:25,000. Leader: John Kelly 6241 3814(h). Transport: ~$16. Limit: 8. Tuesday 13 May: Sunny Corner Trail and SH1215 – M/M,X Tuesday 27 May: Orroral Valley and environs The fi rst edition Cotter Dam 1:25000 map shows – L/E-M,X a number of fi re trails around Reids Pinch on the An exploration of indigenous and European sites Brindabella Road. Follow Sunny Corner Trail to the in the Orroral Valley. Some you will have seen weir over Condor Creek, then climb to SH1215. Join before, others may be new. Trust me. Up to 29 km Two Sticks Road and follow an old fi re trail back and 400 m total climb. We’ll stop when we’ve had to Picadilly Circus. Another old fi re trail parallels enough. Maps: Rendezvous Creek and Corin Dam. Brindabella Road down to the arboretum. A short side Leader: John Evans, 6288 7235(h), jevans@pcug. trip to Blundell Hill. Around 11 km and 650 m total org.au Please contact me if you would like to co-lead. climb. Moderate fi tness required. Route not fully known Transport: ~$10. Further details at http://jevans.pcug. to leader. Map: Cotter Dam. Leader: John Evans, 6288 org.au 7235(h), [email protected] Please contact me if you would like to co-lead.. Transport: ~$7. Further details Saturday 31 May: Bundanoon Circuit – M/E at http://jevans.pcug.org.au Limit: 8. Late start, short car shuffl e. A walk combining various tracks near Bundanoon, visiting Coal Mine Falls, Mt Carnarvon, Tooths Lookout, Fairy Bower Falls, the IT COLLATION Amphitheatre, Riverview Lookout and (at dusk) Glow Wednesday 14 May, 8pm Worm Glen. Bring a torch. We will have dinner on the the home of Ted Fleming way home. Map: Bundanoon 1:25,000 Leader: Jeff 14 Bulwarra Close, O’Malley Bennetts 6231 5899(h). Transport: ~$30. Sunday 1 June: Mundoonen Nature Reserve (16), 17–18 May: Durras weekend – M/E – M/E-M Leave Canberra Friday night, stay in comfortable This reserve is just south of the Hume Highway cabins at Depot Beach Caravan Park. Saturday walk between Gunning and Yass. We will explore the is an ascent of Durras Mountain through the rainforest reserve, which is undulating with a cover of nice, open from the SW – not the usual Pebbly Beach–Pretty forest. A mixture of track and easy off-track. About Beach route -–and views to take your breath away 4½ hrs actual walking. Map: Gunning 1:50,000. as you descend facing the sea. Sunday will be the Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan. spectacular Little Forest Plateau with views to the [email protected] Transport: ~$15 Budawangs, Pigeon House and beyond. After the Plateau, we return directly home. Eat at the cabins 7–9 June: Royal National Park – L/E on Saturday night, each person responsible for his/ Leave Canberra around 9 am Saturday, lunch at the her own meal. About 5 hrs walking on Saturday, Robertson Pie Shop then a 1½ hr walk at Minnamurra 4 hrs on Sunday. Maps: Kioloa/Durras/Tianjara/ Rainforest. On Sunday, will do Otford–Gairies Beach Milton 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), return (17.8 km, 5½ hrs actual walking) along the 6274 7350(w), [email protected] spectacular coastline of the Royal National Park and Transport: ~$40, Accommodation: ~$50 associated features. On Monday, we will do a short walk through the rainforest below the cliffs of Macquarie Saturday 17 May: Tallaganda State Forest – Pass before lunch at the Pig and Whistle, Robertson Mt Lowden – M/M and home. Nights at Gerringong youth hostel. Shared Mostly on track through moist forest to Lowden Trig ‘everyone bring something’ meals both evenings. Map: Bendoura 1:25000 Leader: Chris Leslie 6251 Map: to be provided. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 6123(h) 6246 5713(w), [email protected] 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@infrastructure. http://www.chrisleslie.741.com Transport: ~$20. gov.au Transport: $60. Accommodation: ~$55 Saturday 24 May: Nattai Gorge/Boxvale Sunday 15 June: Wild Cattle Flat – S/E-M Tramway – M/M Climb via fi re trail east of Captains Flat to the trig Walk through light forest then traverse the spectacular station atop the Bollard Ridge from which views to and beautiful Nattai Gorge near Mittagong. Lunch the west. Then follow the ridge as it descends through

Page 12 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 open forest until you cross Ballinafad Creek. Lunch on or part of the Western Arthurs. Leader: Rupert Barnett a hill above the creek, then cross wild cattle fl ats and 6242 5241, [email protected] Limit: 6. back to the cars through open forest. All on trail or easy off track. About 4 hrs actual walking. Return via the 19–20 July: Mt Twynam, snowshoe plod – purple eatery. Map: Tinderry 1:25,000. Leader: Stan M/M Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@ From Guthega, climb up towards Mt Twynam and camp infrastructure.gov.au Transport: ~$20 in a slightly sheltered spot below the fi nal slopes. On Sunday morning ascend the peak by torch-light (hope- Sunday 15 June: Canberra Nature Parks – fully) and watch the sunrise illuminate the ethereal vista M/E of Watson’s Crags and Sentinel. The more adventurous A ramble around some of Canberra’s local nature parks. could try some steeper slopes – for which crampons From Pine Island head to the Cotter Road via Red Rocks might be useful. This trip would be a good introduction Gorge, Urambi Hills, McQuoid Hill, Mt Arawang, to snowshoeing for fi t walkers and will require winter Cooleman Ridge and Narrabundah Hill. A car shuffl e gear and tents. Snowshoes can be hired. Map: Mt will be required. Maps: available from http://www. Kosciuszko 1:50,000 Leader: John I’Ons 6231 6326. tams.act.gov.au/play/parks_forests_and_reserves/ Transport and park entry ~$50. recreation_in_acts_parks_forests_and_bushlands/ canberra_nature_park/canberra_nature_parks_maps 26 July–10 August 2008: West Macdonnells: Leader: Roger Edwards 6288 7863(h) 6208 5444(w) Mt Zeil and “Peak Alone” – M/R/X Transport: ~$2–5. Preview in November it. Fully booked, but contact Meg for the waiting list. Leader: Meg McKone 6254 5902(h) Sunday 22 June: Onion Soup – S-M/R or [email protected] Transport:$Lots. The Onion is the rounded 1500 m granite summit Limit: 8. (shaped like an onion!) next south of Tinderry Peak. It has views to the Snowy Mtns, and could have some 9–17 August: Mts Feathertop and Bogong snow itself at this time of year. For lunch bring a small snowshoe trips – L/M stove and warm yourself up with some onion soup. Enjoy snowshoeing through some of Victoria’s best Scrub, fallen trees and rocks make this a rough walk. alpine country. Drive to Harrietville, then a 3-day trip Access from Round Flat. Map: Tinderry 1:25,000 up Feathertop, camping near Federation Hut, followed Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h). Transport: ~$15. by a 3–4 day trip on the Bogong massif. Although I plan Limit: 12. to camp near huts/tents full winter gear will be essential. Maps: Mt Feathertop-Hotham 1:30,000 and Bogong 22–29 June: Tasmania – S/M-R, maybe on Alpine Area 1:50,000. Leader: John I’Ons 6231 6326. snowshoes Transport: based on about 1,000km travel. The destination will depend on the group and the weather, however options include the Du Cane Range

Photos from recent trips arry Keeley’s post -Christmas week at Mt Hotham his motley crew made it to the top of Mt Townsend, Bprovided a rang of bushwalking and other activities TAustralia’s second highest mountain, on a walk on for a big party of people. 1 March 2008. This is the crew that made it to Mount Feathertop at This photo was taken at lunch, a few metres below the 1922 m, the second largest peak in Victoria. They are: actual peak, which is very rocky but which has magniﬁ - Karel Pelikan, Zabeta Moutaﬁ s, Barry Keeley, Pat Pick- cent views. The group is (left to right): Anne Hill, Eva ering, Eric Pickering, Tom Gosling, Lois Padgham,Alan van Gorsel, Manuel Pfeiffer, Stan Marks (the Leader), Coates, Austen Kenney, Michel Zajeck, John Kelly, Linda Stone, Edwina Yee, Sandy Berry. Andrew Meers.

Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 page 13 Bulletin Board Notices for the Bulletin board should be emailed to the Walks Secretary: walksec@ canberrabushwalkingclub.org.au

The Bulletin Board is for members to advertise (at no Walks further afi eld cost) goods for sale, private trips or other personal Are you interested in (a) 5-9 days of day walks bushwalking-related matters. The Club is not involved with car camping in the Blue Mts, Warrumbungles, in, takes no responsibility for, and does not endorse, Victorian Alps, or Grampians or (b) a 4 day pack the activities or goods advertised here. Hence, if peo- walk along the Hume and Hovell Walking Track ple participate in any activities advertised here, they do (Tumbarumba region)? Dates, walks negotiable, so as private individuals, not as members of the Club, costs to be determined. I envisage groups of and will not be covered by the Club’s insurance. 4-9 with 2 or 3 cars. Contact Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899 or [email protected] if you are Tuesday walks: (minimum M/M) interested. Do you have a passion for day-walking? Then turn it into an obsession on occasional Tuesday 20–31 August: Egypt; 1-6 September: Sinai- walks! When – irregular Tuesdays. Where – usu- Jordan ally in Namadgi, guaranteed M/M, often L/R,X. Two linked tours with mostly Canberra people us- Who – if you don’t outpace a 59 yo baby boomer ing local tour companies to visit some of the plac- and you like to step out, then you’re in. Why – es that embody much of the sources of ‘Western’ great views, great walking, average company, civilisation. For more info contact Rupert Barnett: minimum mid-week crowds. One wouldn’t be [email protected], or ph 6242 5241. dead for quids! How – Keep an eye on it and Late October-November 2008: Everest trek, http://jevans.pcug.org.au for the details of where Makalu/Arun Valley, Nepal we’re off to. Leader: John Evans 6288 7235(h), Everest is tops!- and the Black Hill (Kala Pattar) [email protected] Contact me by 6 pm the pre- provides an overwhelming view of it and attendant vious Sunday. Would anyone else like to lead a giants. If you’ve only a fortnight, it’s worth seeing Tuesday walk? It would be much appreciated and that much, then return to Lukla airport (the stand- we’d guarantee participants. Limit: 8. ard trek) but if you can add another two weeks, Wednesday walk and having already acclimatised to 5500m, we’ll The regular mid-week walk series continues, head east over passes to 6000m to the base close to Canberra with a destination to be decamp for Makalu (#5), and continue trekking down cided. Contact the leader before 8 pm Tuesday to the relatively untouristed Barun/Arun valleys to fi nd out destination and meeting place. Leader: Tumlingtar, for a richer interaction with Nepal and Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h). This walk is every its people. Leader: Rupert Barnett: rupertb@ Wednesday and the clubs, CBC, FBI and NPA cyberone.com.au, or ph 6242 5241. take turns to host it. Details for each Wednesday House Sitting for Bushwalkers are now available by email and interested mem- Want to go away walking and not worry about bers should contact Allan Mikkelsen. the garden? Call Cate on 0407266942 and I will Larapinta Trail July 2008 gladly look after your place, experienced reliable I am joining Meg McKone for the second week and mature. of her CBC walk in the West Macdonnell ranges. ‘Gear for sale’ table Instead of the Mt Zeil trip in the fi rst week, I In place of our one-night auction, as in previous would like to walk some of the Larapinta Trail years, we shall put out a table at General Meet- from Standley Chasm towards Alice Springs. ings, for a while. Hopefully it will be of benefi t to Information about the trail is accessible on the those wanting to get rid of equipment and those web. I would be planning to walk from about wishing to buy some. Please label gear for sale 23 July. If you are interested please let me know with adequate personal details and asking price. – email [email protected] or 02 6248 0456.

Page 14 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

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Canberra Bushwalking Club it April 2008 page 15 CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB COMMITTEE* Position Name Home Work E-mail PRESIDENT Stan Marks 6254 9568 6274 7350 [email protected] TREASURER George Carter 0419 603 334 – [email protected] GENERAL SECRETARY Tom Gosling 6290 2874 [email protected] WALKS SECRETARY Rob Horsﬁ eld 6231 4535 – [email protected] EDITOR Alison Milton 6254 0578 6289 8245 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164 – [email protected] TRAINING & SAFETY OFFICER Terence Uren 6282 2403 – [email protected] CONSERVATION OFFICER Quentin Moran 6288 9840 6243 6601 [email protected] PUBLISHER Roger Edwards 6288 7863 6208 5444 [email protected] ASSISTANT WALKS SEC Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899 – [email protected] SOCIAL SECRETARY Jenny Horsﬁ eld 6231 4535 – [email protected]

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