VOWME 26 AUGUST 1990 NUMBER 8

AUGUST MONTHLY MEETING

WHERE? Dickson Library Community Room

WHEN? Wednesday 15 August 1990, 8.00pm

WHO? John Feint, Manager, ACT Heritage Unit, ACT Parks & Conservation Service

WHAT? John will speak on the Aboriginal cultural heritage of the ACT. This talk will be of particular interest to all those who joined Mike on his walks this year to local Aboriginal sites.

Before the meeting, join Club members at 600pm for dinner (BYO) at the Vietnam Restaurant, O'Connor (the one on the corner).

The items I bring before you this month have to do with what we do as a club and how we do it. The first item is - the Club now has a minimum impact bushwalking code. The code has come about through the efforts of John Thwaite and his subcommittee, the help of other Club members and a bit of plagiarism from the codes of other organizations. I see the Code as a guide for us in our activities: I do not see it as being inflexible or absolute. While I would like all of our members to be aware of the code and the philosophy behind it, I ask you to make transgressors of the code aware of their transgressions with as much thought for them as of the environment.

On the weekend of 25-26 August you have a great opportunity to experience the most spectacular of scenery in beautiful Morton National Park, in an exercise which is guaranteed to make you feel morally superior to those who are not with us at the time. Yes, it's the second Monolith Valley work weekend! We got a little over half of the work done on the first weekend and with a good roll-up we shall get it all completed this time.

In September we will have our annual general meeting and the election of a new Club committee. It is time now to start thinking about who you would like to see serving you on the committee and to give some thought to whether you would like to extend your own activities with the club to serving on the committee. Participation on organizational committees such as this, is a great experience and an opportunity for learning and developing skills which are readily transferable to other situations.

Finally, I thank Roger Edwards for stepping forward on short notice to take over as our equipment officer. Mike Gauci has been forced to give up the position of equipment officer because of other commitments. Thanks Mike for your assistance to the Club in this position. David Campbell CBC MINIMUM IMPACT BUSHWALKING CODE

At the July club meeting the draft Minimum Impact Bushwalking Code was considered. The final code, incorporating suggestions from that meeting, is outlined below. All members are strongly encouraged to adopt the code and to encourage others to follow. John Thwaite MINIMAL IMPACT BUSHWALKING CODE

The need for long tracts of duckboard in the popular walking areas of Kosciusko and elsewhere to control erosion and damage to plant species, discarded drink cans and ugly campfire rings piled with tins and bottles, all testify to the impact recreationists have had on the environment.

Two decades ago care for the environment did not seem to matter much. We threw our cans on the fire or buried them. Now it is different. There are so many more people using wilderness areas. The code below, compiled from several sources, gives positive steps that we can take to minimise our impact on the resource that provides us with so much pleasure.

1. CAMPSITES

1.1 Use an existing campsite rather than make a new one in the same area. Setting up camp will be easier and additional ground cover will not be damaged. Leaders should limit the size of their party, especially in sensitive areas. 1.2 Bring your own tent poles or use dead timber. Never cut live trees for poles. 1.3 Use of sensitive areas requires special care. Do not camp in the catchment of glacial lakes. a CAMPFIRES

2.1 Fires should not be lit in sensitive areas, such as sub-alpine regions. Stoves must be used in high-use areas (note: in some areas, for example Tasmania, legislation prescribes "stove only" areas). 2.2 Use established firesites wherever possible. Distribute ashes and unused firewood. Spread leaf litter or soil over the firesite. In sandy soil bury ashes. 2,3 Use only fallen, dead wood for fires. 2.4 Don't make fires near trunks of trees, on roots, on peaty soil, or where the fire could spread. 2.5 Quench the fire completely. Keep water handy to control the fire should it spread. 2.6 Don't even think of lighting a fire or stove during a total fire ban! 2.7 Don't dispose of aluminium foil, plastics or cans by burning (note: some containers appear to be made of carboard but can be lined with foiD. When in doubt carry it out! Don't dispose of other material unless the fire is very hot and you are sure that it will be reduced to ash. 2.8 Exercise care with stoves. Do not allow excess pressure which may cause safety valve ignition. a SANITATiON

3.1 Bury human wastes. Take a trowel and dig a small hole well away from any open water. 3.2 if in snow burn toilet paper after use, (or use snowl). 3.3 Disposal of human waste at heavily-used campsites requires more effort. Go much farther away! 3.4 Wash well away from streams and ensure that soap, detergents and food refuse do not enter watercourses. When cleaning utensils use gritty sand rather than soap.

4 RUBBISH

4.1 Apply the "carry in, carry out " rule. This applies to orange peel, fruit cores, sanitary items, seeds and egg shells. Remember to take some plastic bags. 4.2 Before leaving a lunch spot or campsite check that no rubbish is left.

& TRACKS AND ROUTES

5.1 Go in small parties and tread carefully to avoid damaging vegetation. Use stepping stones in eroded areas if available. 5.2 Limit walking in areas that have been over-used. 5.3 Minimise walking on loose ground, scree slopes, dunes, marshes and bogs. 5.4 Keep to marked or formed tracks. Do not take short cuts on zig-zag tracks.

8. FLORA AND FAUNA

6.1 Native flora and fauna should be left undisturbed. Do not kill snakes, 6.2 Do not take domestic animals on walks. 6.3 Report sightings of feral animals, illegal forest grazing or illegal use of protected areas (eg. wood cutting or removal of rocks) to park or forest authorities as appropriate.

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7.1 Radios and cassette players should be left at home.

IN SUMMARY - BE PREPARED AND BE INFORMEDI

MEMBERSHIP MATtERS

ProspectS Members Robin Collins 7 Gill St, Lyneham ACT 2602 24731 73(h) 2494769(w) Rachel Fry 17 Gillies St, Curtin ACT 2605 2853081(h) 2733611(w) Jim Thorn P0 Box 3105 Weston ACT 2611 2888047(h) 2881677(w) Gary Trevean 22 Cockburn St, Curtin ACT 2605 2851135(h) 2666087(w) Pauline West 22 Terewah Crct,Kaleen ACT 2617 2413648(h) 2664115(w) Harriette Wilson 27 Forbes St, Turner ACT 2601 2474284(h) 2495994(w)

New Members We welcome the following new members: Margaret Belton, Michael Callan, Geoff Davies, Allan Bondfield, Robert Dagworthy, Tritia Evans, Terence Uren.

Change of Address/Phone nurabers Mike Comfort, 54 Strickland Ave. South Hobart TAS 7004, phone: 002 240807(w) 002 306160(h). Keith Thomas, 2819488(w)

CWB T-SHIRIS AND LOGOS

* Bargain basement! The Club still has some CBC T-shirts to sell. Sizes 14 and 16 are available at $6 a piece. A bargain if I have ever seen one!

* The new silk screen depicting the club logo has been completed. For $4 you can now have a club logo on any piece of clothing which fits your fashion conscience. Debi Williams 2581 645(h)

WALK SECRETARY'S WAFFLE

As you can see, our programme is getting rather thin again, particularly . from September onwards. 1 do not propose to hold another formal walks planning evening, partly because experience tells me that either a gimmick or charisma is needed to make it a success, and 1 am uninspired at present, and partly . because Ed hate to be accused of pre-empting the next Walk Secretary's job.

Instead, I ask all members to look at the programme and phone me with ideas or offers for trips over the next two or three months. If you are prepared to lead and want ideas, ring me; if you have suggestions, ring me; if you want to 'dob in' a potential leader, ring me (anonymously if you like).... In particular, I plan to be home, with maps on hand, on August 23 - call in if you wish.

Finally, have YOU considered standing for a Walks Secretary position at the AGM? I may be a little biassed, but they are clearly the most important jobs on the Committee. If you are at all interested, talk to me or Allan Mikkelsen for more information. Alan Vidler WEDNESDAY WALKING

Eric and Pat Pickering intend to lead a Wednesday walk for the club about once a month. The first of these to the Orroral area on August 22nd appears in the Activity Program. To enable transport arrangements to be made, bookings for these Wednesday walks will dose at 8.30 on Monday night.

Dear Friends,

Howdy from lassie! Yes, it's a voice from the wilderness, or at least far-away Hobart. It is hard to believe that I left Canberra just five months ago. Well, what has happened since then? Surprisingly, quite a lot. I enjoyed the life of a full time student for a month and a half, landed a great job with the Tasmanian Department of Parks, Wildlife and Heritage, with Karen have bought (or at least are buying) a house in South Hobart, and yes, I have fitted in a little bushwalking.

Life has been fairly hectic. My new job is as a Technical Officer in the World Heritage Area, based in Hobart. It's a great job and invoives a fair amount of field work. There will be even more over the summer months. Already I have had a week on the Fordon River, visits to the Mt Anne walking track and the Ida Bay Caves and I also have to service insect traps at Pelion Plains once a month. Oh well, someone has to do it.

Our new address is 54 Strickland Avenue, South Hobart, 7004, phone (002)240807 and at work (002)306160. So if any of you find your way to lassie do drop In, there Is atways a spare bit of floor.

Cheers, Mike Comfort On aferry In the Gil of ASka, 20 Jine 1990

Dear chaps and chapettes,

Greetings to you all. Here I am sitting in a ferry on a four day journey from Haines (Alaska) to Sellingham ashington). Four days of just watching snow-capped mountains, narrow (very!) straits, whales, porpoises, eagles, picturesque harbours and informative talks by the naturalists on board. A very taxing time trying to fit in letter writing amongst all these activities. Truly though, the Inside Passage marine highway is an excellent trip and highly recommended.

Since the last letter, much snow has fallen and even more has melted. The principal actMty has been the ascent of Mount Mckinley. The mountain lies just south of the Arctic Circle. It has the biggest base to summit relief of any major mountain of the world (7,000ft to 20,320ft). By the time you combine its latitude, altitude and proximity to the ocean, it can present some formidable weather problems. The team met in Anchorage on 21 May and by the evening of 22 May we were at the base camp, having been flown in. Thereafter two weeks of toil followed as the camps were gradually moved up the mountains and altitude acclimatisation took effect. We were lucky and blessed with benign weather. In fact the "good" weather created a different problem. We had come prepared to encounter -30°C temperature and our clothing was inadequate for the +30°C. Suncream, sweat bands and sunhats would have been more adequate than dark blue polypropylene, handkerchiefs ahd balaclavas.

Summit day was a perfect day. Three of us made it to the top. Altitude and lack of oxygen really took its toll. From 17,000ft to 18,00011 took 1.5 hours. From 18,000ff to 19,500ft took two hours. From 1 9,500ftto 20,320ff also took two hours. Yet the terrain was relatively easy. In fact a great cross-country ski down. No harder than skiing down Crackenback. In fact skiing down was our goal, however circumstances dictated otherwise. One of the trio collapsed unconscious on the top, and had to be evacuated immediately. So lowering and supporting a companion were substituted for fancy turns and sliding down.

Presently relaxing on the ferry before attempting Mount Ranier (14,40011 volcano) in Washington State. Thereafter, it is migration south to sunny and warm California to hike the John Muir Trail from Yosemite to Mount Whitney (about 250kms) and then rockclimbing in one of the world's premier climbing areas, namely Yosemite Valley.

Life is tough when you are travelling on holidays. - Ciaou, Nic Bendeli WALK REPORTS

The recent snowfalls in the Brindabellas have brought a sparkle to the eyes of toothpickers and telemarkers, ignited the spirit of former mountain men and women and rekindled fond memories of the way it used to be.

Not since the huge dump of 1981 has skiing 'Brindy' style been so good. Skilom enthusiasts have been replaced by XCD exponents keen to carve the slopes of Mt Franklin and Ginini Flats powder bowl, Ginini Falls ice slide, Pryors Hut base camp and Leura Gap. The anti-greenhouse effect has left the mountains around Canberra including the lidbinbilla Range, Mt Coree, and the northern Brindabellas with a white layer that can be seen on the way to work.

On Friday 29 June, a group of four Canberra bushwalkers left at 5.30 am to ski at the Brindabellas before work. It is the second time the group has had the rare opportunity to ski in the Bulls Head area. This is a novelty experienced by few people in Canberra. Last year, after a similar snow fall which covered the Brindabellas, there was half a metre of cover at Bulls Head. This gave an equally rare opportunity to experience the thrill of predawn telemarks and diagonal striding while everybody is still fast asleep dreaming 'about it.

There was half a metre of snow on the Brindabellas that fell on the prior Wednesday evening and Thursday (the coldest day in Canberra for 40 years). Leaving in the dark was difficult with the prospect of a full day's work. The first signs of snow were viewed shortly after crossing Condor Creek on the Brindabella road at 900 metres ASL and near Piccadilly Circus there was close to half a metre of freshly fallen snow. The road was nearly impassable with scattered fallen timber. The group started skiing just before dawn prior to the Circus and skied on the Bulls Head Road and Two Sticks Road. At 8.20 am we returned back to Canberra with the group skiing for 3 kilometres on the Brindabella Road while the driver followed behind.

The following Sunday a group of ten left Canberra in pouring rain. Much of the group was concerned with the amount of rain and how much snow would be left. The group just managed to drive to Bulls Head combating major difficulties with other traffic which didn't have chains and knowledge of snow drMng. Half the group skied and the remainder walked to Bendora Hut through magnificent mountain ash. The conditions were brilliant for skiing with nearly a metre of cover at Bendora hut. Many of the walkers were kicking themselves for not bringing their ski gear. The altitude varied between 1250 m and 1400 M. Skiing through the arboretum near the hut amongst huge pines was reminiscent of the European forests.

At the hut we met up with David Campbell's Club trip which had returned from camping near Mount Aggie. The hut is the ultimate in luxury with wall to wall carpeting, ergonomic chairs, a selection of fine wines (empty) and a smoky fire which was made bearable with sips of warm mead. The toilet however, needed major renovations, for it was leaning on a 20 degree angle. We were all amazed on our return àt'the cars being covered with 30 cm of freshly fallen snow and finding the road closed at the bottom of the mountain.

Even now, the road is still closed from Bulls Head to Mount Franklin and there is about a metre of cover on the slopes of Mount Ginini and Mt Gingera. Another group who just recently returned from braving the steep slopes of Stockyard Spur, reported about a metre of cover around Pryors Hut. From the top of Mt Gingera, snow had completely covered the Cooleman Plains all the way to Rules Point and Tantangera Dam. (If I had a spare 10 days, a ski from Bulls Head to Thredbo via Kiandra would bea once in a lifetime experience). Nevertheless, there are still many more weekends of brilliant skiing in the mountains on our, doorstep.

Sandy Lolicato Per ardua ad astra (wet aknostl)

Once upon a time the delights of rock climbing were discovered by three young people. With a lot of practice, they might even have become crash-hot mountaineers. As it was, they all succumbed to other pressures in life and eventually entered middle age without rising to stardom in the world of verticality.

But middle age does funny things. An urge to ascend rock faces eventually rekindled itself in the once- young threesome, so they formed the Geriatric Rockclimbing Section of the staid bushwalking club that they all belonged to. And they recruited a Faithful Driver (who had suffered a severe trauma on rock as a youth and hence had no desire to repeat the experience) to provide expedition support).

Of the threesome, Oldboy was elected chief leader, while Megamac became principal belayer and Angob kept all their spirits up by giggling whenever the going got a littel desperate.

To prove that the years hadn't left them too decrepit, they decided that they should go to the Warrumbungle Mountains to test their mettle on the great Belougery Spire. First, though, they needed to get their aged sinews working again, so they spent long hours on a local crag, battling up the easiest climbs they could find. The youthful rock addicts inhabiting the area must have wondered at the sight.

Anyway, the three geriatrics and the Faithful Driver duly set off to spend a long weekend on their chosen ranges in the far north-west. Even their car was of vintage origin. The trip was surprisingly pleasant; the vehicle went smoothly, they found a delightful campsite en route for the Friday night, and there was a health-food cafe in Coonabarabran which served delicious tea and cakes.

Anyone who has been to the Warrumbungles will know that the area is renowned for its heat and dryness most of the year. This was the beginning of winter however, and it also followed the biggest floods the country had seen for decades. Consequently the intrepid foursome were delighted to find that all the little creeks were brimming and the bush was lush in its greenness.

Base camp was pitched in a forest glade, far from the madding crowd - except that four lonely poms also arrived on the scene.

That night the gums gleamed pale in the moonlight, and the mighty bulk of Belougery Spire loomed into the starry sky. Had our daring trio overestimated their abilities in their declining years...

The next morning they set off fairly early, and creaked up the path leading to the base of the soaring tower of rock. The west face was in shadow and Dr Dark's historical chimney - the chosen route - appeared as a gloomy cleft in the vertical cliffs.

The lower broken sections of the face yielded quickly to the scrambling efforts of the climbing, while the Faithful Driver peered anxiously upwards from below. He couldn't have been too worried though, because he soon scurried back to camp and fell asleep in the sun.

Below the chimney, the real climbing began, with a short ascent over easy slabs. Next Oldboy tackled the chimney itself, with Megamac and Angob perched on narrow ledges below. Ancient muscles seemed to regain their resilience as Oldboy steadily ascended, until he reached a stance below a large block, where two primeval pitons provided a belay.

Next it was Angob's turn and she quickly discovered the perils of wearing glasses in confined vertical spaces. Disaster averted, she joined Oldboy on a large ledge, fpllowed by Megamac who made short shrift of the chimney. The trio then tackled the final pitch (a bit awkward for all except Angob who found an elegant way up), bringing them to the summit blocks. Soon they were standing happily in the sun, yelling down to the Faithful Driver who wakened from his snooze and returned their calls.

The descent was accomplished in two long abseils. While Oldboy was arranging the ropes for the last bit, the voice of the Faithful Driver floated up from the base of the climb, as he had scurried all the way back up again to witness the truimphant return.

So the party went back to their homes in Canberra, and their staid bushwalking club, full of warm feelings. And determined to progress beyond grade nines! JI OThER BFTS Nepal 1991

John Balderson will be leading two treks in Nepal in 1991

The first will be a 16 day laid back natural history/photography trek in the Annapurna foothills, probably walking from near Pokhara to Gorka The probable pattern is two days walking followed by two nights in the one camp. Probable dates and inclusive costs Sydney to Sydney: 4 March to 5 April 1991; $3100.

The second will be a 25 day around Annapuma trek. This will start from Gorka, follow the Marsyangde to near its source, cross the Thorung La at 1 7,800ftthen down the Kali Gandaki and across to Pokhara. Probable dates and inclusive costs Sydney to Sydney: 6 Apr11 to 6 May 1991; $3500. Quite a number of people have already put their names down for this trip.

For further information contact John at Club functions or on 2972299(h) or 2464782(w).

John Balderson

A NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTI

Ian Wright, XC skier extraordinaire, cross-country skiied Munyang to Selwyn Quarry trip, solo, on Sunday 29 July 1990 in one day! Although he encountered some ice On Gungartan, snow conditions were good and the day was sunny. ActMty Programme

Transport costs are presently 20 cents per kilometre per car divided equally among ALL participants. This amount is a guide only and can be varied at the discretion of the leader depending on the condition of the roads, the number of passengers per car, and other factors. The figures given for individual trips are approximate costs based on four people per car - the cost may rise if cars are only partly filled.

August 11-12 - Naas River Valley - M/M From Mt Clear campground we follow the Naas River valley as far as Reedy Creek. The route takes us through some interesting rocky gorges, normally bypassed by the trail. Return with a visit to Horse Gully hut, and explore up a side creek (Left Hand) to bring us to the Mt Clear summit track to cap the weekend with a great view of the valley followed. Map: Colinton 1:25000. Loader Chris Leslie 251 6123(h), 251 3400(w). Transport cost about $9.

August 11-12 - Ski Tow - Teddy's Hut & Brindle Bull - MIM A ski tour suitable for people just beyond the beginner stage. We will carry packs from Dead Horse Gap for about 2 hours up the Thredbo River valley, make camp then ski unencumbered to the top of Brindle Bull Mt, Teddy's Hut and the chimneys. Excellent alpine views if the weather allows. Map: Thredbo 1:50000. Loader Mike Morriss 288 6947(h), 289 3422(w). Transport cost about $24.

Sunday August 12- Yankee Hat - SIR A popular trip in southern ACT with great views of the area. Short, with some scrub (but not too bad). climb both summits and return via Bogong Creek. Map: Yaouk & Rendezvous Creek 1:25000. Leader. Ian Sinclair 258 1464(h), 275 1390(w). Transport cost about $7.

Sunday August 12- Fourth Annual Gingera in the Snow - M-L/M Includes a 900 metre climb from Corin Dam via Stockyard Spur. This walk usually offers the non-skier an opportunity to walk in the snows of the southern ACt We will stop at Pryor's Hut for a billy of tea and a roaring fire. Map: Corin Dam 1:25000. Leader Allan Mikkelsen 254 0764(h), 264 3472(w). Transport cost about $7.

Wednesday August 15 Montt$y Meetbig Dickson Library Community Room, 8pm. See page 1 for details

Sunday August 19- Murramurang National Park - MIE-M A pleasant coastal ramble from Pebbly Beach over Durras Mountain (views of Budawangs etc) to Pretty Beach. Return on secluded beaches with the brave able to sample early season swims.

Map: K/aloe 1:25000. ' 4er Allan Mikke/sen 254 0764(h), 264 3472(w). Transport about $24.

Sunday August 19- Booths Hill via Brandy Flat Hut - M/M Interesting views in all directions from the snow gum covered summit. Map: Michelago 1:25000. Loader Karl Grigulis 258 1465(h). Transport cost about $5.

August 18-19 - Ski Tow. Dead Horse Gap, the Chimneys - MIM Well, actually I may re-route this trip to 'North of Kiandra" to replace my July 28-29 trip which went to the Rolling Grounds.. Maybe! In any case it will be a camping trip with tents and fuel stoves. 11 dtdsay list mat that ski tow mutes urt Thitements of intention!]. The trip will be not above MIM because I'm not this year, so it is suitable for those with limited experience. Map: tba Loader Alan Vidler 254 5373(h), 243 5315(w). Transport cost about $25.

There will be two day trips, one to the Ôascades, the other to the Ramsheads, with a camp at the cars at Leatherbarrel Creek (past Dead Horse Gap). Potential to join the party for just one of the days, depending on transport. Map: Thredbo 1:50000 Loader Bill Brown 248 9948(h), 276 4984(w). Transport cost about $25.

August 18-26 -9 day Ski Tow, some snow camping. Contact Stephen Gisz 2476857(evening) ASAP Wedr 4ay August 22 - OrroraVHonevsuckle Ridge - MM A walk from Orroral Tracking Station towards the Honeysuckle Creek collimation tower, then south-east along the ridge to the Orroral River picnic ground. We shall explore some magnwicent granite rock formations and have a gourmet lunch (if we can find a gourmet!). Maps: Rendevous Creek and Cohn Dam 1:25000. In4ns: Pat and Eric Pickering (H)286 2128. Transport cost about $6. Boceckigs by 820pm Monday please.

Wednesday August 22 Conimttee Mekig, David Campbell's, 15 Laycock P1 Holt, 254 1511(h).

Thursday August 23 IT Closkig Material to Keith Thomas, 26 Allport St, Downer 248 781 6(h).

Thursday August 23 Wake Ptw.&gi Phone In - Alan Vidler 254 5373(h) - see Walk Secretary's Waffle.

August (24)25-26- Monolith Valley work weekend - S/M Camp at Yadboro River on Friday and Cooyoyo Creek cave on Saturday night. While the walk involves a 600 metre climb, the work is graded to your abilities. Previous weekends have been both highly productive and great fun. Margaret Cole and friends are once again doing the catering. Map: Corang 1:25000 or CMW Budawangs. Leader David Campbell 254 1511(h), 246 9156(w). Transport cost about $17.

Auaust 25-26 - Ski Tots - Jagungal from Munyanci - _L/M This is a solid trip for experienced skiers. The difficulty can be anything from moderate to impossible depending on conditions. The skiing and scenery will be great (with similar provisos). Map: Kosciusko & Khancoban 1:50000. Ia.4ec John IOns 231 6326(h), 248 4582(w). Transport cost about $24.

Sunday August 26 - Orroral. Rendezvous Creek, Coronet Peak- LJR A long walk from Orroral cattle grid to Rendezvous Creek, then over ridges to Coronet Peak. Return via Cotter gap and Prairie Dog Creek. Bring warm clothes and a torch. {tTh not confise this razk u4th the usuat L'E mate to Coronet Peat - Map: ACT 1:100000. I.eade' lim Wright 295 6572(h), 289 7862(w). Transport cost about $7.

Sunday August 26 - SkI Tots -_Guthega to Consett Stephens Pass/Rolling Ground - M/M From Guthega, head towards Consett Stephens pass & Rolling Grounds with, weather permitting, a side trip to Mt Tate for excellient views. Map: Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader. John Danaro 2922190(h), 263 2733(w). Transport cost about $25.

Sunday August 26 - Kangaroo Creek to Cotter Lookout - M/M A short walk to a prominent peak behind Fishing Gap. There will be interesting views, boulders, cliffs and ridges. Map: Corin Dam 1:25000. Leader George Carter 251 2130(h), 263 3549(w). Transport cost about $7.

Saturday Sepember 1 - Ski Tots - Teddy's Hut - M/M This is a 19km ski tour to the ruins of Teddy's Hut via Brindle Bull Hill and returning along the Thredbo River. Map: Thredbo 1:50000. Leader Allan Anderson 2880112(h) Transport cost about $23.

September 1-2- Tantawangalo - MM An exploratory walk on Tantawangalo Creek upstream from Six Mile Creek. This will involve some rock hopping along the creek with a return to the cars along a ridge above the creek. Maps: Candelo and Glen Allen 1:25000. Leaders: Alan Davey and Allan Mikke/sen 254 0764(h) 264 3472(w). Transport cost about $22.

September 1-2- SkI Tots - Perisher. Carruthers. Kosciusko - M/M This trip should provide both great skiing and great scenery in the heart of the main range. The trip requires tent camping with fuel stoves for cooking. Map: Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader. David Campbell 254 1511(h), 2469156(w). Transport cost about $25. 10

Sunday Seotember 3 - Canberra to Hall - StE This is a Sunday afternoon stroll. Start with lunch in Charnwood - soup provided but bring sandwiches and a mug - then a gentle stroll across country to Hall village and back in time for tea and crumpets. Mostly tails, some road walking. Map: I-fall 1:25000. Leader. Keith Sayers 258 3268(h). Transport cost about $1.

Saturday September 8 - Lake George. Geary's Gao - SIM Come and visit an area rarely visited on club trips in recent years. Map: tba Leader. June Homby 254 0730(h), 246 5886(w). Transport cost about $6.

September 8-9 - Egan Peaks -_M/M A beautiful national park in the heart of the south coast forest region. We will climb Tingera Rock from Towamba Road and traverse a range to Burragate Mt. Map: Eden 1:100000 Leader. Mike. Morriss.288 6947(h), 289 3422(w). Transport cost about $24.

September 8-9 - SkI Tow - Blue Cow to Twynam - MIM This trip will use the ski tube to get to Blue Cow, then travel to Twynam (probably, read on..) to camp. Tents and fuel stoves will be used. Rene will be organising this trip, but cannot go on it herself, so an alternate leader is required - YOUR chance to lead a trip with easy navigation, NO transport to organise, and a chance to hijack the trip to somewhere different! People willing to lead are asked to please contact Rene ASAP. Map: Mt Kosciusko 1:50000. Organlsen Rene Lays241 7862(h), 265 2103(w). Transport cost about $22, plus ski tube.

Sunday Seotember 9 - Tallaganda State Forest - M/M A spring ramble on the Great Dividing Range in the Tallaganda State Forest south east of Captains Flat. We will visit Tumatbulla Mountain and Round Mount, and perhaps Cowangerong Trig if time permits. The day will be rounded out with a stop at the Captains Flat pub on the return home. Map: Kain 1:25000. I 4er Allan Mik/celsen 254 0764(h) 264 3472(w). Transport cost about $10.

Tuesday September 11 - IT Cctdon, 8pm at Margot Simington's, 6 Wenholz St, Farrer, 286 3898(h). Come for a taste sensation beforehand, but please ring before 8am 11/9/90. $6 each for a Sri LankarilPhilipino meal at 6pm.

See coming issues of IT for more information (and Corrections) on future walks, including:

September 1 5-1 6- Middle Creek, Creamy Flats, Rendezvous Creek - M/M, Richard Bain September 15-16 - SkI Tow - Igloo trip from Thredbo - S/E+ hard work, Bill Brown September 16- The Pimple from Cotter River - M/R, Chris Leslie September (14)15-16- Kullindi, Jervis Bay - S/E(+) (Sony, booked out aheadyl) Wednesday 19 September - Mnial Genei'al Meeting. as ssIk, pwHln am pn .nM.fl Sunday September23 - Purnoo Lookout, Lake Yarrunga - LIE, Jeff Bennetts September 22-23 - Mt Donovan - M/M, Chris Leslie Wednesday September26 - Mount McKeahnie from Smoker's Gap M/R, the Picketings Wednesday 26 September - Committee Meeting (If new committee doesn't alter dates) September 29-October 1 - Buddong Falls, Coffee Pot, David Truman September 29-October 4 - RaftbigfCanoeing - McKillops Bridge to Buchan, John Kyatt September30 - Corn Trail - MIM I Debi Williams Saturday October 6 - Pigeon House - S/E, Vance Brown Sunday October 7 - Durras Circuit - S/E,tba Sunday October 7 - Mt Lowden - M/M,tba October 6-7 - Merroo Pt plus one or both coastal day trips - VSIVE, Vance Brown October 13-14 - Mts Kelly, Namadgi, Mavis - M/R, Roger Edwards October 13-14 - Bogong Peaks - M/R, Chris Leslie October 20-21 - The Chimneys - M/M, Richard Bain Sunday October21 - Mt X {lt is a name, not a sara!- *V} - LIR, Chris Leslie. Wednesday October 24th - Mount Coree - M/M October 27-28 - Mt Ellery & Errinuncira Plateau M/E-M, David Truman October 27-28 - Bimberi, Murray, Morgan, Half Moon Peak - L/R, Karl Grigulis ii

INFORMATION

Note: The Walk Secretaty, Alan Vidler is pleased to accept walks from leaders at any time. Please contact him to put your walk on the program.

Bookincis: For trips should be made by telephoning the leader no later than 5pm on Thursday. There is a Club limit of 16 on most walks.

Walkers: are reminded that there can be dangers associated with bushwalking and that they participate entirely at their own risk.

Epuiøment: for Club walks can be hired from Roger Edwards 2954598(w) 2887863(h).

Library: The Club Library is held at the home of Keith Thomas, 26 Allport Street, Downer 2487816(h) at 6 - 7.45pm on the night of Club meetings.

Gradina of walks:

(5) Short - under 1 2km/day (E) Easy - firetrails, tracks, beaches etc. (M) Medium - 12-20km/day (M) Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub (L) Long - over 20km/day (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambla (W) Wet - compulsory swims, many river crossings

NOTE: In calculating distance 1 km is added for every 100 metres climbed.

NOTICE TO ALL WALKERS: The leader should check that:

Each applicant is capable of completing the proposed trip. This is done by observation on previous walks or by contacting them personally and asking where, when and with whom they have walked previously. Everyone is aware of what the trip entails and of any special equipment or skills needed.

LEADERS MAY REJECT ANY APPLICANT THEY ThINK IS NOT $UITABLE FOR THE TRIP.

SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANISA1'lON

S&R Contacts are: Dave Drohan 2662728(w)241 3566(h), David Campbell 2469156(w)2541 511 (h),Allan Mikkelsen 2540764(h), 2643472(w).

Area Coordinators: Belconnen - Frank & Meg McKone 2541311(w) 2545902(h), pat Miethke 2493085(w) 2412798(h), Inner Canberra - Jim Dick 2702638(w) 2473158(h), Keith Thomas 2819488(w) 2487616(h), Woden. Doug Wright 2814148(h), David King 2490205(w)2883090(h)

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

The Club has offered a cross country skiing programme during the winter months for many years now and we usually invite an appropriate speaker to a monthly meeting. When we are able, we offer a number of beginner ski tours as well as a range of graded ski tours as pan of the activity programme.

For Club members who are interested in undertaking cross-country skiing, the Canberra Cross-Country Ski Club also offers a program of instruction for its members. For further information, contact Ian Hoad on 2310319 (a.h.). Registered Publication No. NBH 1859 If undeliverable return to Postage P0 Box 160, Canberra City ACT 2601 SURFACE Pao CANBERRA MAIL CANBERRA BUSH WALKING AUSTRALIA 5 Iii CLUB/NC.

Reet VALLAK 5 Fullwood St WESTON ACT 2611

COMMITTEE 1989-90

Work Home Fax PRESIDENT: David Campbell 2459156 2541511 VCE PRESIDENT/TREASURER: Mike Morriss 2893422 2886947 SOCIAL SECRETARY: Debi Williams 2506021 2581645 CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: John Thwaite 2935315 2543193 WALK SECRETARY: Alan Vler 2435315 2545373 ASSISTANT WALK SECRETARY: Allan Mikkelsen 2643472 2540764 MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Michael Gauci 2581464 MINUTE SECRETARY: Ailsa Fleming 2952677 2921675 EDITORS: Keith Thomas 2819488 2487816 2819480 Sue Vidler 2954386 2545373 2950872 PUBUSHER: Barbara Cook 2474142 CONSERVATION OFFICER: Henry Burmester 2506412 2470193 Ring (w) beforehand

Dave Droflan 2662728(w) 2413566(h) is the Search and Rescue Officer and Allan Mikkelsen 2540764(h) is the Check-in Officer. Margaret Cole 2886947(h) and Sandy Lolicato 2515441(h) are the conservation representatives. Vance Brown is the public officer, Alan Vidler is the Club record keeper and Doug Wright is the Club archivist. Roger Edwards is the Equipment Officer (2954595(w) 2887863(h).