Six Foot Track- End to End March 12-14, 2021

Looking for an exhilarating adventure that will give your mind and body a hard yet exhilarating workout? Ready to be a self-sufficient hiker and camper, carrying all the gear and food for the weekend? The dynamic Six Foot track packs it all into a three-day hike. Winding through state forests and Blue Mountains National Park, this historic track takes in heritage sites, heath, woodlands, and rainforest, all with some excellent overnight camping…the chance to take a dip in the river and appreciate some amazing views. Following an 1884 heritage horse track, we will start this challenge at and spend the next 3 days passing cascading waterfalls, wild rivers into the Megalong Valley and village, crossing a unique swing bridge, climbing the range, and arriving at Katoomba. At night, enjoy your meal around the fire and enjoy some stargazing before falling asleep to the sounds of the bush.

DETAILS • Cost: $ 439 ($100 deposit) • Meeting Time: 9 am, Friday March 12 • Meeting Location: , Katoomba • Maximum number: 12 (min 8) • Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging • Fitness Requirements: Ability to hike 3 consecutive days with a full pack (up to 16 kg) for 8-10 hrs and be self sufficient • Finish Time: 4pm, Sunday March 14

INCLUDED: • 2 DITRA Coaches to lead the hike- we’ve done the Reccie! • Pre-adventure information and comprehensive advice on gear, food choices and equipment to have you confident and prepared via Private FB page • Transport to Jenolan Caves • Exclusive use of Private Campground at Cox River • Saturday night dinner, Sunday Breakfast and Lunch from the Eco Lodge • Wilderness First Aid kit and all safety equipment including PBL

NOT INCLUDED • Transport to and from meeting location • Friday Lunch and Dinner, Saturday Breakfast and Lunch- keep it simple

ITINERARY Day 1. After meeting at the Explorers Tree- get on board your transport to take you to Jenolan Caves. There will be time there to have a look around and enjoy a short hike to see Carlotta Arch and Blue Lake and enjoy your picnic lunch. Then it’s time to put on your packs and start along the trail to make camp at Black Range Campsite. With plenty of light left in the day to set up your tents and get your dinner ready. 10 km Day 2. Rise and shine early, pack up your tents and have breakfast. Today is a long day on a dirt road- mostly downhill but with some steep sections…taking the time for a few stops along the way, before getting into campsite. Time for a refreshing dip in the river, set up camp, and enjoy your dinner provided by the Eco Lodge, a cold drink and spend some around the fire. 19 km

Day 3. After packing up, fuel up with a provided breakfast, collect our packed lunch and start the final leg back to Katoomba. We will head off and not too far from the Eco lodge, walk across the famous Bowtells Swing Bridge that crosses over the Coxs River. The views in this area are magnificent. After we navigate the bridge, we will continue to be treated to amazing sweeping views out to the Blue Mountains and towards Katoomba…passing the Megalong Cemetery and Village, then up through Nellies Glen and then up to the last steep section and stairs which comes out eventually at the top at Explorers Tree. 16 km

HOW TO BOOK?

Secure your place with a $100 deposit to our DITRA bank account. Final Payment due Feb 1 2021. Please include your name and ‘SixFoot’ when making payment. BSB 012270 Acct No 311709762 To pay with credit card an additional 2% fee is payable –or for more information- contact Michele Michel, 0423 190 010 [email protected]

WHAT TO BRING- whilst most of the following is for personal use, don’t forget to think about what can be possibly shared between you and a friend

• Hiking pack (60-70L capacity). • Tent • Warm Sleeping bag- it is likely to get down to 2 or 3 degrees at night. • Thermal liner (optional) • Sleeping mat • At least 3 L of water • Head torch with spare batteries • Rain jacket with a hood • Tshirt- recommend merino • Long sleeve shirt • Thermal top/bottoms- to sleep in • Boots and Hiking socks • Personal medication inc blister treatment • Minimal toiletries- Tissues, wet wipes and clip lock bags (for toileting) Our leave no trace policy requires you take out all waste such as toilet paper and wet wipes. Coaches will carry a shovel • Sunscreen/Hat • Bug spray • Beanie/gloves/buff • Hiking poles • Thongs or camp shoes (optional) • Recommended- waterproof pack liner, waterproof stuff sacks • Small Thermos of hot water (for your tea/coffee) • Light weight cooking apparatus (jetboil, trangia, propane gas) • Plate/cutlery/mug • Personal use light weight food for 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and 2 lunches- keep it simple • Personal Snacks- tea/ coffee/powered milk

Cancellation Policy If a trip is cancelled by DITRA, a full refund will be given. If you cancel a Diamond Day: • more than 14+ days prior to the trip, you will receive a refund less 20% admin fee deducted. • Between 14 and 7 days prior to the trip, you will receive a refund less a 50% admin fee deducted. • less than 7 days – 100% of the trip cost will be forfeited.

Acceptance of Risk and Personal Responsibility You understand that DITRA activities operate in unpredictable and sometimes remote outdoor environments, including in unpredictable weather and you agree to act responsibly and accept the inherent risks and dangers associated with any activity in which you participate with DITRA and the accompanying risk of injury, death or property loss or damage. Access to normal medical services or hospital facilities may be limited. Evacuation, where necessary can be prolonged, difficult and expensive. Medical and evacuation expenses will be your responsibility. You must at all times indemnify DITRA and hold its officers, employees and agents harmless from and against actions, claims, charges, costs, expenses, losses, damages and other liability arising out of or otherwise in connection with any wilful, unlawful or negligent conduct of you in connection with your membership of DITRA.

Photography By participating in this event, you give us permission to use photographic material, without any compensation to you or express written permission from you.