It December 2008

THETHTHEH NEWSLETTER OFF CANBERRCANBERRAA BBUSHWALKINGUSU HWALKING CLCLUBU it VolumeVolume 43, Number 11 December 220080

CCanberraanberra BushwalkingBushwalking Club IncIn PO Box 160 Canberra ACT 2601

PPleaselease note:note: ThereThere willwill bebe nnoo newsletternewsletter forfor January.January. HHaveave a safesafe ChristmasChristmas andand hholidayoliday periodperiod andand enjoyenjoy nnewew excitingexciting walkswalks iinn thethe NNewew YearYear default) and you will never need to Please note that our Training and change it again. Safety Program strongly recommends President’s that members have current 1st aid Meanwhile, the year’s end gives rise to certifi cates. prattle retrospection and reminiscence. I think that all you can say of the last 12 months From time to time individuals provide is ‘what a magnifi cent year of walking’. comment on the nature of the activities A glance at the walks program this Next year, let’s do it all again. program. Almost all feedback has been month will reveal that there has been very positive and encouraging. One a change in the way transport costs are Stan Marks request, though, was that the Walks listed in the hope that it is more useful. President Secretary includes more challenging The changes are described in detail in over-night pack trips. So I propose to do the article on page 4. just that but I’ll need leaders for them; Members who have provided the club and I’ll facilitate this by advertising the with their current email address and Walks walk, giving date, venue and suggested are financial will have received an route with the request that a member email from the Membership Secretary Waffl e able to lead the walk, volunteers to advising of changes to the web site as do so. well. These are designed to improve the Another comment which is often made security of the site as the membership Congratulations to Stan Marks on by various people is that we do need list is made available and to eliminate the recent occasion of his having led more leaders. True; we can never have the need to change the username and 300 walks for the club. With this, one enough! One suggestion is to encourage password each month. The site will be can also appreciate that many of our people to co-lead with an existing active in three parts: new members have been introduced to leader, there-by seeing how things are 1. a public area which can be accessed bushwalking through Stan. Our other done fi rst-hand. This is happening to a without a password as now; 300 plus leader is Alan Mikkelsen who degree already and it would be good if currently facilitates the Wednesday it occurred even more frequently. 2. the current it will be available using Walks program. a username and password that will Another suggestion was to encour- continue to change each month; Last month it published a short descrip- age people who obviously have the and tion of my recent Black-Allen Line trip. capabilities to lead, to start doing so. An important paragraph was unfortu- We do this already too, but there is no 3. each member will be able to access nately omitted: ”We were very grateful reason why we shouldn’t focus on the the membership list, the current it to Damien Walters for providing his matter more, with the hope of getting and all past copies using a personal research fi les for this trip. He had been extra leaders into action. Now, if you username and password. The user- hoping to do it for some time but work see an interesting walk in the program, name will by default be the part of commitments were a problem. The but don’t know the leader, I request that your email address before the ‘at’ material included interesting elements you be supportive and do the trip. We symbol (all in lower case), but you of history and a very useful photocopy have to encourage these people! can choose something else if you of Black’s survey diary, which helped want to and should choose your own us fi nd some of the cairns.” So thanks There’s plenty on offer in the Activities password. All you have to do is to Damien and I’m sorry this paragraph Program over the Dec-Jan-Feb period send an email to the Membership wasn’t included in the previous article. so I take this opportunity to wish you Secretary (his email is on the back well for the holiday season and trust you page of this it) nominating your On Wednesday 10 November a man are able to get-in a few good trips. was bitten by a brown snake near personal password (and username if Merry Christmas and a Happy New you want something other than the Tidbinbilla. Apparently he was walking solo and he activated his new Personal Year. Locator Beacon. The rescue service was able to reach him some 20 minutes later! Rob Horsfi eld Walks Secretary Contents Fantastic!! And he recovered well. In the Canberra Times, Letters to the 2 President’s prattle Editor, 15 November, club member, 2 WWalksalks Waffl e Frank Rigby gave some useful and long established wisdom concerning such Membership 2 M Membershipembership mattersmatters matters. Unfortunately his snake-bite 3 AAdventuredventure Activity fi rst aid procedure was out of date. matters SStandardstandards On 16 November an 11-year-old lad 3 Pe Personalrsonal LocaterLocater BBeaconea was bitten by a Tiger snake near Mel- he club now uses email ex- bourne. His father was able to get him 3 TTicksicks Ttensively to send membership to medical facilities very quickly but renewal reminders and other mate- 4 TTransportransport costcostss the Canberra Times article mentioned that the father had used a tourniquet rial. If you have an email address, 4 R Review:eview: Looking afaftert as part of his fi rst aid treatment. Not can you please email me (see back yyourour ffeeteet surprisingly, on Monday 17 November, page) AND also let me know if it changes. 4 M Messageessage from Judy DDann the Canberra Times Letters to Editor included comment by a consultant New members: Alexia Bannikoff, 5 AActivityctivity pprogramrogram toxicologist, “tourniquets have not Jo Cresswell, Alison Wishart 10 16th annual broom clear- been recommended as snake bite fi rst aid in Australia for many years”. The Allan Mikkelsen ing event consultant then continued, to describe the current recommended procedure. Membership Secretary

Page 2 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it December 2008 thethe fi rstrst aaid skills of our members and AAdventuredventure ActivityActivity at how mmany, if any, of our walking TTicksicks parties ggo bush without such skills. SStandardstandards icks are ccommonommon alonalongg the coast Terence Uren and on a Club walk in the Nadgee dventure ActivityActivity Standards T TrTrainingain and Safety Offi cer Nature Reserve in October they were A(AAS) are guidelines for under- in abundance. Every member of the taking potentially risky recreational party wwas bitten at least once. I have activities that aim to reduce the risk PPersonalersonal LLocatorocator ccheckedhecked information about ticks on of participant injury or death, pro- BBeaconeacon tthehe InteInternet,r notably the articles men- vide protection against legal liability ttionedioned bbelow. The following is a sum- claims and assist groups in securing heh club now has a 406MHz GPS mmaryary ooff current expert consensus. insurance cover. They cover sev- TEquipped Personal Locator Bea- The paralysis tick Ixodes holocyclus is enteen outdoor activities, including con (PLB) available for club trips. A bushwalking. the most common tick in New South leader wishing to be PLB equipped Wales and is found along the State’s The AAS were developed by the for a particular trip should contact the eastern coastal strip and up to 25 or outdoor recreation industry and have Walks Secretary to arrange pick up. more kilometres inland. been endorsed by most state and territory governments and by some Leaders are encouraged to take the Ticks need and seek blood at their community groups. The AAS are not, PLB, especially on overnight trips larval, nymph and adult stages. They however, supported by bushwalking into remote areas. inject toxic substances into the blood- clubs because they are based on a If you elect to carry the club’s PLB on stream. Generally, tick bites are little ‘client/service provider’ model (rather a trip, you need to be aware that: more than a nuisance to adults. They than the ‘group of friends’ model that can however cause serious medical such clubs use) and because they • The PLB must be stowed in such problems requiring medical/hospital impose what the clubs consider to a way that it is not subjected to treatment. Symptoms of tick paralysis be an unreasonable administrative exposure to knocks, immersion in can include rashes, headache, fever, burden on volunteers. water or continuous direct sunlight physical weakness and partial facial and that its safety seal is not dam- paralysis. Adult ticks are at their worst Until this year, compliance with aged. If the safety seal is damaged, in the October–February period. AAS has been voluntary but this the carrier will be responsible for has changed with the Victorian the cost of its replacement unless Avoid ticks by wearing long pants Government making compliance the Committee is satisfi ed as to tucked into socks, long sleeves, broad- mandatory for commercial operators extenuating circumstances; brimmed hat and tropical strength on public land. Only a concerted insect repellant. Avoid brushing veg- campaign by Victorian walking • The PLB should only be activated etation if possible. Evening—check clubs and the Bush and Mountain when safety of life is endangered clothes and body before retiring. or medical evacuation is required Recreation Association prevented the Removal of ticks AAS from becoming mandatory for and there is no other ready means community groups running activities of communications with rescue a. do not attempt to kill the embedded on public land in that state. authorities; tick with repellants, methylated spirit, etc. In NSW, the Department of Sport and • Instructions for the activation of the Recreation recently commissioned PLB are printed on the back of the b. use tweezers as close to the skin as the Outdoor Recreation Industry unit. If activation is needed, the PLB possible to grip the embedded tick Council (ORIC) to provide it with should be placed in an upright posi- and pull fi rmly without twisting or advice on how best to proceed. tion with a clear view of the sky; jerking. Disinfect the wound. Based on the Victorian experience, • Activation of the PLB under circum- c. a paste of bicarb of soda is recom- this process could be expected to stances deemed by rescue authorities mended to persuade ticks to let go. see ORIC recommend that AAS be to be frivolous may lead to a penalty Twenty minutes in a warm bath made mandatory for groups such as being imposed for its misuse. Any with a cup of bicarb added can be the Canberra Bushwalking Club if such penalty would be borne by used to remove masses of tiny ticks they wished to run trips on public the person or persons deciding to in their larval/nymph stage. land in NSW. activitate it and not the club; Do not hesitate to seek hospital treat- The Committee’s response to this • Accidental activation of the PLB ment as soon as possible if there are ‘threat’ to the way we do business has must be immediately reported to signs of distress, particularly with been twofold: the AMSA Rescue Coordination very young people and those who may • we have prepared a submission for Centre; have an allergy to ticks. the NSW Minister for Sport and • Some airlines may have restrictions References Recreation, outlining our concerns on the carriage of PLBs in checked about the impact of mandatory or carry-on baggage. http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/ AAS on community groups; and factsheets/general/ticks_factsheet.html; Many members carry their own http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/ • we are reviewing our current PLB on club trips. If a privately pubs/2004/pdf/tickalert.pdf; operations for compliance with owned PLB is activated in response AAS (Bushwalking) so that we can to an emergency on a club trip, the http://www.tickalert.org.au/; move quickly if ORIC’s anticipated club will, on request, reimburse the http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/nature_ recommendations are accepted by member for the cost of replacement conservation/wildlife/living_with_wild- the NSW Government. of its batteries. life/ticks/ As the fi rst step in this latter process, Terence Uren Eric Pickering in early 2009 we will be looking at Training and Safety Offi cer

Canberra Bushwalking Club it December 2008 page 3 analysis of my records for the last provides a rigid lever for propulsion. TTransportransport ccostsosts eight walks I have led shows that I He described problems caused by have consistently had around three abnormal (excessive) pronation he club currently quotes transport per car. An entry using that option namely muscle and ligament strain, Tcosts in ads for walks in terms would look like this: with decreased ability to absorb shock of the cost per person based on four and consequent increased stress on cost per car: $40, knee and hip joints, and of excessive participants (including driver) per car. estimated cost per passenger: $13 The problem with this is that, as lead- supination, reducing ability to absorb ers rarely get four people into each Stan Marks shocks leading to shin splints and the like. car, the fi gure is rarely what is actually President charged. It is fi ne for those familiar He described orthotics as ‘often over- with the system but most people do prescribed’ and frequently used where not read the fi ne print. The comment RReview:eview: LLookingooking better fi tting and more appropriate from new, and often not so new, mem- footwear for the conditions would bers at the end of a walk when the aafterfter youryour feetfeet be preferable. There is an enormous transport cost is announced, is often range of orthotic fi ttings available, Presentation by Allan Donnelly – but to be effective they should be ‘that is not what it said in it’. 19 November 2008 specifi cally tailored for the person The committee has reviewed this llan is a professional podia- and footwear – and are thus likely to and have decided that, starting from Atrist who is also a dedicated be expensive. When appropriate, they the December issue of it, the costs bushwalker, skier, mountaineer, can be very effective, particularly in will be stated differently. The cost cyclist, CBC member … and enter- controlling excessive pronation. per car will be provided. This will be taining speaker. His talk, including His main theme regarding foot- calculated, as per the current formula, lavish illustrations with slides from wear was “no one size fi ts all”. For as the number of kilometres driven his highly varied outdoor activities, example, walking long distances multiplied by the current transport was strongly oriented towards his on smooth surfaces involves risk of rate, currently 36c per km. (and our) lifestyle. It confi rmed the repetition strain, and excessive prona- The leader will then have the option opinions of some and no doubt caused tion becomes troublesome, whereas of listing a second fi gure which can angst to others by contradicting mat- when walking on uneven surfaces either be: ters regarded as dogma – to be ac- the foot needs to be able to adapt, cepted without proof. and too much rigidity causes risk of a) the possible range of costs per twisting and falls. He emphasised that individual, taking into account Allan began with a lucid (thus highly boots provide very little actual ankle that the best case scenario is four simplified!) illustrated description support, though they did provide a people per car; the worst is fi ve of the bones of the human foot and feeling of support; that support was people in two cars. This would ankle and how they interacted. He provided by muscles and tendons and lead to an entry that looks like then went on to describe various if planning on undertaking a lot of this: essential, and widely misunderstood, mechanical aspects of walking. This Continued on page 10 cost per car: $40, included pronation, fl exing of the arch per passenger: $10–16 and foot essential b) the likely cost per participant. to allow the foot Although it is recognised that this to adapt to uneven cannot be predicted exactly, an surfaces, and supination which MMessageessage ffromrom JJudyudy DDannann January 2009 General meeting BYO BBQ l wouldwould likelike toto saysay thankthank youyou fforor allall thethe cardscards lettersletters andand ggiftsifts l havehave receivedreceived wishingwishing Wednesday 21 January 2009, 6pm mmee a speedyspeedy recovery.recovery. l amam If barbecues are disabled because of hhappyappy toto knowknow youyou areare allall outout fi re danger, bring a picnic tea and still ttherehere keepingkeeping thethe trackstracks openopen enjoy the company of friends. aandnd l amam lookinglooking forwardforward toto tthehe timetime whenwhen l cancan rejoinrejoin you.you.

FFromrom JJudyudy DDannann. Black Mountain Peninsula (Follow the CBC signs on Garryowen Drive)

Page 4 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it December 2008 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

Information for participants Distance and diffi culty TransportTransport Distance: Costs are 36¢/km/car, divided equally among all participants. This (S) Short - under 12km/day amount may be varied at the discretion of the leader, depending on the condition of the roads and other factors. The fi gures given (M) Medium - 12-20km/day for the car as a whole and then, at the discretion of the leader, an (L) Long - over 20km/day estimate or range per person . Park admission and camping fees Note: In calculating distance, 1 km is added for every 100 metres are additional costs which leaders should list separately. climbed. Duty of care Terrain: Every person taking part in a CBC activity acknowledges that (E) Easy - fi retrail, tracks, beaches etc he/she does so voluntarily and that he/she may be exposed to (M) Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub risks that could lead to injury, illness or death, or to loss of, or (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles damage to property. Each person is required to sign the club’s (W) Wet - compulsory swims, many river crossings ‘Acknowledgement of Risks’ form. Visitors are welcome to join (X) Exploratory trips. However walkers are strongly encouraged to join the club after a maximum of three trips. Booking Contact the leader early rather than late. Book by Thursday For further information see: 2.00 pm for the following weekend (both one-day and multi-day www.canberrabushwalkingclub.org.au walks) so the leader has time to arrange transport. Check-in after walks Check with the leader about: The Check-in Offi cer, Jeff Bennetts (6231 5899), or the President X the need to carry water, tents/fl y, maps, etc (6254 9568), not the Police or other bodies, should be the fi rst point X appropriate clothing, footwear of contact for worried relatives if you are late in returning from a trip. X any precautions you might need to take for severe weather Leaders must report the safe return OR cancellation of their trip to changes. the Check-in Offi cer. Ask about anything you’re unsure of, especially if you are new to our Club.

Saturday 13 December: Joe the Marines Folly 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected]. Creek– M/R/X/W au Transport: drive yourself. With a name like that it must be worth exploring. Explore Thursday evening, 18 December: Cooleman the creek plus parts of the upper Tallowa Gorge and return Ridge – S/E via Running Creek. May be beautiful canyon country Meet at the car park on Namatjira Drive just on the with pristine rain forest or may be leach infested ditches. Kambah side of Fisher near the speed limit sign. There are Maps: Wingello & Caoura 1:25,000. Leader: Roger great views along the ridge. No bookings, just turn up at Edwards 6288 7863(h), 6208 5444(w), r.edwards@nma. 6.30. Map: n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 gov.au Transport: ~$68 per car, $17––$23 per person. 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: 13–14 December: Gurock National Park – S/M drive yourself. Escape the pre-Christmas madness and enjoy a mainly off- Saturday 20 December: Coree Creek and Falls track walk through the attractive sub-alpine woodlands – M/R/W and plains of the Tinderry Range on the headwaters of From Blundells Flat we shall walk to the Coree Creek the Queanbeyan and Bredbo Rivers. A short diversion Crossing and follow Coree Creek to the large waterfall for to Coopers Swamp will be included and there may be lunch. After a short steep climb to the top of falls we shall some scrubby sections. There will be a short car shuffl e. head for Pabral Road (fi retrail) for the return journey. The Maps: Snowball and Whinstone 1:25,000. Leader: fi rst part of the walk is rough and wet but not deep, with Damien Walters 6453 3372 (h & w) dmw@dragnet. opportunities for a splash in a couple of small pools. There com.au Transport:~$120 per car, $30–$40 per person. are a few blackberry bushes to avoid. The second part is Rendezvous: 9.30am at junction of Cooma-Braidwood mostly downhill and easy. Map: Cotter Dam 1:25,000. Road and Slap Up Fire Trail (about 2 k south of Pikes Leader: Eric Pickering 6286 2128, [email protected] Saddle). Limit: 8 Transport: ~ $30 per car. Monday evening, 15 December: Mt Ainslie Saturday 20 December: Shoalhaven River, Quarry – S/E Morton NP – M/M/W(R) Meet in the car park at the back of the War Memorial, Badgery’s Spur to Long Point – an active day of hill on the eastern side. We will do a walk in the Ainslie climbs and river walking, mainly on track. We’ll descend reserve, including a visit to the disused quarry, thence to the steep track on Badgery’s Spur to the Shoalhaven and the top and down the easy way to the cars. No bookings, proceed to Long Point along the river banks with the just turn up at 6.30. Map: n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 occasional river crossing. There will be lots of swimming options along the way and at lunch. We’ll ascend the track

Canberra Bushwalking Club it December 2008 page 5 from Long Point, via Kingpin Mtn to the cars. The walk Tidbinbilla 1:25,000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h). will involve a 600 m descent and ascent. There’ll be a Transport: ~150km return, $54 per car or ~$14–$18 per car shuffl e. Map: Caoura 1:25,000. Leader: John Kelly person. Limit: 12. 6241 3814(h) ring after 15 December Transport: ~$100 per car, $25–$33 per person. Limit: 8. Tuesday 6 January: Back to Blue Gum Creek Brumby Yards – M/M Tuesday 23 December: West Coree Creek A Tuesday tromp to walk off New Year cheer. Back via granite and Shannons Flat – M/M,WX Smokers Trail and SH1452 to fi nd the Brumby Yards to A relatively easy walk for Tuesday trudgers to take in a the SE. Then a stroll down Blue Gum Creek and return most likely spectacular view. From near the ACT–NSW via the usual Yards site on the return route from Blue border on Pabral Road, head east through the bush to the Gum Hill. Around 8 km and 250 m total climb. To fi ll in top of a granite slab overlooking Coree Creek. Descend the day, we’ll then visit the De Salis cemetery at Tharwa to Coree Creek and snip and splash down to the weir on and William Farrer’s grave. An extra fl attish 3 km or so. Condor Creek. Have a look at Shannons Flat. Around Map: Cotter Dam 1:25000. Leader: John Evans 6288 9 km and 450 m total climb. Route not fully known to 7235(h), [email protected] Transport:~$28 per car, leader. Map: Cotter Dam 1:25000. Leader: John Evans ~$7–$9 per person. Further details at http://jevans.pcug. 6288 7235(h), [email protected] Transport: ~$20 per org.au Limit: 8. car, ~$5 per person. Further details at http://jevans.pcug. org.au Limit: 8. Thursday evening, 8 January: Campbell Park – S/E Saturday 27 December: Molonglo Gorge Be at the northern end of the airport side of the Campbell Ramble – S/E Park offi ces car park at 6.30 pm. The walk follows the Follow the path through the gorge and return, hopefully track along the eastern side of the Ainslie reserve toward with a swim en route. Map: ACT 1:100,000. Leaders: Mt Majura then loops back. No need to book. Map: Jenny & Rob Horsfi eld 6231 4535(h) Transport: N/A n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: drive 27-29 Dec 2008: Mt Jagungal, Kosciuszko yourself. National Park – M/M Three day pack walk through some of the fabulous Friday–Saturday 9–10 January: Leura Gap and Australian Alps high country including Mt Jagungal. Gallipoli Flats – L/M,X Maps: Khancoban 1:50,000, Kosciuszko 1:25,000. A circuit of the southern Brindabellas and the Cotter River. Leader: Lois Padgham 6231 3060(h), 6207 2206(w), From Corin Dam, up Stockyard Spur to Mt Franklin Road. 0402 962 638(m), [email protected] Transport: Wander south, visiting fl ats and gaps along the ACT–NSW ~$50–$55 per person, incl park entry. border including off-track between Leura Gap and Rolling Ground Gap. See several ACT Sites of Signifi cance along 28–31 December: Genoa River S–M/R the way. Camp at Cotter Flats. Follow the Cotter River A relaxed four day post-Christmas trip on the lovely downstream via Lick Hole Road to Gallipoli Flats, then Genoa. Minimal climbing, lots of swimming and river back to the car. Around 40 km and 1550 m total climb. crossings. Map: Nungatta 1:25,000. Leader: Meg Strenuous walking for a fi t party. Route not fully known Mckone 6254 5902(h), [email protected] to leader. Maps: Corin Dam and Rendezvous Creek Transport: ~$160 per car, ~$40–$53 per person. 1:25000. Leader: John Evans 6288 7235(h), jevans@ 28–31 December: Monolith Valley, Holland pcug.org.au Transport: ~$28 per car, ~$7–$9 per person. Gorge – M/M-R, W, X Further details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au Limit: 6. A circuit through some classic Budawang country – up past Sunday 11 January: Tuross Falls – S/M The Castle and through Monolith Valley, visit Mt Owen Drive via Cooma and Numeralla. After visiting Tuross before dropping through the deep forest of Angel Creek Cascades, we follow a track (3.5 km return) to 40 m past Broken Falls to the swimming holes of Hollands Tuross Falls. Depending on the inclination of the party, Gorge and the Clyde. Exit past (maybe visit) Byangee Mtn we may descend to the bottom and explore a short way and the cool of Cathedral Cave. Much off track, but rarely along the gorge (rough), and/or have a swim back at the rough, and home for NY eve. Maps: Corang 1:25,000, cascades. Map: Belowra 1:25,000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts CMW Budawangs. Leader: Rupert Barnett, 6242 5241, 6231 5899(h). Transport: ~300km return, $108 per car [email protected] Transport ~ $140 per car, or ~$27–$36 per person. Limit: 12. $35–$47 per person. Limit: 6. Monday evening, 12 January: Kowen Forest – Saturday 3 January: Crack-of-Dawn No 1 – M/M S/E Start around sunrise and fi nish around lunch time to avoid Go down Sutton Road about 1½ km from its intersection the worst of the heat. The walk will be in the Bushfold with Pialligo Rd and Yass Rd to the Kowen Rd. Go down Flats area south of Tharwa. Map: Williamsdale 1:25,000. Kowen Rd until the junction where the road to Molonglo Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403 Transport: TBA. Gorge goes off to the right. There is a car park on the Limit: 8. left. We will walk to the Blue Tiles recreation area on the Sunday 4 January: Mt Aggie – Snow Gum Hill – Molonglo and back via a ridge with views. Start at 6.30 pm. Bendoura Hill – S-M/M Map: n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 After a car shuffl e we follow the crest of the Brindabella 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: Range northwards across some high points with exten- drive yourself. sive views in all directions. Minimal scrub and short climbs only. All but the last 500 m is above 1300 m altitude so should be much cooler than Canberra. Map:

Page 6 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it December 2008 Thursday evening, 15 January: Mulligan’s Flat Thursday evening, 22 January: Ainslie/Majura East – S/E – S/E Meet 6.30 in the main Mulligan’s Flat car park. Go down Be at the entrance to the park on Mackenzie St, Hackett, Horse Park Rd, then Mulligan’s Flat Road and follow the just north of the Grayson St intersection. Be there at signs to the car park (take Francis Forde Boulevard then 6.30 pm for a walk in the area between Mt Ainslie and left into Amy Ackman). Nice open bushland. No need to Mt Majura. No need to book. Map: n/a Leader: Stan book. Map: n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@ 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: infrastructure.gov.au Transport: drive yourself. drive yourself. Saturday 24 January: Li-Lo Wallow, Red Rock Saturday 17 January: Crack-of-Dawn No 2 – M/M Gorge-Kambah Pool – S/R/W Start around sunrise and fi nish around lunch time to avoid Bring your own li-lo. Map: Tuggeranong 1:25,000. the worst of the heat. The walk will be in Goorooyaroo Leaders: Jenny & Rob Horsfield 6231 4535(h) Nature Reserve on the ACT’s northern border. Limit: 8. Transport: n/a Map: Hall 1:25000. Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403 Transport: TBA 24–26 January: Kosciuszko N.P–Valentine Falls and the Rolling Ground – L/M(R) Sunday 18 January: Monga forests–tree ferns Saturday: Guthega power station to Schlink’s Pass, and 500 year old eucryphia trees – M/M and onto Valentine’s Hut to establish base camp. If time Pleasant walking in the Monga N.P. mostly on tracks but permits an afternoon trip to Mawson’s Hut. Sunday: with diversions into some rare and unusual rainforest day pack walk along the creek to Valentine Falls, on to areas. Map: Monga 1:25000. Leader: Chris Leslie Grey Mare’s hut and return to camp via the main trail. 6251 6123(h), 6246 5713(w) [email protected] Monday: Valentines Hut to Schlink Pass, Dicky Cooper Transport: ~$80 per car, $20 to $27 per person. Bogong, Rolling Grounds and to Guthega village. The mountains are magic this time of the year and there Monday evening, 19 January: Goorooyaroo be lots of wild fl owers. Come prepared for all types of Nature Park again – S/E weather. There’ll be a car shuffl e. Maps: Geehi Dam and Meet at 6.30 pm in the parking area on the northern side of Jagungal 1:25,000. Leader: John Kelly 6241 3814(h) Horse Park Drive about 1.5 km toward Gungahlin from its Transport: ~$220 per car, ~$55–$73 per person with junction with the Federal Hwy (the Gungahlin exit). Will park fees. Limit: 8. probably do Old Joe. No need to book. Map: n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@ 24–26 January: Kosciuszko long weekend – infrastructure.gov.au Transport: drive yourself. various ratings Leave Canberra mid morning Saturday. That afternoon Tuesday 20 January: Left Hand Creek and Mt we will do an off track walk of about 2hrs in the vicinity Clear – L/E-M,X of Mt Stillwell. On Sunday, we will offer the Blue Lake- A long fi re trail bash for Tuesday traipsers to places which Main Range-Kosciusko circuit (6 hrs walking all on just have to be visited (once). We begin with a poke about track) and probably a walk to Mt Townsend, Australia’s the intersection of the Long Flat and Naas Valley fi re trails second highest peak led by Ross Andrews. On Monday and nearby Back or Grassy Creek and Naas Creek, to try to morning, I will offer a walk of about 1¾ hrs at Sawpit identify several European historical and zoological sites of Creek on the way home. Two ‘everyone bring something’ signifi cance. Following the Naas Valley fi re trail, we visit meals in the evenings. Map: Perisher Valley 1:25,000. two hut sites, then Demandering Hut and Horse Gully Hut. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan. Turning east onto the Left Hand Creek fi re trail, we visit a [email protected] Transport: ~$50–60 incl large tabular aplite dyke which crosses the creek. The Mt park entry. Accommodation: (Southern Alps Ski Club Clear Fire Trail climbs a further 500m to Mt Clear, the 16th Lodge, Charlottes Pass) ~$50–60 for weekend highest named hill in the ACT. South of Mt Clear near The High Forest we go bush and descend 300 m to Chalkers 24–27 January: 2009: Tin Mine Falls, The Pilot, Chimney. A direct route back to the car. Around 27 km and and Purgatory! M/M-R, part X 950 m total climb – shortened if a hot day. Route not fully Down the Cascade Trail for another attempt to visit the known to leader. Maps: Colinton and Bredbo 1:25000. hidden heights of Tin Min Falls, a day to visit the tors Leader: John Evans 6288 7235(h), [email protected] and twin peaks of The Pilot, and the slog back up the Transport: ~$60 per car, ~$15–$20 per person. Further Trail is avoided by exploring past Paradise and Purgatory details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au Limit: 8. (Hills) instead. Maps: Thredbo 1:50,000. Leader: Rupert Barnett, 6242 5241, [email protected] Transport ~$200 per car, $50–$67 per person plus Parks fee. Wednesday 21 January 2009, 6pm MONTHLY ‘MEETING’ COMMITTEE MEETING BYO Barbecue Wednesday 28 January 2009, 8pm If barbecues are disabled because of fi re at the home of Quentin Moran danger, bring a picnic tea and still enjoy the 39 Kalgoorlie Crescent, Fisher company of friends. Black Mountain Peninsula Thursday evening, 29 January: Cork Plantation (Follow the CBC signs on Garryowen Drive) and nearby – S/E Meet at 6.30 in the Black Mt Reserve car park which is accessed only from William Hovell Drive. Just follow the signs but, if going west (e.g. from Parkes Way or

Canberra Bushwalking Club it December 2008 page 7 the Tugg Parkway), you will need to do the u-turn west bushland. There are loads of walks in this area, we won’t of the interchange but before you get to Bindubi St. We duplicate the last one. No need to book. Map: n/a Leader: will wander through the cork plantation and past the Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), stan.marks@ Himalayan Cedars then west of the arboretum. No need to infrastructure.gov.au Transport: drive yourself. book. Map: n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: 6) 7–8 February: Two Heads – Sydney Harbour drive yourself. – S/E Catch the Murray’s coach to Sydney Friday night, stay- Saturday 31 January: Casuarina Sands to ing at the Railway Square Youth Hostel. An early start Bulgar Creek – S/E Saturday for the walk to South Head from Double Bay, An afternoon and evening walk. From Casuarina Sands and on Sunday for the walk to North Head from Spit we follow the Murrumbidgee River track 4.5km upstream Bridge. Opportunities for a swim on both days. Camp to a large pool near Bulgar Creek. After a swim we have a Saturday night on Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour’s picnic tea then return to the cars around sunset. The walk largest island (between Balmain and Drummoyne), in will be shortened and the swimming time lengthened if the comfortable hired tents each twin share with mattresses, day is very hot. This walk is unsuitable for people with fold-up chairs, gas lights. Cooking on island bbq-kitchen. ophidiophobia. Map: Cotter Dam 1:25,000. Leader: Jeff Return Canberra on 4 pm Murrays coach arriving back Bennetts 6231 5899(h). Transport: ~$5. at 7.15 pm Sunday evening. Map: brochures, if available. Leader: Tom Gosling. 6290 2874(h), 0418 294 Saturday 31 January: Crack-of-Dawn No 3 M/M 342(m), [email protected] Accommodation: Start around sunrise and fi nish around lunch time to avoid $75 for 2 nights. Transport: $30 return, plus ferry to and the worst of the heat. The walk will be in the Square from Cockatoo. N.B. I have pre-purchased bus seats and Rock area of Namadgi National Park. Limit: 8. Map: accommodation, and will require pre-payment of $105 Corin Dam 1:25,000. Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403 by 15 January. Limit: 12 Transport: TBA (6)7–8 February: Canoe and camp in the 31 Jan–1 February: Mt Namadgi in via Middle Shoalhaven Gorge – M/W Creek and returning by Cotter Gap – M/M-R Beg or borrow a canoe or kayak and join me in a very Journey to the Mountain that gives its name to our much popular and classic CBC trip . Leave Canberra on Friday loved National Park. The fi rst part of the walk will be evening and camp at the Bendeela camping area situated mainly off track up Middle Creek. We will return via just before the Kangaroo Valley town, then drive onto Little Creamy Flats and then onto the Australian Alps Tallowa Dam next morning. On Saturday we canoe from Walking Track through Cotter Gap and ending at Orroral. the Tallowa Dam into the spectacular Shoalhaven Gorge With two days and camping overnight, we will have time on fl at water to a sandy beach suitable for our campsite. to explore Mt Namadgi and, to include a visit to Cotter This trip is suitable for people who haven’t paddled Rocks on the way back. There will need to be a car before but you need to be able to swim and feel confi dent shuffl e. Maps: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000 and Corin /comfortable in deep water. Lifejackets will be provided Dam 1:25,000. Leader: Lorraine Tomlins 6248 0456, with the canoes. Canoes, Canadian 2-man-type, can be [email protected] Transport: ~$60 per car, hired at Kangaroo Valley on the way. The cost is $175 per ~$15–$20 per person. Limit: 8 canoe, i.e. $85 each person for the 2 days. Please book Monday evening, 2 February: Aranda Bushland by 1 Feb as I need to book canoes. Map: Caoura 1:25 – S/E 000 and Burrier 1:25 000. Leader: Janet Edstein 6288 Meet at 6.30 in the car park accessed via the lane beside 1398, janeted@ grapevine.com.au Transport: Mileage 57 MacKellar Circuit, Cook and wander around the is 450 kms return so $162 shared between all participants bushland. Great views. No need to book. Map: n/a in each car. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), Monday evening, 9 February: Mt Ainslie again [email protected] Transport: drive – S/E yourself. Meet at 6.30 in car park atop Mt Ainslie on the airport Tuesday 3 February: Gibraltar Creek and Falls side then another route on and around the mountain. – M/R,WX No need to book. Map: n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 Starting from Corin Dam Road near where Billy Billy 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected]. Creek joins in, the Tuesday treaders will follow Gibraltar au Transport: drive yourself. Creek down its course over Gibraltar Falls, past Woods Thursday evening, 12 February: Bruce and Reserve and down to opposite Mushroom Rock. To fi ll O’Connor Ridges – S/E in the day, we’ll then visit Mushroom Rock and Gibraltar Meet at 6.30 in the car park opposite 160 Dryandra Peak. Around 7 km + 5 km and 400 m drop + 300 m St, O’Connor for a walk in these two pleasant areas. climb. Car shuffl e required. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25,000. No need to book. Map: n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 Leader: John Evans 6288 7235(h), [email protected]. 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected]. au Transport: ~$20 per car,~$5–$7 per person. Further au Transport: drive yourself. details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au Limit: 8. 14–15 February: Turtle Creek and tributaries – Thursday evening, 5 February: Mulligan’s Flat M/R/W/X – S/E A weekend of exploratory creek walking in a very lush Meet 6.30 in the main Mulligan’s Flat car park. Go down environment near the Corn Trail lower end. The pace will Old Gundaroo Road (off Horse Park Rd toward its western be relaxed but you will have to be comfortable walking end) and follow the signs to the car park (take Francis in shallow water and over rocks at times. Map: Monga, Forde Boulevard then left into Amy Ackman). Nice open

Page 8 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it December 2008 Araluen 1:25000. Leader: Chris Leslie 6251 6123(h), (22) 23–27 February: Midweek Murramarang – 6246 5713(w) [email protected] Transport: M/E-M/W ~$100 per car, $25 to $33 per person. Avoid the weekend crowds on an extended trip to this 14–15 February: Wombeyan Caves – S/M/ popular south coast national park. Relaxed walking with optionally W plenty of opportunities for surfi ng and snorkelling. Not a trip for those who hate the feeling of salt on the skin On Saturday we drive in via the scenic road from or sand between the toes. Fuel stove needed. Maps: Mittagong then walk to the falls on upper Wombeyan Durras, Kioloa 1:25000. Leader: Terence Uren 6282 Creek. Camp at the camping ground. On Sunday we 2403 Transport: ~$120 per car, $30– $40 per person. will walk to lower Wombeyan Creek, Tinted Cave, and Limit: 4. optionally swim in Mares Forest Creek and/or wade up its canyon to another waterfall (assuming the drought 27 February: 2 March: Ettrema Gorge – M/R/W hasn’t dried them up). The walks are very short and there Four days in this interesting and remote 400 metre deep should be time for cave inspections both days. Return via gorge. Rock scrambling, swimming in crystal-clear pools Taralga. Map: Richlands 1:25,000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts and magnifi cent views. Total climb up to 800 metres. 6231 5899(h). Transport: ~420km return, $151 per car Limit: 8 walkers. Contact leader by 20 February for or ~$38–$50 per person, plus camping fees and costs of details. Maps: Touga, Yalwal, Nerriga. Leader: Eric any cave inspections. Pickering 6286 2128 [email protected] Transport: Sunday 15 February: Wombeyan Caves – S/M/ ~$135 per car optionally W Saturday 28 February: Namadgi N.P. Nursery For those wishing to join the trip below for the Sunday’s Hill Ridge from the South – M/R activities only. Map: Richlands 1:25,000. Leader: Jeff Rendezvous Creek– Nursery Hill Ridge–Rendezvous Bennetts 6231 5899(h). Transport: ~360km return (there Creek Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000. Leaders: Jenny and back via Taralga), $130 per car or ~$32–$43 per & Rob Horsfi eld 6231 4535(h) Transport: ~$36 per car, person, plus costs of any cave inspections. $9–$12 per person. Sunday 15 February: Paddys Castle – M/R/X (27) 28 Feb– 1 March: Mt Twynam – L/E-M From Bungonia SRA, explore along the cliff tops to This is Australia’s 3rd highest peak. We will drive down Devils Pulpit and Paddys Castle. Scenic views, creek Friday night and stay at the Southern Alps Ski Club Lodge crossings, possible scrambling. Maps: Bungonia and at Charlotte’s Pass. The walk (12 km linear, 350 m climb) Caoura 1:25000. Leader: Brian Surin: (02) 4358 0209(h) is Charlotte’s Pass to Blue Lake junction on formed track [email protected] Transport: ~$100 per car, then a basic track up Twynam and off track to Guthega. $25–$33 per person + park entry fee Shared meal Sat night, home Sunday. Map: Perisher Monday evening, 16 February: Coolaman Ridge 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 again – S/E 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: ~$150 per car plus park entrance, estimate per passenger, Meet at the very end of Kathner St, Chapman for a walk $50 Accommodation: single room, $70 for weekend, along the ridge. No bookings, just turn up at 6.30. Map: double/twin $50 n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), [email protected] Transport: drive Tuesday 3 March: Ettrema Day – L/R yourself. This trip will give the Tuesday walkers a chance to see Tuesday 17 February: Bargo Gorge – M/R/W why weekend walkers rave about Ettrema. After a steep and rough descent into Ettrema via a creek near the Rockford Bridge – Bargo River and Gorge – Nepean upstream end of Sentry Box Canyon, we bludge from pool River – return along clifftop route. River crossings, rock to pool downstream to Myall Creek. We exit via Myall platforms, lunch and swim at a deep cool pool. Map: Creek with its magnifi cent waterfalls and pools. Maps: Picton 1:25000. Leader: Brian Surin (02) 4358 0209(h) Nerriga and Touga 1:25000. Leader: Keith Thomas 6230 [email protected] Transport: ~$120 per car, 1081(h) or [email protected]. Transport:~$120 per $30–$40 per person. car, ~$30–$40 per person. Limit: 8. Thursday evening, 19 February: Goorooyaroo 28 Feb–5 Mar 2009: Du Cane Ra and Mt Nature Park again – S/E Olympus, Tasmania Meet at 6.30 in the parking area on the northern side of A circuit that includes the intricate beauty of The Labyrinth Horse Park Drive about 1.5km toward Gungahlin from as well as some unusual spots in those marvellous its junction with the Federal Hwy (the Gungahlin exit). mountains that fl ank Lake St Clair in central Tasmania. Will probably do Gecko Hill. No need to book. Map: Mostly off track but okay, and a good tune-up for the n/a Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w), traverse of the Westen Arthurs Ra (see below, and dates [email protected] Transport: drive also not yet fi nal). Leader: Rupert Barnett, rupertb@ yourself. cyberone.com.au or ph 6242 5241. Limit: 6. Saturday 21 February: Snake Cove – M/M Weekend in March: , TBA.– Budawangs – A chance to get a taste of what the Midweek Murramarang Bibbenluke walls via the Razorback –M/R walkers will be enjoying in a few days – and to help me with See the Budawangs from a different angle. From the a water drop at one of this latter trip’s campsites! Climbing Yadboro River we climb up to the base of the towering for panoramic coastal views in the morning, beach walking lower Bibbenluke cliffs via a highly scenic and aptly and swimming in the afternoon. Map: Kioloa 1:25000. named ridge. Sleep somewhere along the cliff base Leader: Terence Uren 6282 2403 Transport: ~$140 per overlooking the Yadboro forests. Map: Corang 1:25,000. car, $35–$47 per person. Limit: 6. Leader: Chris Leslie 6251 6123(h), 6246 5713(w)

Canberra Bushwalking Club it December 2008 page 9 [email protected] Transport: ~$120 per car, 7–9 March (Canberra Day weekend): Tuross- $30 to $40 per person. Jillicambra M/R 7–9 March: Kanangra Base Camp – various A three day river and ridges walk, climbing to 1026 metres grades in Wadbilliga N.P. From Woila Creek junction, walk 3 kms down the Tuross River, then up a side creek to camp on a Kanangra Walls is an isolated sandstone plateau in the beautiful forested plateau beneath Jillicambra Mountain. southern Blue Mts. We will camp beside the cars at Next morning, ascend to the summit without packs, then Boyd Crossing both nights. I will lead the following continue down to camp on the Tuross. A relaxed fi ve kms walks: Saturday – across the plateau to Coal Seam Cave back up the Tuross with plenty of time for swimming on and Cottage Rock (S/E-M); Sunday – Spire Head via the fi nal day. Forester-style 4WDs needed for access. Mt Thurat for a different view of the Walls and close ups Map: Belowra 1:25,000. Leader: Meg McKone 6254 of Thurat Spires and Danae Brook Canyon (M/M-R); 5902(h), [email protected] Transport: TBA Monday – Mt Bungin via Wallaby Pass and Uranus Grotto for views of the Kowmung wilderness and Margaret Falls 7–16 March 2009: Western Arthur Range, (S/M). Maps: Kanangra & Yerranderie 1:25,000 Leader: South West Tasmania Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h). Transport: ~$60 plus park A traverse of this iconic mountain range. Superb, wonder- entry. Limit: 8, or more with a second leader. fully wild country. Dates may vary depending on transport arrangements. Contact leader after 21 November 2008. Leader: Ian Smith 6282 1226 (h). Limit: 6 12–17 March: Stage 1, Black-Allen Line Revisited – L/R Dead Horse Gap–Tin Mines Hut–Forest Hill–Berrima, Continued from page 4 Ingeegoodbee, Snowy Rivers. A very beautiful trip. Four days’ walking with part-days at start and fi nish for travel. walking with a load or in rough country, one should try to Maps: Thredbo, Suggan Buggan 1:50,000. Leader: progressively build up muscle strength. He demonstrated why you need to be more adept on rough ground in boots, Jenny Horsfi eld 6231 4535(h) Transport: TBA. namely that a soft foot covering bends round a protrusion whereas a rigid boot is twisted sideways, placing strains on the ankle and increasing the risk of falls. Perhaps the component of his talk which most surprised some people was comment on the appropriateness of various forms of footwear. On the basis “Shoes are tools. Pick tools appropriate for the job” his recreational collection includes: insulated rigid boots for crampon and ice usage ‘terrible for normal walking’; more fl exible boots for arch 116th6th aannualnnual bbroomroom cclearinglearing support while carrying heavy loads; runners for walking on fi re trails etc, providing cushioning to combat supination- eeventvent related strains in the regular repetitive environment; and s it has done for the last 16 years the CBC once againagain volleys for rough country ‘I love them. They are great Adid its bit for the environment and cleared out broom for canyons and my favourite shoe for the Budawangs’. weeds that had grown in the past year from the Cotter Hut Indeed, his slide collection showed him in volleys in situ- area of Namadgi National park. Organised once again by ations which surprised me—a long time volley user: the John Thwaite, this year over a thousand plants were removed! Tasmanian Overland track; on top of a mountain in South Even with all the work that the club has put in over the years America; the Annapurna circuit in volleys and runners; and combined with regular follow up spraying by rangers, ‘in hindsight I could easily have done the Kokoda track this invasive species still requires considerable effort just to in volleys’… keep it under control. He also spent some time on causes, prevention and treatment of common foot injuries. The starting point is use Quentin Moran of footwear appropriate for the job, and this often meant replacing items before they appeared fully worn out, for Cotter Hut Broom clearing team, 2008 example where runners no longer provide the cushioning required even though the soles still have tread. The most common foot injury of all is blisters. They can be very serious, both in slowing the person and thus the party, and are subject to infection and the consequences. Various avoidance techniques were mentioned including; properly fi tting and appropriate footwear; wearing in feet/footwear before long trips; and early treatment for ‘hot spots’. A range of dressings and pressure pads were mentioned – but I won’t because I’ll misspell them! The next most common injury was knee pain, mostly caused by inadequate footwear cushioning on tracks and by twisting strains from infl exible footwear on rough ground. In summary, it was a highly professional, entertaining and From left to right: Xiang Zeng (Ping), Louise Noble, Gavin Ford, informative presentation by a serious walker. Dona Bagnara, Pat Pickering, Janet Edstein, Jim Davidson, Alan Davey, Allan Mikkelsen, Eric Pickering, Keith Thomas, Sue Vidler, Alan Vidler, John Thwaite (organiser) Quentin Moran. Alan Vidler Photographer: John Evans.

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February–early March 2009 Tasmania April – May 2009: Nepal or Sikkim in Late Walls of Jerusalem area, Frenchmans Cap, Cape Pillar I’m hoping to spend about a month in the Himalayas and the Western Arthurs, interspersed with a few days doing the Annapurna Circuit or possibly a walk(s) in touristing at Corinna, Hobart and Port Arthur. The walks Sikkim. I propose a collectively organised and led range from 2 nights to 7 nights. Please let us know if you adventure. If interested please contact John Kelly on are interested in joining us for any or all of this. – Linda 6241 3814(h). Groom and Peter Conroy 6281 4917 (home) or lgroom@ nla.gov.au May–June: Drysdale River NP, Kimberley WA February–March 2009: 5 Passes walk, New Peter Tedder is currently negotiating with Willis’ Walk- Zealand abouts for a two week (+) guided trip to the remote and Largely off-track, the 5 Passes walk starts and fi nishes isolated Drysdale NP in May – June 2009. Apart from the near Glenorchy in the New Zealand alps and traverses gorges and natural scenery, this region is well known for wild, spectacular mountain country. It remains below displays of outstanding indigenous art work. Access and the permanent snowline but will probably include some resupply will be by helicopter so expect the cost to be in snow patches where ice axes, or at least ski poles, would the vicinity of $4000 dependent on numbers. All off track be desirable. Tents will be essential. The walk will take and seven day packs. Those interested are requested, about 7 days. Glenorchy is accessible from Queenstown without fi nal commitment and as soon as possible, to by bus, bike or hire car. While in the area, I should also contact Peter [email protected] or 6282 like to tackle a second trip, possibly one that includes 1711.”Tuesday walks: (minimum M/M) glaciers and mountains. There are also several excel- Do you have a passion for day-walking? Then turn it into lent track walks nearby, including the Rees Dart and the an obsession on fortnightly CBC Tuesday walks! Where Routeburn (which needs to be booked). Expressions of – usually in Namadgi, guaranteed M/M, often L/R,X. Why interest to John I’Ons, 6231 6326 (h) or ajions@iimetro. – great views, great walking, average company, minimum com.au by end November. mid-week crowds. One wouldn’t be dead for quids! How – Keep an eye on it and http://jevans.pcug.org.au for 20–22 February 2009: Snowies Summer Paint- the details of where we’re off to or contact the leader to Away – S/Gourmet/E join an email distribution list.. Leader: John Evans 6288 Come along on Canberra Art Workshop’s “3–day week- 7235(h), [email protected] Contact me by 6 pm the end” landscape paint-away at Southern Alps Ski Club previous Sunday. Limit: 8. at Charlotte Pass – to suit artists of all levels of skill, from beginners to exhibiting artists. Activity plans fl exible Wednesday walk – and can suit your interests (either with our group or The regular mid-week walk series continues, close to otherwise – as long as you have at least one partner for Canberra with a destination to be decided. Contact the mountain safety). Paint-away activities will be at some of leader before 8 pm Tuesday to fi nd out destination and Australia’s outstanding landscape locations nearby. Eve- meeting place. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h). ning meals (all inclusive) prepared by professional chef This walk is every Wednesday and the clubs, CBC, FBI Rick Cochrane. Lunches and breakfasts also catered for and NPA take turns to host it. Details for each Wednes- on a “help yourselves” basis. Twin rooms (to share) for day are now available by email and interested members the boys and for the girls, and couples can have their should contact Allan Mikkelsen. own rooms. Additional $35 for a room to yourself. Book- ings: Ross Andrews 6289 1261(w) or 0405 103 424(m), House Sitting for Bushwalkers [email protected] Full payment (after confi rm- Want to go away walking and not worry about the gar- ing with Ross) by 16 January 2009 to Canberra Art Work- den? Call Cate on 0407266942 and I will gladly look after shop PO Box 5070, Kingston, ACT 2604. Transport: pay your place, experienced reliable and mature. drivers ~$50. This year there may be a bus service to the ‘Gear for sale’ table upper pass (~$10) from the resort area – but walking is In place of our one-night auction, as in previous years, we free. Catered accommodation: $220 each (if sharing a shall put out a table at General Meetings, for a while. Hope- room) for two nights’ ensuite accommodation, including fully it will be of benefi t to those wanting to get rid of equip- chef-prepared dinners and all other food. BYO bever- ment and those wishing to buy some. Please label gear for ages. Or $255 for your own ensuite room. Limit: 16. sale with adequate personal details and asking price.

Canberra Bushwalking Club it December 2008 page 11 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 2717 [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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