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VOLUME 24 JUNE 1987 NUMBER 6

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Junes Monthly Meeting - June 17th, 8pm - Dickson Library McDoualI Stuart's Transcontinental Expedition Retraced

Continually drawn by the stark beauty of Central Australia. Queanbeyan-based writer/photographer Edward Stokes has retraced several great explorers' expeditions in the centre. In 1984 it was Charles Sturt's expedition of 1844-48 from the River Darling to the Simpson Desert. "To the Inland Sea" was published as a result. The following year he criss-crossed the country west of Alice Springs for an "Australian Geographic" article on Lasseter's Reef. At June's monthly meeting. Ed will show slides of his most recent journey, a three-month retracing of McDouall Stuart's epic transcontinental expeditions of 1860-62, from Adelaide through the Centre to Darwin. We will see landscapes of the country and slides of adventures along the way. (Copies of Ed's book "To the Inland SeS' will be available at less than the recommended retail price.) I look forward to seeing you there. 3u19's Monthlg Meeting

The ski season is upon us again. Whilst some of us are crack (literally?) skiers, others wonder how they can make the transition from being bushwalkers to snow skiers. July's session will give you the basics plus a few special tips. We will hear about gear, equipment, technique and more. Hope you can make it. Kern-Ann

Concerning Conservation

For those who were unable to see the film "Earthfirst" when it was last shown in Canberra, there will be another opportunity on June the 19th at Spin at the Academy of Science. Contact the Environment Centre for details (47 3064). Patrick Tobin and I represented the Club at the last annual general meeting of the Conservation Council on May the 20th. Reports from the various working groups highlighted the increased need for public participation to safeguard our environment. The Forestry Working Group (FWG) is concentrating its efforts on the south- east forests of NSW which are threatened by current forestry practices 2 used to sustain the woodchipping industry. Forest education camps in the SE have been planned for after then election with a view to heightening public awareness of the issues involved. A public meeting will be held at 8pm on June the 24th at the Griffin Centre; the speaker will be author, Will Stephen. The possibility of future direct action has prompted the Council to request member groups to indicate their position on this matter. You can express your views either directly to the FWG which meets every Wednesday at 5:30pm at the Environment Centre, or contact me on 414624(h). Meanwhile the Urban Planning Working Group CUPWG) is focussing on the section 38 development proposed for Civic (in the car park opposite the Monaro Mall) which threatens to worsen the problems Civic already has with parking, traffic. and air and noise pollution. The proposed naval shift to Jervis Bay culminated in the holding of a public meeting in the area on June the 7th. Any members interested in the fate of the Bay and/or the forthcoming environment tour on 12-14th June, should contact the Conservation Council (477808). I would also like to express my disappointment with the lack of interest shown by members in supporting the Conservation Council's Kingsley Street market. For each merket a specific member group is responsible for assisting on the day, ie about 3 people. June the 7th was our responsibility but only one person was prepared to commit time - poor show people!J!! Julie Andrew (Conservation Officer)

The Correspondence Column

Mail received during May and tabled at the monthly Committee Meeting included: a letter from the Canberra and South-East Region Environment Centre Inc. requesting that our Club organise a slide night at the Environment Centre on minimum impact bushwalking (our social secretary will follow up this proposal): a letter and brochure from the National Parks Association of the ACT advertising the newly constructed Yerrabi Track in the Namadgi National Park which provides easy access to Boboyan Trig with a return distance of nearly 4 kilometres: and a letter from the Tasmanian Conservation Trust seeking our support for their Tasmanian Wildlife Appeal (our Conservation Officer will make a recommendation on this matter). Carolyn Ho CCorrespondence Secretary )

Presiôent's Prattle

Partg Size

For some time it has been commOn for the Club to have more than twenty people on day walks. Parties of this size often place an unfair burden on leaders, particularly, where a large proportion of the party are inexperienced bushwalkers Therefore in this IT I am moving that the Club limit its trip sizes to sixteen people per leader except in cases where one of the Walk Secretaries approves a larger party. Approval for larger parties would normally be given when the walk is short and straightforward. This motion will be discussed at the July Monthly Meting. 3

A Reminder

If you are making public representations on any issue please do not use the Canberra Bushwalking Club's name unless you have obtained prior approval of the Committee. A recent letter to the Canberra Times implied that 020 supported Req Alder's view that the names for Namadgi features should be chosen from local aboriginal languages. While I am sure many Club members would agree with this view it may not be that of the majority. The correct procedure is to seek Club support by approaching the Committee or by raising the matter at a monthly Club meeting. ACT Parks and Conservation Consultative Committee

On Friday May the 22nd the Department of Territories arranged a joint field inspection for members of the above committee and the ACT Heritage Committee. The purpose of the visit was to familiarise members of both committees with particular sites and to discuss management plans for these areas which included: Casuarina Sands - Cotter Reserve: discussed weir, landscape development plan, walking tracks, pump station. Paddy's River recreation areas: discussed links to Murrumbidgee walking tracks, camping areas, block 33 pine plantings. Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve: discussed possible extensions to visitor information area. Woods Reserve - Gibraltar Creek Pine Forest. Cuppacumbalong Cemetery. Riverview - Mount Tennant; discussed proposed camping area, National Trail. Lanyon, Point Hut and Pine Island. - Many of the issues raised during the field trip will be discussed in detail at future meeting of the Consultative Committee. Do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to raise matters anent any of these sites. Rene Davies - Parakeet Restaurant

Prior to Club monthly meetings in the Dickson Library a number of us have been having dinner at the nearby Parakeet vegetarian restaurant in the Ainslie Shopping Centre (BYOG). Anyone wishing to join in is welcome to come at about 6pm on the night of the meeting. Jtiandra to Josciusko

This recently published book by Klaus Hueneke is a history of the Snowy Mountains area between Kiandra and Kosciusko. The book starts with the exploits of early skiers, cyclists and walkers and includes accounts of cattle raising and gold mining at Kiandra. The book is available from the Canberra Times at a reduced price until June the 22nd for $27.95 (PR? is $32.95). Keith Thomas Notice of Motion Moved by Rene Davies; seconded by Alan Vidler. That the Club limit the size of all parties to sixteen members including the leader unless prior approval for a larger party be given by one of the Walk Secretaries. 4 (6aftereb (6ourmet

Last month I asked for some ideas for scroggin for the winter months. The suggestions ranged from adding into the normal mixture of dried fruit and nuts your favourite sweets (licorice bullets, jelly babies, barley sugar etc.), to soaking the fruit in spirits (rum, brandy etc.) adding the fruit and then mixing the lot with melted chocolate and breaking it up into manageable chunks when it had set. As an alternative to scroggin, Tessa Segrave has provided the following recipe - gleaned from her days at Monash University.

Bliss Balls

These delightful mouthsful are fantastic to take on winter bushwalks and ski trips but are no good for summer because they become too soft. They are full of energy and goodness so I take them instead of scroggin and for a real treat coat them in chocolate - heavenlyfl This recipe makes about 20 balls, which just about does me for a weekend bushwalk (unless they are shared out, in which case they tend. to last about halt a dayfl) Angwag here is the recipe: Beat together until soft and fluffy Half a cup of BUTTER Half a cup of TAHINI (Sesame seed paste - from health food shops) Quarter of a cup of HONEY Add to this mixture: Quarter of a cup of GROUND ALMONDS Quarter of a cup of HAZELNUTS Quarter of a cup of COCONUT Quarter of a cup of SESAME SEEDS Half a cup of MILK POWDER Quarter of a cup of NATURAL YOGHURT Quarter of a cup of CHOPPED RAISINS Quarter of a cup of CHOPPED APRICOTS (Get these last two ingredients from the health food shop, not the supermarket - they taste much better.) It the mixture turns out too soft, add more milk powder, and if too dry a little more yoghurt can be added. Roll into bite-sized balls and then roll in some extra coconut. Refrigerate. For chocolate Bliss Balls: melt at least 200g . of dark chocolate in a double saucepan. Roll the balls in chocolate until covered, then lay them out on a greased or foil lined tray and refrigerate. Greg Ellis New Equipment The club has bought a lightweight snow tent and a snow sleeping bag for hire by members. Thanks to Paddy Pallins for the good deal they gave us on this equipment. 5

MEMBERSHIP MRTTERS New Members

Dale Barve, 61/22 Mowatt Street, QUEANBE VAN. 145W 2620, 801111(w). Roy Sendall, 19 Collier Street. CURTIN. ACT 2606. 816192(h), 643225(w). Heinze Dawn. 7 Inqamells Street, GARRAN. ACT 2605, 812991(h), 884900[w). Hilde Gielb, 4/72 Shackleton En. MAWSON, ACT 2607. 866173(h). Geoffrey May, 24 Cockcroft Avenue, MONASH, ACT 2904. 919317(h), 962000(w) Juanita Morton, 18 McMaster Street, SCULLIN, ACT 2614, 649067(h), 642166(w) Prospective Members

Toni Brown, 50 Maitland Street, HACKETT. ACT 2602, 497946(h). Moira De Wilde, 4 Eddy Crescent, FLOREY, ACT 2616, 689940(h). Robert Dipplesinan, 34B Northqate Gardens, TURNER, ACT 2601. 488728(h), 728414(w). Rohan McElwee, 19 Carrington Street, DEAKIN, ACT 2600, 816912(h), 467260(w). Allen Mikkelsen, 13 Darmody Street, WEETANGERA, ACT 2614, 642937(h), 843387(w). Gary & Leanne Millar, 40 Santalum Street, RIVETT, ACT 2611. 889428(h), 483376(w). Charmayne Tinkler, B Provis Place, KAMBAH, ACT 2902. 314329(h).

Accommodation

Accommodation is available for a mature non-smoker to share a house in Macgregor. For more details ring Kate Moore on 640483(h) or 413000(w).

For Sale

One Hotham sleeping bag in good condition; $120. One long roof rack to fit Kombi or long four wheel drive, great offer at $20. One Macpak with frame in excellent condition $100. Contact Ann Gibbs-Jordan on 802106(w) or 415776(h).

Are you able to give First-Aid?

Accidents and medical emergencies thankfully are rare on bushwalks, but they can occur often in surprising circumstances. If you are a bush walker, motorist. parent or someone who works with other people, you may be forced, suddenly, to give assistance to another in serious physical distress or mortal danger. How helpful you will be to that other person will depend largely on the training you have had in the administration of first-aid. All active bushwalkers should hold a current St Johns Ambulance or Red Cross first-aid certificate. St John's ambulance holds three types of courses: Three week courses - Thursday and Friday from 9am to noon. Seven week courses - Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-10 pm. Preliminary courses - 4 days from 1-4pm. All course are booked until July or August. You will need to enquire about course availability on phone number 822399. The Red Cross Society runs evening courses, which are currently booked up till September. For enquiries phone 478676. Mike Morriss rl- 0cu4

SundaH April lath - Coronet Peak

Palm Sunday was calm like a day borrowed from late summer. Our leader, the High Priest and (as it turned out) twelve disciples, were making a pilgrimage to Coronet Peak on that fine cloudless day. - So onward, upward and southward we went. Sometimes by trail (the Cotter Hut Road) and sometimes not. There was a saddle but no donkey. One by one we cast off our outer garments (in this case to cool off). The Orroral Valley was very dry giving the terrain a silver frost glaze look. Complimentary bouquets of pink flowers and Wablenburgia gloriosa (Royal Bluebell) appeared and even the odd toadstool. Bubbling creeks not only delighted aesthetically but offered a drink to surpass any other. The icy cold water was welcomed by all the walkers and we drank at almost all the creeks. One such spot. Cotter Gap, became our afternoon tea stop and the one place we lit a fire. Some sort of sport along the lines of stealing a march and moving on thus leaving the fire extinguishing to whomever, was fashionable that day. Mick and the Amazon woman were not caught out. Some of us were non-Norms whereas others were anti-Worms, just as we were all stout of heart although some were stout of body. This latter group plodded on, whilst others like tigers glided up and away. At one rest point there was dissent amongst the ranks and talk about the introduction of handicaps, like lead weights in the packs of unstoppables like Brian. Brian responded with an enigmatic smile. Our leader, on the other hand, displayed the expression of a long-suffering hero caught up in caring and patience to the stragglers as he shepherded us to the peak.

The peak itself was a real head spinner, all 1494 metres of it. There we were doing 350 degree observations and absorbing the panoramic views at our vantage point overlooking the headwaters of the Cotter River. At this point we settled into lunch and assumed the role of lazy lizards lying in the sun and drifted into meditative states where golf, card games, dances and theatres (Vance) and high living (Amazon woman) and etc. etc. became a memory. Thank you Vance from all of us for another super walk. Renee Mason

April 25-26th - Uni Rover Trail, Kowinung and Cambae Spire

Magic weather and a congenial small party of four (Jim Poulos, Greg Buckley, Andrew Newmarch and myself) made this a great weekend sortie into the wilds of Kanangra-Boyd. I will pass quickly over the highly unpromising start (two cars lost each other in Friday evening's pEak hour traffic and took 49 minutes to find each other again]) and the last hour into the Boyd River camping area spent crawling at 20 km/hr through swirling fog. It was 11-30 pm before we gratefully put up tents.

When planning the trip some months earlier I had expected a three-day Anzac weekend, so I had misgivings about tackling the walk in only two days. In the event time was enough, but it did not leave much daylight on both days. Points worth noting for future reference are: The start of the Urn Rover Trail is signposted clearly. It lies about 1B km down the Boyd River tire trail (itself not signposted). which leaves the Icanangra Walls road 1.9 km south of the Boyd River camping ground. The trail is fairly distinct throughout most of its length, but navigation is important the whole way as much of the route lies on flat or gently undulating 7 country without clear landmarks. You must know roughly where you are to know which way to look for the track if you lose it. The first good view over the valley is at Lost Rock. The track heads right here, we had to look for it. We lost the track at Mount Savage and went about 300 metres too far, when we should have veered left (there is a choice of ridges). The importance of navigation was amply shown by our meeting another group of walkers, also lost at the same place, who believed they were at Mount Lannigan, 2 km further on. (Our deduction of where we were was proved right, and we found the track after losing only 40 minutes.) An excellent spot for lunch is on Lannigan's Spur. From a flat area under Casuarinas there are spectacular views over the Kowmung Valley. The track heads down immediately from the lunch spot- To cut off a section of the walk along the Kowmung, given only two days for the trip, we left the track after SO metres and headed due east down the long, moderately sloping, and open wooded ridge toward the Rowmung at Broken Point. The overnight camp was on a grassy spot at the bottom. The river is easy to follow downstream all the way to Christy's Creek, where the track up Cambage Spire begins, but in many places it is quickest to walk in the river. Blue Bush Point is a particularly beautiful area for camping, but there is no lack of good tent spots ar intervals over the next 6-7 kilometres. A small cairn at the junction with Christy's Creek marks the track up Sullen Tor and Cambage Spire. The track climbs 600 metres in 1.6 km andis a bit precarious in places. None of us would have enjoyed descending by this route. At the foot of the rock face on Cambage Spire the route is not obvious but it turns left. A short exposed climb reaches the top - a lunch spot with superb views. The rest of Bullhead ridge and the route up the Gingi s easy but longish. We reached the road at Kanangra Walls at dusk. There is no petrol in Taralga on a Sunday night. We had tilled up in Goulburn on the way but a forced detour caused closure of the road at Gingkin ruled out getting back to Goulburn on the same tank. We returned via Oberon (where we had a delicious sit-down meal) to make sure of not running out of petrol, David Truman

Maq 2-3rd - Mount Talaterang

This trip is a must for all leech lover& When I was game enough to drag my attention away from the leeches crawling higher up my shoes. I did manage glimpses of the spectacular views this walk had to offer. Byanqee walls provided an incredible backdrop as we set out along the track by the Clyde River. The Castle. Mount Owen and Mount Cole added to the magnificence of the views.

Our first encounter with the over friendly bloodsuckers was when we stepped of the track for better views of a waterfall. When the vegetation and the leeches became thicker conversation focussed on one topic as we pooled our knowledge of. and experiences with leeches. They can be turned inside out. You cannot squash them. How they are used in modern medecine. Their wonders of anaesthetics and anti-coagulants. One scientist even breeds them - though no one was too sure of the details of their sex lives.

We continued up flummel Creek but unfortunately did not quite make it to the top of Talaterang. Just at dusk when spirits were flagging Eddie found a four star Hilton type cave. It was dry and roomy and had creative shelving and was even rn relatively leechiess. The rain increased and we quickly settled down comfortably to our private leech dreams. The next morning we set off early as Pigeon House appeared a mere pimple of the horizon. We walked past another incredible waterfall that sprayed upwards in the gusts of wind and eventually scrambled down Pigeon House Creek. The views back to the Castle, Mount Owen and Mount Cole made suffering the leeches worthwhile. The final quick march under Pigeon House and back to the cars was a race against the setting sun- We all returned with the incredibly itchy leech bites to remind us of the good times we had shared. Juanita Morton

MaM 2-3rd - Leadership Instructional Weekend

A knock on the door on Thursday evening was A.V. personally delivering a 13 page draught for a "leader's bible". Our dedicated walk secretary was doing overtime to ensure the club was going to get some leaders out of this exercise. From the manual it was soon apparent that it would be hard to dream up a club walk situation or national calamity that was not covered. Everything from "gestation" through "party welfare" to "being unsure of your location" had been thoroughly analysed. Would you believe that. before we had reached Tharwa one of us already had a pressing matter, an electric blamket had been left on How was the gathering of budding leaders going to tackle this potential cataclysm. Rather than appointing a rescue party of our own the matter was delegated to the Fire Brigade who were able to help without the use of hoses. The party charged up to Nursery Swamp, warm bodies in a cool forest. My disappointment at the small size of our group was soon forgotten as we entered the lovely valley and set up camp Mike Morriss led us to a rock bearing aboriginal decorations, from here the plan was to have a circuitous navigation relay to Rendezvous Creek. On the way the moves of the changing leaders were scrutinised by thi entire team, map-terrain relating spurs, gullies, knolls and saddles were pointed out and bearings set. I am sure this made ascending navigators feel more at ease off the tracks. Back at base we settled down by the hearth and focussed on other leadership aspects, with Alan fossicking for questions, hopefully not to further increase the already frightening volume of the draught but to "water tighten" it. As night wore on the stern focus on walk emergencies switched, with the aid of some grapejuice, to the rule that "all participants should receive the maximum enjoyment from the trip". So Alan read us. from the Club story book, a saga of tigers, masochists, eccentrics and times of danger and suffering which always excite the imagination.

Next morning 4 reinforcements emerged out of the fog, together we followed the track to the swamp. Here some water was extracted for tea. Mike Morriss, John Kesteven and ken Cameron headed off into the cloud bound hills, while Alan sent us out on compass bearings which, if we did it right, would bring us back. Shortly after we had to ignore sound route finding practices as we trudged along his randomly selected boggy course. I think the 3 teams had a quite different idea of how far BOOm is considering the varying times taken to complete the circumambulation The fact that everyone returned must be reassuring to members who are to follow these future leaders. We found the 3 peak baggers back at the tents, had one for the road, then made our way back to the cars. Apart from Alan and Sue, 11 "students" partook of this weekend and I am sure that both individually and on a club level we have all benefitted from the sharing of experience and instruction. Eddy IJe Wilde a

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Ma9 16-17th - Monolith Valle11 without Mounts Owen and Cole

Seven Club members led by agile Anton plus an enterprising Yank who was directed to the Club from the Environment Centre, thoroughly enjoyed this, and early winter exposure to the Budawanqs After a car park leech attack. 19 dry feet made it across the Yadboro and up Kalianna Ridge to "The Castle". With admirable daring we chose the most difficult rock face ascent to the top path so Anton could show his rock climber's skill with the lariat. Skirting the western side of "The Castle", we presented our leader with a fitness level way below the programme's expectation and then lunched (with a greater understanding of the psyche of the American Civil War). Later we camped just a bit short of our hoped for destination. Cooking around the sloping campfire became something of a joy with Margot lending her coloratura to the Melbourne University's very interesting song book. Sunday brought softness with the gentle Budawang rain and stoically ignoring the

siqnposted entry into Monolith Valley we again chose the magic route - this time

through ferns and moss and birdsong and gurgling water - to emerge to the special striated majesty that is Monolith Valley, After a happy mudslide descent tc. the Yadboro River car park (more leeches), we were warmed and comforted by the log fires, the loos, the tea and the pasta at Braidwood's Baker's Paddle. Great weekend! Jan Armour

SundaM Mag 17th - Mount Orroral Circumnavigation

I survived H David Bonny collected me from Gowrie at 6-40 and we picked up Mick and Graham along the way. The meeting point was at Tharwa at 7-30 and the party, ably led by Vance Brown, consisted of 13 people of variuos ages. The convoy then proceeded to Namadgi National Park and the walk started at 8- 15. initially on tracks. The first hour was mainly on the ascent. I tried to keep in the middle of the party but eventually led from the rear. I walked on my own for about S minutes, just catching a glimpse of the party ahead of me. They eventually stopped to don their parkas, and when I caught up, someone always stayed behind with me.

Rendezvous Creek was my next obstacle. At this stage, the creek was rather faèt flowing and was 1.2 to 1.9 metres wide. Most of the party crossed by balancing on a very wet log but 4 gentlemen of the party decided that the log was too slippery and jumped across. Now at this stage, I must admit that I have never jumped over anything. Anyway I assessed the situation and felt that my chances of ending in the creek were considerably smaller by jumping across it. The guys were waiting to catch me at the other side when I finally decided to take the jump (and plunge!). I barely made it. My left foot decided to test the water and got soaking wet but the rest of me was none the worse for wear.

And so we walked on. ...and on . .... and on. I was starting to wonder about morning tea at 10-30 when Alan told me that Vance intended to push on to Cotter Gap for an early lunch in case the weather did not hold.

We arrived at the rough patch of the walk where we were climbing over rocks and dead trees. This went on for about 2 kilometres. I was comforted by the thought that lunch would be at 12-16 and persevered. I intended to collapse at the lunch spot.

Sure enough, we arrived at the clearing where a fire was made and billies were produced. We had cups of tea and soup to warm us Chocolate and chocolate biscuits were handed around. We must have eaten enough chocolates to last us the whole week! 11

After an hour and a half, the party moved on. The way back to the cars was on easier terrain, however, it was not taken at a leisurely fashion. It was partly on fire trails and partly in the bush and we were back at the cars by 3-15. In summary, we had a car shuffle at the beginning of the track leading to Nursery swamp. The walk ended near the tracking station. The morning part of the walk covered 10 kilométres with 300 metres of ascent and took four hours. The afternoon walk was 8 kilometres and took 1.5 hours. Many thanks to the rest of the party for an enjoyable day and for making me feel so welcome. Celinda Estallo (a visitor from Melbourne)

Canberra Bushwalking Club is holding a IM V IN (0 1 Thi5 will be held at Rene LaBs place 57 Shannon Circuit. Kaleen from lunchtime on Saturdag Jul11 the 18th. Volunteers are required to help. Please contact Rene on 417962(h).

Editor's Notes

Members are reminded that Keith Thomas will be the editor for the next two months while I am away. He will be looking after the magazine for the July and August issues so all articles for IT for those months should be sent to him at 9 Barney Street. Dpwner. I wish to thank Keith for filling in for me in this way. While it was pleasing to have so many walk reports this month there was a total lack of walk previews. The sentence on the activity programme is not intended to replace a walk preview which is a good way of letting members know exactly what a particular walk entails. So please leaders, before the next issue of IT comes out, let Keith have a preview for your next walk. Finally may I wish members lots of snow and happy skiinq during the coming winter, and I look forward to seeing you all again in the Spring. Vance Brown

SEE NAT SQUIRREL? /I'LL BET YOU NEVER COME ON,TELL ME.. sE'S TW9K A8OUT THAT:') u)WAT UAVE YOU QONEr BEEN STORING UP ( rFOODFOg THE WINTER.. TO PREPARE FOR WINTM? 12 Activitg Programme

June 13-14th - Rotten Swamp - M/M Walk up Middle Creek, set up camp then decide what to do. Climbing Kelly and Namadgi are possibilities. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:28000. Leader: David Ring 881111(w). Transport approx. $6. June 13th-14th - Mount Dampier - M/R Explore Pikes Saddle. Mt Dampier and the Deua. I have not been there for years and will not be this time if the early skiing is good. Map: Snowball 1:26000. Leader: Alan Vidler 546373(h). Transport approx. $16. Sunday June 14th - Mount Budawang - M/M This is an easy walk up the Mount Budawang fire trail leading to 360 degree views including Pigeon House, the southern Budawang Range and the coastline. We will probably return cross country via Currawan Creek. Map: Braidwood 1:25000. Leader: George Carter 612130(h). 461420(w). Transport approx. $11. Limit 16. Wednesda! June 17th - MonthiM Meeting 8pm at the Dickson Library, this month features Edward Stokes speaking on his trip following the route of John McDouall Stuart. June 19th - July 8th - Katherine Gorge. Kakadu National Park - M/R Leader: Brian Palm 489246(h). Phone bookings only. June 20-215t - Sams Creek - M/M

Walk from Boboyan Pine Forest to camp at Sams Creek. with side trips to Mts Scabby and/or Kelly. If there is too much snow, or leader feels like it we will do a slack trip from Wog Wog instead. Maps: Rendezvous Creek and Vaouk 1:25000. Leader: Hick Crofts 479745(h), 493264(w). Transport $B. June 20-21st - Monga - L/R

This is a walk to Murrengenbury Mountain etc. Map: Monga 1:26000. Leader: Keith Thomas 478176(h). 527241(w). Transport approx. $11. Sundau June 215t - Winter Solstice Walk - Greet the returning sun with a solstitial feast at Cotter Gap with an option to explore spectacular Cotter Rocks. Map: ACT 1:100000. Leader: (in the absence of the High Priest) Greg Ellis 916633(h), 459S80(w). Transport approx. $6. Limit 16. phone bookings only. Wedne5da4 June 24th - Committee Meeting 8pm at the Harrisons' 15 Leuhmann Street. Page. Thursdaq June 25th - IT Closing 8pm at Keith Thomas's. S Barney Street, Downer, 478175(h). Sunday June 28th - NurserM Swamp - M/M

This very popular walk from Orroral Valley is mainly on tracks and open grassland, with a possible ascent of one of the surrounding hills Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25000. Leader: Kate Moore 640483(h), 413000(w). .Transpor ,F 7 C c. $S 13

June 27-28th - Beginners' Cross-Country Ski Weekend For details see this IT. Leader Alan Vidler 646373(h). July (3)4-5th - Ski Tour, Kiandra - Eucumbene Dam - L/E A long trip providing easy skiing, there will be a Friday night start and a car will be left at Eucumbene dam, snow camp or hut on Saturday night Maps: Tantangara £ Berridale 1:100000. Leader: Barry Mayfield 470407(h). Transport approx. $20. July 4-5th - Yadboro, Clyde River, Dummel Creek - M/M-R

Magnificent scenery of classic Budawangs. I will organise transport etc. but probably will not go. An experienced leader is required if the walk is to go. A limit applies, list bookings only (phone 01< from volunteer leaders). Map: CMW Budawangs. Organiser: A. Vidler 946373(h). Transport approx. $16. Sunday July 5th - Camel Peak 1 Tidbinhilla Mountain -. M/ll

Follow fire trail to Camel Peak then ridge walk to Tidbinbilla Mountain. followed by scrub walking to the Fishing Gap Fire Trail. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:26000. Leader: Norm Becker 316061 (h). 467672(w). Transport approx. $6. Sunday July 5th - Mt McKeahnie from Orroral - L/M This is a walk of 22km and about BOOm altitude gain, mainly on fire trails, but with some scrub and rock scrambling. The return may possibly be on a fire trail after dark so bring a torch. Phone bookings only. Map: Corin Dam 1:26000. Leader: Jeff Bennetts 316899(h). Transport approx. $6. Tuesday July 7th - IT Collation 8pm at David King's. 93 Blackwood Terrace. Holder. July 11-12th - Central Budawangs - M/M Includes Mt Owen, Monolith Valley and the Castle. Phone bookings only limit applies. Map: CMW Budawangs. Leaders: Julie Andrew 414624(h). 467266(w) & Robert Sibo 886684(h) 687149(w). Transport approx. $16. July 11-12th - Ski Tour, Novices Weekend -S/E This is a trip for those with little skiing experience and a little weekend walking, but not together. Carry packs a short distance and camp on snow. Leader: Rod Peters 912680(h). Transport approx. $20. (Possible swap with Alan Vidler's trip on July 18-19th.) Sunday July 12th - Ski Tour, The Rolling Ground - MIM There is a 400 metre climb from Guthega to the Rolling Ground, there should be good views of other major skiing areas if the weather is fine. Map: Mount Kosciusko 1:60000. Leader: Chris Sinkora 310179(h). 898640(w). Transport approx. $20. -. Wednesday July 15th - Monthly Meeting 8pm at the Dickson Library. This month's feature is the basics of cross country skiing. July 18-19th - Ski Tour North of Kiandra - M/M The precise area will depend on the snow cover. Long Plain, Peppercorn Hill and Coolamine area were great 2 years ago. Map: Tantangara 1:100000. Leader: Alan Vidler 846372ChL Transport approx. $20. 14 Saturday July 18th - Club Hungi This will be held at Rene Lays' place, 67 Shannon Circuit Kaleen during the afternoon, see article ih this IT. Jul11 18-19th - Ski Tour, Mount Kelly - M/R Depending on the snow, some other marginal area could be chosen- Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:26000. Leader: Brian Palm 489246(h), 692067(w). Transport approx. $6. Sunday July 19th - Ski Tour, Guthega, Mount Tate - M/E Climb up Mount Tate for panoramic views and a long run home. Map: Mt Kosciusko 1:90000. Leader: Patrick Tobin 498870(h), 469673(w). Transport $20. Wednesday July 22nd - Committee Meeting 8pm at Thursday July 23rd - IT Closing Spilt at Keith Thomas's, S Barney Street, Downer. July 25-28th - South from Dead Horse Gap, Ski Tour - M/R Includes the chimneys etc. Map: Jacobs River 1:100000. Leader: Alan Vidler 649373(h). Transport approx. $20. July 25-26th - Ski Tour, 4 Mile Hut, Cabramurra, 3 Mile Dam - S/E Two day trips which are suitable for beginners, camp at Adaminaby. Map: Cabramurra 1:26000. Leader: John Kyatt 413041(h), 643661(w). Transport $20. Sunday July 26th - Murramarang National Park - M/M This is a pleasant walk along secluded beaches, headlands and inlets. Return via flurras Mountain. Map: Kioloa 1:26000. Leader: George Carter 612130(h), 461420(w). Transport approx. $16. Limit 16. - Sunday July 26th - Mount Gudgenby - M/M

Climb 700 metres to a granite capped peak with panoramic views of the southern ACT. Map: Vaouk 1:25000. Leaders: Carolyn Ho 649828(h), 438102(w) £ Mike Morriss 957823(h), 893103(w). Transport approx. $6. August 1-2nd - Ski Tour. "The marginal skier scrapes again" - M/M

This trip provides rare skiing for people with old skis and good turning ability. Phone bookings only. Map: Eucumbene 1:100000. Leader: Rod Peters 912580(h). Transport approx. $20. August 1-2nd - Big Hole, Marble Arch Area - H/M Walk in a fascinating part of the Deua National Park. Map: Rain 1:25000. Leader: Eddy De Ujilde 689940(h). Transport approx. $12. Sunday August 2nd - Ski Tour, Perisher to Charlotte'5 Pass M/E

Ski along the nordic ski trail with a side trip to the Porcupine. Return via Summit Road. Map; Mount Kosciusko 1:90000. Leader: Anton Cook 474142(h), 810956(w). Transport approx. $20. August 7-10th - Ski Tour, Olers Lookout, Grey Mare, Darga15

A four day trip which is subject to snow conditions. Map: Khancoban 1:60000. Leader: Brian Palm 489246(h), 682067(w), Transport approx. $20. Information

NOTE The walk secretary, Alan Vidler, is pleased to accept walks from leaders at any time. Please contact him to put your walk on the programme.

Bookings for trips should be made by 5.00 pm on Thursday on the appropriate sheet in Paddy Palljns shop in Lonsdale Street or by telephoning the leader before 5.00 pm on Thursday. N.B. Do not telephone Paddy's to book. Walkers are reminded that there can be dangers associated with bushwalking and that they participate entirely at their own risk. Equipment for club walks can be hired from Eddie Be Wilde 689940. Library The Club library is held at the home of Keith Thomas. 9 Barney Street. Downer. (478176). at 6 - 7.45 pm on the night of club meetings. Transport costs are presently 18 cents per kilometre per car and are 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 and the number of passengers per car. The figures given for individual trips are approximate values based on four people per car. Grading of walks (S) Short under 12 km/day (E) Easy firetrails. tracks, beacheä etc. (M) Medium 12-20 km/day (M) Medium bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub (L) Long over 20 km/day CR) Rough much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles (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 SUITABLE FOR THE TRIP. Committee 1986-1987

PRESIDENT: Rene Davies 487816(h) 495748(w) VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER: Bob Harrison 545243(h) 527318(w) MINUTE SECRETARV: Kate Moore 540483(h) 413000(w) CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: Carolyn Ho 549228(h) 439102(w) WALK SECRETARY: Alan Vidler 545373(h) ASSISTANT WALK SECRETARY: George Carter 512130(h) 461420(w) MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Greg Ellis 916533(h) 459580(w) SOCIAL SECRETARY: Kern-Ann Harrison 545243(h) EDITOR: Vance Brown 513997(h) 485600(w) PUBLISHER: Geoff Wood 825237(h) 653030(w) CONSERVATION OFFICER: Julie Andrew 414824(h) 467265(w)

Dave Drohan (413586h, 663100w) is the Search and Rescue Officer and Alan Vidler (545373h) the Check-in Officer. -

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