BUS/H/WALWNG CLUB INC. NEWSLETrER P.O. Box 160, Canberra, ACT. 2601 tf Registered by Australia Post: Publication number NBH 1859 VOLUME 26 JUNE 1990 NUMBER 6

JUNE MONTHLY MEE11NG

THE ANNUAL CLUB AUC11ON

WHERE? Dickson Library Community Room

WHEN? Wednesday 20 June 1990, 800pm

WHO? Bill Burford, Auctioneer Extraordinaire

WHAT? Dig out that unwanted gear that has been cluttering your cupboards for so long and bring it along to the annual Club auction. Anything connected with bushwalking, skiing, abseiling or any of the other Club activities is suitable. Those with nothing to sell should come along and pick up some of the many bargains that are usualty to be found at these events. Someone bought a single mitten last year; so if you have a single mitten for sale, it is likely that there is a ready buyer. Come along and see the gear that people bought last year, or see 13 pairs of Alan Vidler's used sandshoes.

Before the meeting, join Club members at 6.00pm for dinner (BYO) at the Vietnam Restaurant, O'Connor (the one on the corner).

T shirts and badges carrying the Club's emblem, the corroboree frog, are available for purchase at Club meetings from the Social Secretary.

PRESIDENTS PRATRE

While not bread and circuses, the last month has been walks and conservation - issues which are the basic sustenance of this Club. On Wednesday 23 May, in addition to telephone and letters, 25 people rolled up at the Vidlers' house for what can only be described as a successful walk planning meeting. Keep those walks (and ski trips etc.) coming; without them we have little purpose.

On the conservation side; on the weekend of 19-20 May, it was 26 of our stoutest up into the Valley of the Monoliths. While this is discussed in greater detail later in IT, I want to say thank you to those Club members who were able to make it, it was a great effort. For the rest of you, do not despair, as you will have another opportunity to participate in late August - early September.

In an earlier edition of IT, I foreshadowed the Club developing its own minimum impact bushwalking code. The intention is to have a draft to put before the Club in the July IT. This is a matter in which all of us can and should participate. I have some specific thoughts in terms of lighting wood fires in high use areas, and in terms of the need to take a toilet trowel on walks. It is important though that we also receive your thoughts on the development of a club minimum impact bushwalking code. If there is anything you want to add at this time, or after the draft is put out, please contact John Thwaite, Henry Burmester or myself.

David Campbell "4

INSURANCE LEVY

At the beginning of the Club year a number of members paid a $1.50 personal insurance levy. It was decided that we would not proceed with the scheme. Since then I have been trying to contact Club members who paid the levy to give them a cash refund We have decided not to post out the refunds as the cost of postage and cheques does not make such an exercise worthwhile. If you have paid the levy and have not received a refund please contact me, preferably at a Club meeting or function. Mike Morriss MEMBERSHIP MATIERS

New Members Paul Bannister, Lesley Bell, Ross Burke, Anita Cieslar, Janet Duncan, Christine Dunn, Elizabeth Janssen, Aliceann Reilly, Rhonda Smith.

Prospective Members Wayne Brault 58 Barada Cres, Aranda ACT 2614 251 6895(h)2805687(w) Michael Cross Unit 14/1 Flecker P1, Florey ACT 2615 2587746(h) 2525082(w) Christopher Dowd 34 Campaspe Crct ACT 2617 241201 7(h)2435062(w) Mariane Judd 7 Eleanora St Fisher ACT 2611 2886049(h) 2811666(w) Narelle Niven 11 OakesSt Cook ACT 2614 2516996(h) Connie O'Driscoll-Murphy 30 Bainbridge Cl Chisholm ACT 2905 2917627(h) John Skurr 7 Eleanora St Fisher ACT 2611 2886049(h) 2811666(w) Jack & Norma White I4TullaroopSt Duffy ACT 2611 2884483(h)2765586(w) Lisa Windsor 19 Kambalda Cres Fisher ACT 2611 2888943(h)2490396(w) Kristin Young 71 Limestone Ave Braddon ACT 2601 2480560(h)2475099(w)

WALK SECRETARY'S WAFFLE

I thank - we all thank - the 25 or so people who came to the May Walks Planning evening and helped create a programme packed with interesting trips and few gaps. My noble(?) decision to leave my own trips for filling programme gaps has left me little opportunity to programme trips, a pleasant position for a Walk Secretary! I hope we continue to have a reasonable number of people assist with the club's prime function. I'd also like to see more people involved rather than the usual "few leading many" - a walker with some leading experience is a safer walker (can tell North from Down), and more considerate of leaders when they are a follower (would I like such behaviour on my trips?") :

Ski touring time is here again. For those new to this activity, remember firstly that leaders are much more likely to reject a newcomer than on walks, so discuss the trip and your experience with them early. Secondly, be aware that the destination and grade of a trip are statements of intention which are frequently (mostly, say the cynics) , varied as a result of snow or weather conditions.

I'd also like to remind everyone of the notice at the start of every walks programme - the transport cost is an estimate based on full cars. If cars are not full then the cost is likely to rise. Many people appear to be surprised when this happens - so much so that I suspect some leaders are cheating drivers by undercharging in such cases. Alan Vidler TRANSPORT TROUBLES

As check-in officer, I collect statistics on the number of participants in each Club activity and details of all walks that do not go. Over the last few months several Club walks have had to be cancelled due to lack of transport. To operate a successful program, the Club needs leaders, walkers, and walkers who are prepared to offer transport for others on the trip. All walkers who own motor vehicles are urged to offer them for transport on at least some of the walks they book for. The current practices see the same old faces providing transport and, if these people do not go on trips or vehicles are out of commission, trips are cancelled.

For walks I lead I am now asking people to nominate whether transport is required, available and they want to use their car, or available if really required. I hope that all walkers with access to a vehicle will offer to provide transport if really required for as many walks as possible. Any members with other suggestions on how to alleviate the current shortage of transport are welcome to raise their ideas with me or any other member of the Committee. Allan Mikkelsen BIRRIGAI FUNC11ON

A successful fund raising function was held at Canberra's Outdoor School, Birrigai on Saturday 28 April. About 120 people took part in earth education activities, an Italian Dinner and a Bush Dance. The function raised $1100 for the South-East Forest Campaign.

The Forestry Working Group of the Conservation Council of the South East Region and Canberra extends its thanks to the staff at Birrigai and to all who attended. CBC support made it a success. Mike Morriss Notice of Motion

The following motion will be moved by Keith Vallard at the June Monthly meeting:

"I wish to move that By-law 3 be amended to allow concessionary membership to be determined on the membership form by the applicant. Thus the following by-law amendments should be adopted:

3.1 A reduction of the annual subscription rate should be made available to members and potential members who are: Full time students Unemployed C. Pensioners 3.2 The concession should be 1/2 the normal rate of subscription for the membership category in question. 3.3 Members and potential members should be the persons responsible for assessing their membership status. 3.4 The Committee shall have the right to revoke the concessionary membership status of any member subject to appeal at a meeting of members. 3.5 The receipt of a rebate to the annual subscription will not affect the recipient's standing as a member".

A letter from the YWCA, Banif, Canada, I May 1990 [This letter raises a number of unanswered questhns. the most obvious being, 'What was Mr Bendeli doing in the 'YWCA7. Ed]

Dear chaps and chapettes,

Greetings from Banif, Rocky Mountains, Canada. As I sat down to have dinner (several sandwiches of mozzarella cheese and mushrooms, 1 apple, 1 banana and a drink of milk) the urge grabbed me to write and let you know of the various misdeeds and misadventures that have befallen your hon. auditor.

In one sentence: lots of skUng. Landed in Vancouver on Wednesday, and Friday we were up on Grouse Mountain downhilling. Grouse Mountain is one of the local (of 3) skiing areas that you drive to after work. Soon the pattern established itself. We would go touring on the weekend and downhilling during the week at Blackcomb/Whistler.

Typical instructions given to us for a tour would be: "we go up the road for a while, pick up the trail up the hillside, ski across the lake and we arrive at the hut". The reality of the situation is that several hours later, groaning under the weight of ice axes, ropes, climbing gear and camping gear, we would have risen 4000 feet and still have 5km of frozen lake to cross!

To get us fit for these tours, we adopted the schedule of walking up the first third of Blackcomb ski area (2000 feet) and catching the lifts to downhill on the other two thirds (3500 feet): A total of 5500 feet of vertical drop. What a feeling. As a byproduct of walking up, we saved paying for daytickets as the lift operators never checked once on the mountain!

From Vancouver over to Calgary, the Rocky Mountains, and the Wapta Icefield. We spent a week camped on a glacial neve and did lots of touring and practising. The unplanned highlight occurred the morning when were going to do crevasse rescue practice. You guessed it. Whilst Trevor was out doing some skiing, he collapsed a bridge 1 Om x 2m and was waiting patiently at the bottom for rescue. Once located he agreed to act as a volunteer patient and we were able to have an effective practice.

In two days time (May 3) it will be time to go to Seattle, climb Mt Ranier then fly to Anchorage and attempt the big Mac. Certainly it is great to be holidaying again rather than working. Look after yourselves and safe walking. Cheers, Nicolas Bendeli MINIMAL IMPACT ALPINE WALKING AND CAMPING

The following article was published in "The Bushwalker, - the newsletter of the Federation of Bushwalking Clubs (NSW) - in December 1989.

The following article has been prepared by the Kosciusko District of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (with a little editing).

As this is a very unique type of area for Australla, the points that are raised are important. We are keen to point out the damage caused by other groups, so we should make efforts to avoid the same. Most of us, / am sure, would llke our children to be able to walk in a park that is as natural as possible and not a reflection of short sighted greed and convenience.

The largest native animal in the alpine and high sub-alpine areas, ie. above about 1 700m, is Mastocomys fuscus, a rodent about 10cm from nose to base of tail. Thus, unlike alpine areas of the northern hemisphere, there has been no adaptation of Australian plant species to heavy, large, hard footed animals such as cattle, horses or bushwalkers in big boots.

Alpine and sub-alpine plants are vulnerable to foot impact. Damage occurs rapidly. When damaged plants die, the soil is left bare and is subject to wind, rain and snow-melt erosion, as well as frost heave. The latter occurs when water in soil freezes and expands. Ice crystals thrust upward through disturbed soil carrying large soil particles with them. This leads to rapid soil erosion.

At the time when livestock grazing ceased in the alpine area some I 0,000tonnes of soil were being lost annually from the Main Range. Damage done by grazing took over two decades of Soil Conservation Service work to repair. Now the main erosion threat to the alpine area is walking and camping. Up to 1300 walkers and 300 campers may be in the Main Range at a time. By behaving responsibly we can reduce this threat.

Ethics for WaJking and CampIng

Large groups create more impact. Four to six is a good number.

Avoid camping anywhere in the catchment basin of any glacial lake, ie. Hedley Tarn, Blue Lake, Club Lake, and Lake Cootapatamba. (A catchment basin includes all feeder creeks entering the lake and extends from the highest peaks and ridges around the lake to below the moraine humps at the exits of the lake.)

Camp more than 50m from water where possible. Take a different route from tent to water each time, thus avoiding impact tracking and breaking down of one area of the creek bank. Camp on thick, strong snow grass meadow. Avoid camping on vegetation that is bright green or deep green, on sparse or ground hugging vegetation or on moss.

Wash well away from creeks and scatter used water so that it filtered by soil and gravel before it reaches a creek. Do not use soap. Toilet and urinate as far as possible from water. Place tampons, disposable nappies, etc in a strong plastic bag (for your own sake) and carry them out with you. Carry out all garbage including food scraps, used matches, cigarette butts (if you must smoke) and tissues.

Use campstoves for cooking. The lighting of fires is prohibited in the alpine zone. This zone is not fire adapted and regrowth of vegetation is very slow. A campfire scar may be bare for many years and is then colonised by weed species.

Walk on designated tracks as much as possible. When walking off track, your impact will be minimised if you spread the group (single file walking creates new tracks). Contour (zig-zag)up and down slopes to lessen impact. Walk only on thick snow grass which is better able to withstand the impact. Avoid walking on anything wet, bright or deep green, mossy, spongy, gravelly or stony. Detour around such places. WALK REPORTS Monolith Valley - 19 May 1990

Well, after several programme delays, by 8 o'clock on the morning of Saturday 19 May, a party of 26 Canberra bushwalkers and two NPWS personnel were heading up into the Valley of the Monoliths. While most of the party had spent the night camping in Long Gully on the southern bank of the Yadboro River, others were seen drMng down in the wee hours of Saturday morning or spending Friday night drMng backwards and forwards between the camp site and Canberra.

Compared with last year, there were several reasons for us being so late in getting our work programme going this year. The first delay was the wait on notification from the Heritage Commission that our grant had come through. Given that we received $2,900, the delay was warranted, although it meant that we could not start in early April as we would have liked.

Then we had some delays with the NPWS helicopter. The first booking on 17 April was cancelled as the helicopter was required for wild dog shooting in the northwest of the state. The second booking was for late April, so that we could still make the first work weekend, planned for the 5-6 May. This time however, the floods in the north of the state created a rethinking of helicopter use priorities, and we missed out. Finally, after the first work weekend was cancelled, on 16 May, Ulladulla NPWS obtained use of the helicopter and two 4 litre casks of wine were delivered to the work site.

As the helicopter is capable of carrying half a tonne and 14 flights were made, it was reasonable to expect that some timber and tools were also flown in. The material was landed at two sites. The first of these was in the 'Green Room' north of the arch - a location which would have required a high level of skill from the pilot. The second site was on the dog's leg where the track turns west between Mount Donjon and Mount Cole.

These preliminary problems aside, by 1pm on Saturday, having dropped our packs off in the saddle between Mt Nibelung and the Castle, we were having lunch and a well earned cup of tea at the wooden bridge we had erected last year, at the southern end of the path between Mt Cole and Seven Gods Pinnacles. This site marks the beginning of the this year's work programme, which extends from the bridge up through the Green Room between Cole and Seven Gods, and between Cole and Donjon.

Following lunch, the group was broken up into separate work parties, with each group being responsible for a section of track or a function, such as moving material from the two sites, laying baffles and stepping logs along the track (which in some cases was much more complex than you would at first think), or setting stepping logs in the stream bed. The teams set to with much gusto, which was only beaten by the zeal with which they attacked the Moore-Ho prepared afternoon tea.

At about 5pm, as dark began to close in, members of the party set out to pick up their packs and to carry them down to the cave on Cooyoyo Creek where Margaret Cole was preparing dinner. By the time we had all got back, put up our tents and had pre-dinner sherries, it was after seven before we started into another Cole.triumph.

The Sunday morning start was a bit slower than that of the previous morning. I am assured though that this was solely due to the aches and pains which had developed the day before and had nothing to do with imbibing. In any case it was obvious from the spirit with which everybody resumed that they believed the best remedy for the pain was a bit of the 'hair of the dog'. To make sure that we returned to Long Gully while it was still daylight, we stopped for lunch at 1pm, and headed back down at 2pm.

The work this year was very different to that of last year. Although we had a good group of people the work was much more difficult and required much more consideration and forethought. As a consequence some groups initially saw little for their efforts. In spite of this initial concern, by the time we left though, it was obvious that we had achieved a substantial amount and I believe everybody was rightfully pleased with what they had done.

On behalf of the Club as a whole, to those who were able to make it to the Monolith working party, thank you. If you enjoyed the weekend there will be more opportunities later in the year for yourself and other members of the Club to roll up when the days are longer, and we can get more work out of you. David Campbell Yankee Hat Rock Shelter - 25 April 1990

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Rock Paintings at Yankee Hat Shelter, ACT (The cross-hatched figures are red, all others are white.) From The Moth Hunters by Dr J Flood. Reprinted with the author's permission.

After gathering at Tharwa, a large convoy of cars drove up to the pine plantation on the Old Boboyan Road in the Gudgenby Valley. Our party consisted of 18 bushwalkers, 9 members of the Girl Guides Troop, three of their parents and one brother - 30 in all.

As we set out across the open country towards Bogong Creek, the morning was clear and sunny, but a brisk wind reminded us of the showers and possible snowfalls on higher peaks which were forecast for later in the day.

The Creek where we crossed it, downstream from the swamp, was running high and the cold water provided a bit of a challenge to the party. As we moved up towards the slopes of Yankee Hat Mountain we saw large numbers of kangaroos and found a few mushrooms.

We reached the rock shelter at 11:00am and spent some time looking at the paintings. The paintings at this site (see the accompanying illustration), are the most extensive and varied of the three sites which have been visited on recent walks. We were fortunate to meet a ranger at the site who was able to discuss with us the strategies which the ACT Parks and Wildlife Service are using to manage and protect these important Aboriginal sites.

A half hour walk from the site brought us to a pleasant lunch place on Middle Creek. The walk back across the open plains was enlivened by the gathering of more mushrooms and the examination of the bleached bones of kangaroos. We reached the cars just as the promised showers began to be swept by a cold wind from the ranges.

On our return to Canberra we visited the axe-grinding grooves on Creek at Theodore. From there, most of the bushwalkers went to Ailsa Fleming's place for a pleasant afternoon tea. (Thank you Ailsa). Mike Morriss

Editor's Note: To Murray Dow & Richard Sam - apologies for holding over your reports until next issue. Activity Programme

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

Saturday June 16 - Big Hole, Marble Arch, Hanging Rock Gourmet Walk - M/E Let's make this walk a gourmet treat, bring something tasty to share at lunch. A drive through Captain's Flat to the northern section of the Deua National Park. Here we start the easy climb {?} to the Big Hole and then on to Marble Arch for lunch. Bring your camera. Map: Kain 1:25000 Leader: Debi Williams. Transport cost about $13.

June 16-17 - Quilty's Mt and Hidden Valley - M/M (This walk replaces the trip rained out in April). On the way into Hidden Valley from the Endrick River access track we will yisit the Aboriginal bora ground on the southern end of Quilty's Mountain. Map: CMW Soda wangs Leader: Mike Morriss 2893103(w), 2957823(h): Transport cost about $20.

Sunday June 17 - Mt. Lincoln - M/M Mount Lincoln is a 1470m rocky peak in the Booroomba Rocks area. We will walk in from Smokers Trail for great views of Blue Gum Creek, Canberra and major peaks of the southern ACT. Map: Corin Dam 1:25000. Leader: Allan Mikkelseri 265 3472(w), 254 0765(h). Transport cost about $6. NOT IN LAST IT - Bookings accepted until midday Friday 15 June.

Wednesday June 20 MonthI, meetinQ - Club Auction at Dickson Library. See front page for details.

Sunday June 24 - Cotter Gap Winter Solstice Feast - M/E This annual event to greet the returning sun is led every 2nd year by Vance and in between by others, while he flies north in search of warmth (but instead goes to England). The walk is entirely on tracks unless you wish to climb to Cotter Rocks and involves eating etc appropriate to the occasion. Book early as the trip is always popular. Maps: Rendezvous Creek & just on to Corin Dam. Leader: Vance Brown 251 3997(h): Transport cost about $6.

June 23-24 - Cotter Gap & Coronet Peak - S-M/E This is the weekend version of the above trip. Camp at Cotter Gap (S/E) with an optional extension without packs to Coronet Peak for great views. Join the day trip the next day to continue the feasting begun on Saturday. Maps: As above. Leader: Kate Moore 254 0483(h): Transport cost about $6.

June 23-24 - Western Budawangs - Wog Woo to Bibbenluke - M/E-M This walk is mainly on tracks or open country, with fascinating sandstone and conglomerate formations. We explore the Corang plateau and on to one of the sheltered caves under Bibbenluke. Optional climbs of Corang Peak and Bibbenluke that both offer fine views of the Castle and Currockbilly Mountain. Map: Corang 1:25000. Leader: Chris Leslie 251 6123(h) 251 3400(w)2 Transport cost about $14.

Saturday June 30 - Ski Tour - Perisher to Charlottes Pass - M/M This trip is suitable for skiers with basic experience. Keen skiers might consider camping in the region and joining John Danaros trip on Sunday. The venue is subject to change depending on weather conditions. Map: Kosciusko 1:50000. Leader: Michael Gauci 266 6251 (w), 258 1464(h): Transport cost about $20.

June 30/July 1 - Mt Franklin to Cave Creek and Goodradigbee - L/M Follow the Mt Franklin track, down Harry's Spur to camp at the junction of Cave Creek and the Goodradigbee. Return through Leura Gap to join the Mt Franklin Road. The trip involves a variety of walking conditions. Map: Tantangara 1:100000. Leader: David Campbe11254 1511 (h), 246 9156(w): Transport cost about $8. Sunday Juiv 1 - Mt Wee Jasper - LIE Fairly energetic track walk from Fitzpatrick trackhead on Hume and Novell Track. 16 km return, 720m climb. Good views over Burrinjuck, Brindabellas and extensive state forests. Map: Courabago 1:25000 /Brir,dabella 1:100000. Leaden David Truman 254 6700(h), 272 4632(w). Transport cost about $12.

Sunday July 1 - Ski Tour. Selwyn to Four Mile Hut - S/E An easy day trip from Selwyn to Four Mile Hut and surrounding areas. For beginners/intermediates for practice and to remove cobwebs from skis. Map: Mt Selwyn Ski Touring Map Leader John Danaro 292 2190(h), 263 2733(w). Transport cost about $22.

Sunday July 1 - Shanahans Falls Creek, Naas Valley - M/M We will walk from the Boboyan Road over Shanahans Mountain for good views of the southern ACT. We will then descend via Shanahans Falls Creek to lunch in the Naas Valley at Horse Gully Hut. An easy return on the creek bank and some fire trails brings us to campsite where there will be a short car shuffle. Map: Collnton 1:25000. Leader Allan Mikkelsen 264 3472(w) 254 0764(h). Transport cost about $9.

Sunday July 1 - Mt Clear from Mt Clear Camp Ground - M/M A short track walk followed by an uphill off trail climb to the summit of Mt Clear. Rewards include unusual views of Namadgi's peaks and dramatic views eastwards towards the Tinderries. Map: Colinton 1:25000. Leaden Karl Grigulis 258 1465(h): Transport cost about $8.

Saturday July 7 - Brandy Flat Hut - StE An easy walk in Namadgi NP which is mainly on trails and has pleasant views of Glendale valley. Map: 1:25000. Leader June Hornby. 254 0730(h), 249 4128(w). Transport cost about $7.

Saturday July 7 - Ski Tour - Mt Selwyn - S/E This trip is suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. We will be spending the day at Mt Selwyn resort. Beginners will be assisted by experienced skiers in the morning. The rest of the day will be spent practising technique. Those who are interested can join me in purchasing an afternoon lift ticket. If there is sufficient interest, an overnight camp in the area will be arranged to allow more skiing on Sunday. Leader: Michael Giuci 266 6251 (w), 258 1464(h) : Transport cost about $22.

July 7-8 Bendethera -M/M A descent to the Deua River from the tableland. Great scenery and pleasant walking - the perfect alternative for those who don't like cold wet white scenery. Map: Snowball 1:25000. Leaden Alan Davey 281 3545(h), 280 7966(w). Transport cost about $14.

July 7-8 - Ski Tour - Dead Horse Gap to Cascade Hut - S/M An easier ski trip with plenty of time for practising downhill skills. We will ski from Dead Horse Gap to Cascade Hut, which includes a lovely camping area. Bring your fuel stoves as no fires will be lit. Map: Jacobs River 1:00000 Leader: David Campbell 254 1511(h), 246 91 56(w). Transport cost about $25.

Sunday July 8 - Fishing Gap to Camel's Hump - L/M Begin from the Camel Back Fire Trail carpark and walk up to the crest of Tidbinbilla Range. Follow the ridge over Tidbinbilla Peak, Tidbinbilla Mountain, and Mt Domain to Fishing Gap. A fire trail leads back to a carpark for a well earned rest while drivers complete a car shuffle. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25000. Leader Karl Grigulis 258 1465(h). Transport cost about $5.

Sunday July 8- Mt Gudgenby - M/R

A stiff climb from the Boboyan Pine Forest leads to this outstanding summit with great 360 0 views of other snow capped peaks of the southern ACT and . There is some scrub and possibly snow and ice to contend with near the summit. The huge rock slabs just below the summit are a feature of this walk. Map: Yaouk 1:25000. Leaden Allan Mikkelsen 264 3472(w) 254 0764(h). Transport cost about $7. Instructional, with some moderately easy climbs on some of the most enjoyable granite in Aust. Harness, karabiner and abseji device desirable. Other leaders welcome. Enquire early as max. 3 per leader will apply. Leaden John I'Ons 231 6326(h), 276 6582(w). Transport cost about $6.

Tuesday July 10 - IT Collation at Jan Armour's, 37 Holmes Cres, Campbell 247 8242(h): Soup at 6pm.

Saturday July 14 - Mt - M/M We will walk up the southern ridge for excellent views back to Canberra. The descent will be via the fire trail (short car shuffle). Map: Willlamsdaje 1:25000. Leaden Gerald Dodgson 254 9452(h), 263 3065(w): Transport cost about $5.

July 14-15 - Coronet Peak and McKeahnie Falls - MIM A pleasant stroll along Cotter Hut road takes us to some falls in a rugged setting on McKeahriie Creek via Black Sally Flats. Day two will be a climb up Coronet Peak, via the Licking Hole quartz ridge, for one of Namadgi NP's best panoramas, showing to advantage the wild winter splendor of the ACT wilderness. Some snow walking is possible {But unul(y?} Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25000. Leader: Chris Leslie 251 6123(h), 251 3400(w): Transport cost about $6.

July 14-15 - Ski Tour - _Munyang, Kerries, Rolling Grounds - M/R We will climb Disappointment Spur and traverse the Kerries to camp below the tree line on the spur that runs down to Valentine Hut. On the second day it's back to Schlink Pass, over the Rolling Ground and a long drop down to Guthega. A ski-tour for experienced skiers as the Kerries can be icy. Maps: Kosciusko, Khancoban 1:50000. Leader: Ian Wright 286 1473(h) 272 5072(w): Transport cost about $20.

Sunday July 15 - Nursery Swamp & Hill - S-M/M Walk the track to and through Nursery Swamp then face a little scrub up to Nursery Hill for great views of the area. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25000. Leaden Vance Brown 251 3997(h): Transport cost about $6.

Sunday July 15 - Wyanbene Caves Mountain, Minuma Range - M/M From the Shoalhaven we will climb Wyanbene Caves Mountain along a narrow limestone ridge which offers good views to the Deua about BOOm below. We will then walk south on the Minuma Range through the forest to rejoin the Shoalhaven at "Krawarree". Map: Krawarree 1:25000. Leaden Allan Mikkelsen 264 3472(w) 254 0764(h). Transport cost about $12.

Sunday July 22 - Molonglo Gorge - S/E A little bit of rock scrambling will be required, but this need not deter absolute beginners. Map: ACT 1:100000 Leader John Kyatt 2382517(h), 276 3512(w): Transport cost about $4.

Sunday July 22 - The Pimple from Tidbinbilla - M/M This is a rocky pinnacle on the western side of the Tidbinbilla Range. We will climb a ridge from the Cascade Trail, walk out to the Pimple, visit Tidbinbilla Mountain and return down a ridge to the Lyre-bird Trail. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25000. Leader George Carter 251 2130(h), 263 3549(w): Transport cost about $5.

July 21-22 -Thomas Boyd Trackhead, The Hole - M/M From Thomas Boyd Trackhead we shall follow th Hume & Hovel! Track up into Kosciusko NP to camp at "The Hole", which is a delightful campsite. On Sunday we shall retrace our steps back to the cars. Leaden Richard Bain 257 4816(h): Transport cost about $20.

July 21-22 - SkI Tour - Boobee Hut from Selwyn - L/M The aim is to overnight at Boobee Hut (but bring tents in case we don't make it, and be prepared for an early start) and explore Far Bald mountain - the leader hasn't been there! If snow conditions are lousy, a camp on Tabletop could be an alternative. Maps: yarious. Leaden John l'Ons 231 6326(h), 276 6582(w): Transport cost about $22.

July 21-22 - Ski Tots - Tabletop from Selwyn - M/M This trip will start with John's, but cater for those who don't want to for can't, fikç tnt - lees be rwnest,} maintain the pace required. You will be able to switch parties after the start if you like! Great scenery and skiing around Tabletop. Leaden Alan Vidler 254 5373(h): ml

See comma issues of IT for more information (and Corrections) on future walks. mncludin

Sunday 26 July - Big Badja - S/M, Jeff Bennetts July 27-28 - flock HalvCoolongabra Mountain - M/M, Mike Morriss July 27-28 - Blue Mts: Kanangra Walls, Coiboyd Ridge, Christy's Creek - M/M, Meg McKone July 27-28 - Ski Tour - North of Kiandra - M/M, Alan Vidler

Saturday August 4 - Kambah Pool -> Casuarina Sands - M/E, Roger Abbott August 4-5 - O'Reilly's Track - MIM, Richard Bamn August 4-5 - Ski Tow - Perisher, Kosciusko - M/M, David Campbell Sunday August 5 - Micalong Creek - M/E, David Truman Sunday August 5 - Ski Tow - Mt Guthega - SIM, John Kyatt

August 7 - IT Collation at Steve Gisz's, 3 Bungey St, Campbell.

August 11-12 - Naas River Valley - M/M, Chris Leslie August 11-12 - Ski Tour - Teddy's Hut & Brindle Bull - M/M, Mike Morriss Sunday August 12- Yankee Hat - SIR, Ian Sinclair Sunday August 12- Gingera in the snow - M-L/M, Allan Mikkelsen

Sunday August 19- Murramurang, Durras Mountain, Pebbly Beach - M/E, Allan Mikkelsen Sunday August 19 - Booths Hill via Brandy Flat Hut - M/M, Karl Grigutis August 18-19 - SkI Tour - Dead Horse Gap, the Chimneys - M/M, Alan Vidler August 18-26 - 9 day Ski Tour, some snow camping. Contact Stephen Gisz 2476857(evening)ASAP.

August 25-26 - Monolith Valley work weekend - S/Hard-Easy, David Campbell August 25-26 - Ski Tour - Jagungal from Munyang - L/M, John IOns Sunday August 26 - Orroral, Rendezvous Creek, Coronet Peak - L/R, Tim Wright Sunday August 26 - Ski Tour - Guthega to Consett Stephens Pass/Rolling Ground - M/M, John Danaro

Saturday Sepember 1 - SkI Tour - Teddy's Hut - M/M, Allan Anderson September 1-2 - Tantawangalo - M/M, Allan Mikkelsen & Alan Davey September 1-2 - Ski Tour - Perisher, Carruthers, Kosciusko - M/M, David Campbell

Saturday September 8 - Lake George, Geary's Gap - S/M, June Hornby+(tba) Sunday July 22 - The Pimple from - M/R, Chris Leslie September 8-9 - Egan Peaks - MIM I Mike Morriss Sunday September 9 - Tallaganda State Forest - M/M, Allan Mikkelsen

September 15-16 - Middle Creek, Creamy Flats, Rendezvous Creek - M/M, Richard Bain Sunday September 23 - Purnoo Lookout, Lake Yarrunga - LIE, Jeff Bennetts September 22-23 - Mt Donovan - M/M, Chris Leslie September 29-October 1 - Buddong Falls, Coffee Pot, David Truman September 29-October 4 - flaJIJnnJCayjeljg - McKillops Bridge to Buchan, John Kyatt

Saturday October 6 - Pigeon House - S/E, Vance Brown Sunday October 7 - Durras Circuit - S/E,tba Sunday October 7 - Mt Lowden - M/M,tba October 6-7 - Merroo Pt plus one or both coastal day trips - VSNE, Vance Brown October (moveable) - Mts Kelly, Namadji, Mavis - M/R, Roger Edwards October 13-14: Bogong Peaks - M/R, Chris Leslie October 20-21 - The Chimneys, Richard Bain Sunday October21 - Mt X {lt 25 a nanx, wt a s&t! All - LIR, Chris Leslie. October 27-28 - Mt Ellery & Errmnundra Plateau MIE-M, David Truman October 27-28 - Bimberi, Murray, Morgan, Half Moon peak - L/R, Karl Grigulis 11

INFORMA11ON

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 program.

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

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

Equipment: for Club walks can be hired from Michael Gauci 258 1464(h).

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

Grading of walks:

(5) Short - under 12km/day (E) Easy - firetrails, tracks, beaches etc. (M) Medium - 12-20km/day (M) Medium - bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub (L) Long - over 20km/day (R) Rough - much scrub, steep climbs, rock 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.

SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANISA11ON

S&R Contacts are: Dave Drohan 2662728(w)241 3566(h), David Campbell 24691 56(w)2541 511 (h),Allan Mikkelsen 2540764(h), 2643472(w).

Area Coordinators: - Frank & Meg McKone 2541311 (w)2545902(h), Pat Miethke 2493085(w) 2412798(h), Inner Canberra - Jim Dick 2702638(w) 2473158(h), Keith Thomas 281 9469(w) 2487816(11), Woden - Doug Wright 2814148(h), David King 2490205(w)2883090(h).

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

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

For Club members who are interested in undertaking cross-country skHng, the Canberra Cross-Country Ski Club also offers a program of instruction for its members. For further information, contact Ian Hoad on 2310319 (a.h.). Registered Publication No. NBH 1859 It undeliverable return to P0 Box 160, Canberra City ACT 2601 Postage SURFACE Paid CANBERRA CANBERRA MAIL ACT 2601 BUSH WALK4 7NG AUSTMLIA CLUB INC. Ait: ' I- -

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COMMITTEE 1989 -90

Work Home Fax PRESIDENT: David Campbell 2469156 2541511 VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER: Mike Morriss 2893103 2957823 SOCIAL SECRETARY: Debi Williams 2506021 2581645 CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: John Thwaite 2935315 2543193 WALK SECRETARY: Alan Vtdler 2435315 2545373 ASSISTANT WALK SECRETARY: Allan Mikkelsen 2643472 2540764 MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Michael Gauci 2581464 MINUTE SECRETARY: Ailsa Fleming 2952677 2921675 EDITORS: Keith Thomas 2819462 2487816 2819480' Sue Vidler 2954386 2545373 2950872 PUBLISHER: CONSERVATION OFFICER: Henry Burrnester 2506412 2470193 'Ring (w) beforehand

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