THE NEWSLETTER OF BUSHWALKING CLUB

it Volume 43, Number 8 September 2007 Canberra Bushwalking Club Inc PO Box 160 Canberra ACT 2601

YOUR CLUB WANTS YOU at the Annual General Meeting Wednesday 19 September Main meeting room, St. John’s Church Hall, Constitution Ave, Reid AGENDA The smooth working of the Canberra Bushwalking 1. President’s report Club is achieved by a Committee of 11 who 2. Walk Secretary’s report including the meet on fourth Wednesday of the month. A new Greg Buckley Award, gifts of Committee for 2007-08 will be elected at the AGM. appreciation to walk leaders All members are invited to nominate for election to 3. Treasurer’s report the committee or to place an item on the agenda 4. Membership fees by contacting the General Secretary (Quentin 5. Kilometre rate Moran - see back cover for contact details). 6. Handover to Returning Officer Nominations may also be made and issues raised ……………………………………………………… on the evening of the AGM. There is a description Supper of each of the positions on page 9 of this issue 7. Elections for Committee (“Committee Members’ Roles”).

Canberra Bushwalking Club it September 2007 page  this event. As there is a great deal of Each year The Greg Buckley Award is re-growth to clear we would love to given to a member who has contributed President’s have as many members as possible in a significant manner to the activities Prattle voluteer to participate in this activity. of the club. It is a memorial to Greg We will be camping at the cars in the who died of pneumonia in Nepal in closest campground and NSW NPWS the early 90s and is announced at the find it hard to believe that it is will assist with providing transport AGM. Considering the Activities I Annual General Meeting time for workers to the start of the track. Program there is always a good range again. The past year seems to have Further details are provided by Gillian and reasonable number of interesting streaked past in record-breaking time. in this it. trips, day or overnight. And often there All Committee positions will be up for are gaps that could be filled. re-election and a number of current Broom Clearing office bearers will not be re-standing. John Thwaite will be coordinating the The email system has made the com- As I have reached the two-year limit on annual broom clearing near Cotter pilation of the program an easy task: Presidential terms a new President will Hut. It has been tentatively scheduled each month the tentative schedule is be elected. The AGM provides an excel- for the second Saturday in November. sent to those who have nominated lent opportunity to bring new members So please keep this date free. It is for the leadership list (some 40 or so onto the Committee and I would like always a great day out in usually people) and this enables them to see to strongly encourage all members to perfect spring weather and a chance where best to run a walk. Sometimes consider standing for a position. to swing that mattock! there might be undesirable clashes for a particular date bracket and we Being part of the Committee enables Finding Your Way in the Bush try and resolve these so that what is you to positively contribute to the run- This publication, written and updated finally published is mostly what the ning of the Club, which is an impor- by George Carter, with editorial com- leaders intended. tant community organisation. Over ments from Committee members is the past two years I have thoroughly nearly ready for publication. I would Occasionally transport costs or grad- enjoyed Committee meetings because like to thank George, in particular, ings for a walk are questionable and we have been dealing with interesting and Committee members for the need to be changed. Feedback about and stimulating issues relating to the considerable time and effort that has the program has been quite positive Club’s management and conservation. been put into updating the booklet. but the base line is that it is “leaders In my view Committee members have This publication has been prepared driven”: we always need people to dealt with the issues affecting the with financial support in the form of lead walks and gaps in the program Club constructively and effectively. a grant from the ACT Government. are an indication of the shortfall. I believe that this booklet will be of Potential new leaders are encouraged Challenges facing the Club include:- to talk to existing leaders or the Walks maintaining an interesting and diverse interest to other similar clubs. Details will be published in it when it has Secretary so that arrangements might walks program, building up mem- be made to make a start. bership numbers and promoting been published. environmental conservation. Rene Davies Each year the club runs navigation President refresher and leadership courses The Walks Secretary and his sub com- for those who wish to have a more mittee have been carefully analysing formal means of “brushing up” or the Club statistics and other reports Walks learning about what’s needed. We to see who should be given awards also encourage all members to do first for the past year. So you should come Waffle aid training. along to the meeting to see who the lucky winners will be. You never ecently we were coming off the Thanking those who have been of help know it might be you! RGigerline Trig and Mark asked over the year. Good Walking! whether I intended following a par- Rob Horsfield The reports and awards presentations, ticular line down the slope. “Yeah”, Walks Secretary and elections are conducted quickly I replied and his response was that I allowing plenty of time for supper needn’t be too sheepish about it. and a chat afterwards. This month is the AGM with reports Membership Folly Point Track Clearing and the election of a committee. The Folly Point Track has become Thank you to all who have been of matters very overgrown. As this track pro- help to the Walks Secretary over the New members: vides access to some of our favourite club year. walking areas in the Budawangs the Deborah Perry, Maria Ng, Xiang Club has agreed to assist the NSW I enjoy the job and am interested to Ping Zeng, Gillian Jenkins, Karl & National Parks and Wildlife Service stand for re-election; however I don’t Elodie Lorenz, Julie Taylor, Laurence with clearing the Folly Point Track wish to monopolize the position, so if Barthelemy on the weekend of 20-21 October. anyone is keen to stand for it please let Allan Mikkelsen Gillian Helyar and I are coordinating me know and I won’t contest it. Membership Secretary Page  – Canberra Bushwalking Club it September 2007 Trekking through the land of the Tiger Dragon

t the August meeting Leanne Aust Atold us about her trek in Bhutan, the Dragon Kingdom, where the snowclad mountains are sacred and where even some of the lakes are so sacred that you are not allowed to swim in the icy water. Leanne took part in a challenging trek of 23 days mostly at altitudes above 4,000 metres and traversing 11 high passes, all over 4,500 m. The group walked from Drukyel Dzong near Paro, the location of the interna- tional airport, up to the northerly, very remote mountain region of Lunana and then finished the trek at Sephu, before visiting the capital Thimphu with its dzongs, monasteries and colourful life. The amazing nature, the ageless culture, the wonderful faces of the locals were presented in a show of excellent slides. We heard tales of mad monks in the 16th century, we shivered in sympathy with the brave group that woke up from their camp to a morning temperature of -12 C and who trekked on through snow drifts with their obstinate yaks as their beast of burden. The picture most clear in my memory is where Leanne is standing with out- stretched arms towards a background of snowclad mountains. There is a feeling of relationship between the nature and the trekker. Is that what drives the trekkers; or is it the contact with an impressive indigenous society; or is it the unrestricted mateship with other trekkers in the face of a challeng- ing walk? Is it a combination of all that? Whatever it is, trekkers come back for more and yet more, so beware! After her October venture in Bhutan, Leanne has been seen on the top of Kili- manjaro and who knows what next. Trekkers among the listening bushwalk- ers got a very particular buzz out of seeing those pictures and hearing those tales. Thank you, Leanne! Gösta Lyngå

Canberra Bushwalking Club it September 2007 page  snowshoe walk 26 August

e left Canberra at 6:30 in two Wgroups with six people split between two cars, arriving at 9:30. The walk, to Schlink Pass and back across the back of Gungartan, took in some classic snow country with big views across the Main Range. It included a climb of 700m start- ing at 1360m and about 18km of cross-country walking, mostly on snowshoes. Lunch was just before the pass, in a windless little alcove which was warmed by the sun. All of us were beginners and although the walk took longer than expected, ending in a moonlit walk down the last Wombats at 3 o’clock of the fire trail we were all impressed by the views from the top and would like to do something similar again, maybe in summer to get a contrast. The weather was very kind (probably between 2 -12 Celsius) to us and it was not particularly cold although it was windy at the top and snow varied from icy to powder and maybe even in advanced stages of melting. There were no flowers just bits and pieces of plants pushing their way through the snow. There was plenty of evidence of what the bushfire had done to the snow gums but there were a lot of trees that still provided us with cover for most of our walk. So articipants in Stan Marks’s enjoyable walk to Wild Cattle Creek on Sunday none of us got sunburnt although we 2 September caused some alarm to the local wombats as they returned probably looked it. P along the creek flats, around about 3pm. The walkers came within 30 metres of Afterwards we had a quick meal in the wombats before they were noticed, then the wombats took off with a very Jindabyne of pies and cakes plus some respectable turn of speed considering their squat little bodies. Wedge-tailed eagles very nice coffee in the old shopping were also spotted on the day, which had a lovely Spring feeling. The walk was center and got home after 11pm, but you mainly off track through lightly forested country, in the Tallaganda National Park can blame that on my slow driving! near Captains Flat. Thanks to John Gieroszynski for the photos! John Gieroszynski Tom Gosling Page  – Canberra Bushwalking Club it September 2007 A special weekend on 20-21 October

here will be a working bee on the Tweekend of October 20-21. It will be assisting NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service with track clearing along the Folly Point track in the Budawangs National Park, and you are invited. If you have never been on a working bee, they can be very satisfying, and provide you with benefits greater than a bit of work to keep you fit! Not only do you have a chance to spend a weekend in the beautiful Budawangs with a group of like- be able to have some interaction with Please indicate the tools you can minded people, but you have a chance National Park rangers. bring, if you need transport from to ‘bond’ with the track and the area, Canberra, and any desire for a com- At Easter this year, a group of us as you help to keep it accessible to munal meal. yourself and others. found that this track was becoming quite overgrown and at times a little This is an important track in the Buda- You will have a rare chance to be difficult to follow, so it is hoped that a wangs because, apart from providing transported in a vehicle to the start of combined force of ‘human power’ can access to Folly Point, it also allows the track (normally a 7km track slog affect some positive change and make through trips and circuit trips to be from the locked gate on the Sassafras- it more pleasant for future walkers. done. If the track is allowed to become Newhaven Gap road), and will also overgrown it will be very difficult to Participants will need to be self suf- access Holland Gorge and the sur- ficient with camping gear and food for rounding areas from the North. Club EPIRBS the weekend. It will be very helpful if Gillian Helyar you can bring any pruning tools you he designated shelf-life of the can lay your hands on – secateurs, Tbatteries for the two club EPIRBS pruning saws and bush saws, etc., Frank Rigby (5 years) expires this September. as tools are in short supply. It is Replacement cost is several hundred also recommended that you bring recovering in dollars and as readers are probably leather gardening gloves and eye aware, the system is to be superseded protection. hospital within the next year or so. New mod- els have just come onto the market for Depending on interest and numbers, rank Rigby has been ill for some ~$600. Members’ usage of the club we may be able to organise a com- Ftime now and whilst recovering EPIRBS has been minimal. munal meal for the Saturday night. It in Woden Valley Hospital had to have CBC committee consensus is that is envisaged that we travel to Nerriga his foot amputated. there is desirable security value for and Sassafras on the Friday evening (probably depart 6pm) so that a full He was recently moved to the reha- members using these instruments and bilitation unit in Calvary Hospital we would encourage people to do so day’s work can be completed on Saturday. where he has since been joined by perhaps by either borrowing from a his wife Joan, who, after such a long friend, hiring or purchasing same. At We will need to coordinate the week- period of stress brought about by her this stage the committee is unwilling end with respect to transport, tools husband’s illness,is herself now in to spend any more money on them but and any communal food, so you need of support. at a future date, given users’ feedback will need to register your ability to on the new system and a likely drop come by Thursday October 4th by They have both been longstanding in purchase price, the matter can be contacting Gillian on 0404 915 449 members of the club and would be reviewed. or [email protected] or by very happy if old friends and club members could call in and see them. Rob Horsfield contacting Irene Davies on 6230 1081 CBC Equipment Officer or [email protected]. Doug Wright Canberra Bushwalking Club it September 2007 page  of Income and Expenses’ for the year This would be largely explained by Treasurer’s ended 30 June. the acquisition of a laptop computer for $1,636. Report By focusing on events when they happen, rather than the coincidental In January, I prepared financial 2006-07 timing of when they are paid for (or statements on an accrual basis for the received) it is possible to get a more first half of the financial year (from accurate measure of ‘performance’ 1 July to 31 December 2006) which ou will notice that the format and ‘financial position’ each year and enabled the Committee to consider Yof the financial statements has to be able to compare one period with some mid-year cost saving and rev- changed significantly from previous another (to establish a trend). Hence, enue measures to arrest the negative years. This year I have prepared a the new statements will always trend which had become evident in Statement of Income and Expenses include a column showing the results financial performance. As a result of and a Statement of Assets and Liabili- of the previous financial year (the measures taken savings have been ties on a simplified ‘accrual account- ‘comparative figures’). made in the cost of producing ‘It’ ing’ basis, consistent with Australian and further savings will be made Since the ‘comparative figures’ shown Accounting Standards. A Cash Flow in relation to the cost of monthly for 2005-06 were previously pub- Statement is also included (as required meetings. lished on a cash basis in September by the standards) so that both perspec- last year, I will bring to your attention I expect the measures taken so far tives are given. some significant differences. In the will enable the Club to operate on a In essence accrual accounting brings previously published figures two sustainable basis without the need to to account all revenues at the time different amounts were given for the increase membership fees. However, when they are earned (or accrued), operating result. In the Profit and Loss we are about to publish a book which and all expenses at the time when Statement a ‘net profit/loss’ of $357 could absorb about half of the Pub- activities generate them, even though was shown and in the Balance Sheet lications Reserve. The consequence the cash receipts or payments might a ‘net operating gain/loss’ of $3,594 will be a reduction of investment have occurred before or after the was shown. On the other hand, the income of about $300 in 2007-08. financial year. accrual figures for the same period We are hoping that book sales will For example, the account for the show a single ‘Operating result’ (loss) recoup the cost of production fairly June Quarter hall hire was received of $1,192. The accrual figures there- quickly, then begin to build up our in August and paid in September but, fore reflect a downward adjustment of finances to former levels. $1,549 or $4,786 depending on which because the service was provided Transport costs or the previously published figures in the 2006-07 financial year it is According to figures provided by you use as a comparison. The bot- brought to account as a liability the Australian Bureau of Statistics tom line of the Cash Flow Statement (creditors $276) in the ‘Statement of the transport component of the shows a reduction of total cash and Assets and Liabilities’ as at 30 June Consumer Price Index for the year term deposits of $1,850 over 2006-07. 2007 and an expense in the ‘Statement to 30 June 2007 increased by 0.2%. The figure takes account of the cost of STATEMENT OF INCOME & EXPENSES motor vehicles, motor vehicle repairs for Year Ended 30 June 2007 and servicing and other motoring 2006-07 2005-06 charges. Fuel costs fluctuated, but over the full year, they fell slightly Members subscriptions 8,222 9,972 leading to a decrease of 0.29 index Investment income - interest 695 949 points. Grants 0 500 In view of the overall increase of Total revenue from Operating Activities 8,917 11,421 only 0.2% I suggest that the rate per It printing and postage 2,936 4,006 kilometre for transport costs remain at 36c. General meetings & Xmas party (venue, supper, awards) 1,105 1,046 Motions Insurance 4,368 4,717 I therefore recommend: Trademark renewal 300 0 1. that the financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2007 be Depreciation 810 558 accepted; and Training (first aid) 0 1,870 2. that the standard transport rate for Web hosting 210 0 vehicles used by members on Club Other -1 380 478 trips remain at 36c per kilometre. Total expenses from Operating Activities 10,109 12,675 George Carter Operating result (1,192) (1,254) Treasurer

Page  – Canberra Bushwalking Club it September 2007 To the Members of the Canberra Bushwalking Club Inc. STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Year Ended 30 June 2007 Scope 2006-07 2005-06 I have audited the financial report of the Canberra Bushwalking Club Inc for the year ended 30 June 2007 as set out in the Current assets draft accounts provided to me. The Committee is responsible for the financial report. I have conducted an independent audit Cash at bank 8,071 10,587 of the financial report in order to express an opinion on it to the membership. Total current assets 8,071 10,587 My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Non-current assets -2 Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free of material misstatement. My Investments — term deposit 15,232 14,573 procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial Projector 1,290 1,720 report, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been under- Laptop computer 1,256 0 taken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the Total non-current assets 17,778 16,293 financial report is presented fairly in accordance with Account- ing Standards and other mandatory professional reporting Total assets 25,849 26,880 requirements in so as to present a view which is consistent with my understanding of the Club’s financial posi- Current liabilities tion, the results of its operations and its cash flows.

Creditors 276 0 The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on Total current liabilities 276 0 the above basis. Audit Opinion Net assets 25,573 26,880 In my opinion, the financial report presents fairly in accordance Equity with applicable Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements in Australia the financial Publications Reserve 13,868 13,868 position of the Canberra Bushwalking Club as at 30 June 2005 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year General Reserve 14,151 14,151 then ended. Accumulated results (2,446) (1,139) John Kyatt CPA 10 September 2007 Address: 2/4 Booth Street Queanbeyan Total equity 25,573 26,880

CASH FLOW STATEMENT - Year Ended 30 June 2007 Budget Actual 2006-07 2006-07 2005-06 Cash flows from operating activities 9,695 Membership subscriptions 8,222 9,972 930 Interest received 36 550 0 Grant from ACT Government -3 0 500 (3,890) It printing and postage (3,051) (3,891) (1,150) General meetings & Xmas party (venue, supper, awards) (829) (1,046) (4,368) Insurance -4 (4,368) 0 (300) Frog trademark renewal (300) 0 (360) Training (first aid) 0 (1,870) (150) Web hosting (210) (50) (600) Other (380) (428) (193) Net cash (used in) or from operating activities (880) 3,737 Cash flows from investing activities 0 Proceeds from redemption of term deposits 0 6,394 0 Cash transferred to term deposits 0 (5,000) 0 Outlays for fixed assets acquired -5 (1,636) (2,278) 0 Net cash used in investing activities (1,636) (884) (193) Net decrease/increase in cash at bank (2,516) 2,853 Cash at bank 1 July 10,587 7,734 Cash at bank 30 June 8,071 10,587 Term Deposit 30 June 15,239 14,573 Total cash and term deposits 30 June 23,310 25,160 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Other expenses: Subscription to CCSERC - 90; Registrar-General - 63; Phone book entry - 107; Rental of post box - 120 2. Non current assets: Assets fully written down but still serviceable: 2 tents; 6 sleeping bags; 2 bed rolls; 1 stove; 1 water bottle; 1 pair gaiters; 3 packs; map collection; 2 EPIRBs; 1 screen (for presentations; book collection; archive of club magazines; climbing gear. 3. Grant from ACT Government - The grant is being applied in the production of a book. Insurance - There was no cash outlay for insurance in 2005-06 as the amount applicable was paid for in 2004- 4. 05. 5. Outlays for fixed assets acquired - Laptop computer (2006-07); Projector (2005-06)

Canberra Bushwalking Club it September 2007 page  UTM coordinates are in metres and The first national map datum used in Understanding the convention is to cite the east-west Australia was Australian Geodetic coordinate (easting) first. Eastings are Datum 1966 (AGD66), often referred GPS position measured from the central meridian of to on maps as ‘Australian Geodetic each zone, which is assigned a false Datum’ (i.e. the date is not included in formats and map easting of 500,000m (to ensure there the reference). are no negative coordinates). North- AGD66 is the datum used for NSW/ datums ings are measured from the Equator, ACT First Edition and most Second which is assigned a false northing of Edition maps. If you are using a map 10,000,000m (again, to ensure there are he Global Positioning System of this vintage, you should set your GPS no negative coordinates). T(GPS) is a series of 24 US Depart- Map Datum to AGD66. ment of Defence satellites, orbiting For example, a spot (in my garden) With improvements in mapping tech- some 19,000km above the Earth. defined by the following UTM coor- nology, it became apparent that there dinates 55H 0690483 6091210 is in Each satellite constantly transmits were some minor inaccuracies in UTM Zone 55H; 190,483 metres east signals that identify its position. If AGD66. Australian Geodetic Datum of the zone’s central meridian (147oE you have a GPS receiver and a view of 1984 (AGD84) was developed as its longitude); and 3,908,790 metres south the sky that is sufficiently clear to pick replacement but only ever adopted of the equator (0o latitude). up the signals of at least three of these in , and satellites, your receiver will be able to The third and fourth digits of these coor- . Thus, if you are determine your position on the surface dinates correspond with the two digit walking in southern NSW and using a of the earth and define this position by references used to identify the grid lines map published in 1990, do not believe its east-west coordinate (easting) and on the relevant topographic map (ACT anyone who tries to tell you that your north-south coordinate (northing). 1:100000 or Canberra 1:25000). use of AGD66 is wrong and that you should be using AGD84! If you wish to locate this point on a For those who have difficulties remem- map, your GPS receiver will need to bering to drop the first two digits when To complicate matters further, not all be configured so that its position format translating from GPS to map, there is GPS receivers support AGD66. If you and map datum match those of the map an alternative position format worth own one of these units, then AGD84 can you are using. Details of your map’s considering. To assist with rapid field be used as an approximate substitute position format and datum can be found orientation, the US Government has for AGD66. The errors resulting from buried in the fine print at the foot or side developed the Military Grid Reference this use of the wrong map datum will of the map. System (MGRS), in which eastings/ be small. northings are expressed as five digits Failure to match the position format and In 2000, both AGD66 and AGD84 were with the first two digits of the UTM datum of GPS and map is, in my experi- replaced by the Geocentric Datum of reference replaced with a two letter ence, the most common cause of human Australia (GDA94). If your map was code. The two letter code represents error in the use of GPS receivers. published after this date, this is the datum a 100km square and is not unique, to which your GPS receiver should be Position format repeating every 18o. The code for the set. NSW/ACT maps produced using The position format is the grid of the Canberra region is FA. map you are using and a small hand GDA94 typically have a GDA logo on held GPS receiver will typically sup- Thus, the spot in my garden described the cover of the map adjacent to the port around 15 position formats. The above would be expressed in MGRS publisher’s logo. position format used for Australian coordinates as 55H FA 90483 91210, Not all GPS receivers support GDA94. topographic maps is (depending on with the first two digits matching the If you own one of these, then you can their date of publication) either the topographic map grid references. use World Geocentric System 1984 Australian Map Grid (AMG) or the Map Having made a decision on your (WGS84) as a substitute for GDA94. Grid of Australia (MGA), both of which preferred position and set your GPS The differences between GDA94 and are based on the Universal Transverse receiver to this format: a hand held GPS WGS84 are minor and not relevant to Mercator (UTM) grid. receiver will typically support over 100 your use of the GPS.  The UTM grid consists of east-west grid map datums . These will be a mix of With your GPS position format and lines at 6o intervals and north-south Geodetic Map Datums (derived from map datum set to match those of your grid lines at 8o intervals. The areas measurement from known places on map, you are ready to head off. Any (or zones) bounded by these grid lines the earth’s surface) and Geocentric Map diffi iculties you have finding your car are identified by number (from 1 to 60, Datums (derived from measurement at the end of the walk should not be due starting at the 180o longitude meridian from the earth’s centre). to an inability to map accurately your and heading east) and by letter (from C GPS derived position! to X, excluding I and O, starting at 80oS  The map datum (see below) Terence Uren and heading north). used in this instance was AGD66. [This is an extract from a presentation  Pedants should note that the given at the Club’s recent workshop The UTM reference for the zone in plural of map datum is indeed map which Canberra is located is 55H. datums. How does my GPS help in the bush?] Page  – Canberra Bushwalking Club it September 2007 Committee Members’ roles

Here is an outline of the positions up for election at the September AGM. If you would like further information about individual positions, please give the current office bearer (see back cover of this issue) a call. It is important to have an enthusiastic and hard-working Committee to meet the needs of Club members.

President Many of our newer CBC members might Oversees all Club activities, chairs the Committee and General Meetings, represents the not be aware that the club has been around Club and helps other Committee members where needed. since 1961, though in the early days it was Walks Secretary called the Canberra Walking and Touring Responsible for organising a balanced program of walks. This includes encouraging Club. members to plan and lead walks and bush-related activities covered by our insurance activities; and seeking out new leaders. The success of the Club is highly dependent on In those days there was a strong the Walks Secretary, who should be an experienced leader with as detailed a knowledge interest in ski-touring, rock-climbing and as possible of our bushwalking areas. orienteering as well as bushwalking. For Membership Secretary example, the first walks program for 1962 Answers membership inquiries, handles receipts, processes membership applica- shows Gosta Lynga leading a rock-climbing tions and renewals and maintains membership records. Good communication skills are party to Brindabella, and Geoff Mosley needed. You will have to use the Club’s answering machine to make the job easier. Busi- est time of the year is October to January, when many renewals are received. planning an ‘igloo-building and/or snow caving trip’ to the Perisher or Guthega Treasurer Manages the Club’s finances. Maintains the account books, advises the Committee and region. Club members on financial matters, pays accounts, banks money, provides receipts and Some examples of popular walks in 1962 drafts the budget for the next year. were ‘Upper Cotter/Bimberi’( a weekend Editor walk), and ‘Tinderry Peaks’, and ‘Yaouk Encourages and receives contributions for the monthly newsletter it, determines the Peak’ (day walks). These were all labelled layout and generally prepares it for publication. Submits it to printers. You will need 3-4 Easy/Medium, but one imagines that these evenings at the end of each month, as well as attendance at Committee meetings. The Club supplies an excllent new laptop computer and a laser printer. trips would have cost much more in time and effort in those days, considering the Training & Safety Officer Develops and implements a training and safety programme consistent with the Club’s rough roads and slower transport (VW bushwalking objectives and responsibilities. While not a requirement, there are benefits Beetles?) of the time. in the Training and Safety Officer also being responsible for the Search and Rescue Doug Wright has directed me to an interest- function. ing article from 15 years ago. It is worth Social Secretary reprinting because it honours some of the Compiles the social program. Books the meeting room, obtains guest speakers and work of present club members: arranges furniture, equipment and suppers at monthly meetings. Do not be daunted: you will receive many ideas and much support from other Committee members. May 1992…A letter from Peter Treseder, General Secretary OAM, Assistant Director, Confederation of Takes minutes of Committee Meetings and records the formal business of the Monthly NSW Search and Rescue Unit, conveying Meetings. Collects mail from the Club’s post office box and ensures that correspondence his thanks to CBC members who partici- is handed to the relevant Committee member for prompt consideration at Committee pated in the search for Carol Hitchell and meetings. Drafts replies as required by the Committee and maintains files of all cor- respondence. Peter Graham, and to those members who were on standby to assist. The search was Conservation Officer Coordinates the Club’s conservation activities and represents the Club on the Conserva- conducted in atrocious conditions in the tion Council of the South-East Region and Canberra. Advises the Club on conservation Kowmung from 8-11 February 1992. ‘I am issues, campaigns and projects. May represent the Club at other conservation meetings always proud to be involved with people of such as those of the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW Inc. such high calibre. With the tough economic Assistant Walks Secretary times that embrace us at the moment, the Helps the Walks Secretary by providing for leaders all the documentation that is needed country should be proud of people like this to lead and attend walks, such as the Notes for Leaders, Booking Sheet, Acknowledge- who are willing to give up their own time ment of Risks and Obligations Form, Emergency Information Sheet. Acts as the Check- in an effort to help others at no direct cost in Officer. The AWS, or someone in the same household, should be available to receive to the community.’ check-in phone calls, mostly on Sunday evenings. Sometimes has to ring forgetful leaders to check that the party has returned and, if not, alert the Search and Rescue Of- CBC members listed were Ian Hickson, ficer. Maintains statistics on trips; asks leaders about potential new leaders. Obtains from Norm Becker, Alan Davey, Ian Sinclair, leaders completed Acknowledgement of Risks and Obligations Forms and keeps them. Dave Drohan, Dave Cregan, Chris Leslie, Publisher Adrian Purnell. Collects It from the printer. Arranges It collation evenings in members’ homes for the Jenny Horsfield preparation of It for posting. Obtains stationery needed for It Collations and directs help- ers at collations. Posts the newsletter on the day after collation.

Canberra Bushwalking Club it September 2007 page  ACTIVITY PROGRAM Arrange for your Club-related activities to be included in the program with Rob Horsfield (Walks Secretary) Ph: 6231 4535 (h), E-mail: [email protected], Post: 11 Studley St Kambah ACT 2902

DISTANCE AND DIFFICULTY BOOKINGS

S/E = Short/Easy; under 12km/day, on fire trails, tracks, beaches etc Ring the leader early rather than late. Please M/M = Medium/Medium, 12-20km/day on bush tracks, alpine areas, some scrub ring by Thursday 2.00pm for the following (both one-day and two-day walks) L/R = Long/Rough, over 20km/day, much scrub, steep climbs, rock scrambles weekend so the leader has time to arrange transport. = over 20km/day, compulsory swims, some river crossings L/W 16 is the maximum, unless a smaller X = exploratory number is advertised in the program. TRANSPORT Check with the leader about: m need to carry water, tents/fly, maps, etc m appropriate clothing, footwear Costs are 36¢/km/car, divided equally among all participants. This amount m any precautions you might need to take for may be varied at the discretion of the leader, depending on: the condition of severe weather changes. the roads, the number of passengers per car and other factors. The figures Ask about anything you’re unsure of, espe- given for individual trips are estimates only, based on four people per car and cially if you’re new to our Club. other factors – costs may rise if cars are only partly filled. Park admission CHECK-IN AFTER WALKS and camping fees are additional costs which leaders should list separately. The Check-in Officer, Keith Thomas (6230 Every person taking part in a CBC activity does so voluntarily and acknowledges 1081), or the President, not the Police or that he/she may be exposed to risks that could lead to injury, illness or death other bodies, should be the first point of or to loss of or damage to property. Each person is required to sign the Club contact for worried relatives if you are late in “Acknowledgment of Risks and Obligations” form. Visitors are welcome to returning from a trip. Leaders must report the join trips. However eligible walkers are expected to join the Club after a safe return OR cancellation of their trip to the Check-in Officer. maximum of three trips. For further information see www.canberrabushwalkingclub.org.au

Saturday 15 September: Melrose Valley, Rob unnamed lookout for lunch and good views. The Roy, Gigerline Trig, Tharwa- M/MX wattles are magnificent at this time of year. Return The area is marked as nature reserves on the ACT via an open ridge, largely off track. About 4hrs actual Natmap 1:100,000. Leader: Rob Horsfield 6231 walking. Map: Hoskinstown 1:25,000 Leader: Stan 4535(h) Transport:~$10 (involves a car shuttle). Marks 6254 9568 (h), 6274 7350 (w) or stan.marks@ dotars.gov.au Transport: ~$10 Sunday 16 September: Namadgi NP - The Yankee Hats – M/R Wednesday 19 September, 8pm Commencing at the Boboyan Car Park we’ll head ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING x-country through the silent pines to commence a slog Election of 2007-2008 Committee up Yankee Hat 2 (the one closest to Mt Gudgenby). Main Meeting Room, St John’s Church Hall It should be covered with thick scrub and we’ll pass Constitution Avenue, Reid some great rock outcrops. We’ll lunch on a slab with some stunning views to Mt G. The afternoon session will involve a steep descent to the saddle between Sunday 23 September: Afternoon Ramble, the Hats and thence up to the summit of Yankee The Spinnaker – M/S/R Hat 1. A v steep desent to the site of aboriginal rock Honeysuckle Creek- Spinnaker and return, off-track art and finish with a leisurely track stroll amongst but reasonable scrub. Map: Corin Dam 1:25,000 the roos and rabbits. Maps: Rendezvous Creek and Leaders: Jenny & Rob Horsfield 6231 4535(h) Yaouk 1:25,000 Leader: John Kelly 6241 3814(h) Transport:~$8. 6276 1566 (w) Transport ~$11, Limit 8 22-23 September: – M/R Boboyan - Bogong Gap - Mt Kelly - Bogong Ck Sunday 16 September: Hickory Hill – S/E - Boboyan First trip I’ve lead in a while. A gradual This walk is NE of the Googong Dam wall, the and consistent climb with a steeper bit at the end gives same general area as the Faunce Hill walk in July. good views all around. Maps: Yaouk and Rendezvous It begins at the Cascades Car Park, follows the Creek 1:25000 Leader: Robert Bibo 62526661 (w) Bradley’s Creek trail for a while and then leaves the 0431187280 (h) [email protected] Transport reserve and follows a track through open bush to an ~$11 Limit: 8

Page 10 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it July 2007 Monday 1 October: Mt Orroral- Rendezvous (21), 22-23 September: Kangaroo Valley – M/E There are 2 walks over 2 days in the Morton National Creek-Nursery Swamp track – M/R Fire trail to lunar laser dome, climb through scrub Park. On the Sat we walk McPhails Fire Trail to Mt to Mt Orroral then descend into Rendezvous Creek. Carrialoo (14 kms, moderate grade with some steep Return via Nursery Swamp Track and Orroral sections, but the view from Mt Carrialoo makes the homestead to cars. Map: Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000 climb worthwhile). There is some scrub bashing Leaders: Jenny & Rob Horsfield 6231 4535(h) across the plateau.. On the Sun we do the Four Transport:~$8.50. Lookouts Trail (12kms, easy grade with some great views. It is a botanically diverse walk with a host of 29 September - 1 October: Budawang heath plants, low stunted scribbly gums and rough- Weekend – M/M barked apples. Will also see bloodwoods, tea trees, I have booked basic accommodation near Nerriga conesticks, mountain devils, wattles and banksias, on the edge of the Morton National Park for the long and hopefully some splashes of colour.). We depart weekend. Drive down Saturday morning. We will Fri evening for our weekend accommodation at the do three day walks led by Jeff Bennetts, tentatively Rabbit Flat (http://www.stayz.com.au/9368). Maps: Sassafras Plateau via Crossroads Pass (last year’s Bundanoon and Burrier. Leader: Barry Keeley 6252 Monday walk extended), Styles Plains, and Quiltys 7469 (w) email: [email protected] Transport: Mountain via Binnari Pass. The flowers should be ~$50. Accommodation: $25 per night. Limit of 12. good on the heaths. Walks will be a mix of on and off track (some scrub). The bunkhouse holds six. 22-23 September: Thredbo onto Main Range. Others can use tents but all can use stove, refrigerator Snow shoes – M/M and shower. Bookings to Stan please. If you want An overnight onto the Ramsheads using snow shoes. to discuss the walks, contact Jeff. Map: Endrick From a base camp we can roam the hopefully snow 1:25,000 or CMW Budawangs Leaders: Stan Marks covered range. Camp on snow. Maps: Kosciusco and Jeff Bennetts. Stan (h) 6254 9568 (w) 6274 1:50000. Leader: Steve Galliford. 62868997. srgal@ 7350 email: [email protected] and Jeff (h) aapt.net.au Transport: ~$35 + park entry. Bookings 6231 5899 (w) 0418 662 870. email: jcmbenn@ taken after August 30. ozemail.com.au Transport: ~$30, Accommodation: depends on numbers, ~$20 Tuesday 25 September: Goulburn. Rocky Hill (28) 29 September - 1 October: Southern and Mulwarree River – S/E Blue Mountains and Kanangra-Boyd N.P.s – M-L / M-R This walk is more a town walk rather than a bush This 3 day on- and off-track walk includes Mt Colong walk. First stop is the War Memorial on Rocky Hill (the highest peak in the southern Blue Mountains), then across the pipe line over the sewage ponds the Kowmung River and some of the more interesting and around behind the gaol. Follow the river to the ridges on the southern side of the Kowmung. Drive to western side of the town, then cutting back through Batsh Camp Fri night (3 hours). Sat: Baralliers Pass, town for afternoon tea at the Paragon Cafe. No maps Mount Meier, Mt Armour, Church CK/Kowmung required.Leader: Bob Edwards 6259 9762 or 0412 R. Sun: bring a day pack to check out Church Creek 492 000Contact by 6pm Sunday. Transport $18. Caves environs, Inglis Selection Track and Chiddy Obelisk, then move camp to a lovely Kowmung pool COMMITTEE MEETING and grassy bank at Broken Point. Mon: return via Mt Wednesday 26 Septmber, 8pm Milo and Mt Colong. Contact me before 8 August at the home of Rene Davies and Keith Thomas or after 16 Sept. Maps: Bindook & Yerranderie 1:25 Ryrie Street, Campbell 000. Leader: Meg McKone 6254 5902 (h), frankmck- [email protected] Transport: ~$40. Limit: 8.

Saturday 29 September: Unamed Hill, IT COLLATION Wednesday 10 October, 8pm Northern Tinderries – L/M&R at the Weston Club Mountain in the Northern Tinderries, Tinderry GR 1 Liardet St Weston 060528. From map this hill appears to have lots You don’t have to be a member of rocks and possibly a fair amount of the famous but will need to sign in Tinderry scrub in between. Approach will be from the Keewong Fire Trail. About 14 k on track and 6 k through scrub. 400 m climb. Map: Michaelgo and Saturday 6 October: Moonlight Hollow 2 – M/E Tinderry 1:25,000. Leader Roger Edwards 6288 7863 This walk follows good tracks through lush forest, h 6208 5444 w Transport ~ $10.00 Limit 8 mostly unaffected by the fires, with running creeks Canberra Bushwalking Club it July 2007 page 11 and ferny gullies. We will follow the same route car shuffle, about 5hrs actual walking, morning is a from Bulls Head to Bendora Arboretum (lunch) as totally different route from last year. Map: Captains the walk of this name earlier in the year but with a Flat 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568 (h), quite different return via disused logging roads to the 6274 7350 (w), email: [email protected] cars. About 5 ¼ hrs actual walking. Map: Tidbinbilla Transport: ~$15 Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568(h), 6274 7350(w),or [email protected] Transport: ~$15 13-14 October: Castle Gourmet Evening – M/R This has become an annual event. Drive down to Monday 8 - Friday 12 October: Blue Yadboro Saturday, climb the Castle, 10 course meal Mountains – S/R, M/E, M/M plus wine. Gentlemen in bow ties please, ladies an Get away for a week of day walks (mostly on tracks) appropriate equivalent. Camp on top, visit southern in the Blue Mountains. Camp at cars 2 nights at lookout Sunday morning, then return via Braidwood. Bungleboori then 2 at Blackheath Caravan Park (hot Map: CMW 2’’=1 mile Leaders: Jenny and Rob showers, quiet). Walks negotiable but options include Horsfield 6231 4535(h) Transport:~$28. River Caves Canyon (half day, no swims/abseils, just wet feet), Pagoda Track/Glow Worm Tunnel, Sunday 21 October: Gudgenby Swamps and Golden Stairs/Ruined Castle, Megalong Head/Nellies Yankee Hat paintings – S/E Glen/Devil’s Hole, Valley of the Waters/Wentworth A walk partly on track and partly through open country Falls, and Porters Pass/Centennial Glen (half day). to the Aboriginal rock art site below Yankee Hat Maps: Rock Hill, Mt Morgan, Katoomba, Jamison mountain in the southern ACT. The outward route 1:25,000, possibly others Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 will follow the swamps along Bogong Ck and the 5899(h d/e) 0418 662 870(m). Please book by 28 return will follow Middle Ck. Maps: Rendezvous Ck, Sept. Transport: ~$60-$70 plus 2 nights camp fees. Yaouk 1:25,000 Leader: Jeff Bennetts 6231 5899(h Limit min 4 max 9. d/e) 0418 662 870(m). Please book before 8 Oct or Tuesday 9 October: Tidbinbilla Mountain and after 12 Oct. Transport: ~$12. the Pimple – M/M Start on Lyre Bird Track before heading west on a 20-21 October: Budawangs: Folly Point Track steep climb to Tidbinbilla Mountain. A side detour Clearing, historic club event to the Pimple before returning to Tidbinbilla Range In the past, CBC has also been involved setting out Road. Approx 15kms. Total climb 870m. Walk time the tracks in Monolith Valley, etc. This weekend is 6 hours.Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25,000 Leader: Bob to be strongly supported by the National Parks and Edwards 6259 9762 or 0412 492 000 Contact by 6pm Wildlife Service. The Folly Point Track and lookouts Sunday. Transport $11. are spectacular and the spring flowers should still be in abundance. NPWS will provide transport from the Wednesday 10 October: Wednesday Walk car park to Newhaven Gap. There is no need to walk The regular mid-week walk series continues, close with a heavy pack as it will be a car-camp. Bring a day to Canberra with a destination to be decided. Contact pack, and if possible a saw and secateurs. Many hands the leader before 8pm Tuesday to find out destina- make light work. Further information can be found in tion and meeting place. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen the article in this It. Maps: CMW Budawangs Sketch 6278 3164(h) Map 1:50,000 or Endrick and Tianjara 1:25,000 Saturday 13 October- Tidbinbilla Western Leaders: Gillian Helyar 0404 915 449 or kghelyar@ Slopes - Cow Flat Creek Cliffs- S/R. hotmail.com and Irene Davies 6230 1081. (Bookings From Bendora Dam we climb to an area with many to Gillian please). Transport: ~$25 interesting ancient sandstone cliffs overlooking Cow Flat Creek. There used to be a beautiful tree fernery (19), 20-21 October: Gerringong Falls and cascade between these cliffs. Map: Tidbinbilla Weekend - M/E 1:25000 Leader: Chris Leslie 6251 6123(h) 6246 Leave Canberra Friday evening. On Sat we will 5713(w) [email protected] http://chrisleslie.741. do a 15km walk in Budderoo National Park to the com Transport: ~$15 spectacular views and virgin wilderness of Gerringong Falls. Sun will be a shorter walk (10km) up to Drawing Sunday 14 October - Mt Foxlow- M/E-M Room Rocks in the Barren Grounds Reserve ascending From the car park off Woolcara Lane at the entrance from a point close to Berry. We will be staying at The to the Yanununbeyan Conservation Area, we will head Ben Ricketts Environmental Preserve (http://www. off track until we meet the Mt Foxlow fire trail, then benricketts.org.au). Map: Kangaroo Valley 1:25,000. about 2km up Foxlow itself for lunch. Return initially Leader: Barry Keeley 6241 3447 (h), 6252 7469 (w), along the fire trail then swing off track along a ridge email: [email protected] Transport: ~$40. through attractive light forest to end the day. Short Accommodation: $20-25 per night.

Page 12 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it July 2007 Tuesday 23 October: Upper Mavis Ridge of there, we drop to Wild Cattle Creek along another – L/R,X. fairly open ridge, then back to the cars. Vegetation From the Nursery Swamp car park, track and taped is varied, some interesting views, mostly off track. footpad to Rendezvous Creek. Climb 550m SW up About 5 ½ hrs actual walking. Home via the purple onto the Mavis Ridge to just N of Mt Mavis (SH1711). eatery. Map: Tinderry 1:25,000. Leader: Stan Follow the ridge 3.7km to the NW, overlooking Big Marks 6254 9568 (h), 6274 7350 (w), email: stan. and Little Creamy Flats and across to Mt Namadgi [email protected] Transport: ~$20 and Mt Kelly Spur. Back down to Rendezvous Tuesday 6 November: Mt Franklin to Cotter Creek and home. Around 19km and 1100m total River – L/R,X. climb. Strenuous walking for a fit and experienced From the Mt Franklin car park, up past the new party. Route not fully known to the leader. May be information shelter built by Adelaide Uni students to physically demanding, with delays and diversions Mt Franklin trig. Then via a series of spurs 850m down from the intended route. Map: Rendezvous Creek to the confluence of Stockyard Creek and the Cotter 1:25000. Limit of 8. Leader: John Evans – jevans@ River. Return via up. Around 12km and 1050m total pcug.org.au, (h) 6288 7235. Transport: ~$9. Further climb. Strenuous walking for a fit and experienced details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au. party. Route not fully known to the leader. May be Saturday 27 October: Bendora-Camels Hump physically demanding, with delays and diversions Crossover – L/R,X. from the intended route. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25000. One party will walk from the Mt Franklin Road via Limit of 8. Leader: John Evans – [email protected]. Bendora Break to the Cotter River, then down Burkes au, (h) 6288 7235. Transport: ~$15. Further details Creek Road to a convenient spur to climb 750m at http://jevans.pcug.org.au. to Camels Hump. The Camel Back fire trail will Saturday 10 November: Mt Namadgi via lead to the other car. The other party will enjoy the Middle Creek – L/R,X. reverse, including a 1000m total climb up to Camels You are invited to a champagne lunch on Mt Hump and up the Bendora Break. Around 20km and Namadgi to celebrate my birthday. You bring your 750m/1000m total climb. Strenuous walking for a fit lunch, I’ll bring the champagne. Around 22km and and experienced party. Route not fully known to the 800m total climb. Strenuous walking for a fit and leader. May be physically demanding, with delays and experienced party. Route not fully known to the diversions from the intended route. Map: Tidbinbilla leader. May be physically demanding, with delays and 1:25000. Limit of 8 in each party. Leaders: Chris diversions from the intended route. Maps: Yaouk and Leslie and John Evans – [email protected], (h) Rendezvous Creek 1:25000. Limit of 8. Leader: John 6288 7235. Transport: ~$15. Further details at Evans – [email protected], (h) 6288 7235. Transport: http://jevans.pcug.org.au. ~$12. Further details at http://jevans.pcug.org.au (26), 27- 28 October: Durras weekend 2 – M/E (9), 10-11 November: Mt Bimberi – L/E-M/X Leave Canberra Friday night, stay in comfortable Bimberi is the ACT’s highest peak. It is usually cabins at Depot Beach. On Saturday, Ross will lead a accessed from the east but we will access it from walk along the coast south of the Murramarang Resort, the west. We will drive to nice accommodation at from Wasp Head to Richmond Beach headland, thence on Friday night. After an early start we the Olympic Pool, through the Garden of Unearthly will drive to the locked gate on Pocket Saddle Rd and Gums, via Oaky Beach and climb up to North Head then follow the fire trail to Murray’s Gap, thence off to the cars. If you like the coast, do this one. On track to Bimberi. 15km on track and 5km off track. Sunday, we’ll do the iconic Pigeon House with its Saturday night, an everyone bring something shared spectacular views. About 5 hrs walking on Saturday, meal. Sunday will see us enjoying Yarrangobilly 3 ½ hrs on Sunday. Bookings to Stan please. Maps: Caves until lunch, then home. A new walk for me but Durras/Milton 1:25,000. Leaders: Ross Andrews doesn’t seem to present too many problems. Map: (w) 6289 1261/(m) 0405 103 424, email: ross. Rules Point and Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000 [email protected] and Stan Marks 6254 9568 Leader: Stan Marks 6254 9568 (h), 6274 7350 (w) (h), 6274 7350 (w), email: [email protected]. or [email protected] Transport: ~$50 au Transport: ~$40, Accommodation: ~$50 Accommodation: $30 Sunday 4 November: Tumutbulla Ridge – M/M 10-11 November: Mts Murray and Bimberi A walk east of Captains Flat in the Tallaganda National – M/M-R Park. Climb from Wild Cattle Flats Road east along Leaving cars near Gurrangorambla Ck (N of a fairly open ridge to the track along the ridge which Tantangara Dam), we follow fire trails for about forms the Great Divide at this point, which we follow 6km (300m ascent) to Dunns Flat where we will south to Mt Tumutbulla (1321m) for lunch. Just south camp. From there on Saturday afternoon and Sunday

Canberra Bushwalking Club it July 2007 page 13 morning we will visit (with day packs) Mt Murray the Yadboro up to Byangee Walls via Cathedral Cave, (1845m) and Bimberi Peak (1911m) on the ACT’s the Natural Arch and Castle Gap. We’ll scramble up western border. Each side trip is about 5-6km return Byangee for lunch on the highest point on the plateau. with 500m altitude gain. There could be scrubby sec- It involves a bit of rock work. We’ll return via the tions through after-fire regrowth. Map: Rules Point, same route. Early start Sunday to rocket up Kalianna Rendezvous Creek 1:25,000 Leader: Jeff Bennetts Ridge, and through to Castle Saddle, via the base of this 6231 5899(h d/e) 0418 662 870(m). Transport: wonderful landmark. Mandatory stop at DW’s T-house. ~$30. Limit 12. We’ll aim to get to the spectacular Monolith Valley and possibly the Green Room before retracing our Saturday 17 November: Tidbinbilla Skyline steps. Book in either September or November. Map: – L/R. Corang 1:25,000 Leader: John Kelly 6241 3814(h) or N to S from Camels Hump to Fishing Gap. Around 6276 1566(w) Transport: ~$28 Limit: 8 20km and 1200m total climb. Strenuous walking for a fit and experienced party. Map: Tidbinbilla 1:25000. Mt Hotham: December - January 2008 Limit of 8. Leader: John Evans – [email protected]. I have booked the Leeton Lodge at Mt Hotham from au, (h) 6288 7235. Transport: ~$11. Further details Dec 28 to Jan 4 (inclusive). I intend to do a number at http://jevans.pcug.org.au. of day walks in the region over this period utilising a number of walks leaders. The cost will be about Sunday 18 November: Mt Aggie and Bendora $25 each per night sharing 4 -bunk rooms, some with Arboretum – M/E double beds. Due to the high level of interest there Follow the track from the car park to Mt Aggie, then are only a limited number of places left. Full payment on along the border ridge track toward Bendoura Hill. of accommodation is required by end of October. For May go off track to the arboretum (about 750m) for more information contact Barry Keeley by email: lunch, then on track back to the cars. The area is a [email protected] or ph 6241 3447. mixture of vegetation types including ferny creeks and includes some spectacular views. About 5 ¼ hrs March-April 2008: Walking actual walking. Map: Tidbinbilla Leader: Stan Track, Walhalla to Tharwa. Marks 6254 9568 (h), 6274 7350 (w), email: stan. Six stages with rendezvous about a week apart. [email protected] Transport: ~ $20 Members are invited to do the whole trip or some of 17-18 November: Morton NP, Byangee Walls- the stages. Dates etc have been decided. Expressions M/M/R and Monolith Valley – M/L of interest to Leader, Rob Horsfield 6231 4535 (h) We’ll drive down early Saturday to the Yadboro before December. campsite and pitch camp. Its a very scenic walk from Bulletin Board

The Bulletin Board is for members to advertise (at no bilities. If you are interested in joining us please contact cost) goods for sale, private trips or other personal Kim Hello (6262 8832 ah email [email protected]) or bushwalking-related matters. The Club is not involved John Kelly (6241 3814 ah). in, takes no responsibility for, and does not endorse, the activities or goods advertised here. Hence, if people Tuesday Walks: (minimum M/M) participate in any activities advertised here, they do so Do you have a passion for day-walking? Then turn it into as private individuals, not as members of the Club, and an obsession with the new occasional series of Tuesday will not be covered by the Club’s insurance walks! When – irregular Tuesdays. Where – usually in Namadgi, guaranteed M/M, often L/R,X. Who – if you Western Turkey, Greece. October 2007 don’t outpace a 58yo baby boomer and you like to step There still is space on a 12 day tour of Western Turkey th th out, then you’re in. Why – great views, great walking, 27 Sept to 14 October with mostly Canberra people. average company, minimum mid-week crowds. One I’m adding another 8 day package in Greece, and a wouldn’t be dead for quids! How – a mate and I irregu- fortnight for Greek Islands, Crete etc. Contact Rupert larly walk mid-week. We’d like you to join us, so we can Barnett, ph 6242 5241, [email protected]. pick your brains for walking tips and other places to go. Last Train to Lhasa We plan late and leave town early, so keep an eye on We are planning a four week journey to China and Tibet www.pcug.org.au/~jevans for the details of where we’re off to. Limit of 8. John Evans – (h) 6288 7235 from late September till late October 2007. This back- Leader: packing trip will be a combination of sight seeing and [email protected]; contact me by 6pm the previous trekking. The trek hasn’t been finalised but ideas include Sunday to discuss options. Transport: ~$10. Further the Mt Kaliash pilgrims walk in western Tibet or Everest details at www.pcug.org.au/~jevans personal details and Base Camp (Tibet side). You’ll need to be reasonably fit asking price.able from mid Jan. and prepared to rough it. We’ll meet in late April to start firming up plans and allocating organisational responsi-

Page 14 – Canberra Bushwalking Club it July 2007 CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Please take a look at your address label on the back of this issue. Does it say Renew Soon, Renew Now or Last it? If the answer is YES, please pay promptly to remain a financial member of the Club. If the Membership Secretary does not receive your renewal by the first day of the month after it is due, there may be a delay in getting your copy of it. Current rates are: Single $37, Household $56. There is a $10 discount for both categories for members who choose to have their copies of it sent electronically, i.e. Single $27, Household $46. Please tick the following box if you would like your it sent electronically and not by mail: o Your payment options are (please tick applicable box):

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BULLETIN BOARD (Continued) Call Cate on 0407266942 and I will gladly look after your place, experienced reliable and mature. Wednesday Walk The regular mid-week walk series continues, close to Can- Ecuador early 2008 - to Cotapaxi and berra with a destination to be decided. Contact the leader Chimborazo Areas before 8pm Tuesday to find out destination and meeting We are exploring possibilities of climbing and trekking place. Leader: Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164(h) in Ecuador between late January and mid March 2008. This walk is every Wednesday and the clubs, CBC, FBI Could be for three to four weeks. Mostly at high altitude and NPA take turns to host it. Details for each Wednesday looking at glaciers and snow. Len Crossfield and Rupert are now available by email or interested members could Barnett are looking for a small number of companions to contact Allan Mikkelsen. join them. We are looking at ways to combine excit- House Sitting for Bushwalkers ing destinations with moderate cost. Please contact Want to go away walking and not worry about the garden? [email protected] or 62497404, or [email protected]

Canberra Bushwalking Club it July 2007 page 15 CANBERRA BUSHWALKING CLUB COMMITTEE* Position Name Home Work E-mail PRESIDENT Rene Davies 6230 1081 6206 4253 [email protected] TREASURER George Carter 0419 603 334 – [email protected] GENERAL SECRETARY Quentin Moran 6288 9840 6243 6601 [email protected] WALKS SECRETARY Rob Horsfield 6231 4535 – [email protected] CO-EDITORS Alison Milton 6254 0578 6289 8245 [email protected] Tom Gosling 6290 2874 6282 8922 MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Allan Mikkelsen 6278 3164 – [email protected] TRAINING & SAFETY OFFICER Ian Smith 6282 1226 6243 4248 training @canberrabushwalkingclub.org.au CONSERVATION OFFICER John Thwaite 6254 3193 0418 626 703 [email protected] PUBLISHER George Polubinski 0408 628 691 – [email protected] ASSISTANT WALKS SEC Keith Thomas 6230 1081 0421 607 667 [email protected] SOCIAL SECRETARY Jenny Horsfield 6231 4535 – [email protected]

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