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The trips listed here are joint trips of Sydney University Bushwalkers, and Suboir United Bushwalkers, unless otherwise specified. Not all trips are listed here: many are decided on impromptu on our mailing lists. The mailing lists are also the best way to find out the latest information on walks and other events. Some recurring events are listed at the bottom of this page. New trip leaders are very welcome. If you would like to lead a trip, contact the walks secretary. |
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| # | Date | Walk Description | Contact |
| 1 | Sunday 5th September | Katoomba-Mt Solitary-Wentworth Falls. A Blue Mountains classic. This is usually done as a two day walk. We will take about 10 hours to walk this route. Mostly (all?) on tracks but rated medium-hard because of the fast pace. | Justin Blows |
| 2 | Weekend 11/12 Sept | Walk in gangerang/wild dog mountains. Hard walk in preparation for the following weekend. | Justin Blows |
| 3 | Weekend 18/19 Sept. | Three Peaks attempt. For more info see Dave's web site on the history of this very challenging walk. | Justin Blows |
| 4 | 22th September - 10th October 2004 | Murchison Mountains, Fjordland, New Zealand I'm heading to the Murchison Mountains to play with some takahe and kiwi chicks. It's volunteer work for DoC. High level of fitness to run up hills and lug lots of heavy gear, love for snow and the cold, and basic snowcraft required. The reward is time in one of the most beautiful parts of the world where few are allowed to visit and intimate contact with un-extinct (!) bird species that only few are fortunate to see. | Joe Li |
| 5 | Wednesday 29th September 7pm | Slide Night Now moved back to its usual date. 7pm holme common room. Drinks finger food will be served. | James |
| 6 | October Long weekend (2-4 Oct) | PBT - the annual pilrimage to the Kowmung River. This year route will be: arabanoo creek - church creek caves - colboyd range. This trip is MANDATORY for all club members as is the formal collar & tie dress code. | James Bevan |
| 7 | October 13-17 | Blue Breaks - One of the more untouched wilderness areas nestled roughly in between Katoomba, Mittagong and Kanangra Walls. I am planning to walk in from Kanangra or Mittagong via the Nattai River. However, this may have to be postponed and replaced with a weekend trip instead, depending on interest in the mid-week timing. | Ben Kong |
| 8 | Wednesday 13th October | Summer Series Orienteering. This is the first of 23 weekly Wednesday night events. Turn up between 4pm and 6pm (4:45 and 6:45 during daylight savings) and run for 45 minutes to as many controls as you can. $7 entry fee. The first event is at Meadowbank, walking distance (~15 mins) from the station. An early start is advised as it will be dark by the end! See www.sydneysummerseries.com.au for more information. Wear running clothes and a watch. | Marcelle Gannon |
| 9 | 16-17 October | Introductory Overnight bushwalk. The current plan is to visit the Colo River via Canoe Creek. It's not a long walk at all but has spectacular views and a lovely campsite on the beach. I'm inviting walkers who have done a daywalk with the club to come. The trip limit is 8. I will help you organise the gear you need, some of which may be borrowed from the club. Let me know if you have access to a car as we need one more. TRIP IS FULL. | Marcelle Gannon 9799 2007 |
| 10 | e.g. Friday 22nd Oct - Sunday 24 Oct | I am looking at putting a team (or teams) in for the NSW Champs Rogaine. If you are interested in taking part let me know by 28th Sept. There is a choice of a 15hr event and a 24hr event. I would like to enter the 24hr event, and will probably do it with minimal rest, so be prepared for a hard walk. There may be an easier team too. We will leave Friday night return Sunday night. More information at http://www.nswrogaining.org/AboutEvents/Events/04NC/04NC.htm | Christian Peckham |
| 11 | Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th October | Beginners overnight bushwalking trip. Due to overwhelming demand on Marcelle's trip, I'm organising a beginner's overnight trip. If you're new to bushwalking, and haven't done an overnight trip before, here's an opportunity to experience to fun of an overnight trip. The club has a substantial amount of gear that you can borrow for the trip. I can help organise some of this. We plan to walk down the Jack Evans track to Erskine creek, and camp on the banks of the creek. This is in the Blue Mountains National Park, near the Glenbrook entrance. Walking distance will be about 11 km, and will include a 200 m ascent. We'll also do a side trip up to Dagger cave, search for some platypus, and go for a few swims. Trip will be limited to about 10 people, depending on the number of cars. Leave Saturday morning and return Sunday afternoon. Please respond early. | Wendy Au |
| 12 | Wednesday 27th October | Slide Night - 7pm Holme Common Room. Come and join the club, show some slides and check out some of the things we get up to. Fine wines and nibblies will be served. | James Bevan Phone: |
| 13 | e.g Friday 29th - Sunday 31 Oct | I am considering making an attempt at the three peaks. A very long way and a lot of steep ascending / descending in 48 hours. Must be self sufficient, very fit and experienced in overnight walking. Would be useful to have someone who has done it before if there is anyone prepared to do it again. | Christian Peckham |
| 14 | Sunday 7th November 2004 | Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride. The 23rd Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride will be held on Sunday 7th of November 2004. Join up to 10,000 cyclists for Australia's premier one-day recreational cycling event by riding 88km or 52km from Sydney to Sutherland via the Royal National Park. More info and entries will be available at www.msnsw.org.au/oe/default.htm. | Albert Chetcuti Phone: |
| 15 | 13th-14th November | A weekend walk in the northern Wollemi area, probably from the Capertee Valley. Details TBD but will be a medium graded walk. Some overnight experience necessary. Leaving Friday night. | Roger Butler 0418 314 001 |
| 16 | Sunday 21st November | 6 hour "Socialgaine". A 6 hour navigation event to be held at Terrigal, with plenty of opportunity for swimming and visiting cafes as you are looking for the checkpoints. See www.nswrogaining.org for details and the entry form and fees. No experience is necessary. This event will be a good introduction to rogaining for novices, or a chance for a more social than usual event for the seasoned competitor. Teams of 2 to 5 people. The event runs from 10am to 4pm. I am not going but will help you find a team if you get in touch early. Entries close 8th November. | Marcelle Gannon |
| 17 | 20-21 Nov 2004 | Overnight canyoning trip in Wollemi National Park, departing Sydney on the evening of Fri 19 Nov. The trip will be based from Glen Davis and will be semi exploratory. It is likely to involve abseiling, rock scrambling and off-track walking with full weekend packs. Previous canyoning and overnight walking experience is desirable, as is good general fitness. | Ashley Burke |
| 18 | Sunday 21st November 2004 | Blue Mountains Day Walk. 21/11/04 Springwood to Glenbrook via Glenbrook Creek, St Helena Ridge, and the Duck Hole. This will be a fast paced daywalk. Good fitness is necessary but there are no technical sections so only daywalk experience is necessary. Transport is by private cars as there are no trains running this weekend to the Blue Mountains. Get in touch if interested. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 19 | Wednesday 24th November 7pm | Slide Night 7pm Holme Reading Room. Come and join the club, arrange summertrips and enjoy some slides. Some members meet for dinner beforehand at the Forest Lodge Hotel. | James Bevan |
| 20 | Friday 26th-Sunday 28th November | The UTS Outdoor Adventure Club is organising a "festival of the canyon" on the weekend 28-29 November in the magnificent Wolgan Valley (Blue Mountains). I expect all types of canyons will be done plus they'll be a nice big fire on Saturday night. So whether you're an experienced canyoner or a beginner, there should be something for you. It promises to be a fantastic weekend. Check out www.utsoac.org.au for more details. | James Bevan |
| 21 | Sunday 28th November 2004 | RTA Cycle Sydney - 50 km. There is no better time to get on your bike and join the fun in RTA Cycle Sydney on the 28th of November 2004. It’s a great chance to ride across a traffic-free lane on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, cruise around The Rocks and Pyrmont, across the Old Glebe Island Bridge, then on to Parramatta Park via the Parramatta River for a festival of fun. Each year, about 6,000 cyclists take to the streets to explore Sydney at a leisurely pace that allows you time to appreciate all the great sights that Sydney has to offer. RTA Cycle Sydney is a fantastic opportunity for you to experience cycling in a safe, organised and supported event. More info and entries at www.bicyclensw.org.au. | Albert Chetcuti Phone: |
| 22 | Monday 29th November to Wednesday 8th December | The inaugural KBT 2004 - Kosciuszko Bludge Trip. An epic trip through the Pilot Wilderness in the southern region of Kosciuszko National Park, down into Alpine National Park, (the old Cobberas - Tingaringy National Park), on the other side of the state border in Victoria. Highlights of this trip will be the spectacular Tine Mine Falls, an ascent of The Pilot, searching for the wreckage of a plane that crashed in 1953 at Cowombat Flat on the Murray River, and the challenge of navigating along the Charcoal Range. Those with time to spare at the end of the trip are encouraged to join in the bludging at a secret campsite in the Wilkinson Valley, right in the shadow of Mount Townsend, the true roof of Australia. Two days will be spent here recovering from the eight days of bushwalking through the southern region of the National Park, and will include short day trips to the five alpine lakes which are Headley Tarn, Blue Lake, Club Lake, Lake Albina and Lake Cootapatamba. You will need to have previous bushwalking experience on extended walks, suitable gear, some gear can be borrowed from the club, a high level of fitness, (i.e. no overweight daywalkers - sorry) & the ability to whip up culinary delights in the middle of the bush! | Tom Gleeson |
| 23 | December 4th-5th 2004 | Liloing trip down the Colo River or Shoalhaven River. Trip will depend on weather, current river levels, the bushfire situation (hopefully non) and availability of cars for transport. Some overnight experience would be helpfully. Must be able to swim. | Albert Chetcuti |
| 24 | 11-12 December 2004 | Xmas Dinner Walk to the Coxs River. An easy (1.5 hour) walk to a location on the Coxs River, not far off the six foot track. Good swimming or mucking around on the rapids. Bring wine, beer, fine foods and jaffle irons. Some of us may do an easy canyon on Saturday morning before heading to the river. | David Noble 9399 3122 or 0416 230 170 |
| 25 | Friday 17th December 2004 | Blue Mountains Daywalk. Grose Valley - Blue Mountains National Park. Route: Evans Lookout - Horse Track - Beauchamp Falls - Junction Rock - Edenderry Falls - Carne Wall - Beauchamp Falls - Evans Lookout. Daywalk experience necessary. Get in touch if interested. Ta. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 26 | 18-19 December 2004 | Xmas walk to the Coxs River - a short walk to a nice campsite - plenty of swimming. Bring fine food and drink. Some of us that are going intend to do a canyon near Blackheath first. | David Noble |
| 27 | Monday 20th December 2004 | Six Foot Track - Blue Mountains National Park. Jenolan Caves to Katoomba. A quick walk/run to prepare for the Oxfam Trail Walker event next year. Very fit bushwalkers only and no beginners please. Get in touch if interested. Ta. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 28 | 27 - 30 Dec 2004 (approx) | Canyoning in the Northern Blue Mts - This trip will be partly exploratory - and will involve abseiling and swimming in cold water - with full packs. Off track walking. | David Noble 0416 230 170 or 9560 5973 |
| 29 | Thursday 30th December 2004 | Beginners Daywalk - Blue Mountains. An easy daywalk suitable for new bushwalkers on an easy track from Leura to Katoomba and return via the Three Sisters. We will visit 20 lookouts in 10 kilometres so bring your camera. Get in touch if interested. This walk will be run again in March 2005, just after O-Week for the new members, so get in early and pioneer the route! | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 30 | Dec 31 (Friday Night) - Jan 2 | Kanangra walls - arabanoo creek - bulga denis canyon - great stony mountain - kanangra walls. This is a hardish walk suitable for those with a high level of fitness and experience in off track conditions. It is partly exploratory, involves rockscrambling, creek walking (rock hopping), swimming with full packs as well as large ascents/descents in hot conditions. We will travel to kanangra walls on new years eve and walk for an hour that night. There are only a small number of places available. | James Bevan |
| 31 | Wednesday 5th of January 2005 | Lindemans Pass, Blue Mountains NP. A quick daytrip. "Keep on walking". | Jacqui Knox |
| 32 | Friday 7th of January 2005 | Beginners Daywalk - Blue Mountains National Park. Evans Lookout - Neates Glen - Grand Canyon - Beauchamp Falls - Rodriguez Pass Walking Track (Greaves Creek) - Govett Gorge - Horse Track - Evans Lookout - Cliff Top Track (Griffith Taylor Wall) - Govetts Leap - Popes Glen Track - Blackheath. Easy daywalk; suitable for beginners. Must carry drinking water. Opportunities for swimming. Transport by train. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 33 | Sunday 9th January 2005 | Easy canyoning near katoomba (most probably fortress & empress). Suitable for beginners. Involves abseiling & swimming. | James Bevan |
| 34 | Saturday 11th January | Bike ride - Oaks Trail (Woodford to Glenbrook). A classic Blue Mountains ride, 26 kms of fire trail and single track. No cars needed. | Cameron 829805814 (work) |
| 35 | Sunday 16th of January 2005 | Beginners Daywalk - Ruined Castle, Blue Mountains NP. This is an easy daywalk from Katoomba, down the Golden Stairs (off the Narrowneck), across to the Ruined Castle, and back along the Fedral Pass Walking Track to Leura Cascades, finishing at the Alexandra Hotel in Leura for cold beers and cheesy fries with bacon!! | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 36 | Sunday 16th January 2005 | We'll lilo the 2nd (greg) section of Wollangambe Canyon (Blue Mountains NP). It'll be an easy day with no abseiling suitable for beginners. | James Bevan |
| 37 | Friday night (21st) - Sunday 23 Jan 2005 | Colo River Liloing - Canoe Creek to Bob Turners Track. Exploratory in nature. Involves long days with rock hopping, scrub. rapids, portages. Experience essential. | James Bevan |
| 38 | Saturday 21st January | Canyoning - Heart Attack Canyon, leaving early on Saturday morning. Party will be kept fairly small, but I will endeavour to take one or two fit novices who have abseiled before. | Ben Kong 0407922839 |
| 39 | Thursday 27th of January 2005 | Rennies Tunnel - Blue Mountains NP. Join us for a muddy experience through this old mining tunnel underneath the Narrowneck at Katoomba. The tunnel is only 250-300m long and shouldn't take more than half an hour. The walk in and out is short also. Wear something that you wont mind throwing out afterwards. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 40 | Sunday 30th January 2005 | North Bowens Creek Canyon (lower section). A nice canyon near Mt Wilson. Abseiling experience necessary. Numbers strictly limited so get in quick. | James Bevan |
| 41 | Fri 4/2 - Mon 7/2 | I have 4 days off - AM looking for people to do some canyons out Hole in the Wall direction. If you are experienced, keen and fit, Id love to hear from you. Overnighters preferred. Please note that this trip will need an accomplished navigator otherwise it will not run.Max 6 players. | Greg salway 0418 166 364 , 9569 1203 |
| 42 | 5th-13th February 2005 | Western Arthurs Range - Tasmania. 6 or 7 days of walking thru some of the most beautiful mountains in all of Australia. Fly to Hobart and bus out to Scott Peak Dam. Suitable only for experienced walkers that have done multiday walks. Dates are flexible. | Albert Chetcuti Phone: |
| 43 | Sunday February 6 | Newnes Glowworm Tunnel. Easy. A bit out of season, but chosen because of the greater chance of seeing the glowworms at their best. Early departure from Strathfield 8am. Numbers depend on cars available | Bruce Stafford 4324-6925 mobile 0419-392-690 |
| 44 | Sunday 6th February 2005 | Canyoning trip in the Blue Mts. Will involve abseiling and swimming in very cold water | David Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 45 | 19-20 Feb 2005 | An overnight walk down Hanrahans Creek in the upper Kowmung. Departing Sydney on Friday evening 18 Feb. Creek walking in this area can be steep, wet and slippery, but hopefully will include some nice sections of granite or quartsite gorge. On Sunday we will return via Megalith Ridge or Misery Ridge. Experienced walkers only. | Ashley Burke |
| 46 | Sunday 20th Feb 2005 | Lower north bowens creek canyon (mt wilson) this sunday the 20th. Its a halfish day, involving abseiling and swimming. We'll probably finish with a swim at dargans dam. Prior canyoning abseiling experience is necessary. Email if interested. | James Bevan |
| 47 | 1st March 2005 | Meet 'Touching the Void's' Simon Yates !!!! Hear the epic tale first hand when Joe Simpson's climbing partner, Simon Yates tours Australia in March 2005. Simon Yates first came to prominence as a mountaineer in 1985 after the first ascent of the West Face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes and the ensuing epic descent described in Joe Simpson's book 'Touching the Void' and the 2003 award winning film of the same name. This dramatic event is just part of his hugely successful climbing career which includes numerous epic climbes in the Karakorum, the European Alps, the Tien Shan, Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. In March 2005, Simon will tour Australia as a guest of World Expeditions to present an awe inspiring slide show - for one night only - in every major city in Australia. As a presenter, Simon takes a humorous and philosophical look at the wild times, the desperate effort, the joy and the uncertainty of his mountaineering career. Tickets cost $25 and you must call 1300 720 000 to book with World Expeditions...1 night only guys!!! | Sabrina Cascio |
| 48 | 5-6 March 2005 | Overnight canyoning trip near Glen Davis. Departing Sydney on Friday evening 4 March. It is likely that this trip will take the form of 2 day trips from a base camp. It may be partly exploratory. It will involve full days on the move, in rugged country with no track. Some abseiling is probable. Group size will be limited. Experienced walkers only. | Ashley Burke |
| 49 | 5 - 6 March 2005 | Tetralogy of Canyons Trip. We hope to do 4 canyons in the Wollangambe Wilderness - including Crikey Canyon. This will be an overnight trip - carrying full packs through the canyons. Abseiling and swimming involved. Probably leaving on Friday night. The party size will be limited. | Dave Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 50 | Saturday 5th March | Beginners daywalk to the Colo River via Tootie Creek. It's an easy drive to Mountain Lagoon and a straightforward walk to the river. We'll then have lunch and explore up and down the river for a while before returning the same way. Paid-up club members only please. When you reply, please tell me if you can bring a car and how many passengers you can take. | Marcelle Gannon 9799 2007 |
| 51 | Sunday 6th March 2005 | Does anyone want to do a canyon this sunday? It depends on the weather of course. I'm thinking maybe third time lucky for north bowens or if the spell continues then perhaps something out near newnes plateau. Whatever we do, it'll involve abseiling, swimming in cold water & rock scrambling. Abseiling experience is preferred, but depending on what sort of group we end up with, instruction may be provided. If you're interested send me an email. | James Bevan |
| 52 | Thursday 10th March 2005 | If anyone has thursday (10th) off and feels like a nice hard walk, I'm going from Carlons Farm to Mt Guouogang & would love some company. | James Bevan 0411019104 or 47586788 |
| 53 | Friday 11th of March 2005 | RENNIES TUNNEL & EMPRESS CANYON: Blue Mountains N.P. (A Bushwalker's Rite of Passage) Due to poor weather we had to cancel this trip a few weeks ago so now seems the time to go. Start at the Golden Stairs on the Narrowneck, go through the tunnel, climb back up onto the Narrowneck and visit Psyn Cave, then drive down to Wentworth Falls to do Empress Canyon in the afternoon. Dinner will be served at the Grand View Hotel. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 54 | Saturday 12th March | Mountain Bike Ride. There have been some expressions of interest so I'm doing the Oaks again. A classic ride in the Blue Mountains. A good day out with a mix of fire trail and single track with the bonus of a great bakery in Glenbrook to finish with. We'll catch trains to and from the mountains. City Circle and Inner West trains are not running that weekend so you'll need to be able to get to Central, Strathfield, Parramatta etc directly. | Cameron 9299 2007 |
| 55 | Sunday 13th March 9.10 am | Thorsten's "goodbye-walk": ## Uloola Track in Royal National Park ## According to NPWS 11 km, 3 hours, medium difficulty hike from Waterfall to Audley, finishing at the Reids Flats, BBQ there. Back to Sydney in the arvo by train from Loftus Station. Meeting at Redfern Station entrance at 9.10am, train to Waterfall leaves at 9.23, arrives at Waterfall at 10.15. Bring BBQ-stuff and let me know if you come - thdeppner@gmx.de | Thorsten Deppner 0404625414 |
| 56 | Friday 18th of March 2005 | Kanangra to Katoomba in a day!! Driving to Kanangra Walls on Thursday evening in order to allow an early start at the 55km route. Suitable for very fit bushwalkers only. | Jo Boyd |
| 57 | 19 Mar 2005 | Is anyone interested in doing a Newnes Plateau canyon on Saturday and camping out there on Friday/Saturday as well? Here is my proposal: Friday evening 18 Mar: Drive to Newnes Plateau area and camp. Saturday 19 Mar: Do one or two canyons in the Bungleboori or Newnes Plateau region. Possibly include mountain biking as a means of getting out along the fire trails depending on interest and who has bikes and transport. Camp back at the cars on Saturday night. Sunday 20 Mar: I need to head back to Sydney in the morning but that doesn't mean people can't stay out there and do their own trip if they want and if they have their own transport. | Ashley Burke |
| 58 | Wednesday 23rd March 2005 | Slide Night & AGM. Holme Reading Room 7pm. The first slide night for the year is upon us. For all those who have just joined the club, this is our first chance to show you what we get up to. Come along, enjoy some food & wine and take in some of the best slides of the past summer. Also its the AGM (hopefully we can get this out of the way quickly!). Nominations for all positions, especially President, Treasurer & Secretary are now open. If you would like to lend a hand in the running of the club or if you think someone else would do a good job, don't hesitate to nominate them. These 3 main positions are open to undergraduates only. | James Bevan |
| 59 | Easter, 25-28 Mar 2005 | A 4 day Easter walk in the northern Wollemi National park. Starting from Nullo Mountain near Rylestone, this walk will be in rugged and spectacular sandstone country. It is a rarely visited area and the trip will be partly exploratory. Departing Sydney Thursday evening 24 Mar, returning Monday evening 28 Mar. Experienced walkers only. | Ashley Burke |
| 60 | Easter 25-28 March 2005 | Canyoning in the Capertee Valley I am not sure yet whether we will be doing separate day trips - or doing a longer walk linking canyons together - but we should visit some fine canyons. Suitable for experienced canyoners - abseiling and swimming in cold water will be involved. We will need to leave Sydney on Thursday evening. | Dave Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 61 | Easter Monday 28th of March 2005 | Walls Pass and Cedar Creek Daywalk, Blue Mountains NP: Replacing the Castle Head abseiling trip due to lack of experienced abseilers to help lead. This walk invovles an easy abseil off Walls Pass, some bush-bashing into and back out of Cedar Creek, and some good views from the Ruined Castle Range. We will doa side-trip out to Castle Head in the morning to examine the abseils for a later date. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 62 | Friday 1st of April 2005 | Grose Valley Daywalk, Blue Mountains NP: Due to time constraints, we are unable to fit in the Wild Dog Mtns Daywalk so this short trip through the Grose Valley will be the replacement walk. We'll do a car shuffle and walk from either Peirce's Pass or Victoria Falls, through the Blue Gum Forest, and out to Perry's Lookdown. This is a reconaissance mission to prep for next week's Freshers' Walk!! | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 63 | Sat 2th April 10 am | Abseiling day at Wahroonga Rocks: www.sydneyclimbing.com/xgo_wahroonga_rocks.html Learn skills needed for canyoning! Beginners encouraged to come. | Stacey Ly 0410 654 147 |
| 64 | 9-10 April 2005 | Fresher's Trip. Suitable for those who have done daywalks and would like to try overnight walking. It will be an easy-medium walk on tracks through the Grose Valley. A reasonable level of fitness is required. If you're interested, let me know if you have a car and how many passengers you can take. Gear can be borrowed from the club. | James Bevan |
| 65 | 9 - 25 April 2005 (School Holidays) | Central Plateau of Tasmania - Higgs Track, Walls of Jerusalem, Cathedral Mountain, Du Cane Range, Lake St Clair. I plan to do about a 12 day walk. Rain, snow, sleet etc expected. Fantastic scenery. Suitable for people experienced wtih extended walks in remote country - partly not on tracks. | Dave Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 66 | REMINDER: | FRESHERS' TRIP is on this weekend, 9th & 10th of April. BE THERE!! | Mr J. Walker |
| 67 | Thursday 14th April | It's a pub night with a twist!! I feel there are some true singers out there waiting to be found, so the twist is...it's Karaoke Time!!! Please come and have a drink, be amused, sing a song....have another drink etc... Where: Bondi Hotel cnr Campbell Parade & Curlewis St, Bondi Beach. 'Bombora Bar'. Time: Karaoke officially starts at 8pm, but you can come earlier for dinner, as the Pub has some nice affordable dishes. PS.. i don't think that they have any of the bushwalking songs in the system, so it's safe :) | Sabrina Cascio 0402-586-868 |
| 68 | 15-17th April 2005 | KOWMUNG RIVER AND TI WILLA PLATEAU I'm thinking of going to the Kowmung River this w/e via Pages Pinnacle & the Gingra Range and heading back to kanangra walls along Ti Willa Plateau. The walk suits only fit, experienced walkers who're familiar with off-track conditions. There will be significant sections of scrub as well as the usual kanangra-boyd ridge climbs. We will drive out on friday night. Email if keen. | James Bevan |
| 69 | Sunday 17th April | Easy beginners daywalk from Cowan to Brooklyn. Stroll along a spectacular part of the Great North Walk, taking in Jerusalem Bay and excellent views over the Hawkesbury River. Transport is by train. Members new to walking are encouraged to attend, trip limit 10. Paid-up members only please. | Marcelle Gannon |
| 70 | ANZAC Long Weekend - April 2005 | Wild Dog Mountains, Splendour Rock ANZAC Dawn Service. A medium three day walk through the beautiful Wild Dogs. Starting and finishing at Carlons Farm. Bring gourmet food and decadent deserts. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 71 | ANZAC Long Weekend, 23-25 April 2005 | Kowmung River, Red Cliff Creek and Hatchers Hollow from Kanangra Walls. This is a rugged section of the Kowmung River in the southern Blue Mountains. Red Cliff Creek will be done as a side trip on the middle day of this walk. This is an overnight walk suitable for people with good fitness levels. Previous experience of overnight walks is desirable. | Ashley Burke |
| 72 | SLIDE NIGHT - Wednesday 27th April 7pm | Slide Night-Enjoy food and wine, slides from spectacular walks and the chance to meet other SUBW members. 7pm in the Holme Reading Room. | Jo |
| 73 | Sunday May 1 2005 | Beginners Daywalk. We'll go by train to Wondabyne, in the Brisbane Water national park just north of Sydney. We'll visit Pindar Cave and see some great views over the Hawkesbury. It's about 12km all up. New members to the club are especially invited to come. Paid-up members only. Trip limit is 10. TRIP IS FULL - more leaders needed. | Marcelle Gannon |
| 74 | Sunday 1st of May 2005 | OXFAM TRAINING SESSION: GLENBROOK CREEK - Blue Mountains National Park. Leaving Strathfield at 7:00am sharp, returning by 4:30pm by private car. This fast paced walk will be a training session for the Oxfam Trailwalker. Expect few breaks, fast speeds, some running. You'll need to be fit to keep up, or you'll be left behind. Not for the weak. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 75 | Thursday 5th of May 2005 | SYDNEY UNIVERSITY COMBINED OUTDOOR CLUBS SOCIAL NIGHT: 7:00pm at the Royal Hotel, Abercrombie Street, Darlington. (Down the road from the Sydney Uni swimming pool). A night for the bushwalkers, canoeers, rockclimbers and mountaineers to get together for a meal, a few drinks and a lot of fun! Please wear your SUBW t-shirt and do your club proud on the night! | Mr J. Walker |
| 76 | Weekend 6-8 May | Weekend walk, location will depend on whether we have access to a car or if we will be relying on public transport. If travelling by train we will start at Katoomba with a Friday Night walk down Narrow Neck. We will then explore the Wild Dogs area on Saturday and return to Katoomba on Sunday afternoon/evening. There will be some steep climbs and some of the walk will be off track, so overnight walking experience with a pack is preferred. | Christian Peckham |
| 77 | 7-8 May 2005 | Deanes Lookout, Rocky Creek, Daniels Pass. A weekend walk in spectacular sandstone gorge country. High camps with views and a knife edge ridge climb on Daniels Pass. Departing Friday evening 6 May, returning Sunday evening 8 May. Suitable for people with some overnight walking experience. Some off track walking in steep and sometimes loose terrain. Please get in touch for more detailed information. | Ashley Burke |
| 78 | May 14-15 2005 | Mt Colong from Kanangra Walls. Expect long days, possible rockscrambling and a nice high camp. We'll depart on friday night and walk for an hour or so. A challenging trip. Fit, experienced walkers only. | James Bevan |
| 79 | 20-22 May 2005 | This walk is along the park-like banks of the Goulburn River, in Goulburn River NP, rated easy (once past the initial scrub-bash). Camping saturday night by the river and returning sunday evening. Added attraction: lunch at Rosemount winery for wine-tasting! The program won't let me delete and revise my own walk, so here is the amendment to my Goulburn River walk: it will leave on friday night (not saturday a.m.). Rosemount winery visit sunday afternoon. | Bruce Stafford 43246925 |
| 80 | 20-22 May 2005 | Exploratory bushwalking in the lower Capertee Valley. Departing Sydney Friday evening 20 May and returning Sunday 22 May. We aim to climb onto a ridge above the Capertee Valley and camp high with great views. On Sunday we descend back to the Capertee Valley via an unknown and unnamed creek. Graded hard exploratory, for experienced walkers only. Group size will be limited. | Ashley Burke |
| 81 | Wednesday 25th May 7pm | Slide Night - 7pm in the Brennan Room, Holme Building (will put signs up to find room) Come and see amazing scenery from club trips this year. Food and beverages provided. All welcome. If you are wanting to join then this is time. | Jo Boyd |
| 82 | Saturday 28th May | Easy day walk in Wentworth Falls. Wentworth Falls Station- Darwins walk - Overcliff/Undercliff - Nature trail and back to station. This is an easy walk with good views suitable for beginners. Email if interested. | Jo Boyd |
| 83 | e.g. Sun 29th May | Golden stairs to Mt Solitary and return. Medium Graded Day walk with some rock scrambling. On track walking. will visit Ruined Castle on the return trip. Bring lunch, water stair climbing legs and a smile :) Get in touch if interested. | Stacey Ly 0410 654 147 |
| 84 | 10:00am Monday 30th of May 2005 | SUBW GEAR AUDIT: 10:00am at the Club Gear Locker, Arena Sports Centre, Sydney Uni. If you can spare an hour or so then it would be great if you could come down to the Club Gear Locker and help out with the Gear Audit. We'll be checking gear generally but specifically we'll spend the time to make a list of all of our abseiling gear and ropes. Please return any outstanding abseiling gear by this time and if people having been "storing" club gear at their homes, then please return that too. Thanks. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 85 | June 4th-5th | Monolith Valley - A nice weekend walk in Morton National Park (South Coast) along a mainly formed track. Great views and interesting rock formations along the ridge on the way up. The plan is to climb up on the first day for a high camp and visit Monolith Valley on which ever day time permits. All are welcome as long as you have a good sleeping bag and you're comfortable shouldering a weekend pack up a hill. Walking until dusk on at least one day and close to zero temperatures at night are entirely possible. You will need to organise your own transport to Nowra (car or train), but I can fit in three people from there. I will have limited email contact, so try the mobile (evenings best) if you don't get me straight away. | Ben Kong 0407922839 |
| 86 | Sunday 5th June 2005 | a couple of us are going to head out to dunphys pass and if we have time, check out some of the lesser known wild dogs ridges on the 5th June (not this sunday, the one after). We'll MTB out along narrowneck to the fire tower, then walk to dunphys pass, the wild dogs and head back to the bikes via carlons chains. It may involve some scrub and exposure and is suitable only for fit, experienced ppl. I'll be away from a computer for the next week, so if you're interested give me a call on 0411 019 104. | James Bevan |
| 87 | 5 - 11 June 2005 | A 6-7 day walk in the Blue Breaks starting from Kanangra Walls. Some rock scrambling with packs will be involved. High camps and good views. For walkers experienced with longer trips. | David Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 88 | 11-13 June 2005 | A three day walk in the Northern Blye Mts - exact location has not been worked out yet (perhaps the Red Rocks area near Newnes)- but this walk will feature high camps with good views. Some carrying of water may be necessary due to the drought. We will probably need to leave Sydney on the Friday night. Some rock scrambling is to be expected on the walk. | David Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 89 | June Long Weekend (11-13 Jun 2005) | Woolpack Rock, Hughes Defile, Mount Harvey. This is rugged terrain between the Wolgan and Capertee Valleys. We will utilize this long weekend to explore this interesting area. Great views and high camps. Mainly off track in rough country. Suits experienced walkers only. | Ashley Burke |
| 90 | Sunday 19th June | Tour of the Gross Valley. Mt Victoria Station-GrossValley-Blue Gum Forest - Lockley's Pylon - Laura Station 34 km, 540 m down, 630 m up. Grade Hard to Very hard. Join Steven K., Adrian B. and Justin B. on this tour through the impressive Gross Valley. We will complete a good chunck of this route with a slow run, especially along the valley floor and the fire trails at each end. | Justin Blows 9557 5133 |
| 91 | Sunday 19th June | Palm Jungle Loop Track in the Royal National Park. Starting from Garawarra farm - Werrong Lookout - Burning Palms - Garawarra. 4-5 hours suitable for beginners but with some steep parts. | Anja Royne 0423 185 735 |
| 92 | 28 June - 1 July 2005 | 4 days in the Budawangs. Wog wog - wirritin mtn - the castle - monolith valley - wog wog. Only for fit, experienced walkers. Leaving sydney on monday night. | James Bevan |
| 93 | Slide Night: Wednesday 29th June 7pm | Slide Night: Come and admire slides from trips and meet other club members. 7pm in Holme Reading Room at uni. Food and drinks provided. All Welcome. | Jo Boyd |
| 94 | 2-3 Jul 2005 | A weekend walk along ridges of the Kowmung River from Kanangra Walls to Mt Colong. Departing Sydney on Friday evening 1 Jul and returning Sunday evening 3 Jul. Due to the short daylight hours we will need to walk on Friday night and get early starts on both days. There are some long hills. High camp on Mt Colong on Saturday night. Fit and experienced walkers only. | Ashley Burke |
| 95 | Sunday 3rd of July 2005 | Easy Daywalk - Narrowneck & Rennies Tunnel, Blue Mtns NP: Yes I love Rennies Tunnel and if you haven't been through it yet then here's an opportunity to see what all the fuss is all about. The route I have in mind is pretty easy and short; perfect for a relaxing Sunday in July. Dinner afterwards will be at the Alexandra Hotel in Leura. Bring Volleys and a headtorch for the tunnel. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 96 | 5 - 11 July 2005 | A 6-7 day walk in the Blue Breaks starting from Kanangra Walls. Some rock scrambling with packs will be involved. High camps and good views. For walkers experienced with longer trips. | David Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 97 | 11th & 12th July | It's time for...'THE BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL BEST OF TOUR' AGAIN!!! See a collection of short films and documentaries that revolve around the theme of the outdoors. Entries are from all over the world, which makes for very interesting viewing. I's a fun night, so come along!!! It screens only twice in Sydney: 11th July Monday and 12th July Tuesday, at the Metro Theatre, 624 George St Town Hall. Tickets are $30 and $27 for Paddy Pallin Members :) Call 1800 805 398 to book, or pick them up from the Paddy Pallin city store, cnr Kent @ Bathurts Sts in da cityyy! Starts at 7pm | Sabrina Cascio 0802-586-868 |
| 98 | Four days between 17.07 to 23.07 | Anyone keen for a trip around 4 days during this time? Destination open to suggestion, but some potential targets are Barrington Tops, southern Blue Mountains, Wollemi, Snowy Mountains (xc skiing), etc. Keen to hear from anyone. | Joe Li 0411686661 |
| 99 | 23-24 Jul 2005 | Weekend ski trip to Jagungal, snow and weather conditions permitting. A winter ascent of Jagungal from Guthega power station in a weekend in good snow conditions is one of the best weekend trips imaginable. Camp out in the Jagungal wilderness and ski until you drop. Fit and experienced skiers committed to skiing all day every day only. This trip may be cancelled at short notice if conditions are unsuitable. | Ashley Burke |
| 100 | Wednesday 27th July 7pm | Slide night - Tomorrow, 7pm, Reading room, Holme Building, Sydney Uni. Food and drinks provided. All welcome. | Jo Boyd |
| 101 | 30th or 31st July | mtbing southernish sydney/gong just for a day. don't mind which day. | Richard |
| 102 | Monday 1st August | Come see Doug Scott at the Valhalla!!! Hear about his mountaineering adventures and enjoy a nice night out :) 7pm Valhalla Theatre on Glebe Point Rd. Ring World Expeditions on 8270-8400 $25 each. Join us earlier at the Toxteth Hotel for some drinks/food from 6.15pm. (Just a stone's throw from the theatre!) | Sabrina Cascio 0402-586-868 |
| 103 | 3rd & 4th of December (Canyoning) | Festival of the Canyon - This is a festival run by the UTS OAC. It will be held at Mt Wilson, camping at Cathedral Camp site. There will be many canyoners and a lot of partying. Expressions of interest should be sent to Sharon Swanson 0412070805 the_passenger100@hotmail.com. Transport and gear should be organised independently or with SUBW members. | Jo Boyd |
| 104 | Sunday 21st August | Beginner's daywalk in the Blue Mountains. This is an introductory walk for those itching to stretch their legs and feel some cold wind. We'll walk from Wentworth Falls station to the Valley of the Waters and down a steep track to Vera Falls. Then it's up along the National Pass to Wentworth Falls themselves, with a beautiful view of the Jamieson Valley. Finally we'll follow Charles Darwin's footsteps back to the pub, in time for drinks or dinner. We'll be walking all day with some steep climbs, so you need to be fit (and happy climbing ladders)! More details soon... | Jacqui Knox 0421 920 179 |
| 105 | 26th - 28th August 2005 | Oxfam TRAILWALKER Sydney 2005: The team has been selected but now we need a support team to help SUBW's Trailwalker efforts produce a good fast time. 48hrs is provided to complete the 100km but we are aiming for a sub-20hr time. Many hands make light work. Come and join us! | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 106 | 26th to 28th August | Three day Cross Country/Telemark trip on the Western Range over the highest 3 peaks in Australia. Leaving Sydney at about 4am on Friday and heading out from Guthega through Charlotte Pass up to the vicinity of Seamans hut. Saturday includes Mt Kosciuszko and Mt Townsend with a camp on top of Watsons Crags or The Sentinel. A trip to Mt Twynam and Blue Lake on Sunday before returning back to Guthega. Previous experience necessary. For expert Telemarkers, the Crags provide by far the steepest skiing AND THE ONLY AVALANCHE PRONE AREA in the country. Cross Country skis and Telemarks can be hired in Cooma for a reasonable price. | Jiri Svec |
| 107 | Wednesday 31st August 7pm | SLIDE NIGHT - This months slide night will be held in the Arena Sports Centre Seminar Room, Sydney Uni at 7pm. Food and beverages provided. All welcome. | Jo Boyd |
| 108 | Saturday 10th September 2005 | Wondabyne Station to Mt Wondabyne & return. An easy popular daywalk on the Central Coast for the spring weather. Just bring yourself, lunch, 2L water and good shoes. Train at 8.45am from Central (Wyong train) (or Strathfiled 8.58am); buy return ticket to WOY WOY; get in last car. There's no vehicle access to Wondabyne so you can't drive there. | Bruce Stafford 43246925 |
| 109 | Sunday 18th September 2005 | Cowan Station to Brooklyn via Jerusalem Bay. Fairly easy walk. Bring lunch, 2L water and good shoes. Train at 9.45am from Central (Wyong train) or Strathfield 9.58am or Hornsby 10.20am; buy return ticket to HAWKESBURY RIVER. I will meet walkers at Cowan Station. After the walk you can get refreshments at the "Anglers Inn" at Brooklyn before an early return home. | Bruce Stafford 43246925 |
| 110 | 24-25 September 2005 | Weekend walk to the Red Rocks near Newnes. Great views overlooking the Capertee Valley. Some rock scrambling involved. We will probably need to drive to Newnes on the Friday night. | David Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 111 | Wednesday 28th September 7pm | SLIDE NIGHT - This month's Slide Night will be held in the Forest Lodge Hotel (back section). The showing of slides will occur around 7pm ish but some of us will be there from 6ish for dinner. All welcome to join us at anytime from 6ish onwards. Food will not be provided but there is good food and of course beverages provided by the pub. The Forest Lodge Hotel (the Flodge) is located on Arundel St, Forest Lodge. | Jo Boyd |
| 112 | Wednesday 28th September 7pm | SUBW T-Shirts are ready for collection. $15 each; collect at the Slide Night from Tom. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 113 | PBT - October Long Weekend | PBT - 3 days in the Kanangra area starting at Kanangra walls - Gingra Range - Ferny flat - Orange Bluff and back up to Walls. The trip will involve carrying large heavy (beverage laden) packs down a ridge, wondering up river on the middle day whilst lightening that heavy laod and then hauling much lighter packs all the way back to the car. Not a beginners trip. For those with at least one overnight walk experience with the club. Most will be leaving Sydney Friday night and returning sometime Monday. | Jo Boyd |
| 114 | Friday night 7 October to Sunday 9 October 2005 | Barrington Tops walk (by special request). Lagoon Pinch to Mt Carey (1545m). Medium walk. This will be straight up and down the Corker Trail, not a long circuit. As this is a World Heritage area numbers are limited, and also limited by availability of cars. Need to bring good sleeping bag and tent (you may like to arrange a tent-share). Friday nite car-camp at Allyn River; sat nite bush camp. | Bruce Stafford 43246925 |
| 115 | Wednesday 19th October 2005 | Pinnacles National Monument NP - California, USA. A day trip into the mountains. Can pick up from Santa Cruz area. Will do Balconies trail, Juniper Canyon trail and High Peak trail loop. | Albert Chetcuti |
| 116 | 21 - 30 October 2005 | Overland Track, Tasmania. | Jade Kiang |
| 117 | Sunday 23rd October | Sydney Spring Cycle - 50 km. This is Sydney's premier fun cycling event. It is the once-a-year opportunity for up to 10,000 riders of all ages and abilities to join together and cycle through Sydney. Ride will start in North Sydney, travel in traffic free lanes across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and ultimately finish on Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park as part of the Festival of Cycling. More information and entries can be found at www.sydneyspringcycle.com.au. | Albert Chetcuti Phone: |
| 118 | Wednesday 26th of October 2005 | SLIDE NIGHT - 7:00pm in the Old Refectory, Main Quadrangle, Sydney Uni. Enter down the stairs in the cloistered corner of the Main Quad which is opposite the Jacaranda Tree. We have the room booked from 6:45pm to 9:45pm so we have to be quick this time or we'll be charged extra. The slides being shown this time, probably the last Slide Night of this year, include the Beginners XC-Ski Trip, Ashley's Pyrenees trip, and of course the photos from the PBT. As per usual, wine and nibblies will be served. Please be prompt, as we only have the room booked for a limited time. Thanks. | Jo Boyd |
| 119 | 28-30 Oct 2005 | An overnight mountain biking trip through the centre of Wollemi National Park. This is a hard overnight trip on mountain bikes where we will be carrying camping gear and water with us. The aim is to cross the Wollemi National Park from East to West via the Hunter Divide, and then return via the Army Road and Wirraba fire trails. The total distance is about 180km and includes a net height gain of 1000m. Departing Sydney on the evening of Fri 28 Oct and returning on 30 Oct. Top fitness and your own mountain bike with racks and panniers are essential. | Ashley Burke |
| 120 | Sunday 6th November 2005 | Sydney to the Gong (Sutherland) bike ride - 88 km. This year's Gong Ride will be held on Sunday 6 November. Do it for fun, for the challenge, for the unique atmosphere or simply to support a great cause, the MS Society. Choose between the 88km or 52km courses, or pick the new flat 54km ride option. Whatever you do, don't miss it. Further info at http://www.msnsw.org.au (Outdoor Events). | Albert Chetcuti Phone: |
| 121 | Thursday 24th & Friday 25th of November 2005 | HOSPITAL VISIT: DALCROSS PRIVATE HOSPITAL, KILLARA. Come and visit me because I'm finally having my back operation. It would be good to see bushwalking friends because I'll be out for a while. If you catch the train to Killara then the hospital is only a five minute walk away at 28 Stanhope Road. Best time to visit is Thursday night, or anytime on Friday. Thanks | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 122 | Wednesday 30th of November to Sunday 4th of December 2005 | KBT 2005: The 2nd Annual Kosciuszko Bludge Trip. This year will involve a short tour of the open areas of the Main Range. We will visit the five glacial lakes and climb Mts Twynam, Townsend and of course Kozi. Suitable for those with a good level of fitness and a few overnight trips with the club. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 123 | 3rd - 4th December | Festival of the Canyon - This is organised by UTSOAC and is held at Mt Wilson (Cathedral Camp Site). There will be lots of people so if you are intending to go then please email Sharon Swanson to let her know the_passenger100@hotmail.com If intending to go then you will need to organise your own gear and transport or join a group from SUBW. | Jo Boyd |
| 124 | Sat 3 or 10 Dec | I'm hoping to visit Danae Brook either this Saturday (3 Dec) or the following (10 Dec). This is an abseiling/canyoning trip involving a number of exciting abseils down or near waterfalls (so it will not be appropriate for beginners). A Friday night departure will be required to allow for an early start. Please let me know if you're interested, and when you'd prefer. | Chris Berwick 0418 475 588 |
| 125 | 10-11 December 2005 | Xmas Dinner Walk to the Coxs River. An easy walk (about 1.5 hours) from the cars to a nice campsite on the Coxs River in Megalong Valley. Then plenty of swimming, relaxing, slime wars and good food and drink. Many people know the campsite and walk in independently. Some of us may do a short canyon in the Blue Mts on the Saturday morning before heading down to the campsite. | David Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 126 | December 30-January 2 | New Year at Nadgee A laid-back four days exploring the Nadgee wilderness on the far south coast of NSW. Beautiful coastline and plenty of swimming/photography/wine. Must have some o'night experience. Permits $20 and transport a bit of a hassle so email/call soon if interested. | Jacqui Knox 0421 920 179 |
| 127 | 31st December - 1st/2nd January | New Year's Celebrations at Erskine creek! Close to Glenbrook (lower Blue Mountains), nice swimming hole- Bring wine, gourmet food, an adventurous spirit, and a funny hat. Opportunity to checkout nearby caves/river thanks to Dave W Noble's expertise of the area, on the 1st Jan. Ideally leave early on saturday, but chance of people joining later in the day. | Sabrina Cascio 0402586868 |
| 128 | January 2006 | Tasmania - Jan 2006. I plan to do two extended walks - one of about 10 days in the southern half of the Cradle Mtn- Lake St Clair National Park (about 10 days) - and the second a walk traversing the Western and Eastern Arthur Ranges in the SW wilderness. Some club members have already expressed interested - so places are very limited. These trips would suit people used to walking in remote and rugged locations. They will involve some scrub and rock scrambling and coping with the notorious bad weather of the Tasmanian mountains. | David Noble Phone: 0416 230 170 or 9560 5973 |
| 129 | Friday Jan 13th | Friday the 13th Canyoning! An as yet undecided canyon, all welcome. The canyon will depend on who is interested in coming. | Mitchell Isaacs 0403103823 |
| 130 | Canyoning Overnighter 14th-15th Jan | Plan on doing a canyon saturday afternoon out HITW direction, maybe Banks Canyon. Camping on ghe Bungleboori. Then on the Sunday tackling Fortitude or Crikey, depending on who else comes really. Fit, experienced and efficient abseilers need only apply. A navigational assistant would be very useful, as would a sturdy vehicle. Cheers Greg | Greg SALWAY 0418 166 364 |
| 131 | Sunday Jan 15th | Canyoning Canyoning in the blue mountains. The canyon will depend on the participants. | Mitchell Isaacs 0403103823 |
| 132 | Saturday January 21st | Canyoning - Heart Attack Canyon, leaving early on Saturday morning. Party will be kept fairly small, but I will endeavour to take one or two fit novices who have abseiled before. | Ben Kong 0407 922 839 |
| 133 | Monday 23rd of January | Canyoning to Hole in the Wall Canyon, and if time allows, Banks Canyon. | Mitchell Isaacs Phone: 9565 4782 (H), 0403 103 823 (M) |
| 134 | Wednesday Jan 25th | Canyoning trip. Canyon will depend on who is interested, possibly Claustral, or maybe something on the Newnes Plateau. Must get in touch by Thursday 19th of Jan if you're interested. | Mitchell Isaacs Phone: 9565 4782 (H), 0403 103 823 (M) |
| 135 | Tuesday 31st of January | Canyon trip. Which canyon will depend on who is interested. | Mitchell Isaacs Phone: 9565 4782 (H), 0403 103 823 (M) |
| 136 | Wednesday 1st of February 2006 | A meeting to amend SUBW's Constitution will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday the 1st of Febraury, at the Forest Lodge Hotel, (the Flodge). Twenty members are required to make quorum. This announcement is to satisfy SU Sport's 28 day notification requirement. | SUBW Committee Phone: |
| 137 | Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th of February 2006 | Intermediate Overnight Bushwalk to the Blue Waterholes and Cooleman Plain, northern section of Kosciuszko National Park. This area is about five and a half hours drive from Sydney and centres on the limestone gorge formation of Cave Creek. Lots of swimming and photography to be done. TRIP IS NOW FULL THANKYOU. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 138 | Sunday Feb 5th | Canyoning in the Blue Mountains. Prefer those with previous canyoning experience for this trip. | Mitchell Isaacs Phone: Phone: 9565 4782 (H), 0403 103 823 (M) |
| 139 | feb 11/12 | mt wilson canyoning weekend | Alex/Rich Phone: |
| 140 | 18-19 Feb 2006 | A trip to explore Bull Ring Creek. Bull Ring Creek is a remote Wolgan tributary. There is a long walk in and walk out. Long days of walking including creek walking and probable scrub. The aim is to explore this creek and parts of Annie Rowan Creek. Rated hard for experienced walkers only. Group size will be limited to a small number of people. Let me know if interested. | Ashley Burke Phone: |
| 141 | Sunday 19 Feb | I plan to do the Oaks Trail on mountain bike - from Woodford to Glenbrook on Sunday (19 Feb) - taking the bikes up from Sydney via train (there is no trackwork). The ride is about 26km and mainly downhill. Once we get to the Oaks - I intend to do a side trip to Erskine Creek - leaving the bikes at the top and walking down and having a swim - the walk down does involve some steep scrambling | David Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 142 | Canyoning Thu 23rd - Sun 26th Feb inclusive | Howdy everyone, I propose to run a 4 day trip tackling some advanced canyons i.e. Kanangra area, Bungleboori Nth Branch and Newnes are potential sites. Fit and experienced players only. If you're mustard, ring us. | Greg SALWAY Phone: 0418 166 364 |
| 143 | Wheengee Whungee - 25-26 Feb | Hard weekend canyoning trip: I plan to descend Wheengee Whungee creek in the Kanangra Boyd NP with overnight packs. A Friday night departure will be required for an early start on Saturday. This trip is suitable for fit and experienced walkers/abseilers only, and numbers will be limited. Please contact me if you're interested. | Chris Berwick 0418475588 |
| 144 | Sunday 26th of February 2006 | Intermediate Daytrip: Abseil Dixon's Gully off the Narrowneck, drop packs and do a side trip around to the Devil's Hole, then regather the packs and go through Rennies Tunnel, go back up to the cars via the Golden Stairs. Then drive down to Wentworth Falls and do Empress Canyon to cool off. Dinner will be at the Grand View Hotel in Wentworth Falls. You will need Volleys, a headtorch, and old clothes for Rennies Tunnel and a wetsuit for Empress Canyon. Previous abseiling experience is essential for this trip and numbers will be limited. | Tom Gleeson Phone: 0408 664 293 |
| 145 | saturday 11th march 2006 | Beginner abseiling day at Thornleigh WHAT: Abseiling at a variety of sites with varying degrees of difficulty i.e. awkward starts, overhangs, differents types of descenders... When : 10AM to 4PM (arrive anytime you like before 1PM) WHERE: Take the train to Thornleigh station (Northern Line) crosss the footbridge, then left, following the signs to the great north walk. cross pennant hills road via a second footbridge, then walk left along pennant hills rd (towards hornsby) until you hit the commenara parkway. Follow this to your right for 5-10mins until you see a sign saying SUBW BEGGINERS ABSEILING or something like that. it should be pretty obvious. there is parking nearby. I will send a map to the list. WHAT TO BRING -Spirit of adventure -any abseiling gear you own (dont worry if you dont have any) comfortable clothes, running shoues (no hiking boots or sandals/thongs/flip-flops/whatever) -sunscreen and hat -Meat or something for the BBQ -Non alcoholic drinks for lunch, plus some water for yourself (min 1 litre water per person) NOT TO BRING: -fear of heights -vertigo EXPERIENCED ABSEILERS ARE WELCOME TO COME AND HELP OUT < HINT HINT! | David Greg 0408806997 |
| 146 | Sunday 12th March | Claustral Canyon. Fit, experienced ppl only. | Greg and James Phone: |
| 147 | Sunday 12 March - 7am | A day walk in the Blue mountains with the aim of visiting the bluegum forests and the grand canyon. This is meduim grade walk for people who are reasonably fit and like the idea of climbing a few stairs and going at a fairly fast walking pace, whilst still taking time to soak up the scenary. We will be meeting at Central station at 7am to catch a train to Blackheath. Bring cameras and sketch books! | Grace Hari 0421953248 |
| 148 | FRESHERS' TALK: 7:00pm Thursday 16th of March 2006 | FRESHERS' TALK: 7:00pm in the Brennan Hall at Saint John's College, within the University of Sydney. After a welcome from the President, Miss Jo Boyd, we will listen to a talk from Mr Ashley Burke about what to pack for a trip, what to wear, what food to bring and other general bits of info for those about the venture into the bush for the first time. People coming on the Freshers' Walk on 8th & 9th of April are especially encouraged to attend this evening. Meet at the College's Missenden Road gates at 7:00pm sharp in order to be escorted up to the Hall. If you arrive late then to be let in call Tom's mobile on 0408-664-293. | Tom Gleeson 9394-5262 or 0408-664-293 |
| 149 | Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th of March 2006 | Four Bungleboori Canyons in a weekend, "The Tetralogy". Depart Sydney: Friday evening 17 Mar Return to Sydney: Sunday evening 19 Mar This is an overnight walk which takes in 4 great canyons in one weekend. Our overnight packs will be carried with us and taken through each canyon. The trip is suitable for people who have been canyoning before and who are able to move quickly through canyons carrying full packs. Good fitness and previous canyon experience required. | Ashley Burke |
| 150 | 25th-26th March | Beginner/Intermediate canyon bushwalk WHY? my birthday!! WHERE? somewhere in Newnes State Forest. probably Hole in the Wall Canyon. WHEN? Leave friday night, come back sunday night. WHAT? Fullday bushwalking saturday, party sat. night, canyon on sunday. More details to be announced. | Nicole St Vincent Welch Phone: |
| 151 | SUBW AGM: Wednesday 29th of March 2006 | SUBW ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2006: Come along to elect our Office Bearers for 2006 and to watch some slides and DVDs of Club trips which took place over the summer break. Some members meet for dinner at the Forest Lodge Hotel (the Flodge) before the Slide Night at around 6pm. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm sharp and will be held in the Refectory in the Main Quadrangle at the University of Sydney. As usual, wine and nibblies will be served. Please bring a gold coin donation to help cover the cost of the room hire. | Jo Boyd SUBW President |
| 152 | Friday 31 March - Sunday 2 April | Katoomba - Kanangra - Kowmung - Katoomba All time classic, start and end at Katoomba station. Who needs cars?! Katoomba - Strongleg - Kanangra - Gingra - Wongas - Random Dog - Katoomba. We'll be playing this one very much by ear, hopefully just a two day trip but it will be good to have the third day in reserve. This is a very difficult walk - experienced peeps only I'm sorry, please contact me for details if you're interested. Cheers. | Tom Murtagh 0425 267 373 |
| 153 | Wednesday 31st May 7pm | UPDATE-SLIDE NIGHT/General Meeting When: 31st May at 7pm- dinner from 6pm Where: The Royal Hotel-370 Abercrombie street. (map- http://www.royal.com.au/contactus.htm) Come one and all to see marvellous photos and slides, featuring the mountains of Nepal and the mountains of Sydney. You don't have to be a member to take advantage of the marvellous company of the members of SUBW. Food will be eaten from 6pm [Steaks are great and only $7 with sauce!] All are welcome to show pictures and please email me to let me know you'll be taking centre stage. | Kate 0427 528 301 |
| 154 | FRESHERS' WALK: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th of April 2006 | FRESHERS' WALK - Location Cox's River. Trip will involve an easy walk to and from Cox's River. This trip is designed for any one who has just joined the club (experienced or inexperienced) and is a chance to meet other members and enjoy a good bushwalk. Anyone interested in coming should contact me via email. Please indicate your level of experience, gear you require and also if you plan to drive and how many people you can take in your car. | Jo Boyd |
| 155 | 12th-21st april | Eastern Arthurs and Federation Peak. A hard walk in a remote and rugged area of Tasmania. A small group will be going and places are limited. Previous experience on extended walks necessary. | Sam Buchanan |
| 156 | Easter, 14-17 April 2006 | Woila Creek and Mother Woila, Deua National Park. Depart Sydney: Thursday evening 13 April Return Sydney: Monday evening 17 April Deua National park is an extensive wilderness area on the Eastern side of the Great Dividing Range between Cooma and Braidwood (south east of Canberra). In the heart of this wilderness lies Mother Woila, a rugged quartzite peak and the dominant peak of the area. On this walk we will attempt an ascent of this peak direct from Woila Creek. We also hope to visit the nearby peak of Tabletop en route. The walk is in steep and mountainous terrain. Part of the trip involves exposed rock scrambling and we will need to use hand lines at the very least. There are some long hills too. The trip is off track, and will be semi-exploratory. You will need to be competent at walking with a 4 day pack and at negotiating steep and exposed terrain. Previous overnight bushwalking experience is therefore essential. Places on the trip are limited. | Ashley Burke Phone: |
| 157 | Easter Monday 17th to Wednesday 19th of April 2006 | TOM'S MAIN RANGE EASTER SPECIAL: KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK. A nice walk around the Main Range visiting the glacial lakes with a side trip to the Sentinel. A great time of the year for walking in the Snowy Mountains. | Tom Gleeson 9394-5262 & 0408-664-293 |
| 158 | 22-23 April | THE THREE PEAKS. Have a Google for "dave noble three peaks" if you're not up to speed on it already. Everyone else, it's a very difficult walk. Going to try for sub 40-hour this time: start Katoomba station at midnight, wipe out all three on the Saturday and THEN sleep. Well, optionally sleep I suppose. Just the thing to shed those unsightly Easter holiday kilograms! Fit and experienced people only, and no more than four in the group, sorry (something less exclusionary soon, I promise). | Tom Murtagh 0425 267 373 |
| 159 | 22-25 April 2006 | Coricudgy area, Wollemi National Park Depart Sydney: Friday evening 21 April Return Sydney: Tuesday evening 25 April (ANZAC day) We will spend 4 days exploring the complex and rugged sandstone country near Mt Coricudgy in Wollemi National Park. The trip is off track and is likely to be scrubby in parts. It is also likely to be very steep in places where careful route finding and rock scrambling will be needed. The area is remote and seldom visited. The scenery will be varied, with hopefully good views from the heights and dense gullies otherwise. Places will be limited, and only experienced bushwalkers should apply. | Ashley Burke |
| 160 | Sunday 23rd April 2006 | 23/4/06 Beginners Day walk - Ku-ring-gai National Park. A day walk from Cowan Train Station to Brooklyn Station. Suitable for beginners. Please email me for final details. | Albert Chetcuti |
| 161 | Tuesday 25th April 2006 | 25/4/06 Beginners Day walk - Springwood - Blue Mountains National Park. Route will be Springwood Station, Sasssfras gully, Glenbrook creek, bunyan and Lost World lookouts, magdala creek, Springwood station. Suitable for beginners. Please email me for final details. | Albert Chetcuti |
| 162 | Wednesday 26th April 7pm | The next slide night will be at 7pm on the 26th of April (the last Wednesday of the month) at a secret location in the vicinity of Sydney University. There will be a dinner plan too for those who wish to eat from 6pm again, still a secret. There will be drinks and food and photos and slides and DVDs of recent and not so recent trips, all in all a marvellous way to spend a Wednesday evening. Location will be revealed soon. | Kate 0427 528 301 |
| 163 | e.g. Wednesday 26th April 7pm | Slide Night Location Revealed! The Royal Hotel 370 Abercrombie street Darlington NSW 2000 http://www.royal.com.au/contactus.htm All welcome. Some food and drinks will be provided and please bring along any photos etc you'd like to show | Kate 0427 528 301 |
| 164 | weekend of April 29 & 30 2006 | Mt Royal National Park/Barrington Wilderness. Grade easy/medium. Leaving about 7pm friday night (28th). A walk in this beautiful area located about 50km north of Singleton (upper Hunter Valley). Includes sub-tropical rainforest. As it is a World Heritage listed area, numbers are limited. New members/"freshers" are welcome. SUBW members only, please. | Bruce Stafford 0419-392-690 |
| 165 | Sunday May 1 | Daywalk! Daywalk! Daywalk! I don't know where yet, but somewhere in the Blue Mountains. It will be a full day walk with the possibility of some easy rockscrambling or off track walking, but suitable for anybody with reasonable fitness and a sense of adventure. Limit 10. More details by email soon. | Jacqui Phone: |
| 166 | 20-21 May 2006 | Beginners' Navigation Weekend. Learn how to find your way through the bush using map and compass. The trip will be run over two days in the upper Wollangambe area. This will allow time for beginners to learn bush navigation skills and also provide opportunity to put these new skills into practice. We will camp out overnight on the Saturday night. Those not wishing to camp overnight can come for Saturday only. Open to all members of the club. You will need your own walking gear and camping gear, as well as your own map and compass. Contact me by email for further details. | Ashley Burke Phone: |
| 167 | 27-28 May 2006 | HONORABLE TREASURER'S GRADUATION SUSS-OUT TRIP (HTGSOT) All good things must come to an end, and so did my Engineering degree. The grad ceremony is on Friday, so I will do the hard yards and make libatory sacrifices to Huey all day so that we can head up the Putty road early on Saturday (although Friday will no doubt take care of how early), then check out the Colo River around Canoe Creek, the nearby passes, the upstream, the downstream, the hills, the vales, the caves, the wombat holes, the flowers, the scrub, the wind and the sky, and maybe Mt Savage. Then, high jinks and sleep, more exploration, and get back to the cars. Whew! I'm real sorry this isn't a bludge trip but I'm still in the mood for walking, although Friday might take care of that too. I can't guarantee anything about this trip except a great deal of big hill climbing and I'm going to have a ball, so if that sort of thing isn't your cup of tea then maybe I'll just see you on the Friday instead. (I'll be the guy with the mortarboard and volleys hassling the barstaff at the Australian) Email me if you're interested, limited numbers, no weirdoes, weirdoes only etc etc | Tom Murtagh |
| 168 | 27 - 28 May 2006 | Mt Solitary Traverse We will catch the train to Katoomba and walk from near the scenic railway to Mt Solitary, camp on top, and then on Sunday cross the Kedumba Valley and then walk up to Wentworth Falls (catching a taxi for the last bit to town). A very scenic walk - all on tracks. Water may need to be carried for the high camp on Mt Solitary. Email (rather than phone) me if interested in coming along. | David Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 169 | Wednesday 31st May 7pm | UPDATE-SLIDE NIGHT/General Meeting When: 31st May at 7pm- dinner from 6pm Where: The Royal Hotel-370 Abercrombie street. (map- http://www.royal.com.au/contactus.htm) Come one and all to see marvellous photos and slides, featuring the mountains of Nepal and the mountains of Sydney. You don't have to be a member to take advantage of the marvellous company of the members of SUBW. Food will be eaten from 6pm [Steaks are great and only $7 with sauce!] All are welcome to show pictures and please email me to let me know you'll be taking centre stage. | Kate 0427 528 301 |
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| 171 | June Long Weekend: 10th-12th. | THE RED ROCKS TRAVERSE. A walk to the magnificent Red Rocks overlooking the Capertree Valley in Wollemi National Park. This two day traverse will involve off track cliff top walking and challenging rock scrambling through a rugged and beautiful, wild area. There are some interesting dry slot canyons to be explored, and we will be camping at a superb campsite known as “the room”. Big rough rocks to climb up with spectacular 360 views. Suitable for walkers with good fitness, previous overnight walking experience and zeal for climbing. There will be some potentially difficult rock scrambling/climbing with a full pack. Contact me if you’re keen. | Rachel Melrose 0418211218 |
| 172 | June Long Weekend 10-12 Jun | Pantoneys Crown, Woolpack Rock, Wolgan/Capertee Divide. Departing Sydney: Friday evening, 9 Jun 2006 Returning to Sydney: Monday evening, 12 Jun 2006 The walk is located in the Gardens of Stone National Park and surrounding area, north of Lithgow. We aim to camp high on Saturday and Sunday nights to enjoy views of open valleys and sandstone escarpments. We will be carrying all our gear and as much water as we can for the 3 days. Water may be hard to find. We will be doing full days of walking, and therefore the trip would suit people with good fitness and overnight walking experience. We will need to keep moving due to the short daylight hours at this time of year. There are some very steep sections. The scenery is varied and beautiful at this time of the year. Due to the likelihood of small camp sites, places on this trip are limited. | Ashley Burke |
| 173 | Monday 12th June (Queen's Birthday Long weekend) | Wentworth Falls walk - Blue Mountains NP. A adventurous day trip up in the mountains to see a truly magnificent waterfall and views of Jamison Valley. Go on a trip in history and retrace the steps taken by Charles Darwin in 1836. This walk is suitable for beginners with some level of fitness (300 m descend involved). Walking distance - about 16 km. Transport will be by train. | Albert Chetcuti |
| 174 | Sunday 18th June | 6 hour rogaining event - the annual Paddy Pallin rogaine, to be held near Mittagong, organised by the NSW rogaining association. Rogaining is a cross-country navigation sport. You and your team (2-5 people) will be given a topographic map with checkpoints marked. Choose the points you will visit to maximise your score, get your compass ready and head out for 6 hours! You can go at your own pace and enjoy the scenery. This event is particularly good for beginners and an excellent place to try out or learn navigation skills. Entry is $25 for students and $38 full price, which includes Saturday night camping, event membership of the NSWRA, maps and food after the event. We will camp on Saturday night as the event starts at 9am Sunday. See www.nswrogaining.org for more details, and let me know if you are interested so I can help you find a team and transport. | Marcelle Gannon |
| 175 | Weekend June 24 25 | Bungonia lookdown - Bungonia Gorge - Shoalhaven River - Mt Ayre This weekend trip takes in Australias deepest limestone gorge in Bungonia SRA. Rock hopping skills essential and steep ascents/ descents.Spending the night at junction of Bungonia Crk & Shoalhaven Rvr. Will consider taking some beginners. Weather dependent. 8 punters only. | Greg SALWAY 9569 1203 |
| 176 | 24-25 June | Leaving early saturday morning, we will head to green gully by car then lower jenolan gorge to camp the night followed by a walk up galong creek on the sunday. A fairly easy overnight walk with some possible side trips. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 177 | Wednesday 28th June 5.45pm | Slide Night/ SUBW IGM This meeting is REALLY IMPORTANT for EVERYONE we'll adopt the new constitution and elect office bearers for the new club. The meeting will START at 6pm (not 7pm!) in the Holme Reading Room. Please try to get there from 5.30 and there will be FREE snacks and drinks provided to tide you over till dinner time! After the meeting we will be heading to the Flodge for dinner, drinks and slides. To get to the Holme Reading Room, go over the foot bridge on Parramatta road and turn west into the uni, you'll see the Holme Building- the meeting room is upstairs. Call me if you get lost! | Kate 0427 528 301 |
| 178 | Thursday 29th June | DAYWALK - THE ROYAL NP - Walking from Bundeena along The Coast Track to Curracurrang lagoon waterfall - which is now flowing beautifully - and have Lunch whilst Whale watching and return. 9:30am Ferry from Gunnamatta Bay Wharf I'm taking food, binoculars and my sketchpad. And a big jacket. Come along! | Rachel Melrose 0418211218 |
| 179 | Saturday 1st of July 2006 | TIGERSNAKE CANYON - Newnes Plateau, Upper Blue Mountains. A bit of post-exam relaxation calls for a dry winter canyon. Abseiling experience necessary, Volleys compulsory. The SUBW Abseiling Training Day on Sunday the 25th of June is highly recommended for people interested in coming on this day-trip. Email if interested, and please state your abseiling experience and whether you will need to borrow gear or not. Paid up club members only please. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 or 9394 5262 |
| 180 | Saturday 1st July | SORRY WALK FULL I will be running an overnight beginners bushwalk on the first weekend of July along the Coast Track in the Royal National Park. It would be a great first overnight trip if, you’ve done a few day walks before and you want to try walking with a pack. Walking is quite straight forward with good walking trails most of the way. It’s 26ks over the 2 days, so it should be quite a nice walk. We will have to carry our own drinking water and stoves. The scenery is amazing with views of the ocean and cliffs all the way. We walk through scrub, rainforest and along beaches with a few swimming opportunities too. Transport is easy with public transport (trains and ferrys) running to both ends of the walk. We do have to book camp sites though, meaning we’ll have to get organised soon. Approximate cost for the weekend-$3 Camping, $5 Ferry, $6 Train fairs (calculated from central) Please email me ASAP | Kate 0427 528 301 |
| 181 | Weekend JULY 1st & 2nd | NAVSHIELD 2006 Expressions of interest...whose keen? See bwrs.org.au/navshield for details. We may enter a number of teams if we get numbers. We'll chat at the slide night (which is doubling as my birthday bash...) | Greg SALWAY 9569 1203 |
| 182 | 2-8 July | Katoomba to Picton. A variation (I hope an interesting one) on the classic Katoomba - Mittagong walk, now that Robert Sloss's tintags have fallen off that route. Details are sketchy and the dates could slide a little, but the basic idea is to head up Mt Cookem, then down to Yerranderie via the Blue Breaks, and exit via the very beautiful and surprisingly rarely visited Nattai wilderness. Previous experience with extended walks is essential, and the Blue Breaks are very rough-going - particularly if we get to the good bits - so no slouches, moochers or wowsers please. Drop me a mail if you're interested. | Tom Murtagh |
| 183 | Monday 3rd to Thursday 6th of July 2006 | XSKI 1001: XC SKIING BRIDGING COURSE: The University of Sydney is pleased to offer a new course in cross-country skiing to be held in the first week of July. We're looking at heading down for a bit of back-country fun the week before the Beginners XC trip. We're mainly looking for downhill yuppy skiers who want to convert to XC but are unable to make the Beginners trip due to work / holiday / other committments. If you're interested, email me and let me know the level of your experience (no XC experience is fine but some downhill would be good) and if we can borrow your daddy's Range Rover / Volvo XC70 / Audi Allroad / Pajero etc... | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 or 9394 5262 |
| 184 | Monday 10th to Friday 14th of July 2006 | BEGINNERS' CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING TRIP: Kosciuszko National Park. If you're an intermediate walker and you'd like to try XC skiing then this trip will be perfect for you. We are departing Sydney Uni at 10:00am on Monday 10th and we will return in the evening on Friday 14th. After a pub meal in Jindabyne on Monday night, we will drive to a camp site near Island Bend, before driving into Guthega on Tuesday where our skiing will begin. Closer to the departure we will begin organising gear, and you can hire XC skis, stocks and boots in Cooma for $49 for the week. Your other costs will be a share of the petrol and park entry fees. More info soon! | Tom Gleeson Phone: 0408 664 293 or 9394 5262 |
| 185 | Thursday 13th July to Sunday 16th July | Mountaineering skills for Bushwalkers Basic technical skills training for bushwalkers that will allow crossing glaciers, high alpine passes or climbing easy 'walk-up' peaks in the company of experienced partners. We'll be based on the main range within striking distance of Blue Lake (weather permitting). Skills covered will include: self arrest, snow and ice anchors, glacier travel and self rescue as well as basic snow and ice climbing. The numbers we can take are very limited so unfortunately it's going to be a bit selective. Preference will be given to those who have off-track walking experience, rope skills and have helped out teaching/leading club trips previously. If you have previous alpine climbing experience you are welcome to come along and help and refresh your own skills if you can supply all your own gear. This trip will be run in conjuction with the Rockclimbing and Mountaineering club. | Andrew Mitchell 0415 736 235 |
| 186 | Friday 21- sunday 23rd july | Second anual Beer Officers Birthday Bludge Trip (BOBBT) involvig camping, beer, walking, beer, canyoning, beer, caving, beer, and drinking. Leaving friday night for Deep pass campsite, spending two relaxed days exploring and canyoning, before coming back sunday night. email or call if interested. DAvid "Fritz" Lee Melochar@gmail.com mob 0408806997 | David "Fritz" Lee 0408806997 |
| 187 | Sat 22- Sun 23 July 2006 | Here is a date for your diaries - the weekend of 22-23 July. Book this in for my 40th birthday party / bushwalk to Hatchers Hollow on the Kowmung River. For those who don't know it, Hatchers Hollow is a great camp site not far away from the Kowmung River in the Southern Blue Mountains. It is set among rugged river scenery and tall trees. Access is either as a full day's walking from Kanangra Walls or as a much shorter walk (only 2 or 3 hours) from the Murruin Range near Mount Werong. It is likely that many of us will choose the shorter route in to allow time for volley ball and afternoon relaxation in this pleasant setting. During the evening we will enjoy some fine wines around the campfire. I hope you can make it, email if interested. | Ashley Burke |
| 188 | Wednesday 26th July | SLIDE NIGHT- Wednesday the 26th of July. All are welcome- you don’t have to be a club member to come. We’ll meet at the Flodge* at around 6pm for dinner ($9 steaks) and drinks. We’ll start showing slides from 7pm. All are welcome to show pictures/movies/DVD’s- and could you please send me an email if you’d like to. See you there! *THE FOREST LODGE HOTEL 117 ARUNDEL STREET GLEBE | Kate 0427 528 301 |
| 189 | Friday 4th to Sunday 6th of August 2006 | TELEMARK TERROR: You've had a great semester break, been back at uni for two weeks, and now you're restless again. Better head south for a weekend of XC skiing! Leaving from Sydney Uni on Thursday evening, we'll drive to the campsite at Ngarigo before enjoying a day of downhill skiing on the Friday. On Saturday we will head up onto the Main Range and ski to Kozi via Cootapatamba, then back via Seaman's Hut and the Etheridge Valley. Sunday invovles a short ski back down to Thredbo before driving back to Sydney. Keen back-country skiers should apply! | Tom Gleeson Phone: 0408-664-293 or 9394-5262 |
| 190 | Sunday 6th August | Run The Coast Track - A nice way to spend a winter Sunday. When: Sunday 6th August. Where: Otford to Bundeena 30km. Train: 6:40am Central > Sutho 7:11 > Otford 7:40. Ferry: 5 or 6pm Bundeena > Cronulla. BBQ & Beer @ my boatshed by the bay. | Rachel Melrose 0418211218 |
| 191 | Wednesday 16th of August 2006 | Lunch on the Botany Lawn at Sydney Uni. Meet at 1:00pm to catch up with other SUBW members or to find out more about the club if you are interested in joining. | Tom Gleeson Phone: 0408-664-293 or 9394-5262 |
| 192 | Friday night Aug 18 to Sunday Aug 20 | Goulburn River National Park. An easy to medium walk in this Upper Hunter park. Hopefully the golden wattle will be in full flower covering the hills. Excellent camp sites, plenty of wildlife to see. Goulburn River runs through a long narrow valley with towering bluffs above. Very picturesque. Newer members welcome. Number of walkers will depend on the number of available cars. | Bruce Stafford 4324-6925 |
| 193 | Ski trip - 18-20 August | I'm thinking about heading down to the snow on 18/19-20 August for a weekend (or maybe an extended weekend) of back country skiing. Would hope to start from Guthega or Munyang and ski out towards Valentines Hut. I'd also be open to other suggestions. The trip would be suitable for those with some overnight back country skiing experience. As expected, this trip would be dependant on snow conditions and a reasonable forecast. Please let me know if you are interested. Cheers Chris 0422 99 5299 | Chris Berwick 0422 995299 |
| 194 | 19 - 20 August 2006 | Mt Victoria, Victoria Falls, Grose River, Blue Gum Forest, then to Blackheath via Grand Canyon. A nice winter walk on tracks - camping at Little Blue Gum Forest. Travel to the Mts via an early morning train to Mt Victoria | Dave Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 195 | e.g. Weekend 26 27 August | Bungonia SRA - Bungonia Gorge - Shoalhaven River - Mt Ayre This trip will be leaving Saturday morning taking in the very impressive gorge. Good length late winter walk. Considering taking some beginners, some good novice navigation practice. Some boulder hoppimg and rock scrambling involved. Camping on the banks of the Shoalhaven. Limit of 8 due to NPWS restrictions. Contact if keen. | Greg SALWAY |
| 196 | Sunday 27th August | Day walk in Glenbrook, start and finish at railway station. Will be a mix of NPWS maintained tracks and old unmaintained tracks. Route to be confirmed but possibly something like: gatehouse, Glenbrook Creek, Tunnel View Lookout, Portal Waterhole, Euroka, Ironbarks, Campfire Creek, Kanuka Brook, Duck Hole. New club members welcome. | Greg Smith 90365493 (don't use voicemail) |
| 197 | Wednesday 30th August 7pm | SLIDE NIGHT 30th of August. ALL WELCOME! We'll start at the Flodge* at 6pm for dinner. At 7 we'll head over to the Baristery** in the Holme Building to see slides and movies and photos of recent and not so recent epics and leisurely walks through the bush. As usual, we'll provide drinks. Due to the state of our finances, we're thinking about getting people who are kind hearted to bring something to share- a punnet of strawberries, a packed to Tim Tams, a bag of lollies etc. Of course you don't have to, but it would be most appreciated. SUBW will bring the drinks! If you want to show some photos, send me an email. If you have a laptop we can borrow, send me an email. If you'd like to submit photos for the photo competition, bring them along. If you'd like to become a member of SUBW, send me an email. If you have a great recipe for sticky date pudding, send me an email. If you get lost/need more info, give me a call *THE FOREST LODGE HOTEL 117 ARUNDEL STREET GLEBE **Enter Sydney Uni from the uni footbridge on Parramatta Road. On your right will be the Holme building. Enter through the doors on the south side and walk through to the courtyard. In the back left hand corner, the (north west) there is a door- go through there. I'll put a sign up! http://db.auth.usyd.edu.au/directories/map/largemap00a.html Holme building - D 14 | Kate 0427528301 |
| 198 | Weekend 2-3 Sep 2006 | Red Rocks traverse, near Newnes. Departing Sydney on Friday evening, 1 Sep and returning on Sunday evening, 3 Sep. This is an excellent overnight walk, full of panoramic views and interesting sandstone country. Much of the walk is along a clifftop escarpment with views over the Capertee Valley. The walk is medium grade, for people with some overnight walking experience and good general fitness. Saturday will be a full day of walking with a steep climb out of the valley. Sunday will be a little shorter. Most of the walking is not on a track, and in some places care is required on steep and rocky ground. In general, provided you are familiar with overnight walking and reasonably fit, the trip is highly recommended. | Ashley Burke |
| 199 | Wednesday 6th September, 7pm | SOCIAL NIGHT - SUBW/UTSOAC/UTSSS - Wine Tasting! Come along for a fun night and meet other adventurous people from UTS. Time: 7:00pm. Venue: UTS Science Faculty Meeting room 5.01; Building 4, Level 5. **Enter Building 4 through one of the entrances avoiding pin-coded doors. Go up the lift to level 5 (red carpet) Walk through the atrium (past the fish tank) Room 5.01 is on the left just before the (locked) corridor to the labs. Bring: Wine, Slides, Videos, Goodies, $5 if you want in on a large pizza order. Wine Glasses provided. | Rachel Melrose 0418211218 |
| 200 | Weekend 9-10 Sep | Exploration of Northern Capertee, Tayan Peak area. This trip is partly exploratory. We aim to explore a plateau region in the northern part of the Capertee valley, including Tayan Peak and the surrounding area. There is the prospect of expansive views and the chance to walk in a seldom visited area. We will be carrying overnight packs and all the walking will be off track. Some previous overnight walking experience is essential, as is familiarity with walking off track in Blue Mountains terrain. Email if interested. If you are new to the club, please provide a contact phone number and short statement about your level of experience and whether you have the required gear for an overnight walk. | Ashley Burke |
| 201 | 9-10 sept 2006 | I'm planning on heading over the "other" side of the wild dogs this weekend. Down mouin ck to camp at the coxs. probably back via little dingo ridge or one of the others nearby. thinking of doing the train thing from katoomba and bashing the neck friday night. Its a med-hard partly exploratory kind of trip so fit, experienced walkers only. | James Bevan 0411 019 104 |
| 202 | Saturday September 16th | It’s on! This year the SUBW Pub Crawl will kick off at The Gearin’s, starting and ending at Katoomba. We will catch the train between pubs in the mountains each hour. There will be ONE CHALLENGE at each pub along the way. ID: The bars need some way to distinguish pub crawl participants from regular patrons so they know who gets the specials, and also so we can find each other! - WEAR Volleys and your SUBW Tee’s. AND wear one accessory from your adventures in the wilderness – it could be a lucky hat, helmet or perhaps your favourite handline! So we know who is and isn’t on the Crawl... At the end all people’s names that made it to the end are collected in a hat which will be drawn for the midnight prize. You can download the itinerary here. | Rachel Melrose |
| 203 | Sunday 17th September | Abseiling trip at Malaita Point. Abseiling experienced required. | David C |
| 204 | Saturday 23rd September | Mt Guouogang Daywalk. Driving from Sydney Friday 2pm, camp Carlons Farm. Saturday, early start: probably up Krungle Bungles - Mt Guouogang via Mt Jenolan - Gaspers Buttress - Coxs River. A long day with minimal breaks - a fast pace and some running involved. Drive home Saturday Night. If anyone would like to do a dissimilar trip from the same starting point, you are still welcome to get a lift to Green Gully in my car and share a night round the fire on friday. | Rachel Melrose 0418211218 |
| 205 | Wednesday 27th September 7pm | Slide Night! All Welcome. Dinner at 6pm at the Flodge (THE FOREST LODGE HOTEL 117 ARUNDEL STREET GLEBE) then we'll make our way over at 7pm to the Holme Reading Room (http://db.auth.usyd.edu.au/directories/map/largemap00a.html ) for slides and free drinks. Please bring some food to share! | Kate 0427 528 301 |
| 206 | Saturday September 30th to Monday October 2nd | Annual Presidents Bludge Trip to the Kowmung River. Hopefully to somewhere where we can catch trout for dinner. Keep this weekend free for fine food, wine and company. Dress Formal- thats shirts and ties! (and yes Volleys are formal) | Kate 0427 528 301 |
| 207 | Saturday 30th September - Monday 2nd October | Presidents Bludge Trip! A chance to visit the Kowmung river at its most spectacular time of year. A couple of days of good walking leaving time for swimming, volleyball, photography, cooking, drinking, trout fishing, singing camp fire songs and what ever other tom-foolery we can come up with! Route- Down Gingra Range to the junction of Gingra and Little Gingra creek (C) to Ferny Flat along the Kowmung (C) and back along the Range. Not a beginners walk but if you're fit and keen, you're more than welcome to join the fun. Check out http://lists.anatomy.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/subw-announce/2006-September/003085.html for more info | Kate 0427 528 301 |
| 208 | Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th of October 2006 | We will start from Mt Victoria and walk all of Victoria Falls Road towards Vicotria Falls lookout. From here we will descend 300m to Victoria Creek and follow the creek down to the junction with Grose River - we will follow the river towards Blue Gum forest hoping to find a nice place to camp. This will be completely exploratory, as I haven't been there before ;) We will return via Perry's Lookout and follow the road and track to Blackheath - Check Mt Wilson Map (8930-I-N) if u r keen ;) The long range weather forecast predicts Max of 20 degrees on Saturday and 8 on Sunday so this might be a fun weekend - with all types of weather :) This is an intermediate walk, unfortunately not suitable for begginers, unless u r a dearing ;) | Freddy Salvador |
| 209 | Sunday 8th October 2006 | Daywalk Cowan-Berowra Ku-ring-gai Chase NP. Eight people have already expressed their interest to join the walk, so I have decided to close enrollment for this day walk. | Corne Biesheuvel |
| 210 | Sunday 15th October 2006 | Around the Bay in a Day will be held on the 15th of October 2006. A one day cycling fund raising event held around Port Philip Bay down in Melbourne. Organised by Bicycle Victoria, this event is Australia’s biggest one-day cycling challenge. Riders can choose between a 42km, 100km, 210km and 250km course. Held in October, the official date has not been set yet. More info at: www.bv.com.au (search for ATB) or info at: http://www.smithfamily.com.au/index.cfm?pid=2531&pageid=2769. Start training now! | Albert Chetcuti |
| 211 | 60th DINNER, Saturday 21st October 2006 | - - - - - - SUBW 60th ANNIVERSARY - - - - - - Sydney University Bushwalkers was founded in 1946, and this year we will be celebrating the 60th Anniversary! We will be holding 2 events: a semi-formal dinner and an easy day walk the following day. The 60th DINNER Celebration will be held at St Johns College, Sydney University. Time: 6:30pm arrival for 7:00pm start. Tickets: $65 - includes 3 course dinner and unlimited drinks. RSVP: To reserve your ticket, visit www.subw.org.au/60th for all the details. We will have the 60th Anniversary magazine "Press on Regardless" for purchase. Photo Competition winners will be announced with the presentation of the SUBW 2007 Wilderness Calendar. Hope to see everyone there! | Rachel Melrose 0418 211 218 |
| 212 | Saturday 21st October | Abseiling Practice Day
For anyone wanting to learn how to abseil, spend some time practising skills or just watch others having fun, I will be attempting to run a day somewhere on the leafy North Shore of Sydney. I am running this with beginners who are keen to go canyoning in mind, but everyone is welcome.
If there's anyone out there who has a few skills and is keen to help out the less experienced folks, I'd love to hear from you. Details to follow... | Ben Kong |
| 213 | 22nd October 2006 | Portfolio Partners Sydney Spring Cycle is a fun bike ride from North Sydney to Sydney Olympic Park. It's a great day out for the whole family, not a race. Come along - you'll have a great time. (Formally known RTA Cycle Sydney). Info and entry forms can be found at: http://sydneyspringcycle.com.au. | Albert Chetcuti |
| 214 | 60th DAYWALK, Sunday 22nd October 2006 | - - - - - 60th ANNIVERSARY DAYWALK - - - - - Following the 60th Anniversary dinner, this daywalk will be along The Coast Track, Bundeena to Marley Beach (south end), in The Royal National Park. This will be a very easy, cruisy daywalk over some spectacular cliffs and coastal heathland, as well as beaches, rock platforms and inland lakes to explore. Lunch at Marley Beach 12-3pm. Bring: Lunch, Swimmers, drinks, stove for a cuppa (No Fires). Train from Central 9:22am > Ferry from Cronulla - Gunnamatta Bay Wharf 10:30am to Bundeena. For all details visit www.subw.org.au/60th | Rachel Melrose 0418 211 218 |
| 215 | Wednesday 25th October 2006 | AKA... The fun never stops in SUBW. So Wednesday night. Slide Night. 6:00pm we'll be meeting at the Flodge (117 Arundle Street Glebe) For cheep steak and lots of beer. 7:00pm head to uni for slides. This slide night should be a biggie, we've got left over 60th cake to eat, new members to sign up, wine to drink, and slides to watch, haul all your buddies along! And there will be the marvellous Press On Regardless- edited by Jacqui (a champion job by the way!) for sale for $5 and copies of the equally marvelous 2007 calendar for sale- with photos by you! At $20 they make marvelous christmas presents to show your family where you wander off to on the weekends. You will also need to sign up for the new club. There will be no charge for those that are already members of the club, however please bring along your USU card (the orange one) or union life membership number if you have one. New members it will be $15 for students with a USU card or people that have life membership with the union and $25 for everyone else. Everyone is welcome to bring slides/digital photos and DVD's under 20 minutes. Please also bring along some food to share. Chips/strawberrys/tim tams/jaffles etc. We'll provide the drinks. And, as yet, the room is a suprise. Dont you love suprises? I'll get back to you guys on that one tomorrow. Calendars, Press On Regardless, Drinks, Sharing Food, Eating Cake, Photos, Adventures and the Oldies told us to go climb centre point tower after the slide night. Everyone come along! What more could you want from a Wednesday night? ~Kate | Kate 0427 528 301 |
| 216 | TONIGHT | Room Update This month's slide night will be held in the Baristery ... Barristery? Bastar- ? It's the room next to the Commonwealth Bank in the Holme Building, off from the courtyard. If you don't come to the Flodge beforehand just head for the Holme courtyard and you'll be able to see, hear and smell the slide night if past performances are anything to go by. | |
| 217 | Sat 28 Oct 2006 - Callendina Loop | I'm hoping to head out to Callendina loop this Saturday. Leaving from Linden in the middle of the Blue Mountains, this would be a 12-15km mountain bike ride along the Linden Ridge fire trail, followed by a 2-4km bush bash to Callendina Loop on Wentworth Creek. This trip would be of medium grade for those who preferably have some experience mountain biking and some experience walking off-track. Let me know if you are interested. Or I'm open to other suggestions to get me out of the city. | Chris Berwick 0422 995299 |
| 218 | Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th November | Red Rocks Red Rocks traverse, near Newnes. Leave Sydney this Friday evening (3/11), return Sunday evening (5/11). To copy much of one of Ashley's descriptions: This is an excellent overnight walk, full of panoramic views and interesting sandstone country. Much of the walk is along a clifftop escarpment with views over the Capertee Valley. The walk is medium grade, for people with some overnight walking experience and good general fitness. Saturday will be a full day of walking with a steep climb out of the valley. Sunday will be a little shorter. Most of the walking is not on a track, and in some places care is required on steep and rocky ground. We will be carrying water for the whole weekend. | David C |
| 219 | e.g. Sat 4th Nov 11am | Walk against warming in the city. Come and show your support for Australia to do something about the state of our planet. We are fast headed for disaster if we don't take action asap. Go here for more details. http://www.walkagainstwarming.org/ If anyone can think of a good place to meet up let me know. | Daniel Scheuch 0418217068 |
| 220 | Sunday 5th November 2006 | MS Sydney to the Gong ride - Sunday 5th November 2006. It's Australia's premier one-day recreational cycling event and your chance to be part of a great sporting tradition. On Sunday 5 November join 10,000 cyclists as they pedal for a purpose in the 25th anniversary Gong Ride. This year see the return of the ride finishing at Wollongong, after completion of the Seacliff bridge. More info can be found at: http://www.gongride.org.au. | Albert Chetcuti |
| 221 | Sat 11 - Sun 12 Nov 2006 | Start off the canyoning season with a 2 day trip, camping by the cars overnight. I am thinking of doing two day trips, on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November. On Saturday night we will camp near our cars. The area is likely to be the Newnes Plateau, and we will choose canyons or walks on each day depending on the weather, number of people etc. It may be possible for people to join us for either of the days if you can't make it for the whole weekend. Ideally some previous abseiling or canyoning experience is desirable. We may do an easy canyon on one day and a harder one on the following day. We'll see. Let me know if interested. | Ashley Burke Phone: |
| 222 | Sunday 12th November | Kuring-Gai Chase N.P. - Mt Kuring-Gai Station to Berowra Station via Cowan Creek | Wendy Au |
| 223 | morning of Tuesday 14th November | Sunrise 'Sculpture by the sea' walk on Tuesday the 14th of November. Set your alarm clocks early for this morning walk along Sydney's spectacular coastline from Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach. You'll enjoy the breathtaking dawn light as you admire the beautiful sculptures. Meeting place will be the southern end of Bondi beach at 6:30 am! Public transport available to the start and from the end of the walk. Walk should finish at 8:00ish. Please email if interested. More info about the walk and sculptures can be found at: www.sculpturebythesea.com. If the weather is bad on Tuesday, I'll try again on Thursday the 16th. | Albert Chetcuti 0418460651 |
| 224 | Sat-Sun 18-19 November | Royal N.P. Coastal walk- Bundeena to Otford Station. | Wendy Au |
| 225 | Sunday November 19 | Hello daywalkers! This is a nice EASY walk ideal for beginners and people who want a quick taste of the Blue Mountains. It will be in the Wentworth Falls area. Give me a call if interested. | Jacqui Knox Phone: 0421 920 179 |
| 226 | Saturday 18th to Monday 20th of November 2006 | 3 DAY HARD BUSHWALK - KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK: Charlotte Pass - Wilkinson Valley - Hannel's Spur - Geehi River - Townsend Spur - Lady Northcote's Canyon - Lake Albina - Club Lake - The Sentinel - Mount Twynam - Blue Lake - Headley Tarn - Charlotte Pass. This HARD walk will suit experienced bushwalkers, proficient in rockscrambling and long hard walking, using all available daylight hours with night time walking also intended. Lady Northcote's Canyon is a boulder strewn nightmare and Hannel's Spur is, at 1840m, Australia's biggest descent (translation = hard on the knees). We will depart Sydney on Friday as soon as people can get off work. We will drive to Charlotte Pass and upon arrival we will begin walking immediately to Seaman's Hut before an alpine start the next morning. The drive is about six hours (plus minimal breaks). We will be back in Sydney very late on the Monday night. Get in touch if interested. Party limited to six people. | Tom Gleeson Phone: 9394 5262 or 0408 664 293 |
| 227 | 25-26 Nov 2006 | On this trip we will explore upper Arabanoo Creek in the Kanangra Boyd National Park. The aim will be to start high in the headwaters at the Dance Floor Cave and walk downstream from there. The trip may involve some abseiling, as there may be some waterfalls in this section of the creek. It will certainly involve a lot of clambering over rocks and walking along a rough creek bed. Hopefully we will find some nice clear pools for a dip if it is hot. On Sunday we will climb out of the creek and return to Kanangra via a ridge that is likely to involve a steep climb. Departure from Sydney is on Friday evening, returning on Sunday evening. The trip is suitable for people with previous creek walking and abseiling experience. | Ashley Burke |
| 228 | Wednesday 29th November 7pm | Hi All, Last slide night and thus big party will be Wednesday the 29th of November at 7pm. As usual some people will be meeting a meal at the Flodge* from 6pm. All are absolutley welcome. Please bring food to share, slides/dvds/photos to show and a smile- we'll bring the drinks. Room will be confirmed in a couple of days, but somewhere on UNI campus. See you there, Kate 0427 528 301 *Forest Lodge Motel 117 Arundle St Forest Lodge | Kate 0427 528 301 |
| 229 | e.g. Wednesday 29th Novembe | Slide Night Confirmation Yes, we will be in the Flodge due to the Uni being closed early (out of session). See you there from 6pm onwards. | Kate LORD 0427 528 301 |
| 230 | Saturday and Sunday, 2nd-3rd December | FESTIVAL OF THE CANYON - If you are a lover of the canyons then come and enjoy a weekend of canyon worship amongst fellow canyon devotees from all over. You can canyon, climb, bushwalk or whatever during the day and then join in the Festival Party on Saturday night! Or just come for one or the other, run a trip or two to help kick start the canyon season! Note: Trip may be cancelled at last minute if Fires Persist - There may be a total Fire Ban even if there are no threatening fires. More organising of Trips will commence at the upcoming slide night (Wed 29th). Please RSVP - The email I sent out. | Rachel Melrose |
| 231 | This weekend Dec 9 & 10 | CANYONING - Departing Friday evening. Something reasonably difficult at a location to be decided. Let me know of suggestions. Fit & experienced punters only please. Limit of 8, departing Friday night most probably. | Greg SALWAY 02 9569 1203 |
| 232 | 16 - 17 December 2006 | "Christmas Dinner" Walk to The Coxs River - This is a regular trip held not long before Xmas - involving a short (1.5 hour) walk from Megalong Valley to the Coxs River - to a great campsite - close to a good swimming hole and fun in the rapids (depending on the drought...). Bring gourmet food, beer and wine. Some people make there own way to the campsite. Also - some of us do a short canyon in the Blue Mts on the Saturday morning before heading down into Megalong Valley - this will probably involve some abseiling and swimming in cold water. | David Noble Phone: 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 233 | Sat Dec 30th | CANYONING sat Dec 30th Wollongambee 1 Wetsuits and lilo required. Ring ASAP | Peter RAINES 0403 140 963 |
| 234 | Jan 1 & 2, 2007 | Given I work NYE, I'm eyeing off my next few canyons on these 2 days. Whose keen? Let me know what you're up for. I prefer something wet and a bit difficult. Depending on the response, I may do something easier. | GREG salway Phone: 0418 166 364 |
| 235 | Fri Jan 5th 07 | CANYONING: Upper Bowens Creek Nth ARM No abseiling,flotation and wetsuits advisable. some rock scrambling and steep walking. Ring me if interested, good beginners trip. | Peter RAINES 4756 2129 or0403 140 963 |
| 236 | Thursday evenings 7pm | WOW, DID SOMEONE SAY A MEAT (& VEG) RAFFLE EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE FLODGE? A bunch of carnivorous SUBW people (Tom, Kate me and various others) raffle 20 meat trays (and some very fancy fruit and veg platters for the vegetarians) each Thursday night. Profits go to the SUBW kitty, so get down there and support your club. 117 Arundle St GLEBE (behind OfficeWorks...) See You There GREG | Greg SALWAY |
| 237 | Fri 25th MAY @ 0001 hrs | There can only be one winner! I'll be hosting a silent auction for a 3 box ICEBOX Igloo making kit. Never been opened. For more details: www.grandshelters.com/ The highest bidder come 0001hrs Friday 25th May gets the prize, for pick up at the slide night the following Wednesday evening (or posted - add $A15). To make a bid, in the subject bar of an email to me put "Igloo bid: your price" and nothing else. If she doesn't make reserve, it'll end up on Ebay. Up to you. You know you need it. Someone start me off. Greg | Greg SALWAY |
| 238 | 12-13 april | Beginners canyoning weekend. Camping at deep pass inthe blue mountains. Practicing abseiling saturday and possibly canyoning on sunday. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 239 | 6-7 september | PBT scouting trip. Driving to the Kanangra walls friday night/early sat morning, returning to Sydney sunday night. The aim of this trip is to walk to the Kowmung river and investigate possible campsites for the Presidents Bludge Trip in October. Please email if interested. Suitable for experienced overnight walkers. | Pete harvey |
| 240 | 2-3 May 2009 | The Wilderness Society "Wildendurance" WildEndurance: the new standard. 100km through the Blue Mountains in one weekend, raising funds to save the planet. WildEndurance is a unique trekking challenge for teams of 4-6 people. Experience the stunning beauty of the Blue Mountains World Heritage area - while raising funds to protect our wonderful wild places. The 2009 event takes place over the weekend of 2-3 May and will build on the success of last year with a new course and improved web support - while retaining the friendly and personal touches that made 2008 so memorable. See the website for more details: http://www.wildendurance.org.au/ | Julie Melrose 0405683450 |
| 241 | e.g. Wednesday 26th August 8pm | Monthly Slide night. All welcome - come along and meet some other club members and find out more about what sort of trips the club runs. Where: Holme Building - Reading Room, 8pm. Dinner beforehand (7pm onwrads) at the Flodge (Forest Lodge Hotel), Arundle st. | Pete |
| 242 | Wednesday 30 Sep 7pm | The next montly slide night of recent club activites will be held on Wednesday, the 30th of September, in the Holme Building, University of Sydney, from 7 pm. | Alex Meekin |
| 243 | 4 - 5 December 2009 | Christmas Walk to the Coxs River. The annual Xmas walk to a nice campsite and swimming hole on the Coxs River just off the Six Foot Track, Megalong Valley in the Blue Mts. A easy walk to a pleasant campsite. Bring good food and drink. Some people walk in independently to the campsite. Some may want to do a nearby canyon (perhaps involving abseiling) on the Saturday morning before heading to the river. | David Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 244 | sat-sun 13-14th march | Beginners canyoning/abseiling weekend. No previous experience necessary. Camping at Deep Pass in the Blue Mountains - will need to carry camping gear approx 1/2 hour from cars. First day will involve walk-through canyon abseiling practice. Second day will involve either Twister/Rocky Creek or Tigersnake canyon. If interested please fill out online signup form at: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dG0xWmQzcFR4NzBESXZQT1pnUkVCZlE6MA | Pete Harvey |
| 245 | Sat Jan 6th 07 | CANYONING Wollongambe 2 No abseils. Flotation and wetsuits advisable. Some steep walking and rock scrambling involved. Phone if interested. | Peter RAINES 4756 2129 or0403 140 963 |
| 246 | Bell Creek overnight 13-14 January 2007 | Tom Murtagh and I plan, depending on transport, to do a long version of Bell Creek canyon, joining Wollongambe. Experience of off-track walking, canyoning and overnight hiking necessary. You will need at least a lilo, wetsuit (it's a very cold canyon) and a waterproofed overnight pack (e.g. with a large dry bag or multiple plastic bags inside), and usual overnight gear. Should be wet and fun. | Tarrin Wills 93512572 |
| 247 | Thursday 18th January 2007 | Woodford to Glenbrook via The Oaks Fire trail - Beginners mountain bike ride. (Approx 2 hours). | Pete Harvey |
| 248 | Friday 19th January | Meet at Woodford Railway Station. Mountain bike Ride along Bedford Road Firetrail to Murphy's Glen then short bushwalk to Bedford Creek with opportunity for swimming. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 249 | e.g. Saturday 20th January | Lindermans Pass Daywalk, Wentworth Falls. Intermediate Grade. | Pete Harvey |
| 250 | 22-23 January 2007 | Katoomba - Kanangra - Katoomba return Going for a bit of a training walk, work off those Christmas Canyon Kilos. It'll be a Katoomba station return job, extra-light packs, staying overnight at Kanangra. Probably going to avoid the usual highway (Yellow Pup, Strongleg et al.) so there could be some scope for an interesting route. It's about a hundred kilometres of tough mountainous off-track walking so you'll want to have excellent fitness and mental drive, the ability to walk out on your own, no qualms about night-walking or torturous road-bashes at the end of your tether. That said though it's some of the finest country in the world so if you're up to it drop me a line. Oh, and it also goes without saying that the walk will be delayed or cancelled if the weather isn't up to scratch. I'm not interested in becoming a heatwave statistic! | Tom Murtagh |
| 251 | Ettrema Gorge overnight walk - 26-28 January | I'm planning on heading down to the Ettrema gorge on the Australia Day long-weekend (26-28 Jan). The Ettrema Creek gorge is a deep but pretty gorge in the Morton National Park. This trip will be a 3-day overnight bush walk of medium-grade with considerable off-track walking and scrambling up and down steep terrain. Suitable for those with preferably some off-track and overnight walking experience. I'm still yet to plan a more detailed route. Likely leaving Thursday night. Please contact me if you are interested. | Chris Berwick 0422 995299 |
| 252 | Sunday 4th Feb 2007 | Royal National Park. Waterfall to Heathcote via Uloola Track(prelimenary plan). 11km. Daywalk. Easy graded. Swimming in nice pools or Kangaroo Creek if weather is good. | Wendy Au |
| 253 | 10-11 Feb 2007 | Weekend walk or canyon trip. Departing Sydney on Friday evening 9 Feb, we will drive to the Blue Mountains and spend Saturday and Sunday creek walking and/or canyoning. Exact location is yet to be decided, but the trip will probably involve some abseiling, and carrying overnight packs. We will aim to stay close to water, but some ridge walking is inevitable. Ideally you will have had some previous experience of such trips. | Ashley Burke |
| 254 | NZ transalpine - Tasman glacier - 10-21 Feb | I'll be heading over to NZ between 11-21 Feb for a transalpine trip along the Tasman and/or Murchison glaciers and surrounds, possibly linking the two if time and conditions permit over 10 days, or alternatively climbing some easy passes/peaks en-route. Suitable for those with appropriate experience/knowledge only. The trip will be run in conjunction with SURMC. | Chris Berwick Phone: 0422995299 |
| 255 | Saturday 17th Feb 2007 | Saturday the 17th of February 2007. Heathcote National Park. This will be a leisurely day walk along the Bullawarring track from Heathcote station to Waterfall station. The walk will follow Heathcote creek with lots of swimming pools along the way. About 11 km walking distance and suitable for beginners. Transport will be by train. Email me if you would to come along. | Albert Chetcuti 0418460651 |
| 256 | 17 - 18 February 2007 | UTS Outdoor Club is having a canyoning weekend at Newnes this coming weekend - and have extended the invitiation. So - I intend to go along - and others may want to join us. We will be camping at a base camp in the valley - and doing canyons each day. The canyons will involve abseiling and swimming in cold water - and this trip would not suit people without at least some abseiling experience. | David Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 257 | Sunday 18th Feb 2007 | Sunday the 18th of February 2007. Brisbane Water National Park. A day walk from Wondabyne station to Pindar cave and back. This area is only accessible by train. About 12 km walking distance and will involve a bit of down and up. Suitable for beginners. Transport will be by train. Email me if you would to come along. | Albert Chetcuti 0418460651 |
| 258 | Wednesday 28th February to Thursday 1st March | O WEEK Have you spent your whole life dying to be in a bushwalking club that goes bushwalking? Congratulations! You've found one! But if you want a club that does more than that- well thats us too. Camping/walking/skiing/canyoning/swimming/abseiling/rock climbing/liloing/drinking? Sign up for the Sydney University Bushwalkers! Between 10 and 4 you'll find a bunch of friendly bushwalkers ready to show you photos and videos of our adventures in the bush and answer any questions you may have. | Kate Lord 0427528301 |
| 259 | Thursday 1st March 6:30 pm | ###Mega Meat (and fruit and vegetable) Raffle### Have you just started to settle into uni life- but realised one thing's missing... your freezers empty (cue dramatic music) Come along to the SUBW meat (and veg) raffle at the Flodge (the Forest Lodge Hotel 117 Arundle St Forest Lodge) A chance to win one (or more) of 17 2 kilo meat trays, 2 3 kilo veg trays and one MEGA MEAT TRAY a good 5 kilos of meat. Tickets just $2 each or less if you buy more. All proceeds go to supporting your club. (also you can sign up for membership if you cant make to O-Week) | Kate Lord 0427528301 |
| 260 | FRIDAY 2nd March - End of O-Week | 2007 PUBGAINE - SOCIAL NIGHT! Sydney Outdoor clubs combine to run the gauntlet of pubs round Uni with members from - UNSW - UTS - MAC & SUBW. This pubgaine is just like a rogaine, except it is staged in Sydney, only runs for 3 hours, and is FUN, with a very social aspect. The pubgaine is being run on the 2nd of March from 6 till 9pm. The basic idea will be : each team of 2-5 people will be given a map with a series of pubs marked on it. The aim is to visit as many of the pubs as possible within three hours. If drinks (alcoholic or not) are consumed at each pub, more points will be earnt. At the finish, we will all gather for a beer and a meal to finish, and some general socialising and merrymaking. There will be prizes for the winners. For more info, visit http://www.pubgaine.unswoc.org. This is where all the details will be posted. For people who wish to come, send an email to the following email address so we can have an idea of how many to cater for (maps, etc.). The address is : pubgaine@unswoc.org. | Rachel Melrose 0418211218 |
| 261 | e.g. Sat - Sun, 3rd - 4th March 2007 | Royal National Park. Bundeena - Otford coastal walk. 26km. Easy-Medium. Camping at North Era. Nice view of the coastline, beautiful beaches, walking through open grassland and rainforest. This walk is very popular and will need early booking for the campsite. Please let me know by Feb 11th if you are interested. | Wendy Au |
| 262 | Sunday 4th March 2007 | Taronga Wharf-Balmoral beach-Manly. My O-Week contribution - new members welcome. An easy but fairly long walk including Balmoral Beach and Crater Cove (Dobroyd Head). Good harbour views in bushland. Opportunity for swimming at either Balmoral or Clontarf. Do bring water & lunch. Meet at Circular Quay at Taronga Zoo ferry wharf by 9.15am for 9.20am ferry. Returning to City late afternoon by ferry from manly. | Bruce Stafford Phone: 0419-392-690 |
| 263 | CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY -Sunday 4th March | CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY - MARLEY BEACH - ROYAL NATIONAL PARK. Marley Beach is 2hours walk south of Bundeena along the Coast Track [Topo 1:25000 PORT HACKING]. Marley beach also has a lagoon and large sand dunes behind the beach that frequently have rubbish left around them that can potentially pollute the lagoon and endanger birds which nest in the dunes. In addition to this, a lot of rubbish gets washed up on the beach that has been thrown off boats offshore. This project aims to clean up the beach and surrounds to make it a more beautiful place for the walkers and the fauna in the area! Meet on the 7:30AM Ferry from Cronulla Wharf to catch to Bundeena. The day will be from 10:00AM-3:00PM with a lunch break and a chance for a swim! You are not obliged to stay the whole day, and the Ferries return to Cronulla on the hour - i.e.5:00pm. Wear: Wide Brimmed Hat, Sunscreen, Shirt, Shorts, Closed in shoes. Essential Items to bring: First Aid Kit, Gloves, 2 thick garbage bags, Water, Lunch. Non-essential: Cossie, Goggles, Camera. Please fill in a Volunteer Registration Form and bring it along on the day. http://www.cleanup.com.au | Rachel Melrose 0418211218 |
| 264 | Sunday 11th March | Abseiling training day at Thornleigh. Access is via train. We will be meeting at Thornleigh Station 11:15 am. Bring your Dunlop Volleys as they will become your second skin for the remainder of the SUBW experience. Bring meat for a BBQ and a beer or 2 for relaxing at the end of the day. If you have any abseiling gear don't hesitate to bring it along. Send me an email to let me know you'll be there. | Craig Wilmo |
| 265 | Saturday 17th March 2007 - Sunday 18th March 2007 | Canyoning 101 - Introduction to Canyoning. If you love any of the following; rocks, water, beer, jaffles, glow worms, bush, fun, swimming, rock jumps, abseiling, rock climbing or just want to watch other fools doing any of the above then this is the weekend for you. Absolutely no experience is necessary however if you do have experience, there will be plenty of opportunity to attack some of the more challenging canyons on the Newnes Plateau. Meet at USYD at 730 am or Strathfield 8am rsvp with your expressions of interest, experience and if you have access to a car for the weekend. | Craig Wilmo |
| 266 | Saturday Night, 17th March | SOCIAL NIGHT @ Newnes Plateau. In between canyoning daytrips on saturday and sunday, we will be having a Twister PARTY. Free Beer by the fire for New Members! Lots of Gourmet food. Lots of fun to be had. | Rachel Melrose |
| 267 | Thursday 22nd March 10am | ROYAL NATIONAL PARK - DAYWALK! The Royal National Park was declared on March 21st 1879, as the first National Park in Australia. Although it is a very old Park, its integrity has been conserved since the NPWS took over management in 1967, and it remains a beautiful place to visit. There is a wide variety of terrain ranging from sub-tropical and temperate rainforests to coastal cliffs and heathland, beaches, river valleys and mangroves! We will explore an area of the Royal that includes rainforest, coastal heath, and sheltered beaches, approx. starting 10am and finishing in the afternoon. This walk will be very easy grade – no experience required – it is a great opportunity for meeting other people in the club! We will meet at Wattamolla Picnic Area and walk to Curracurrang and up the creek to where there is a large cave and beautiful pool below a small waterfall to swim in. We will walk to Eagle Rock and back to Wattamolla for a snorkel and lunch on the beach! Car spots limited - If you need a lift email me and I will organize a car pool from Sutherland station. We have spare snorkels and goggles :) Please reply and indicate whether you have a car for transport. MAP: Topographic 1:25 000 OTFORD. | Rachel and Julie Melrose 0418 211 218 |
| 268 | Friday 23rd March | ICE SKATING - Social Night! We will spend a night of prancing and speed skating round Canturbury Ice Rink - Lou Lou plays Ice hockey there and its a great place to muck around, and although its a bit different to Bushwalking, it will be really fun and a challenge! We will go out before or afterwards for Dinner. This is a good chance to get to know other people in the club and organise some Trips for Easter and the upcoming weekends. Details (where to meet etc.)TBC | Rachel Melrose |
| 269 | Late March | Monolith Valley and The Castle from Sassafras 3 days of spectacular walking in Morton National Park. Exact date TBA. | David C |
| 270 | Sunday 25th march | Daywalk in the blue mountains. We will be catching the train to wentworth falls and walking to Leura via the historic lindermans pass track. Suitable for walkers with some experience and a reasonable level of fitness. Bring lunch and water. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 271 | Wednesday 28th March 7pm | Sydney University Bushwalkers AGM From 7pm in the Holme Reading Room. All positions will be declared open and elections will be held. Free food and drink will be provided. It will also be a great opportunity to meet with other club members and see photos taken by us from adventures all over the world. Dinner will be at the Flodge (home of the Thursday night meat raffle) from 6pm. | Kate Lord 0427528301 |
| 272 | Saturday 31st of March to Sunday 1st of April | ---ANNUAL FRESHERS TRIP--- Grab your volleys and flies, its on again- the freshers trip-A weekend full of adventures in the bush. The location is still a surprise but it will be somewhere. It will be a great trip perfect for the newby or seasoned oldie. Keep it free! Please don't reply yet-I'll send out another email with more details soon. | Kate Lord 0427528301 |
| 273 | Saturday 31st March to Sunday 1st April | 2007 Freshers Trip to Erskine Creek- all members welcome! Catch the 7:18 train from Central to Glenbrook. for more details go to: http://lists.anatomy.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/subw-announce/2007-March/003238.html | Kate Lord 0427528301 |
| 274 | Easter, 6-9 April 2007 | This trip will be a good follow up to last year's excellent Easter trip to Mother Woila. This time we will follow a different route, focusing on the peaks of Tabletop, Scout Hat, and Big Badja Hill as our primary objectives. Deua National park is an extensive wilderness area on the Eastern side of the Great Dividing Range between Cooma and Braidwood (south east of Canberra). In the heart of this wilderness are quartzite ridges and peaks, and pristine creeks. The walk is in steep and mountainous terrain. Part of the trip involves exposed rock scrambling and there are some long hills too. The trip is mainly off track. You will need to be competent at walking with a 4 day pack and at negotiating steep terrain. Previous overnight bushwalking experience is therefore essential. Places on the trip are limited. | Ashley Burke |
| 275 | Easter Monday 9th to Lucky Friday 13th of April 2007 | 5 DAY SNOWY MOUNTAINS BUSHWALK, KOSCIUSZKO NP: A good workout for the legs is in store, with the route visiting Hannel's Spur, Townsend Spur, Lady Northcote's Canyon and the Watson's Crags Spur. Lots of ascent and descent, spectacular scenery, good steep ridges, perfect campsites, good time of year to go. Get in contact if interested. | Tom Gleeson Phone: 0408-664-293 or 9394-5262 |
| 276 | April 10-29 | Hi all, I am planning to do an introductory mountaineering course with Aspiring Guides in New Zealand. The dates are yet to be fixed but most probably around the 10-12th of April. The course runs for 7 days at a cost of around $2000. Post course I will be putting the skills into practice and climbing a few peaks. The course covers stuff like: snow and ice climbing belaying and rope skills glacier travel techniques route selection & navigation weather analysis and forecasting avalanche awareness camp management crevasse and alpine rescue alpine rock climbing and emergency shelters mountain first aid As part of the deal you also get to summit a few peaks too.. | Sam Buchanan Phone: |
| 277 | friday 13th april - sunday 15th april | Southern Blue Mountains - The Three Peaks. This trip will be run over three days, leaving on thursday night to walk out to the end of narrowneck at katoomba. This will be a moderately challenging walk in rough terrain. For more info see Dave Nobles notes at: http://www.geocities.com/david_noble_au/Blue_Mts/kanangra/The_Three_Peaks.html | Pete Harvey |
| 278 | 21-25 April | A five day ramble in the Blue Breaks! Hoping to cover a fair bit of territory so this one is definitely not for the faint-hearted or weak-kneed. Much of the area was burnt out last November so the scrub might be down to manageable levels, thinking particularly the Bimlow Tableland. Anzac Day (in)?conveniently falls on a Wednesday this year so if you can wrench the Monday and Tuesday from your loving employers then you're sweet. This will be almost entirely off-track with tricky scrambling and the potential for a couple of long road-bashes, so experienced walkers only. Call it difficult / long. Get in touch to talk itinerary. | Tom Murtagh |
| 279 | Wednesday 25th April (Anzac Day) | Beginners mountain biking trip. Anzac Day, Wednesday 25th of April. This trip is for anyone who hasn't tried mountain biking or is still at the beginner level. You don't have to be Lance Armstrong to come along. The pace will be easy. Must be fit enough to cycle about 30 km. The ride will be along the Oaks Trails, one of the "classic" mountain bike rides in the blue mountains. It's graded as medium and is mostly downhill. Transport will be by train to the start (Woodford) and from the finish (Glenbrook). Email me if you're interested. | Albert Chetcuti |
| 280 | Anzac Day - 25th April | ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE - There's a few of us heading out to the annual dawn service at the Bushwalkers Memorial at Splendour Rock. Heading up to Katoomba on Tuesday night (7pm train from Central, second-last carriage upstairs), get the Narrowneck bash over and done with in the evening. Got an anonymous tip-off that there's going to be a couple of dozen SOBCs at Mobbs Soak so weather-dependent we'll camp at Tarros (and get up early) or near Mt Dingo (and sleep in, sort-of). Wednesday I might head out via Guouogang to Carlons - this is not the most direct route, presumably there are alternatives. | Tom Murtagh |
| 281 | Wednesday 2nd May 7pm | Due to the last Wednesday of the month falling on Anzac day, the April slide night will be in May. So, 7pm in the Holme Reading Room May 2nd. If you feel like dinner beforehand, we'll head over to the Forest Lodge Hotel (117 Arundle St) from 6pm. All are welcome and feel free to bring along any photos/DVDs/Slides you want to show. Holme building - D 14- http://db.auth.usyd.edu.au/directories/map/largemap00a.html | Kate 0427528301 |
| 282 | Sat-Sun 4-5 May 2007 | Beginners Navigation Weekend. The aim of this weekend will be to provide the opportunity for people to learn and practise navigation with map and compass. The exercise will be conducted over 2 days and we will camp out overnight on the Saturday night. People who do not want to camp overnight may come for the Saturday only. No prior experience is necessary, however you will need to bring your own walking/camping gear, your own map and your own compass. You will need to be a paid up club member, and it is essential that you bring your own map and compass. For further information please contact me by email, and provide a contact number plus an indication of any camping gear you may have or need to borrow. | Ashley Burke |
| 283 | Sunday May 6 | on sunday I'm planning to go for a walk in the haystack ridge/bowens creek region of the blueys. Expect wet feet and the possibility of some interesting rock scrambling. I know its late notice, but if you're keen give me a call on 0411019104. | James Bevan 0411019104 |
| 284 | Mon 7th - Wed 9th May | The Banff Film Festival is back in town for its yearly run. Think a whole mob of short films with "adventure", "Xtreme" and outdoor themes from across the globe. Tickets are $30 from Paddy Pallin (check their website for more details, the time escapes me)... I can only make the Wednesday so if your keen, let me know and I'll see you there. | Greg SALWAY 0418 166 364 |
| 285 | Sunday 13th May | Anyone interested in a trip Manly to the Spit this Sunday (13th May)? Meet for perhaps the 10am ferry to Manly for a nice beginners walk with some good city/water views. | Sarah Hicks |
| 286 | Sunday 13th May 2007 | Wondabyne to Pindar Cave - Brisbane Water National Park. About 12 km, Easy/Medium graded. Suitable for fit beginners. Nice view of the Hawkesbury River. | Wendy Au 0414 969 871 |
| 287 | 19-20 May 2007 | A 2 day walk in the Colo wilderness. Departing Sydney on Friday evening 18 May and returning on Sunday evening 20 May. This is rugged sandstone country through which we will spend 2 days exploring off track. Some steep passes involving rock scrambling and probable use of rope to haul packs (and maybe even ourselves). Some off track walking through scrub. The aim is to explore some lesser known passes, and enjoy a high camp with views down into the Colo gorge. Spectacular country, and the potential for it to be challenging in places. Suitable for experienced walkers only. | Ashley Burke |
| 288 | 19-20th May | FIRST AID. Organised by the NSW Bushwalking Confederation and St Johns, an opportunity to complete a bushwalking focused senior first aid certificate. Details of First Aid courses (including answers to all the common questions) are at the BWRS website - www.bwrs.org.au You must register on-line. FULL payment is required to confirm your place in our May course. The discounted fee of $100 is a considerable saving to learn First Aid with fellow bushwalkers. At the BWRS website you will also find details of alternative (non bushwalker oriented) St John Ambulance Senior First Aid Certificate courses that are held monthly. | NSW Bushwalking Confederation Phone: www.bwrs.org.au |
| 289 | 26-27 may | Beginners overnight bushwalk to the coxs river. Possibly camping at jenolan gorge and exiting via galong creek. Some steep and off-track sections but at a leisurly pace. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 290 | Sunday 27th May | Easy/Medium difficulty, off-track day walk near Woy Woy to explore some of the rock engravings and caves with signs of past habitation in this area. Gaitors or other light leg protection recommended. Catch train or drive up. | Anthony Dunk 0409 225453 |
| 291 | Friday night 1st June 2007 | Friday night 1st of June 2007. Night time mountain biking. Coinciding with the next full moon, the plan is to ride the 26 km Oaks trail from Woodford to Glenbrook in the dark !! Suitable for intermediate to advanced riders. Yes, you will need a mountain bike with good lights for this trip. The plan is to catch the 19:13 train from Glenbrook up to Woodford and begin the ride. Email me if you'd like to come along. | Albert Chetcuti |
| 292 | June Long Weekend, 9-11 June | A 3 day walk in the Kanangra area, visiting Kowmung Mountain, Chiddy Obeslik, Mt Yuburra, Mt Marrup and other nearby peaks. The trip will start and end at Kanangra Walls, about 3 hours drive from Sydney. Suitable for people prepared to walk all day for 3 days. We will probably walk for about an hour on Friday evening after we arrive at Kanangra. We'll be camping high on prominent peaks with great views. Some long ridges, and a long descent and ascent in and out of the Kowmung gorge, in both directions. We'll be carrying water for our high camps. Excellent bushwalking country. Let me know prior to Wednesday 6 June if interested. | Ashley Burke |
| 293 | 9 - 11 June (Long Weekend) | Red Rocks Traverse. We will drive to Newnes in Wollemi National Park on the Friday night and leave early on Saturday morning for a 3 day walk in the Red Rocks area. Some of this walk will involve some rock scrambling and we will need to carry some water for some high camps. Very scenic. Prior overnight bushwalking expereince essential. | David Noble 95605973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 294 | Sunday 17th June 2007 | Paddy Pallin 6 hour rogaine. Rogaining is a cross-country navigation sport similar to orienteering. This event is a 6 hour event suitable for absolute beginners and with harder options for more experienced walkers. If you enjoyed the navigation day, come along to practise your skills. We'll camp out Saturday night as the event starts at 9am Sunday morning. See www.nswrogaining.org for details. I'm happy to organise teams - 2 to 5 people per team. Enter asap as it fills up quickly. | Marcelle Gannon Phone: |
| 295 | Weedend July 7-8 2007 | Weekend walk to Mt Royal/Mt Carrow. Easy to medium walk in the Mt Royal NP in a subtropical rainforest area in the Barrington Wilderness region. Mt Royal is 50km north of Singleton in the Upper Hunter. Great views from Mt carrow and Pierce's Peak. The walk will be done as a pair of daywalks from a base camp. You will need a very warm sleeping bag, as camp is at 1000m in winter. Meeting at Gosford Station at about 7pm friday night and driving north. Numbers are limited by number of cars available. N.B: members only please; we are more strict about this now that Little Johnny's VSU is in place! (Please visit the SUBW homepage for how to join the club). | Bruce Stafford Phone: 0419-392-690 |
| 296 | Weekend of 7-8 July 2007 | IMPORTANT: Change of venue for my weekend walk. Due to concerns about the state of the road into Mt Royal, I have decided to change the walk to: GLOUCESTER TOPS WALK, Barrington Tops NP. Still leaving from Gosford Station about 7.30pm, but camping at Gloucester River on friday night. Also, it will require camping out on saturday night at about 1500 metres(not car-camping) so you will need a large pack, and a very warm sleeping bag, warm clothes and gloves, and rainwear. | Bruce Stafford Phone: 0419-392-690 |
| 297 | Saturday Sunday 21/22 july | A beginner overnight walk to the Colo gorge, involving lots of beautiful views, rockscrambling, and drinking. Cointact dave Lee if interested for more details | Dave Lee Phone: 0408806997 |
| 298 | Friday 27th & saturday 28th of July 2007 | Resort telemarking at Thredbo. We'll be camped at Ngarigo on Thursday and Friday nights, have to drive home on Saturday evening. Get in touch if interested. | Tom Gleeson 0408-664-293 |
| 299 | August 1 | Slide night! The first one for August. It's been a couple of cold cold months so there'll be the usual cavalcade of skiing photos, ice-canyoning videos, and Winter Pictionary Sketches. Maybe there will also be a few photos from older, warmer walks to inspire us for the spring months to come. Meet at the Forest Lodge Hotel (Arundel St, Glebe - behind the Officeworks) from about 6pm, or go straight to the HOLME MEETING ROOM (downstairs in the Holme Building) from 7pm. Hope to see you there! | Tom Murtagh |
| 300 | 3-5 August - Jagungal 3-day cross country ski trip | I’m planning on heading down to the Snowies for a 3-day Jagungal ski trip on 3-5 August. The idea being to visit the Jagungal region from Munyang, and ski up Jagungal if conditions suit. We would leave on Thu night or very early Friday morning, and return Sunday night or afternoon. The trip is dependant on suitable snow conditions (which I hear are good currently) and relatively stable weather, so could be altered at the last minute in the case of bad conditions/forecast. This trip is suitable for experienced overnight cross-country skiers. Please let me know if you are interested. | Christy Berwick Phone: 0422995299 |
| 301 | Saturday 11 August 2007 | Easy daywalk around Wentworth Falls. Beginner walkers and those new to the club are encouraged to come along on this easy daywalk. We'll stay mostly on the marked routes around the beautiful Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains, including several sets of steep steps. Transport will be by train. Please reply by email by Wednesday to reserve your place. Trip limit is 10 so please don't spoil other people's fun by taking a spot and then not coming. Paid-up club members only. | Marcelle Gannon |
| 302 | Sunday 12th August 2007 | Beginners daywalk from Wondabyne Station to Pindar Cave return in the Brisbane Waters NP. Great views of the Hawkesbury. Will be about 12km with a couple hundred metres up and down. Transport is by train. You must be a paid-up member, and pls give me some idea of your fitness/experience. | Daniel Ryan |
| 303 | Saturday 1st September 2007 | Beginners mountain biking trip. Saturday 1st of September. This trip is for anyone who hasn't tried mountain biking or is still at the beginner level. Must be fit enough to cycle about 30 km and have your own bike (it takes about 2 hours to complete). The ride will be along the Oaks Trails, one of the "classic" mountain bike rides in the Blue Mountains. It's graded as medium and is mostly downhill (there are a few uphill sections over the first 10 km). Transport will be by train to the start (Woodford) and from the finish (Glenbrook). Plan is to catch 8:23 AM train from Glenbrook to Woodford (this train leaves Central at 7:18). Email me if you're interested. | Albert Chetcuti |
| 304 | APEC weekend, 7-9 Sep 2007 | 3 day main range ski trip. Ski touring on the main range in the Kosciuszko National Park. Likely departure will be on Thursday evening 6th September, returning to Sydney on Sunday evening 9th September. We will do a 3 day ski tour encompassing in the alpine area, as far as possible from resorts. We will camp out in the snow in tents and will be carrying all our gear and food for 3 days. Some previous cross country ski experience is desirable. | Ashley Burke |
| 305 | fri 7 sept | Myself and Tom M are thinking of doing a walk down to the kowmung over the coming apec long weekend, hopefully to do a little scouting for the upcoming pbt. Please email if interested in coming along. Experienced walkers with a good level of fitness only please. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 306 | Sat-sun 22-23rd september | Beginner canyoning weekend on the Newnes Plateu, visiting such magnificent canyons as Deep pass, Wolgan View, And tiger snake. No cannyoning, camping, or abseiling experience necessary. Contact David Lee for more info. | Dave "Fritz" Lee 0408806997 |
| 307 | 22 - 23 September 2007 | Walk to the Red Rocks - Wollemi National Park. The Red Rocks near Newnes is a favourite area for bushwalking. On this trip we will go via a new route to the tops and camp in a different place to previous trips. Water will need to be carried for a high camp (and other suitable refreshments....) Great scenery. Some rock scrambling to be expected. | David Noble |
| 308 | President's Bludge Trip: 29th Sep - 1st Oct | PBT 2007: The annual President's Bludge Trip will be heading down to the Kowmung River for the Labour Day long weekend. This year we'll be staying at Hatchers Hollow for both nights, giving plenty of opportunities for all the bludgiest things you can think of on the Sunday, or even a side trip for the particularly ambitious. Please let me know ASAP if you have a car with spare seats, or alternatively, if you need a spot in a car! | Tom Murtagh 9351 3142 |
| 309 | Sunday 21st of October 2007 | City of Sydney Spring Cycle. Ever wanted to take in Sydney’s beautiful scenery while cycling across the Harbour Bridge traffic free? Now is your chance to jump on a bike and painlessly tick this off your to do list. The City of Sydney Spring Cycle is Sydney’s most popular annual recreational cycling event where thousands of cyclists of all ages and abilities join together to enjoy a Sunday cycle through some of the most picturesque surroundings of the city. This year the fun ride takes place on Sunday 21 October starting at St Leonards Park North Sydney, heads across the Harbour Bridge and finishes on the fabulous Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park. 50 km total distance. More info and entry at http://www.springcycle.com.au | Albert Chetcuti Phone: |
| 310 | Sunday 21st of October 2007 | The 2007 Portfolio Partners Around the Bay in a Day. Around the Bay in a Day will be held on the 21st of October 2007. A one day cycling fund raising event held around Port Philip Bay down in Melbourne. Organised by Bicycle Victoria, this event is Australia’s biggest one-day cycling challenge. Riders can choose between a 42km, 100km, 210km and 250km course. More info at: http://www.smithfamily.com.au/index.cfm?pid=2531&pageid=2769. Start training now! | Albert Chetcuti |
| 311 | Wednesday 31st October 7pm | OCTOBER SLIDE NIGHT - This is the last slide night for the year, and it should be chock-full of the good stuff. It's in the Holme Common Room (in the Holme building, northern side of the main USyd campus), but many people gather beforehand at the Forest Lodge Hotel in Arundel St, Glebe. There will be photos and videos, but mainly there will be people who like bushwalking. | Tom Murtagh |
| 312 | Sunday 4th of November 2007 | MS Sydney to the Gong ride - Sunday 4th November 2007. It's Australia's premier one-day recreational cycling event and your chance to be part of a great sporting tradition. On Sunday 4th November join 10,000 cyclists as they pedal for a purpose in the 26th anniversary Gong Ride. More info can be found at: http://www.gongride.org.au. | Albert Chetcuti Phone: |
| 313 | 10-11 Nov 2007 | In this walk I hope to explore a plateau area in the northern Capertee valley, about 3 and a half hours drive nortwest from Sydney We hope to include a climb of a prominent basalt peak in the area known as Tayar Peak. The trip will be mainly walking, we will carry our water, and will camp overnight on the plateau, hopefully at a prominent location with fine views. Depending on conditions, we may explore some small creek tributaries. The nature of the trip is partly exploratory, and there is no track or trail. Suitable for people who are familiar with walking off-track, reasonably fit, and able to walk full days with overnight packs. Departing Friday evening 9 Nov and returning Sunday evening 11 Nov. | Ashley Burke |
| 314 | Saturday 10th November 7am to Sunday 11th 7pm | On Saturday we'll walk the Marley Track and Coast Track to Garie beach, taking in Little Marley beach and Wattamolla Falls on the way (approx 12km) We'll sleep Saturday night at Garie Beach YHA. Yes, that means a roof, four walls and (heaven forbid) BEDS! It also means we'll drop our food etc at the YHA on Saturday morning and won't have to carry it all day! Yay! On Sunday we'll aim to walk the Palm Jungle loop track (also approx 12km), via Burgh Ridge and Garawarra Ridge... but there's a good chance we'll just walk to a quiet beach and have a swim instead! | Lois Loren 0405 673 070 |
| 315 | 1 - 2 December 2007 | Festival Of Canyons. This event is organised by UTS Outdoor Adventure Club. People are invited to meet at Mt Wilson for two days of canyoning. I plan to go along and do an abseiling canyon one day (Saturday) and a lilo canyon on Sunday. Get in touch if interested in coming along. You may want to organise your own trip as well. Expect a big campfire party on Saturday night. | David Noble 0416 230 170 or 9560 5973 |
| 316 | 8 - 9 December 2007 | Annual Xmas Walk - to the Coxs River A social walk down a section of the Six Foot Track to a nice camping spot and swimming hole on the Coxs River. Bring fine wines, beers and food to share with others. Many people will make their own way to the campsite. Some of us often do a short canyon on Saturday morning (which will involve abseiling and swimming in cold water) | David Noble |
| 317 | 15th November 2007 | Hi All, This is short notice. Is anyone interested in a hike in the Everest region in Nepal over the Christmas period. The trek will take approximately 17 days, with a considerable portion of this spent above the snowline. Accommodation will be a mix of tea houses and snow camping. Must be fit, and be familiar with crampon and ice axe use. Previous mountaineering experience not necessary (but a plus). We have organised an English speaking guide and two porters. They will also arrange all necessary equipment- so you dont need to have your own crampons and axe. Dates are between the 15th of Dec and 3rd of Jan. Please email for more information. Sam | Sam Buchanan |
| 318 | 15-16th dec | Beginner canyoning weekend. Camping at Deep Pass in the blue mountains. | Pete Harvey |
| 319 | 22nd & 23rd December 2007 | INTERMEDIATE 2 DAY BUSHWALK MORTON NATIONAL PARK * route: Sassafras - Newhaven Gap - Quilty's Mtn - Hidden Valley - return * on track, 26km, 320m ascent/descent * map: ENDRICK 1:25,000 * departing Sydney Friday evening 21st December * returning late on Sunday night 23rd December * two day intermediate bushwalk in the Budawangs * must be fit! * previous overnight walking essential * Volleys, jaffle irons, & hammer 'n tongs also essential! Get in touch if interested, with the usual stuff, name, age, car?, experience, suburb, gear needed?, etc... | Tom Gleeson 0408-664-293 |
| 320 | Wednesday 26th December 9am | Boxing day walk & splash - Kuringai Chase NP. The plan is to meet at 9am either near my place (Lidcombe) or near the park. We'll walk the Challenger track first (2 hrs return) and then down to America Bay (45 mins) for lunch and a swim. This is an easy walk, suitable for beginners and anyone recovering from a Christmas hangover. | Lois Loren 0405 673 070 |
| 321 | Saturday 29th December 9am | Walk & splash at Bents Basin (Gulguer nature reserve - near Warragamba dam). Again I'd like to meet at 9am near my place (Lidcombe) and drive out to Bents Basin (west). We'll park at the basin and walk for a couple of hours, ending back at the basin for a swim and picnic lunch. | Lois Loren 0405 673 070 |
| 322 | Thursday 3rd to Tuesday 8th of January 2008 | HANNEL'S SPUR & LADY NORTHCOTE'S CREEK, KOSCIUSZKO NP: A hard grade walk for fit and experienced walkers only. | Tom Gleeson Phone: 0408-664-293 |
| 323 | Thursday 24th to Monday 28th January 2008 | CAVE CREEK & COOLEMAN PLAIN, KOSCIUSZKO NP: A nice easy walk for the Australia Day long weekend, visiting the clear waters of Cave Creek and the expansive grasslands of the Cooleman Plain. Suitable for fit walkers with overnight experience. The first and last days are unfortunately given over to driving to and from the mountains, which means that we are walking for three easy days. | Tom Gleeson Phone: 0408 664 293 |
| 324 | 26,27,28 Jan 2008 | For the 3 day Australia Day weekend I will be doing a canyoning trip in the Bungleboori area. DEPARTING: Friday evening, 25 Jan 2008. RETURNING: Monday afternoon, 28 Jan 2008. The trip involves creek walking and some canyoning, including abseiling. We will be carrying all our gear for 3 days, taking this through the canyons and gorges in most cases. The last day may be shorter, possibly returning to the cars by mid-afternoon. Saturday and Sunday will be full days. We will camp out en route, perhaps on ridges above the gorges that we spend most of the day in. This trip would be suitable for experienced canyoners. Let me know if interested. | Ashley Burke Phone: |
| 325 | Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th Febuary 2008 | Mt Wilson canyoning. Saturday - Bell Creek - good lilo canyon, no absailing, suitable for walkers who want try canyoning. Longish day, require a lilo & wetsuit or thermals. Sunday - Bowens creek or Wollangambe | Peter Raines Phone: 0403 140 963 |
| 326 | Sunday 2nd March | Brisbane Water NP daywalk - We will catch the train to Brooklyn, catch a ferry to Patonga, then walk through the national park to Wondabyne railway station. This should be an easy walk with many excellent views of the Hawkesbury and surrounds; there's not much uphill / downhill, but it is about 16km long so we'll get an early start. Drop me a mail if you're interested. | Tom Murtagh |
| 327 | march 8-9 | Overnight walk to the Coxs River. Returning via Galong Ck. Will be a fairly relaxed walk (about 3 hours the first day, 6-7 the second day). Will involve some rock scrambling and off-track walking. Suitable for beginners with a reasonable level of fitness. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 328 | 8-9 March 2008 | Going to have a look at the various tracks and passes off the natural wonder of the world that is the Narrowneck Peninsula near Katoomba. We'll spend the day checking out bits and pieces, stay the night somewhere around the southern end of the Neck, and then continue on Sunday. Nothing too involved -- you're welcome to come just for the Saturday! | Tom Murtagh |
| 329 | Easter, 21-24 Mar 2008 | Four day Wollemi Canyoning trip. Departing Sydney on Thursday evening 20 March and returning on Monday evening 24 March. We will do a 4 day round trip, involving walking, canyoning and abseiling. The trip is in wilderness, off track, and semi exploratory. Walking through gorges, gullies and ridges. Suitable for experienced canyoners. | Ashley Burke Phone: |
| 330 | 29-30 March 2008 | Moko Creek! Legging it from Carlons on Friday night, up Strongleg in the morning, down the beautiful Moko Creek with harness and rope in the afternoon, return to Carlons via Howling Dog on the Sunday. Drop me a mail if you're interested! | Tom Murtagh |
| 331 | Saturday | We'll meet at Berowra Station at 8.30am, walk down to Waratah Bay and follow Cowan Creek south until we find a nice spot to eat a packed lunch, then walk on to Mount Kuringai Station, arriving in the mid-to-late afternoon. The walk is approximately 8km long with one moderately steep climb. You'll need to bring your mobile phone so you can find us at Berowra Station. ANd don't forget to bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. | Lois Loren 0405 673 070 |
| 332 | Tuesday 8th April | Pantoney's Crown. The plan at this stage is to do a two to three day walk (with the potential third day being short). The provisional destination is Pantoney's Crown, but I am open to other suggestions for walks so please get in touch if you are at a loose end next week and you're interested in a walk. | Ben Kong 0407 922 839 |
| 333 | Tuesday 8/4/08 (Tomorrow) | For various reasons Ben and I have decided to do an easier overnight walk. We will leave Tuesday morning and return on Wednesday avo. Exact location is yet to be decided but will be in the mountains somewhere. If you would like to come along then give me a call. Also, accomodation is available if you want to come up the evening before. | Jo Boyd 0403540042 |
| 334 | 12-13 april | Beginners canyoning weekend, camping at deep pass - blue mountains. Practicing abseiling saturday. Possibly canyoning sunday. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 335 | 19-20 April | Bulga Denis Canyon - 19,20th April We will walk from Kanangra Walls, down Bullhead ridge and along the Kowmung (Bulga Denis Canyon) to Orange bluff to camp on Saturday. On Sunday we will return via Brumby rigde, Gingra range. Departure: Saturday, 19th - 6am (or maybe friday night) Return: Sunday, 20th - evening Suitable for almost anyone, the total length will be 27km and elevation 870m. Have a look at the photos on http://ozultimate.com/bushwalking/walk.php?int_resource_id=719 Contact me if you're interested. | Glen Charlier 0424 457 494 |
| 336 | 24 April - 27 April | ANZAC 3 day Walk, Kowmung Mtn, Chiddy Obelisk, Mt Marrup. We will walk from Kanangra Walls, cross the Kowmung gorge, and then explore the region of Kowmung Mountain, Chiddy Obeslik, Mt Yuburra, Mt Marrup etc. We will then return to Kanangra on Monday via a different route. Suitable for people prepared to walk all day for 3 days. We will probably walk for about an hour on Thursday evening after we arrive at Kanangra. We'll be camping high on prominent peaks with great views. Some long ridges, and a long descent and ascent in and out of the Kowmung gorge, in both directions. We'll be carrying water for our high camps. Excellent bushwalking country. Let me know before Monday 21 April if interested. | Ashley Burke |
| 337 | Anzac Weekend, Friday 25th, Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th April 2008 | Follow Tesselate ridge out from Mt Irvine then drop into the junction of Nayook creek & the Wollangambe to camp, spend day two rock hopping down stream on the Wollangambe to the Junction of Bowens Creek. Day three head out of the river on to Bowen ridge & back to Little Tootie, picking the fire trail on the way. Finish with a beer at the apple ber at Bilpin. Suit experienced walkers. | Peter Raines Phone: 0403 140 963 |
| 338 | April 25-27 | Exploration of the Yodelers Range / Cat's Ears over the Anzac Day long weekend. Lots of rock scrambling, bush bashing, amazing sight-seeing, abseiling, canyon discovery etc etc. Contact me if you are interested. First in first serve. NB: Due to the nature of the trip, numbers will be limited. | Nicole St Vincent Welch Phone: |
| 339 | 17-18 May 2008 | Beginners' Navigation Weekend, upper Wollangambe, Blue Mountains. This trip is for any member of the club who is interested and keen to learn how to find their way through the bush with map and compass. Beginners and new members are welcome. The aim of the weekend is to provide the opportunity for people to learn and practise navigation with map and compass. The exercise will be conducted over 2 days and we will camp out overnight on the Saturday night. People who do not want to camp overnight may come for the Saturday only. No prior experience is necessary, however you will need to bring your own walking/camping gear, your own map and your own compass. Digital navigation aids such as GPS devices may be carried for emergency use only, and must otherwise remain switched off for the entire weekend. The aim is to learn map and compass skills. If interested in coming please read http://members.ozemail.com.au/~aburke/WhatToBring/TripInformation.htm and reply to me with the requested information about yourself. For information on what you need to bring please read http://members.ozemail.com.au/~aburke/WhatToBring/EquipmentListNavWeekend.htm and let me know if you need to borrow anything. | Ashley Burke Phone: |
| 340 | Wednesday 28th May 7pm | Slide night this Wednesday! Holme Building - A08 - University of Sydney Camperdown Campus 7:00pm - 10:00pm Bring along slides, photos, videos... any friends who are interested in walking or photography! | a |
| 341 | June long weekend, 7-9 Jun 2008 | Mount Colong and Kowmung country. This walk is in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park, about 3 hours drive from Sydney. It is a full 3 day walk, in which we will be walking with overnight packs making full use of the daylight hours available at this time of year. The walking is mainly through open country and long distances will be covered. There are some long uphills and downhills with 800m vertical height loss and gain needing to be done as a matter of course during the trip. Expansive country with sweeping open ridges, camping in pleasant surrounds in high country close to the stars. Some excellent scenery and large areas of varied open forest. A wild area largely undisturbed except for some minor tracks some of the way. Camping on the open forested plateau of Mt Colong will hopefully be one of the highlights of the trip. There are only a small number of places available on for this trip. If interested, please contact me by Wednesday 4 June at the latest. Good fitness is essential for this trip and you must be able to walk full days with a pack up and down long hills. | Ashley Burke |
| 342 | Sunday 8th June & Monday 9th June 2008 | June Long Weekend - Wolgan Valley - Two day walks Pipe Line Track To Glen Davis & Old Coach Road back via Glow Worm Tunnel. Car camp Saturday & Sunday nights at Newnes in the Wolgan Valley. Depart : Saturday afternoon / evening 7th June. Return : Monday evening 9th June Destination : Wolgan Valley (3 & a bit hours from Sydney) Valley to the North of Lithgow Plan : Car camp at Newnes in the Wolgan Valley & do two day walks. Day 1 : Sunday 8 June - Walk the pipe line track from Newnes to Glen Davis in the Capertee Valley then return to camp at Newnes Day 2 : Monday 9 June - Walk the old coach road, Option of short canyon or pagoda track, return to the valley via the glow worm tunnel. Who : Suitable for people new to bushwalking, providing they are comfortable walking reasonable distances & some steep sections on loose ground. What will you need?: Warm clothing Sleeping Bag Sleeping mat Tent (Or Swag) Head torch Food (2 x lunches, 2 x dinner, 2 x breakfast) - we will have a campfire for cooking. Refreshments for the end of the day (Harness & decender if you want to do the optional short canyon.) Contact me by Thursday night if you would like to come and let me know if you have a car or where you would like to meet us. Pete Raines 0403 140 963 | Peter Raines 0403 140 963 |
| 343 | Sunday 22nd June | MTB trip this Sunday 22 June from Mt Wilson to Bilpin via fire trails & Bowens Creek Road, lunch at the apple bar at Bilpin then ride back to Mt Wilson. About 50km mainly fire trail & dirt track, small amount of quite on road & (optional) rough single track. (you will would need transport to get to Mt Wilson). Most of the ride follows the Mt Wilson to Bilpin Bushrun see http://www.bilpinbushrun.com.au/links.htm it has a coarse map & elevations on it, we will have to cut out most of the loop on Mt Irvine because a section of it is on private property. Nothing to difficult in the ride. Start time 10am at Mt Wilson Fire Station, bring bike spares, water, snacks & money for lunch at the apple bar. Contact Peter Raines peter_raines@hotmail.com or 0403 140 963 by Saturday night, please let me know if you have any spare spots to give anyone a lift (person & bike) or if you require a lift, will see what can be arranged. | Peter Raines 0403 140 963 |
| 344 | Monday 21st July - Tuesday 22nd July | Mt Solitary and Ruined Castle | Rachel Melrose |
| 345 | Sunday 27th July 2008 | Sutherland to Surf 2008 https://www.wandasurfclub.com/Home/tabid/107/Default.aspx This major community participatory event is a great day for the serious and the not so serious athlete. Recognised as the lead up race for the City to Surf, it attracts more than 5,000 runners and walkers to travel the 11km from the Sutherland Entertainment Centre to Wanda Beach. All proceeds of the event go to help support Wanda's proud volunteer lifesaving efforts. Online Entry Fees Adult: $33.00 Child: $18.00 Senior: $18.00 Team: $12.00 (In addition to individual entry fee) See the above website for more information, and if there are people from SUBW who intend on participating, we could all meet up at the start of the race and at the end for a feed on the beach! ** note this day clashes with another event- National Tree Day. There are various tree planting sites around the Sutherland Shire (and all over the country) that are set up for volunteers throughout the day, and so to make it a full-on day trip those keen and full of energy can join me for some planting afterwards. | Julie Melrose 0405683450 |
| 346 | Wednesday 30th July | Re-O-Day A chance to find out about the club, see photos and videos, meet members and sign up. If you are already a member it would be great if you could lend a hand at the stall from 10 am to 4 pm in the Union Square outside Manning. Let me know if you are keen. | Kate 0427 528 301 |
| 347 | Wednesday 30th July 7:30pm | Slide night/AGM Wednesday 30th July!!! So bring your photos & bring your friends. If you're a Sydney University access card member holder a special invite goes out to you! Location: Holme Reading Room, Sydney Uni. http://db.auth.usyd.edu.au/directories/map/largemap00a.html (14 D) Time: 7:30pm Nibbles and drinks will be provided- please bring your own cup. Dinner: If you would like to join us for dinner before the slide night, meet at the Forest Lodge Hotel, 117 Arundle St, Forest Lodge from 6:00pm. | Kate 0427528301 |
| 348 | 2-3, 16-17 August | Remote Area First Aid Course (run by Bushwalkers Wilderness Rescue Squad). Both Senior First Aid and Remote Area First Aid certificates offered. Certification for 3 years. Location - Scout Camp Coutts Waterfall Heathcote NP. Cost - $230 for club members. For more information and registration go to http://www.bwrs.org.au | Ben Kong Phone: |
| 349 | sat 9 august | Beginners Day Walk. Starting from Wenwtorth Falls train station in the blue mountains, this will be a fairly relaxed walk taking in a few waterfalls and some good views. Leaving Sydney around 8am by train, exact details to be confirmed. Email if interested | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 350 | Friday evening15th to Sunday 17th of August 2008 | XC skiing. Hard. Option of sticking around Monday for resort-telemark skiing. | Jess Trevena 0407 410 494 BEFORE 8pm |
| 351 | 23rd-24th August 2008 | Freshers Trip! A chance to go for an easy overnight walk with lots of festivities in the evening. Location TBC however it WILL be accessible by train. The club will be able to provide some gear (tents/backpacks/sleeping bags). Please fill out the following form if you are interested in coming! http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pbGhzEa2OU1w5t-YXw0gWew&email=true | Kate Phone: 0427 528 301 |
| 352 | Wednesday 27th August | SUBW Slide Night. venue: 'the Loggia' Level 1, Manning House. when: 7pm All welcome, snacks and drinks provided. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 353 | 6-7 september | PBT scouting trip. Driving to the Kanangra walls friday night/early sat morning, returning to Sydney sunday night. The aim of this trip is to walk to the Kowmung river and investigate possible campsites for the Presidents Bludge Trip in October. Please email if interested. Suitable for experienced overnight walkers. | Pete harvey |
| 354 | Sunday, 7th September | Daywalk in the Blue Mountains. Precise location will depend on transport and interest, but the Grose Valley or the Colo are two options. No experience necessary, but will probably involve some significant uphills. | Mitchell Isaacs 0403103823 |
| 355 | Saturday 13 September & Sunday 14 September | Location - Blue Mountains 2h west of Sydney Day Walk Sat 13 September - The Pavements & Tesselate ridge - follow the ridge out from Mt Irvine, between the Wollabgambe River & Bowens Creek - easy walking, good views, large flat rock formations & rock carvings. Bonfire & campfire cooking Sat evening 13 September - Car camp at Mt Wilson, evening bonfire & campfire cooking - bring your best campfire dish to share & bottle of something to go with it. Day Walk Sun 14 September - Mt Wilson south & Waterfall creek - Mix of softwood & hardwood vegetation, mix of grades mainly flat with a couple of steep sections, section of creek walking that may involve getting feet wet. Both walks are suitable for people new to bushwalking, or walkers who would like to explore this area, feel free to join us for both days or only part of the weekend. | Pete Raines 0403 140 963 |
| 356 | 20-21st of September | Hi all, I will be running a beginner canyoning trip on the 20 to the 21st of september. WHERE- Newnes Plateu WHO - anyone in the club who has ever wanted to try canyoning. no experience necessary (experienced canyoners also welcome) I will be limiting numbers on this trip, so get in early. | David Lee 0408 806 997 |
| 357 | 20-21 Sept | MAX24 Hours Endurance Race Central Coast 20-21 Sept RUN-MTB-Kayak 24 hours. SOLO or teams of two. http://www.maxadventure.com.au/Max24/WhatIsIt.htm | Contact Rachel |
| 358 | Saturday 4 Oct - Mon 6 Oct | Presidents Bludge Trip. This annual walk will take place over the long weekend somewhere on the Kowmung River. All walkers are encouraged to bring generous quantities of fine food and wine. The term 'bludge trip' may be slightly misleading - a good level of fitness and some experience walking with an overnight pack is required. A 'formal' dress code is traditional for this trip. | Pete Harvey Phone: 0411165100 |
| 359 | 25 October | Paddy Pallin Adventure Race SYDNEY 25 October RUN-MTB-Kayak 3-5hrs http://www.arocsport.com.au/adventure/pp_ars/pp_home.html | Contact Rachel Phone: |
| 360 | Saturday 25 & Sunday 26th October 2008 | Canyoning weekend Mt Wilson, Introductory level canyons,over night car camp. Be prepared to swim wade through deep water. | Peter Raines 0403 140 963 |
| 361 | Sunday 2 Nov 2008 | The Sydney to the Gong ride is a 90km bike ride from Sydney to Wollongong organised by the MS Society to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. It is a very popular ride. It costs $55 to take part and this fee goes to the MS Society. SUBW will be taking part in this ride. To participate, check out the web site: http://www.msaustralia.org.au/gongride/index.asp If you're interested in coming on the ride, just sign up on their web site and then drop me an email so we can coordinate to meet up on the day and ride together. If enough SUBWarians are interested we could register as a team. | Ashley Burke |
| 362 | Saturday 15 November | WALK AGAINST WARMING Meet at Martin Place, Sydney, next to Parliament House, at 10.45 am. On November 15 2008, join thousands of families, workplaces and communities in a walk for renewable energy and a safe climate future for our children. With vital decisions being made this year, we will Walk Against Warming to ensure the Australian Government supports strong, urgent action and justice for developing nations affected by global warming. That's right, Walk Against Warming 2008 is fast approaching and it's critical that we show massive community support for urgent action to address climate change. Keep your eyes peeled on WalkAgainstWarming.org for news of regional walks too if you're out of Sydney. | Julie Melrose 0405683450 |
| 363 | 17-28 November | XPD 4th EDITION AUSTRALIAN HIGH COUNTRY 17-28 November 800 km RUN-MTB-lake and white water kayaking and roping. | Contact Rachel |
| 364 | 22 November | Urban MAX #3 SYDNEY 22 November Part adventure race, part scavenger hunt with a mix of the amazing race. | Contact Rachel Phone: |
| 365 | 22 - 23 November 2008 | Festival Of the Canyon UTS Outdoor Adventure Club hold this festival each year. This year it returns again to Newnes in the Wolgan Valley. Come along if you want to do two days canyoning. Abseiling and swimming in cold water will be expected.I will be organising two trips - but others in the club may also want to do other canyons. | David Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 366 | 29 November | Paddy Pallin Adventure Race CANBERRA 29 November RUN-MTB-Kayak 3-5hrs | Contact Rachel Phone: |
| 367 | 29-30 November | An introduction to canyoning for those new to this activity. Canyoning is the activity of walking, clambering, swimming and maybe abseiling within very narrow gorges in the Blue Mountains. On this weekend we will select canyons appropriate to the level of experience in the group. The canyons may involve abseiling and if necessary there will be opportunity for new members to practise this technique before going into the canyon. This trip will be held over two days. On the Saturday night we will enjoy camping near the cars. Provided you are generally fit and willing to get wet and try something new and clamber through a gorge where there are wet rocks and pools of water and a climb up a hill afterwards then this trip is open to all. If interested, please read the following web page and then contact me by email providing the requested information: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~aburke/WhatToBring/TripInformation.htm | Ashley Burke |
| 368 | 6 - 7 December 2008 | Xmas Walk to the Coxs River The annual Xmas walk to a nice campsite and swimming hole on the Coxs River just off the Six Foot Track, Megalong Valley in the Blue Mts. A easy walk to a pleasant campsite. Bring good food and drink. Some people walk in independently to the campsite. Some may want to do a nearby canyon (perhaps involving abseiling) on the Saturday morning before heading to the river. | David Noble Phone: 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 369 | Saturday 27th December - 3rd January | Location: Wollemi NP Length of walk: 8 day walk (long days) Will involve: Canyoning, bushwalking, rock scrambling, creek walking, possibly scrub bashing, carrying of all gear for 8 days, watching fantastic sunrises and sunsets, relaxing around the camp fire. This is a partly exploratory trip and therefore experienced canyoners and walkers only. | Jo Boyd Phone: 0403 540 042 |
| 370 | Bungonia canyon - Sat 7 Feb | Hi All I’m thinking about heading down to Bungonia for a canyon on Saturday. It will likely involve a few big abseils, so would suit those with some canyoning experience. Let me know if you’re interested. Cheers Chris 0422 995299 | Chris Berwick 0422995299 |
| 371 | Saturday 28 February 2009 | Important change to walk details: the walk has now got to be on the saturday (Feb 28), due to a family commitment happening on the sunday. Taronga Wharf - Balmoral Beach - The Spit - Castle Rock - Manly. Good introductory Day walk. Easy-medium. 18km, so good shoes please. Opportunities for swimming at Balmoral and Castle Rock. Email me if interested. | Bruce Stafford 0419-392-690 |
| 372 | Saturday 28th February 10:15 am | I'm planning on going on an easy daywalk in the Royal National Park on Saturday. Meet at the Cronulla Ferry wharf at 10:15 and we'll catch the Ferry to Bundeena and spend about 4 hours walking along the cliffs and swimming at the beaches before catching the ferry back to Cronulla in the afternoon (about 3:00 pm) Please bring:, Hat, Sunscreen, Lunch, Water, Bathers (if you want a swim), $11 for the ferry It should be a lovely day for a walk. Please email me if you are interested in coming! | Kate Lord 0427528301 |
| 373 | Wednesday 4 March | Bushwalking/Canoing Club Social Night. CHANGE OF VENUE A good opportunity to meet some other club members and find out about upcoming trips. Venue: The Quad Refectory H113 room, The Quadrangle building Time: 7.00pm - 8.45pm | Pete Harvey |
| 374 | Saturday 7th march 2009 | Beginners day walk - Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains . This will be an easy 5-6 hour walk with plenty of stops along the way. Email if interested. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 375 | 7-8 march | Train Times for this weekend's walks: Blue mountains walk (Sat): Blue Mountains Line train Dep: 9.18am Central Station Arr: 11.11am Wentworth Falls Station Royal National Park Walk (Sun): Eastern Suburbs And Illawarra Line Dep: 9:01am Redfern Station Arr: 9:53am Cronulla Station | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 376 | Sunday 8th March | Beginners day walk (2). Royal National Park. This walk will involve a section of the coastal track, starting from Bundeena. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 377 | Saturday 14th March (7am) to Sunday 15th March (evening) | Two days of canyons in the northern Blue Mountains. This trip is an opportunity for new or existing members of SUBW to do some canyons near Mt Wilson in the Blue Mountains. Float on lilos down long deep pools through a steep sandstone gorge. This trip is suitable for people with good general fitness. You don't need any canyoning experience... however, you will need to be able to walk approx 15 km per day, largely up steep hills. Some of the canyons may have abseiling and if you haven't abseiled before there will be the opportunity to learn this during the weekend. All the canyons will involve swimming and floating on lilos. You'll get wet and stay wet for extended periods during the day. There is a steep climb in and out. | Ashley Burke and Lois Loren 0405673070 |
| 378 | 14 March | Walk/paddle Hawkesbury region I'm going to be spending some time in the Hawkesbury region this Saturday 14/3/09. So, if you're interested in either walking or paddling... Walk option 1: Cowan to Brooklyn. I actually did this two weekends ago,
and the dam water level is quite high. Bring swimmers for this one - the
gist of this walk is in this video: Walk option 2: Wondabyne to Mt Pindar, return. Camp Pindar cave (so possible rain isn't an inconvenience). Not too strenuous. Unfortunately, I have to limit this to about 20km, so much as I'd like to, going from Cowan - Mt Pindar and spending the night in the cave isn't possible. Paddle option: Brooklyn to Bobbin Head, by watercraft. BYO canoe or kayak, paddle, drybags, and PFD. There'll be a car shuffle. | Andrew Meares 0458554874 |
| 379 | 21-22 March | Wolgan Valley - Camping / Canyoning / Walking Car camp at Newnes in the Wolgan Valley, Friday & Saturday nights. Saturday - Starlight canyon - (Suitable for experienced abseilers). Sunday - Walk the old coach road and glow worm tunnel with the option of a short canyon. (Suitable for people new to bush walking) For those who don't want to canyon or want a later start on the Saturday, there is plenty of easy walking or exploring in the area including the old oil shale ruins in the Wolgan Valley. | Peter Raines 0403 140 963 |
| 380 | Sunday March 22 | Wondabyne - Mt Wondabyne. Easy/medium daywalk in Brisbane Waters NP. Bring lunch, 2 litres water, good shoes, sunscreen. Catch 8.45am train from Central (8.58am Strathfield, 9.20am Hornsby), and you must ride in the rear car and tell the guard you are getting off at Wondabyne. Buy a return ticket to Wondabyne($10-00). Meet me at Wondabyne Station. Note: there is no road access to Wondabyne so you can't drive there! | Bruce Stafford |
| 381 | Wednesday 25th March 7pm | SUBW Slide night and AGM. The Holme Building, Common Room, 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Once the official business of electing a new committee is out of the way, there will be time for a few slides from recent trips as well as the opportunity to find out more about the club and meet other bushwalkers. Snacks and drinks will be provided. New members at the AGM can win a fabulous prize pack. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 382 | Saturday-Sunday 28-29th March | Freshers Trip- Shoalhaven Gorge An easy introdutory overnight trip down into the spectacular shoalhaven gorge. Activities will include walking, photography, water jumps, swimming, fishing, beach voleyball, drinking, eating, and -unfortunately- Hangovers. Contact Dave Lee if interested (Melochar@gmail.com). No experience necessary. | Dave Lee 0408806997 |
| 383 | Friday 3rd April 6pm | 2009 Autumn PubgaineThe time and date are: 6pm Friday 3rd April Starting at The Ledge, Sydney Uni. More info at: http://sites.google.com/site/pubgaine/ | Pete Harvey |
| 384 | Saturday the 4th of April | K2K - KATOOMBA TO KANANGRA 12hr - Plans are in motion for the ANUMC and SUBW to combine for car-shuffle and moral support purposes on a 12hr attempt at the K2K, i.e. Kanangra to Katoomba. SUBW will be doing it from the Katoomba end driving out on the friday night (3rd) for a historic pub meal and camp in the caravan park and head out into the wilderness early the next morning. The ANUMC team will drive from Canberra to Kanangra Walls on the Friday evening, bivy in the picnic shelter, and begin walking at 5:30am sharp on Saturday morning. We will aim to pass the ANUMC team around lunch time in the vicinity of the Coxs River, but hopefully on top of Mt Cloudmaker. We will arrive at Kanangra to watch the sunset from the walls. We will camp together on Saturday night and then drive home on Sunday morning. Let me know if you are fit and interested in a fun, fast paced walk! | Rachel Melrose 04182112128 |
| 385 | 4-5th April | Overnight Walk in the Blue Mountains. Mostly walking on fire trail with a small section of off-track walking. We will be camping on Cedar Ck, about 15km walking each way. Suitable for Beginner/Intermediate walkers with a good level of fitness. Leaving Saturday morning, meeting at Strathfield station. Email if interested. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 386 | 12-17 April | Tasmania - Easter break - TRIP FULL Going for a weeklong ramble near the southern end of the Overland Track. Planning to take in the Cuvier Valley, the wonders of the autumnal leaves in Pine Valley, and plenty of time in the Labyrinth. | Tom Murtagh 0421 624 190 |
| 387 | 18th April 2009 | Paddy Pallin Adventure Race Lake Macquarie, NSW Disciplines include kayaking (kayaks, paddles and PFDs provided), mountain biking and running/walking and some surprises. You will be given maps and instructions at registration and it is up to you to navigate from checkpoint to checkpoint. Remember the whole team travels together. Have a look at the website: http://www.arocsport.com.au/adventure/PP_ARS/pp_18Apr09.html | Rachel Melrose Phone: |
| 388 | 22-23 April 2009 | I would like to do a two-day walk next week on Wednesday and Thursday. The likely destination is Pantoney's Crown, which is one of those climb a big hill, camp on top, enjoy the view then come down sorts of walks. I'm told there's a reasonable amount of route-finding and off-track walking involved. The aim is to leave on Wednesday morning and return Thursday night so this will probably involve fairly solid days of walking. If you are interested, please get in touch via email for more details. I am keeping plans fairly loose at this stage given that most people will be busy given the awkward timing! | Ben Kong |
| 389 | 25-26 April | Wild Dog Mountains Carlons Farm - Upper Breakfast Creek - Mobbs Soak - Splendour Rock - Mount Mouin - Carlons Farm We will explore the upper sections of Breakfast creek and for this we will take rope and abseiling gear just in case it is needed. We aim to complete this on the first day and then climb out of Breakfast Creek and go to Splendour Rock to camp on Saturday night. Great views are had from Splendour Rock. Sunday we will return to Carlons Farm via Mount Mouin, a shorter day - very scenic. The trip will not take place unless good weather is forecast for the weekend. The first part of the trip will involve walking off track and it will be wet and slippery walking along a steeply descending creek. So the trip would be suitable for people with previous overnight walking experience and good fitness, and competence at creek walking. Let me know if by email if interested and include a contact phone number. New members should include a brief description of your current level of experience and fitness, and whether you have all the gear you need for an overnight walk. | Ashley Burke |
| 390 | Wednesday 29th April 7pm | Slide Night. Holme Building - Common Room. Starts 7pm. All welcome. Snacks and drinks will be provided | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 391 | Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th of May 2009 | OVERNIGHT BUSHWALK TO THE KOWMUNG Day 1: Uni Rover Trail - Ghosts Ridge - Kowmung River - Howling Dingo Camp Day 2: Megalith Ridge - Morong Hill - Morong Falls FT - Uni Rover Trail Bushwalkers from both SUBW and ANUMC welcome. Previous walking experience, reasonable fitness, Volleys and jaffle irons recommended. We will rendezvous on the Friday evening at the usual pre-PBT camp. Contact me for details if you need directions. | Tom Gleeson 0408 664 293 |
| 392 | Monday 18 May | A friend and I have made the last minute decision to knock over a canyon this Monday (18/5), with Newnes (Starlight) Canyon being our pick. We want to keep the party small, but are happy for a couple of other interested people to come along. It is a decent length day but nothing too strenuous, and well worth it for a very nice canyon with stunning glowworms. At the moment the plan is just to drive out in the morning and meet in Lithgow about 8am. I am heading from Penrith (so can pick up anyone who has to catch a train). Joshua is heading from Orange so can give lifts from that end. | Tim Vollmer 0404 273 313 |
| 393 | May 21-24 2009 | In celebration of having a little bit of time off work I am planning to spend a few days in the bush next weekend, heading out to Kanangra
Walls on Thurs night or early Fri morning and heading home on Sunday afternoon. Exact timing / route is still fluid and if you are interested in coming I am sure we could deliver some flexibility on both of these. We are looking to do a decent length trip, but nothing too strenuous (I would rather have time to enjoy the views and investigate a few areas). The plan at the moment is to head out to Cloudmaker then most likely down Ti Willa to the Kowmung via
Compagnoni Pass (although I am considering going out to Kooriekirra Top, down Gentle's Pass). Camp on the Kowmung on Fri night. A bit of river walking, a ridge climb if / when we get sick of the river, then along Gingra Range. I wouldn't mind poping back down via Roots Ridge and camping around Orange Bluff on Sat night. Then on Sunday up Brumby Ridge back to Gingra and on to the cars. As for transport, I am driving out from Penrith and have three free seats in the car, so can pick up passengers from train or car to save others fuel bills. Joshua is heading from Orange by road and also has free seats if anyone is coming from that direction. If you are interested in coming along just drop me an email or call me on 0404 273 313. As I said we are fairly flexible on time and route. Even on the trip we have the nasty habit of looking at a certain ridge / rocky outcrop / creek etc and changing the route to investigate. The journey is far more important than the destination. | Tim Vollmer 0404 273 313 |
| 394 | 23-24 May 2009 | Beginners Navigation Weekend. This trip is for any member of the club who is interested and keen to learn how to find their way through the bush with map and compass. The exercise will be conducted over 2 days and we will camp out overnight on the Saturday night. No prior experience is necessary, however you will need to bring your own walking/camping gear, your own map and your own compass. We will be walking through the bush where there is no track and carrying all our gear so you need to be reasonably fit. For more information please see http://members.ozemail.com.au/~aburke/navigation.html | Ashley Burke |
| 395 | Wednesday 27 May | Slide night/get-together. Where: Holme Building Common Room. When: 27 May, 7-9pm. Why: Meet others, see some photos, find out more about the club. All welcome. Snacks and drinks provided. | Peter Harvey 0411165100 |
| 396 | 20th June 2009 | Kathmandu Max Adventure Race Royal National Park, Sydney, NSW These sprint adventure races are designed for teams of two. The course consists of 15-25km of mountain biking, 5-10km of trail running/trekking and 2-4km of kayaking. There are multiple legs of each discipline. Have a look at the website: http://www.maxadventure.com.au/AdventureSeries/WhatIsIt.htm | Rachel Melrose Phone: |
| 397 | 4th or 5th July 2009 | Adventure Race: Tough Bloke/Chick challenge APPIN, NSW This is an off road running event that combines the challenges of cross country running, man made and natural obstacles, water crossings, mud and some unexpected surprises. Website: http://www.toughblokechallenge.com.au/ | Rachel Melrose Phone: |
| 398 | July 4-5 | NavShield 2009 The Navshield is a navigation training event for emergency services (including bushwalking clubs), similar to a rogaine. I'm hoping to put together a team or 2, let me know if you're interested. Details at www.bwrs.org.au | Mitchell Isaacs Phone: 0403103823 |
| 399 | Sunday 26th July - Start 10.00am | Bowens Creek Mountain Bike Ride
Bilpin to Mt Irvine returning to Bilpin Depart Bells Line of Road at the BP at Bilpin and follow Bowens Creek trail as it zig zags its way down to the creek, climb up the other side to Mt Irvine, complete a circuit of Mt Irvine via a fire tail, with lunch on route. Return to Bowens Creek on a great down hill run, then back to Bilpin. Finishing with a bite to eat and drinks at the apple bar Bilpin. 30 to 35km relative easy ride, with long up hill climb from bridge to Mt Irvine, but is an excellent down hill run on the way home. Option of a run out to Mt Tootie for those that feel the need to cover a bit more ground. http://maps.google.com.au/maps?ie=UTF8&hl=en&ll=-33.485147,150.488234&spn=0.052043,0.111322&z=14 | Pete Raines Phone: 0403 140 963 |
| 400 | Sunday 16th August 2009 10.00am | Mountain Bike Ride - Explorers Range / Banks Walls Mountain Bike Ride out along Explorers Range via the Mt Banks fire trail, 20 - 30 km fire road ride, Excellent views into the Grose Valley from Banks Walls, option of walk to climb Mount Caley or Mt Banks if anyone is interested. Location is 2 hours west of Sydney via Bells Line of Road | Pete Raines Phone: 0403 140 963 |
| 401 | Wednesday 26th August 8pm | Monthly Slide night. All welcome - come along and meet some other club members and find out more about what sort of trips the club runs.
Where: Holme Building - Reading Room, 8pm.
Dinner beforehand (7pm onwrads) at the Flodge (Forest Lodge Hotel), Arundle st.
| Pete Harvey Phone: 0411165100 |
| 402 | October Long Weekend | Annual President's Bludge Trip - camping on the Kowmung River - walking from Kanangra walls. Specific details to be announced later.
| Alex Meekin |
| 403 | e.g. Saturday 19th September 2009 | Overnight Bushwalk - Suitable for people new to overnight bushwalking. Mountain Lagoon to Colo River via Mailes Ridge. Camp on Colo River - Return by same route on the Sunday - Approximately 12km each way. Good views of the Colo Gorge. Could bag Mt Townsend from campsite if anyone wants a bit more of a challenge. | Pete Raines Phone: 0403140963 |
| 404 | Wednesday 30th Sep 7pm | The next montly slide night of recent club activites will be held on Wednesday, the 30th of September, in the Holme Building, University of Sydney, from 7 pm. | Alex Meekin |
| 405 | Friday 2 to Monday 5 October | PBT 2009 – Kanangra to Orange Bluff Campsite. Leaving Friday evening and returning on Monday afternoon. Approx. 6 hours walking each way. | Alex Meekin 0406 963 372 |
| 406 | 10-11 October | Beginner Abseiling weekend - we will head out to Newnes Plateau in the Blue mountains, about a 2.5 hour drive from Sydney. Activities will include abseiling training and possibly a dry canyon or two. Must have own camping gear. Harnesses/helmets can be borrowed from the club. | Pete Harvey Phone: 0411165100 |
| 407 | Sat 24th and Sunday 25th October 2009 | Canyoning - Introductory level canyons, will involve walking / swimming through deep cold water, climbing over slippery rocks and a steep walk out. Car camp at Mt wilson 2 hours west of Sydney (via Bells Line of Road) on Saturday night. | Pete Raines 0403140963 |
| 408 | Wednesday 25th November 7pm | SUBW Slide Night. Come to the Holme Reading Room, University of Sydney, from 7pm on Wednesday the 25th of November for a review of recent club trips. Food and drink provided. | Alex Meekin |
| 409 | 4 - 5 December 2009 | Christmas Walk to the Coxs River. The annual Xmas walk to a nice campsite and swimming hole on the Coxs River just off the Six Foot Track, Megalong Valley in the Blue Mts. A easy walk to a pleasant campsite. Bring good food and drink. Some people walk in independently to the campsite. Some may want to do a nearby canyon (perhaps involving abseiling) on the Saturday morning before heading to the river. | David Noble 9560 5973 or 0416 230 170 |
| 410 | Saturday December 5th | If you are interested in doing something slightly out of the ordinary (less competitive and shorter than a rogaine)then this might be for you. More details are on the Max Adventure Web: maxadventure.com.au. There are two courses, a 12km and 6km course. The Mud Run is a cross country run with some natural and often muddy obstacles to challenge competitors. The course will traverse the beautiful native forests of the area and includes fire trails, grasslands, creek crossings, hills and much more. As the name suggest, numerous mudflats and bog-holes will be at the core of this event so don't bring that new set of runners, you might just lose them to the Mud Monster! If intetrested register on the website. It would be great to have a few other SUBW people going. | Jo Boyd Phone: |
| 411 | sat 12th-sun 13th December | SUBW PUBW! A Bush Pub Crawl. We will walk out from Bell station, divide into groups and each set up our own bush "Pub", then regroup and do a bush pub crawl! Sleep in, clean up, and return to sydney sunday | Dave "Fritz" Lee Phone: 0408806997 |
| 412 | 23-26 Jan 2010 | On this weekend I’ll be heading to Kanangra for 3-4 days of canyoning. It is likely that this trip will take the form of day trips or overnight trips from a base camp on the Kanangra plateau. Therefore people may join for all or part of the trip. Previous abseiling experience and confidence with rope skills and good stamina and fitness are essential. We will probably do Kanangra Main Canyon on 23 Jan, Davies Canyon on 24-25 Jan, and then return home after a well earned rest on 26 Jan. | Ashley Burke Phone: |
| 413 | Wednesday 24th February | O-Week! SUBW will have a stall with photos, fun and freebies. Come along to sign up or fill out the spread sheet if you are able to come and help. We'll be at lot 22, in front of the Chemistry building on Eastern Avenue, between SUSS and the Guerilla gardeners club from 9am-4pm. http://tiny.cc/dsUmy | Kate Lord |
| 414 | Saturday 27th February 2010 | Day walk including for new members from O-Week: Taronga Zoo (Athol Wharf) to Manly via Balmoral. Then Return to City via Manly Ferry. Long walk (abt 19km) therefore rated medium. Route is the fairly well known track except we will deviate to go along the former tramline from Clifton Gardens to Balmoral Beach. Swimming at Balmoral or Castle Rock (or maybe both!). Refreshments of many sorts available at Balmoral and Manly Wharf. Bring 2 litres water, wear good shoes (e.g. volleys); bring swim clothes. Meet at 9am at Circular Quay wharf Number 2 for Taronga Zoo ferry at 9.15am. Fares: to Zoo: $5-20/$2-60; Manly to Circ Quay: $6-40/$3-20. | Bruce Stafford Phone: |
| 415 | Saturday 27th Feb | BEGINNERS TRIP:
In anyone interested in a beginners trip coming Saturday 27th Feb?
I'm planning a one-day bushwalk with a break for a swim up in Kuring-gai NP. I life in Coogee and have a car, could give people a lift. Pls mail or call me on 0407 - 040 126 | Ricarda Roemer 0407 040 126 |
| 416 | Sunday 28th February | My planned trip down Ranon Canyon a fortnight ago got canned thanks to a heap of rain and thunderstorm warnings. Not to be deterred we are doing it this Sunday instead (28th). There is space for one or two people. | Tim Vollmer 0404 273 313 |
| 417 | saturday 6th March | Rogaining-running/walking through the bush on a giant treasure hunt! This is a minigain, short and sweet! You can start anytime between 11am and 3pm and spend 3 hours looking for clues in the bush around Manly Dam. http://www.nswrogaining.org/AboutEvents/Events/10MI/10MI.htm | Kate Lord Phone: 0427 528 301 |
| 418 | Monday 8th March 5pm | SOCIAL EVENT: FREE BBQ! The revival of the regular SUBW biweekly bbq. Come along to meet other enthusiastic bushwalkers, catch up on recent trips and help plan those for the coming weeks! 5pm Botany Lawns (on the Parramatta rd side of the Quad) Please fill out our shopping list; http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dElGMUNwQnoxeDNNbnl1VHVzRGotTUE6MA | Bjorn Sturmberg |
| 419 | Saturday-Sunday 13-14th March | Beginners canyoning/abseiling weekend. No previous experience necessary. Camping at Deep Pass in the Blue Mountains - will need to carry camping gear approx 1/2 hour from cars. First day will involve walk-through canyon abseiling practice. Second day will involve either Twister/Rocky Creek or Tigersnake canyon. If interested please fill out online signup form at: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dG0xWmQzcFR4NzBESXZQT1pnUkVCZlE6MA | Pete Harvey |
| 420 | 13 / 14 March | The weekend of 13 / 14 March I am planning at BBQ at Mt Wilson with a Canyon on the Saturday, BBQ & campfire Saturday Night & a Rope Skills Day on the Sunday. Feel free to come on one, both days or just for the BBQ & do own trips. The canyon will most likely be Whungee Wheengee / Wollangambe Two, the rope skills day is aimed at experienced abseilers who would like to practice knot crossing, prussiking and self rescue. BBQ bring your own tent, meat & drinks. | Pete Raines 0403 140 963 |
| 421 | Sunday 14th March | Royal National Park - Coast Walk. Going to take the day to walk from Otford to Bundeena. There's a train to the start and a ferry/train from the finish, so it's nice and easy transport-wise. Easy walking but it's quite long, so you'll want to be ready for it and wear comfortable shoes! Drop me an email if you're interested. | tom murtagh Phone: |
| 422 | March 20-21 | After an abandoned attempt to do Davies Canyon in January I have decided to set aside a weekend and get out there before the canyoning season comes to an end. For those who don't know, Davies is a two day canyon near Kanangra that gets much less traffic than most due to its remote location. It is a deep, spectacular gorge with abseils of up to 60m. The plan is to head out after work on Friday March 19, either camp near the cars or walk a few kilometres along fire trail, then head off early on Saturday, spending the day down the canyon. We will camp overnight at the end of the canyon before spending Sunday climbing close to 1000 metres up and walking back to the cars. This trip requires lots of walking, mostly off track, through difficult terrain. You need to be an experienced walker and have confidence abseiling long drops. It is not a beginners trip. If you want to discuss it with me to work out if this trip is suitable for you feel free to give me a call. There will be a maximum group size of 6, and I have already got three locked in, so don't sign up unless you can definitely make it. Last minute drop-outs may mysteriously disappear in the bush on future trips! ;-) I have ropes, but you will need to bring your own abseiling gear (harness, descender, gloves etc). Also required is overnight camping gear. We will need to take tents or a fly as there are no camp caves. To save on weight we will obviously try and share these. If you have any other questions about what gear you require feel free to flick me an email with your questions. | Tim Vollmer Phone: 0404 273 313 |
| 423 | Saturday 20th | Beginner Day Trip Royal National Park Since all campgrounds are booked out for the coming week end and I have other stuff coming up, I will only do a daytrip to the Royal. Taking the train to Otford Station and back. Bring enough water, snack, sucream and hat and swimmers if you like. I'm planning to take the train to Otford and back. Just an easy leisurely walk and lunch at the beach. | Ricarda Roemer 0407 040 126 |
| 424 | Monday 22nd of March 5pm | SOCIAL EVENT: FREE BBQ! Come along to catch up on recent trips and help plan those for the coming weeks! 5pm (setup from 4:30) Botany Lawns (on the Parramatta rd side of the Quad). Once the food wraps up at about 6pm we'll head over to the Flodge (Forest Lodge) for some drinks. Please fill out our shopping list; http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHZoNHc1S2JWblZiMXdMWDFJeGlpd3c6MA | Bjorn Sturmberg |
| 425 | Sunday 28 March | Gaping Gill Canyon Basically, it's just a nice creek with a couple big abseils (20m and 30m) near Claustral. We will walk up stream through a nice section of Carmarthen Brook to Rainbow Ravine. There is a nice area here to do lunch, have a swim etc, and we can explore a little further up stream. It's not a hard trip, but it does involve a lot of rock scrambling, wading, possible swims. I have ropes, but you will need your own harness, descender, gloves etc. We will be meeting at the Claustral car park at 9am, so if you need a lift I can pick you up at Penrith Station. There is an express that arrives just after 8am. | Tim Vollmer 0404 273 313 |
| 426 | Monday 29 March | Empress Canyon A short and pretty canyon which is easy to access and has only one abseil (a 30m beauty into a pool with an audience of tourists). It is a good beginner trip, and if you are a little nervous or need a abseiling refresher we can throw a rope over a cliff on the way up for a practice. I will supply rope, but you need your own harness, descender, etc. It will be a relaxed start to the day, and I can give a lift from Penrith Station. | Tim Vollmer 0404 273 313 |
| 427 | Wednesday 31st March 7pm | SUBW Slide Night. Come see photos of this summers many trips! From 7pm in the Holme Reading Room, University of Sydney. Free food, drink and epic shots! | Bjorn Sturmberg |
| 428 | Easter Long Weekend 2nd to 5th April | Lower Wollangambe River to Colo River
First day is ridge top walk following Tesselate ridge out from Mt Irvine then dropping into the junction of Nayook creek & the Wollangambe to camp, spend next 2 days rock hopping down stream on the Wollangambe till it joins the Colo River and exploring around the junction. On the Monday head out of the river on to Bowen ridge & back to Little Tootie, picking up the fire trail on the way. Start and Finish Bilpin, 1.5 hours west of Sydney via Bells Line of Road. Suit experienced walkers.
| Peter Raines Phone: 0403 140 963 |
| 429 | Easter Long Weekend 2-5 April | Easter walk, Currockbilly Mountain 2-5 April A very small number of places remain available on this 4 day trip over the Easter long weekend. Currockbilly Mountain lies in the Budawang Range on the NSW south coast, about 3-4 hours drive from Sydney. We aim to climb this peak via Wirritin Ridge. This area is the western side of an extensive wilderness area in the Morton and Budawang National Parks. Leaving Sydney on Thursday evening 1 April, returning to Sydney on Monday 5 April. The route is entirely off track through remote and rugged country that is densely vegetated. It is likely we will have to walk through dense scrub in places. We will need to carry lots of water and we'll be camping wherever we end up. The route and itinerary will be need to be flexible, depending as itdoes on terrain, weather etc. The trip suits experienced and fit walkers only, and there are only 2-3 places remaining. If interested, please email me no later than 30 March. | Ashley Burke |
| 430 | Sunday 4 - Monday 5 April | For those of you who like me can't escape for four days over easter, this could be the canyoning trip for you. The basic plan is to drive out Saturday afternoon or evening, then spend the next two days doing a handful of canyons from a base camp on the ridge. I am determined to do Bjelke's Mind, Steep Creek (Bridge), Froth and Bubble (Bubble Bath) and possibly a couple others along the south branch of the 'Boori depending on time. You will need to lug everything out to a base camp, but we will only be taking small day packs through the actual canyons. This is not a beginner trip and will require plenty of off track walking, navigational skills, pass finding, rock scrambling, abseiling and all the usual difficulties of canyoning. I have ropes, but you will need your own harness / descender etc. If you are not sure whether this trip would suit you, feel free to call or email, let me know your fitness and experience, and we'll work out whether it will be okay. | Tim Vollmer 0404 273 313 |
| 431 | Monday 12th of April 5pm | SOCIAL EVENT: FREE BBQ! Come along to catch up on recent trips and help plan those for the coming weeks! 5pm (setup from 4:30) Botany Lawns (on the Parramatta rd side of the Quad). Once the food wraps up at about 6pm we'll head over to the Flodge (Forest Lodge) for some drinks. Please fill out our shopping list; http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dExscFdFUFJqdzg2YjhsdDZkMTV3V2c6MA | Bjorn Sturmberg Phone: |
| 432 | 17-18 April | FRESHERS TRIP 2010 The Freshers Trip is one of the two "official" Club trips held each year, and is typically an easy overnight walk somewhere near Sydney. New members are especially welcome on the Freshers Trip! This year we'll be heading down to one of the classic SUBW locations on the Coxs River near Breakfast Creek, west of Katoomba. The trip is currently full, but please feel free to contact me directly if you have a particularly compelling reason for coming along ^_^ | tom murtagh |
| 433 | Overnight Beginner trip WE Royal NP - now 17th/18th April | I'm planning to do the Coast Track Bushwalk from Bundeena to Otford.
If the weather is nice we migh still be able to enjoy a quick swim. http://ozultimate.com/bushwalking/walk.php?nid=208 It's one night camping. As camping has to be booked I need to know by Friday 19th March. | Ricarda Roemer |
| 434 | Wednesday 28th April 7pm | SUBW Annual General Meeting (AGM). Come along for food, drinks and election of the 2010 exec committee. There will also be plenty of give-aways including gift vouchers from Mountain Equipment. More details to be posted soon. | Pete Harvey 0411165100 |
| 435 | Wednesday 28th April 7pm | SUBW and our affiliated club Suboir will be holding a super slide night/ joint AGM on the last Wednesday of April. Come along to view some photos from recent trips, plan adventures and have a say in the future direction of your club. Formalities should be over quick, so we can focus on photos, food and drink.
| Alex Meekin |
| 436 | e.g. Sunday May 2, 2010 | Golden Stairs (Narrow Neck Katoomba) to Ruined Castle (and Mt Solitary if time permits). Medium walk of 12km return - steep descent on steps at start and finish, and steepish grade at Mt Solitary, otherwise reasonably level. OK for beginners. Meet at north side of Strathfield Railway Station outside the shops there at 8am for departure by 8.30am. Please be on time as it is a 1.5 hours drive to Katoomba and maybe 7 hours on the track, so we can't afford a delayed start. Need good walking shoes, and at least 2 litres of water, and lunch.
| Bruce Stafford Phone: |
| 437 | Monday 3 May 2010 | I have managed to wrangle Monday off work, so I'm heading down Claustral to show a visiting American one of our most spectacular and sustained canyons. It will probably be cold, so for once I'm saying wetsuits are advisable, and involves three abseils of up to 15m down the deep and dark Black Hole of Calcutta (photos of which first got me interested in canyoning!) As usual, I will supply rope, but you need your own harness, descender, etc. You need to be a confident abseiler. It is a fairly long day, involves lots of scrambling on wet, slippery rock, has several swims, and will make you sweat on the exit, but is well worth it for the incredible scenery. We are going to set off from the Claustral car park by 8am, so you can meet us there. Alternatively I can pick people up from Penrith Station at 7am. | Tim Vollmer 0404 273 313 |
| 438 | 1pm Monday 10th May 2010 | FREE BBQ! (more accurately free for USU members
$3 otherwise)
MOVED TO LUNCH TIME FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE!
Come and get a free snag, stay and chat about upcoming trips... 1pm Botany Lawns (on the Parramatta rd side of the Quad). Please fill out our shopping list; https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEF2MThjQV9CZDhjeE5hQVJIZDlteUE6MQ | Bjorn 0434967512 |
| 439 | 15-16 May 2010 | Beginners' Navigation Weekend. Beginners and new members are welcome. The aim of the weekend is to provide the opportunity for people to learn and practise navigation with map and compass. The trip will be run over 2 days in the upper Wollangambe and we will camp out overnight on the Saturday night. No prior experience is necessary, however you will need to bring your own walking/camping gear, your own map and your own compass. You'll need to carry your own pack with food and camping gear for the weekend. For more information see http://members.ozemail.com.au/~aburke/navigation.html | Ashley Burke Phone: |
| 440 | Sunday 16 May | I'm planning to do a day walk out of Green Gully (Megalong Valley) onto Narrow Neck via a couple historically significant but lesser used passes. Currently my thoughts are that I'll head up Carlon Head, follow the old bushwalkers route (from back before the fire trail was built in the early 60's) via Glenraphael, then down Dunphy's Pass and back to the cars. It is not a particularly long or hard day, and should give time to explore (I wouldn't mind checking out the start of the pass to Harmil Ledge, look for the old camp site at Glenraphael Swamp and check out the falls). While it isn't a hard day, the 400m ascent and descent are pretty steep. It involves a lot of scrambling, often on wet, loose or slippery rock. There are several sections that are climbed using chains and spikes. One in particular is pretty confronting as it is up a flat wall on the nose of the point and can be very windy (http://ozultimate.com/bushwalking/walk/732/196_9634.jpg). I will be driving up and will have space for three people in my car. I can pick people up from Penrith Station. | Tim Vollmer 0404 273 313 |
| 441 | 1pm Monday 17th May 2010 | FREE BBQ! (more accurately free for USU members $3 otherwise) Come and get a free snag, stay and chat about upcoming trips... 1pm Botany Lawns (on the Parramatta rd side of the Quad). Please fill out our shopping list; https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHRiWmdHQWZpQllxaEt4MU9rdzd2bXc6MQ | Bjorn Phone: 0434967512 |
| 442 | Sunday 23rd May 2010 | Day walk - Wondabyne to Mt Wondabyne. Easy/medium - some short grades. Bring water, lunch, walking shoes or volleys OK. Get 8.45am train from Sydney Central (or Strathfield at 8.58am, Hornsby 9.22am) and I will meet you at Wondabyne Station at 9.52am. IMPORTANT: ride in the last car AND tell the train guard you are getting off at Wondabyne. There is no car access to Wondabyne. Returning to Sydney by 6pm. | Bruce Stafford |
| 443 | 1pm Monday 24th May 2010 | FREE BBQ! (more accurately free for USU members $3 otherwise) Come and get a free snag, stay and chat about upcoming trips... 1pm Botany Lawns (on the Parramatta rd side of the Quad). Please fill out our shopping list; https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHRiWmdHQWZpQllxaEt4MU9rdzd2bXc6MQ | Bjorn Phone: 0434967512 |
| 444 | Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th June | I am organising an easy bushwalk to a section of the lower Kowmung for the weekend of the 5th and 6th of June. The rough concept is to either head out on the Friday night to Kanangra Walls and camp in Dance Floor Cave (a very comfortable camp cave with reliable water less than a kilometre from the car park, all on track - see http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5247888&l=221f070ed6&id=626329253) or very early Saturday morning (ie heading off from the carpark by 8am). On Saturday we will probably walk down to Orange Bluff. Depending on time we will either camp there, or have a stroll along the Kowmung River to an alternate camp site. On the Sunday we will return to the cars via a nearby ridge. The walk should be fairly easy, predominantly on track, and is suitable for beginners, although like all walks in the area it will in places involve steep sections, walking on wet rock, moving through scrub etc. There will be plenty of water at our camp site, which allows for slightly lighter packs, and I would recommend avoiding bringing too much gear as the extra weight is likely to slow you down and make the trip more unpleasant for all. Travel wise, Joshua will be coming from Orange, T1 from the North Shore, and myself from the Penrith area, so lifts will be available. If you want to discuss gear or fitness requirements, please feel free to give me a call. Places are limited. | Tim Vollmer 0404 273 313 |
| 445 | 28th-29th June 2010 | Student Walk! Got holidays? yes we do! So pencil in a walk for the first few days of the mid semester break - Mon 28th to Tue 29th or if we're really keen until Wed 30th (at which point I need to be back in Sydney) So I dont have a specific location in mind but we can discuss that as a group once we figure out peoples time constraints and the vehicle supply. Please fill in (another) spreadsheet and get in touch if you have any specific ideas etc... https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dE9DNjdxVko4c2ZSU3JaTW1leHY2M0E6MQ | Bjorn Phone: 0434967512 |
| 446 | Thursday 15th July 7am | I'm going on a day walk onto Narrowneck this Thursday to explore a few of the passes.
The weather is looking promising (the word sunny has even been mentioned) but we will need to leave early to get the most of the daylight hours. The plan is to leave Usyd by 7am, meeting in front of Fisher Library from 6:45am. If interested please email me the standard info by Wednesday or give me a call on 0434967512; name, email, mobile, if you have a car how many spare seats you'll have. Whilst this shouldn't be a hard day we do have a fair bit of ground to cover and the passes themselves require a certain comfort with exposure (I will take some rope for added safety). You must be prepared for this if you/we are to enjoy the trip. Here is a description/pictures of the passes I intend to take (Tarros Ladder and Carlon Head) http://ozultimate.com/bushwalking/walk.php?nid=732 . In view of this please dont wear hiking boots but something flexible with good grip, even on wet rock. Also make sure you have some wet and cold weather gear... Note that we are guaranteed only one car which is already half full, hopefully some more people will bring vehicles but if they dont then the last to register will be catching the train to Blackheath ready for a car shuffle... | Bjorn 0434967512 |
| 447 | July 2010 | The Barrington NP Walk originally put down for June 5 is postponed. It will now be a weekend walk probably on 17/18 July but watch this space! Expressions of interest welcome from SUBW or Subwoir members. | Bruce Stafford Phone: |
| 448 | 17-18th July 2010 | Barrington Tops walk. Medium. Walking from near Gloucester Tops entrance to Carey's Peak (alt: 1560m)and return (15km each way). Need tent, GOOD sleeping bag, woollen socks, and raincover of some sort (it's not called a sub-tropical rainforest for nothing!). Need warm clothing generally. Snow is a distinct possibility. Meet at Woy Woy Station around 7.30pm friday night and drive to first camp within the park boundary. Note: numbers limited to 8 as it is a World Heritage area. | Bruce Stafford Phone: |
| 449 | Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 July 2010 | Donkey Mountain on 24 / 25 July Donkey Mountain is in the Wolgan Valley about 2.5 hours west of Sydney, is easy climb suitable people new to overnight bushwalking but will involve some rock scrambling. Saturday :- Meet Lithgow 11am - head into Wolgan Valley - leave cars, climb mountain - explore top - find & set up camp - campfire cooking / drinking. Sunday explore rest of top, head back into Valley - afternoon could explore explore ruins at Newens or start heading back. Check out previous photos from Dave Noble trip in 09 http://david-noble.net/bushwalking/DonkeyMtnJun09/DonkeyMtn.html | Pete Raines Phone: 0403 140 963 |
| 450 | Saturday 7 August 2010 | The plan is to do a couple classic multi-pitch abseiling trips near Katoomba this Saturday: Malaita Point followed by Malaita Wall. All up they involve about a dozen abseils up to 45m in length down a pretty impressive section of cliff line. This trip requires confidence / experience on long, dry-rope abseils, being comfortable with heights / exposure, and may require some rock scrambling (I say might because it is my first time down these two). Numbers are very much limited as lots of abseils can make for a very slow trip with a big group. If you are interested please let me know asap. Also let me know what abseiling experience you have. We will have ropes, but you'll need your own gear. I have space to drive people up if transport is an issue. | Tim Vollmer Phone: 0404 273 313 |
| 451 | Sat 14 / Sun 15 August 2010 | Beginner overnight bushwalk to Splendour Rock We will be heading out from Green Gully in the Megalong Valley, so while it is about 17kms each day there will only be one serious ascent and descent. Splendour Rock is one of the most spectacular spots in the mountains, with 270 degree views over the Wild Dog Mountains, Coxs River, Kanangra, Kowmung, Blue Breaks and Kedumba Walls. It is the kind of spot that inspires you to plan trip to explore a whole raft of other areas. Despite having been there four or five times I never get sick of it. The trip will be mostly on firetrail and track, although rather than go there and back on the same route we will take the slightly scrubbier high route on the way there (which gives great views) and come back via the low route through attractive forest. What will you need: basic fitness, good walking shoes, water for a day and a bit (between 3 and 5 litres recommended as we wont be able to refill until mid-morning on Sunday), tent / fly (we will share to keep weight down), sleeping bag, food and the essentials: wine / port / booze of choice and chocolate. Numbers: there are a number of good camp sites up on Mt Dingo so we can handle a decent size group. Transport: I will organise car pooling where people are driving, but I can also take people from Penrith station on Sat morning. Experience needed: You don't need any experience. This is a classic beginners trip. As long as you have basic fitness and are comfortable carrying a full pack you should be fine. Signing up: if you want to come simply send me an email with your name, phone number, what suburb you are coming from, if you are driving or need transport. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to give me a call or email and I will do my best to help out. | Tim Vollmer Phone: 0404 273 313 |
| 452 | Sunday 12 September 2010 | Day Walk - Manly to The Spit Said to be one of the finest urban walks in the world, this is an easy 3-4 hour 10 km walk starting in Manly, and ending at The Spit Bridge. It goes past some lovely harbour beaches, across windswept heath, rainforest and woodland, and past some seriously expensive houses. There are also a number of aboriginal sites along the way as well. All in all a really nice walk. After we get to The Spit, there is the option of catching a bus back to the City, or we can rock hop around to Balmoral.
| Michael Gray 0406 932384 |
| 453 | Saturday 25 / Sunday 26 September | Beginners canyoning weekend This weekend will be the perfect introduction to canyoning, even if you have never even abseiled before. T1 and Joshua have generously agreed to help run it. Numbers of beginners will be strictly limited and they will be tied to the number of leaders and what we view as a manageable size. Please do not tell me you are coming unless you are 100% locked in, as pulling out at the last minute on these kind of trips is severely frowned upon (and may impact on your ability to get a place on future trips). The (rough) plan: We will be driving out on the Saturday morning to a camp site on the Wolgan Plateau. We will be operating out of base camp next to the cars, so feel free to bring plenty of luxuries (by this I mean booze, food, cuban cigars etc. I don't mean iPod's, radios or portable TV's!!!). On Saturday we will do some abseiling practice on some cliffs nearby. You will have plenty of time to do a number of drops to ensure you are comfortable with abseiling before we enter any canyons. We will also do a nearby canyon that is a walk through (no abseiling required). On Sunday we will travel down a very popular and relatively easy canyon nearby. It involves a number of small abseils to get your confidence up, finishing with a stunning 25m abseil into a particularly beautiful canyon section. If we finish this canyon with enough time we will do a short side trip down another nearby canyon which is not very long, but it is incredibly narrow. All three are 'dry canyons', although in one you will need to wade through water that is usually about knee deep in places. If you fall you can get wetter! Gear: I will provide ropes. Financial members of SUBW will have access to harnesses and descenders belonging to the club. Being a financial member also means you are covered by the club's insurance policy. What you will need: Overnight camping gear (sleeping bag, sleeping mat, warm clothes, head torch, water, food etc). A tent if you have one, but I will bring a couple so there will be plenty of space. Shoes with good grip (canyoners generally wear Volleys. They cost $20, have great grip on wet rock, and you don't feel bad about wrecking them). Some money for a beer / feed at a pub on the way home and to flick your driver some petrol money if you are getting a lift. If you want to attend please send me an email with the following information: * name * mobile phone number * suburb you are traveling from * a little info about your level of experience * whether you have your own abseiling gear or will need club gear If you aren't sure about what canyoning involves, please have a read of: http://fatcanyoners.org/canyoning/ . Feel free to call or email me if you have any further questions. | Tim Vollmer Phone: 0404 273 313 |
| 454 | Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 September 2010 | Wollemi Creek / Colo River Overnight bushwalk - Culoul Range, Hollow Rock, Crawfords Lookout, Wollemi Creek, Colo River, Exit via Boorai Ridge. Suitable for experienced bushwalkers, will involve some rock hopping & steep section in & out of river, camp on one of the most scenic sections of the Colo River. See attached link to photos.
| Pete Raines Phone: 0403 140 963 |
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Regular Events
Slide Nights: The last Wednesday of each month during
University semester is a slide night for both clubs, 7pm in the Holme building.
Most walkers gather at 6pm in the Forest Lodge Hotel (the "Flodge" - Arundel Street Glebe) for a cheap feed beforehand.
Slide nights are an ideal place to meet people, tell stories (true or not), hear other peoples' stories, look at slides and photos, and hear about various trips.
Indoor Rock Climbing: Contact Dave Noble (9560 5973) to climb at the Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym at St Peters on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Critical Mass Bike Rides: Last Friday of every month - meet
at the fountain, Hyde Park North, 5:30 pm.
Contacts: Dave Noble (9560
5973) or Dave Oslington (9518 0631)
Day Walks: There will usually be day walks on most weekends - many will be organized impromptu however.
There will often be trips during the week. Send an email to our mailing list if you're interested in going along.
Mountain Biking: Many members of both clubs often go mountain biking in the Blue Mountains (and elsewhere) on weekends. Send an email to our mailing list if you're interested in going along.
Canyoning: During summer, there are canyoning trips running most weekends. Send an email to our mailing list if you're interested in going along.
Transport
When transport is by private car, all costs are expected to be covered by the passengers.