The Christmas Dinner Walk, a SUBW tradition that pre-dates even the PBT, has in recent years become the largest annual gathering of SUBWarians on the club calendar. This year was no exception, with over 35 people participating in the trip in one way or another. Some came primarily to learn to abseil and do the beginners’ canyon on the Saturday morning. Some came…
Hey guys, can’t believe this. It’s been going on in my head for the last week, and yes I had to leave it till last minute:( My holidays starts in 2 hours (providing, I manage to catch my flight). So, just briefly …. OK, arriving in 4 different cars (couple lone rangers, couple cars packed to the rafters), plus minus same time. The weather…
It was yet another lucky break with the weather, being a mild sunny day sandwiched between two very hot days. One complication though was the lack of trains to Circular Quay that weekend because of trackwork. A couple of people didn’t show up (apart from Javan who had to withdraw sick); whether they got confused with the replacement buses I just don’t know. Anyway eight…
The walk got to an interesting start as, although almost everyone got to Cowan Station at the start time, my train was a little late and I texted Mariana to tell people to wait for me on the opposite platform. The I got a call from Heloisa to say that she had been delayed by the interminable trackwork at Erskineville, and was on the following train. As some…
We all met together at Woy Woy Station on saturday morning, and as there were only 4 of us, decided to fit everyone in Tracy’s care (or rather, Tracy’s brother’s car, kindly lent for the trip). We then set off for the first stop which was lunch at Dungog at a cafe (see photo), which was pretty good. The staff…
A few people were caught out by the change-over to Daylight Saving the same morning, especially some overseas students, so we were a bit down on the numbers expected. Happily there were no “no-shows”. Still, we all met up at Woy Woy Station, and Linda left her car there and we all went in mine to the start of the walk at Umina Beach. As it…
Six of us met up at Central Station and proceeded west in the Blue Mountains train, collecting Conrad at Parramatta. On the way we noted the Bat colony at Clyde. We arrived at Wentworth Falls where Janice, Tim, Paul and Liz were waiting. They entertained themselves while waiting for us by watching the steam train which passed through there ahead of our train. So we…
The morning dawned fine as I left home, promising yet another fine Sunday – my luck still holding after the previous several rainy days. On arrival at Central I noticed that the down escalators to the platform weren’t working, so I hoped that no-one was leaving it to the last minute as they would be caught out. As it…
The walk was popular for an overnight walk, with many exchange students signing up and making use of the club gear supplies. Much thanks to Nat, Teresa and Tony for helping me pack and unpack the gear locker. The morning of the walk was eventful as our third driver Tim had a family disaster and had to pull out. Thankfully, he…
Some tried and noted walkers, volunteered from Sydney and afar. We mustered at the Ngarigo campground, for our overnight stay. For we loved the alpine challenge, where wild snow-capped mountains are. Firstly was Tom who organised, and led the trip from scratch. He meandered slowly forever, whilst keeping the weather at bay. And few…