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- | Walking in the Top End (The Northern Territory and Western Australia) | + | ===== Walking in the Top End (The Northern Territory and Western Australia) |
- | (First Week - 6th to 12th May 1989) Jan Mohandas | + | |
- | Saturday. 6th May1989: These walks, offered commercially by Russell Willis' | + | === Keep River, Bungle Bungle and Kakadu National Parks: May-June 1989 - Part I: Keep River NP. === |
- | Sunday 7th May 89: Porridge with sultanas or Muesli for breakfast. We had the same breakfast everyday. We left the caravan park at 8.40 am. A number of bushfires on the way, sometimes very close to the road. We reached Victoria river town at 10.45 am and left at 11.00 am. Good facilities at the caravan park. We all had ice cream, biscuits, iced coffee etc. at the Victoria river inn. Very pleasant weather for travelling, about 25 C and nice breeze. Not humid at all. Total driving distance to Keep R NP is 850 km along Stuart and Victoria highways. We reached Timber creek town at 11.55 am and left after 40 min. 2 pubs, 2 petrol stations and other shops. Victoria River runs parallel to the road. About240 km from Timber Creek to Kununurra. Boab trees everwhere. After 200 km we turned off to Keep R NP information centre and Ranger' | + | |
- | paintings including the sacred rainbow serpent. We found a delightful camping area on sand upstream in the Keep River. We had the tents up and fire going at 6.00 pm. Chris made Tabouli and Russell cooked dried fish, potatoes and fresh vegetables (pumpkin, choko and carrots) mixed with canned tomatoes. Sue, Neil, Judy, Brian and others helped in cooking dinner and | + | (First Week - 6th to 12th May 1989) |
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- | | + | Jan Mohandas |
- | ( National Park, | + | |
- | Page 4 The Sydney Bushwalker September 1989 | + | === Saturday, 6th May 1989: === |
- | organizing breakfast and lunch everyday. Russell cooked potatoes in his camp oven. We had wine and then dinner. | + | |
- | MOndayjnielayla | + | These walks, offered commercially by Russell Willis' |
- | TheldayjaMayaPleasant | + | |
- | 1Yeskraday,...10ALMax.82.L | + | === Sunday 7th May 89: === |
- | up to the top of the cliff on the western side of the gorge to watch the sunrise. About 100 meters climb. Beautiful morning. Sunrise was at about 7.05 am. Very clear and beautiful. Then we went to the edge to look down towards the campsite. We saw Russell getting the porridge ready. Bit of scrambling to get down. 7.30 am return. Then we had breakfast. Joan and Peter regularly had early morning swims as soon as they got up. Some others went for swim afterwards. Then it was time to get ready. The party now seems to have settled into a routine. Here in Keep, the sunlight became adequate at | + | |
- | September 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 5 | + | Porridge with sultanas or Muesli for breakfast. We had the same breakfast everyday. We left the caravan park at 8.40 am. A number of bushfires on the way, sometimes very close to the road. We reached Victoria river town at 10.45 am and left at 11.00 am. Good facilities at the caravan park. We all had ice cream, biscuits, iced coffee etc. at the Victoria river inn. Very pleasant weather for travelling, about 25 C and nice breeze. Not humid at all. Total driving distance to Keep R NP is 850 km along Stuart and Victoria highways. We reached Timber creek town at 11.55 am and left after 40 min. 2 pubs, 2 petrol stations and other shops. Victoria River runs parallel to the road. About240 km from Timber Creek to Kununurra. Boab trees everywhere. After 200 km we turned off to Keep R NP information centre and Ranger' |
- | 6.45 am and got dark at 6.45 pm. We left the campsite at 9.50 am for our second day walk. Brian stayed back to nurse his right foot which gave him some trouble yesterday. We crossed over to the other side of the major creek, walked downstream to pick up the second side creek to the east which eventually led to a gorge. At 10.20 am we stopped to look at some abyriginal | + | |
- | Thursday, 11th May 89: We had breakfast and left the base camp at 9.15 am. We walked downstream a short while, crossed the main creek and took the first side creek on the eastern side of the campsite. After doing some scrambling up to the right side of the creek we saw a nice reasonably big rock pool. At 9.45 am we walked through a cave (the creek was flowing through) and saw some aboriginal paintings. Then as we walked up, we saw another big water hole. After climbing up, we saw a gigantic water hole. Russell said that these two pools were permanent water holes. We walked upstream scrambling up rocks as well as walking in sand. At 11.00 am we came to a fork in the creek, left towards south and right towards west. We decided to take the left creek and walk right through the massif and to camp at the bottom. At about 1.00 pm we came near some rocky area, on top of the massif. Russell climbed up to the top of one of the high rocky outcrops to get some idea about exactly where we were. Most of the people rested under a rock in the shade. We walked east till 1.35 pm andfound | + | [ Map of Bungle Bungle National Park ] |
- | Erldayilth | + | |
- | FROM EVERY STATE, | + | === Monday 8th May 89: === |
- | AUSTRALIAN MADE | + | |
- | IS GREAT! | + | I was quite happy to get up early every morning and light the campfire. After breakfast, the food share (about 4 kg per person) was carried out, and we left the campsite at 8.40 am (NT time). After getting the vehicles organized, we started to walk along the fire trail at 9.10 am. Our plan was to go around the massif (walk north first, then west and finally south), walk upstream along a creek which flows through the massif in order to reach the site for our base camp for the next 3 days in the gorge, flanked by high rocky walls. After about 6 km at a fork in the fire trail we took the left branch. It swung to west and then to south. Left the fire trail soon, walked towards south and later stopped for morning tea at 11.15 am. Temp then reached 32 C. Feeling very warm but not humid. Very pleasant in the shade and also due to gentle breeze. Stopped often to look at plants like Turkey bush with plenty of pink flowers and pandanas palms. We were walking near the rocky area, but through speargrass (about 2 m high) towards south. The rock formations were red in colour and had a pagoda like appearance and there were a large number of them everywhere. Many refer to the Keep R NP as mini Bungles. At about 12.25 pm we found a shady spot on the south side of a rocky area which was about 15 m high. We decided to have an early lunch at that spot. Russell said that usually his habit was to stop for lunch around 1.30 pm in order to get as much walking done before it got too hot. We all carried about a litre of water each. For lunch we generally had Ryvita, cheese, tomatoes, salami, tinned fish, jam, honey, peanut butter and carrots. We had similar lunch everyday. We left that lunch spot at 2.15 pm. We walked towards northwest and climbed up to get excellent views to the west and then saw several natural arches and plenty of interesting plants. We wandered around this exceptionally beautiful area (3.10 pm), then we headed towards further west and scrambled down a gully to find a delightful waterhole. Everyone had a dip in the water and had drinks and rest till 4.00 pm. Reached the big creek (camping area upstream) at 4.30 pm, walking towards west. We turned south to walk along the creek upstream. We were now walking through a gorge with high cliffs on both sides. Reached the camping area at 5.15 pm. Just before we got there, we saw Andrew Griffiths and another walker standing on top of the cliff. There were 7 in Andrew' |
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+ | === Tuesday, 9th May 89: === | ||
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+ | Pleasant | ||
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+ | === Wednesday, 10th May 89: === | ||
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+ | At 6.30 am 11 of us went up to the top of the cliff on the western side of the gorge to watch the sunrise. About 100 meters climb. Beautiful morning. Sunrise was at about 7.05 am. Very clear and beautiful. Then we went to the edge to look down towards the campsite. We saw Russell getting the porridge ready. Bit of scrambling to get down. 7.30 am return. Then we had breakfast. Joan and Peter regularly had early morning swims as soon as they got up. Some others went for swim afterwards. Then it was time to get ready. The party now seems to have settled into a routine. Here in Keep, the sunlight became adequate at 6.45 am and got dark at 6.45 pm. We left the campsite at 9.50 am for our second day walk. Brian stayed back to nurse his right foot which gave him some trouble yesterday. We crossed over to the other side of the major creek, walked downstream to pick up the second side creek to the east which eventually led to a gorge. At 10.20 am we stopped to look at some aboriginal | ||
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+ | === Thursday, 11th May 89: === | ||
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+ | We had breakfast and left the base camp at 9.15 am. We walked downstream a short while, crossed the main creek and took the first side creek on the eastern side of the campsite. After doing some scrambling up to the right side of the creek we saw a nice reasonably big rock pool. At 9.45 am we walked through a cave (the creek was flowing through) and saw some aboriginal paintings. Then as we walked up, we saw another big water hole. After climbing up, we saw a gigantic water hole. Russell said that these two pools were permanent water holes. We walked upstream scrambling up rocks as well as walking in sand. At 11.00 am we came to a fork in the creek, left towards south and right towards west. We decided to take the left creek and walk right through the massif and to camp at the bottom. At about 1.00 pm we came near some rocky area, on top of the massif. Russell climbed up to the top of one of the high rocky outcrops to get some idea about exactly where we were. Most of the people rested under a rock in the shade. We walked east till 1.35 pm and found a shady spot beside a high rocky area and had lunch. It was getting very hot. Around | ||
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+ | === Friday 12th May 89: === | ||
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+ | Beautiful morning. No clouds in the sky. After breakfast, we got ready early in the morning to leave at 8.30 am. Russell and Patrick left at 8.00 am to walk about 10 km to go to the picnic area and get the vehicles for the party. The rest of us (12) with Chris leading the way walked east through tall speargrass for 1 hr and 15 min to get to the firetrail, about 5 km short of the picnic area. We stayed under the shade of a tree where Russell and Patrick had left their packs. We then had morning tea. Russell and Patrick arrived at 10.20 am. We put all our packs in the vehicles and left at 10.40 am. We drove to the Ranger' | ||
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+ | (To be continued. Part II in October issue of this magazine). | ||
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- | September 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 7 | + | ===== South East Forests. ===== |
- | SOUTH-EAST FORESTS | + | |
- | In the rugged ranges of south-east NSW, the moist eucalypt forests have been logged for timber all of this century, supporting small villages such as Wyndham with its huge log in its little park, and small towns such as Nimitabel and Eden. The late 1960's saw a dramatic | + | by Ainslie Morris |
- | change from saw logging for the building industry to clear-felling for the manufacture of | + | |
- | woodchips. The Total Environment | + | In the rugged ranges of south-east NSW, the moist eucalypt forests have been logged for timber all of this century, supporting small villages such as Wyndham with its huge log in its little park, and small towns such as Nimitabel and Eden. The late 1960's saw a dramatic change from saw logging for the building industry to clear-felling for the manufacture of woodchips. The Total Environment |
- | all trees by bulldozers, and the consequent soil erosion and depletion of wildlife habitat. Harris-Daishowa, | + | |
- | Now the fully Japanese owned Daishowa International, | + | Now the fully Japanese owned Daishowa International, |
- | Enter the Wilderness Society, now a successful Australia-wide conservation lobby group since the Franklin campaign in Tasmania. With T.E.C. as well as numerous local groups, forming | + | |
- | the South-East Forest Alliance, or S.E.F.A., it has tried for years to have the national parks | + | Enter the Wilderness Society, now a successful Australia-wide conservation lobby group since the Franklin campaign in Tasmania. With T.E.C. as well as numerous local groups, forming the South-East Forest Alliance, or S.E.F.A., it has tried for years to have the national parks extended in the area to include Coolangubra, |
- | extended in the area to include Coolangubra, | + | |
- | National Estate approval because of their high wilderness value, especially as habitats for endangered species of arboreal mammals such as possums, gliders and koalas. | + | The media have told the story more recently so there should be no need to reiterate details here; they are obtainable on information sheets from The Wilderness Society, 53 Liverpool Street, Sydney. The campaign, however, changed at the end of February from the level of polite scientific submissions and letter-writing to direct action. The Federal Government renewed the export licence for woodchips in 1988 and after a moratorium and failed negotiations, |
- | The media have told the story more recently so there should be no need to reiterate | + | |
- | details here; they are obtainable on information sheets from The Wilderness Society, 53 Liverpool Street, Sydney. The campaign, however, changed at the end of February from the level of polite | + | I think you need a philosophy of life, well mixed with scientific facts, to give you a __Greenie__ |
- | scientific submissions and letter-writing to direct action. The Federal Government renewed the export licence for woodchips in 1988 and after a moratorium and failed negotiations, | + | |
- | bulldozers moved back in. It appears provocative for them to have moved into the heart of the | + | * All the __forest__ |
- | best forest areas. This is where the loggers meet protestors, meet police. This is called | + | * __Wilderness__ |
- | DIRECT ACTION. | + | * __Clean waters__ |
- | I think you need a philosophy of life, well mixed with scientific facts, to give you a GREENIE | + | |
- | o All the forest | + | And what do we __want__ to sustain our present life style? |
- | o Wilderness | + | |
- | o Clean waters | + | |
- | AND WHAT DO WE WANT TO SUSTAIN OUR PRESENT LIFE STYLE? | + | * Good bushwalking areas |
- | * Good logs for construction timber | + | * Good areas for scientific research. |
- | * Good bushwalking areas | + | |
- | * Good areas for scientific research. | + | The next question is, do we need and/or want __woodchips__ |
- | The next question is, do we need and/or want woodchips | + | |
- | answer is yes, then we could ask if they can be obtained from other forests. The Wilderness | + | ---- |
- | Society studies show that eucalypt plantations could be established on marginal rural land mostly west of the natural forests, but the N.S.W. | + | |
- | of this. But I believe that humanity is now at the crossroads of survival, and reafforestation | + | === December deadline for Coolangubra. === |
- | at any cost must be given a go. | + | |
- | * II | + | In December the woodchipping licence is due to be renewed for 15 years. According to the Forestry Commission, by year 2013 only 350,000 tonnes of pulpwood will be available each year. Yet if the supply falls below 800,000 tonnes, Harris Daishowa will close. The imputation |
- | [DECEMBER DEADLINE FOR COOLANGUBRA | + | |
- | In December the woodchipping licence is due to be renewed for 15 years. According to the | + | Editor. |
- | Forestry Commission, by year 2013 only 350,000 tonnes of pulpwood will be available each year. Yet | + | |
- | if the supply falls below 800,000 tonnes, Harris Daishowa will close. The imputatirOil | + | ---- |
- | Having razed the forest for 15 years, Harris Daishowa will simply go elsewhere. Then what will the | + | |
- | people of Eden do for jobs? It is unlikely there will be enough suitable logs to support | + | ===== High On The Khumbu - Part 2. ===== |
- | small mill. If this disaster is to be averted, start writing | + | |
- | the Sydney papers. | + | |
- | EDITOR.. | + | |
- | HIGH ON THE KHUMBU | + | |
- | PART 2 | + | |
by Wendy Lippiart & Sever Sternhell | by Wendy Lippiart & Sever Sternhell | ||
- | Page 8 The Sydney Bushwalker | ||
- | basic English from Bir. | + | We spent day five acclimatising at Dingboche and walked up to about 16,000 ft up a ridge between Dingboche and Periche. Unfortunately, |
- | , | + | |
- | Labuche is another " | + | On day six we pressed on to Chhukhung, a tiny isolated yarsa with two lodges about three hours away and by the time we reached it the weather was clearing to reveal a breath-taking glacial landscape, dominated by a still different view of Ama Dablam, the great wall of Lhotse towering above our heads and the spectacular fluted ice ridges of the Amphu Habtsa range. Our lodge, whilst very small and primitive boasted a solar panel of Spanish origin |
- | fied" yarsa and the AMS cg4; | + | |
- | capital of the world. At | + | On day seven in brilliant conditions we walked toward Island Peak (the only " |
- | just over 16,000 ft the c'Ao | + | |
- | atmospheric pressure is | + | On day eight, still in good weather, we reached Labuche. We were walking well at high altitude keeping high above the river valley which bears directly north between Periche and Labuche. The views changed with progress along the track, but remained spectacular with the oddly shaped peak of Taboche dominating the landscape. Just before reaching Labuche, the well-graded trail ascends about 1000 ft, but this trivial climb makes one's lungs work hard at this altitude. The French sounding suffixes of the Khumbu place names apparently derive from a sainted Lama " |
- | resT5r-ii) | + | |
- | half that at sea level and FtAts, (GI 69) | + | [ Map of Khumbu. ] |
- | most trekkers find it hard to sleep, suffer headaches and lose appetite. Our group was much better | + | |
- | acclimatised than most due to our side-trip to | + | Day nine was devoted to the ritual climb of Kala Pater, the Mecca of all Khumbu treks. This rounded green hill topped by a pile of boulders towers about 1500 feet above the Khumbu glacier and the Everest base camp, which are clearly visible. We had excellent weather and great 360° views with Everest, Pumo Ri and Nuptse (now seen sidewise as a sharp peak rather than a wall) dominating the landscape. We were also able to follow the progress of a Korean climbing party on Nuptse. The four climbers, clearly seen through Wendy' |
- | Chhukhung (parties generally proceed directly from | + | |
- | Dingboche to Labouche) and | + | Our sherpa, Bir, urged us to proceed from Labuche directly to Gokyo via a high pass (Chola La) as we had originally planned, but we chickened out mainly because a party of three tough-looking British and American trekkers we met at Labouche had just come that way from Gokyo and found it horrific. In retrospect, we feel that they must have followed a wrong route because others had no problems. In the event, we spent day ten taking a long way to Portse, a genuine (i.e., not trekkified) Sherpa village. It was the only place where one of our porters had trouble communicating because some of the locals could not speak Nepali, only the local language - Sherpa. |
- | A eccompi.k | + | |
- | we were not unduly distressed. It is also hard to determine | + | Between Pangboche and Portse, the trail runs very high above the northern bank of Imja Khola affording good views south and surprising helicopter traffic to and from Tengboche. We learned later, that they were ferrying out people with AMS. We also saw many impressive wild mountain goats. These chamois-like creatures, as benefitting the Himalayas, are larger than their European counterparts. From Portse, there was a clear evening view up the valley of Dudh Kosi to Gokyo and beyond and we could clearly see the great pyramid of Cho Oya (8153 m) at the head of the valley due north. |
- | whether the feeling of Rx.b5 | + | |
- | lightheadedness is due to Pholug-5 Riverb Lr-ke. | + | Day eleven was spent trekking up the valley of Dudh Kosi to Machermo and, although the track is nearly all above 14,000 ft, we were so well acclimatsed that altitude presented no difficulty. In the tiny hamlet of Mechem (best known for Yeti sightings) there was only one open lodge and it was full of trekkers, mainly a group of Brits serving with the British Army on the Rhine in West Germany. Although quite pleasant, they showed no inclination to crowd together. Our sherpa and porters squeezed in somehow while we pitched our tents (finally making use of them) in front of the lodge and spent a comfortable night at about 10°. |
- | mild mountain sickness, or | + | |
- | to the awe-inspiring t7.1.5,7 | + | Day twelve saw high cloud and the half-day trip to Gokyo was icy but uneventful. Just before Gokyo, the trail passes two small lakes each one with a pair of brightly-coloured ducks floating on the ice-free patches in the middle. It is a mystery how these creatures survive the winter. We put up for the night in the less smoky of the two lodges which were open and slept soundly at 16,000 feet, while outside |
- | "t Am Simp scenery. RmALWAAd | + | |
- | Pftiftra, | + | By the morning of day thirteen, the landscape was pure white, the snow was still falling and spirits were low. We spent the morning watching our host attempting to round up his yaks before closing the lodge and going down the valley with the herd. At the outset, he had two out of the reputed 14 in the yard. By the time he came back with the third, the two escaped and trotted up in decreasing visibility up the slope of Gokyo Ri - we had no way of controlling the large surly beasts. By noon, we decided that staying at Gokyo was too risky - it is a very remote spot to be snowed in. We left behind our irrate host, 14 yaks, 3 Swiss, two Americans and the didi (literally elder sister, but in fact the term is used to describe any youngish woman) who ran the second lodge. Given what happened |
- | Surke. | + | |
- | September 1989 | + | While we regretted abandoning one of our prime objectives, climbing Gokyo Ri, a Kale Patar-like hill with a great view, our decision was very fortunate. We passed Machermo, where the Brits were still acclimatising and wondering what to do next in view of the continuing snow, and pressed on to Dole. By the end of day thirteen, a very white Christmas Day, we were comfortably settled in a large lodge of which we were the sole occupants. |
- | We spent day five acclimatising at Dingboche and walked up to about 16,000 ft up a ridge between Dingboche and Periche. Unfortunately, | + | |
- | cloud and by the time we returned, it was snowing in Dingboche and continued all night. | + | During the night, the weather turned into a Himalayan blizzard - it was snowing inside the lodge through the numerous cracks and it was difficult to determine in the zero visibility if the snow was falling thickly or was being merely blown about. These conditions persisted during the whole of day fourteen, and only the horns could be seen of the several large yaks in the yard. Very soon, snow accumulated against the door so that certain necessary trips became a problem and the usual feminist complaints concerning the unfair male endowments became heard. Fortunately, |
- | On day six we pressed on to Chhukhung, a tiny isolated yarsa with two lodges about three hours away and by the time we reached it the weather was clearing to reveal a breath-taking glacial landscape, dominated by a still different view of Ama Dablam, the great wall of Lhotse towering above our heads and the spectacular fluted ice ridges of the Amphu Habtsa range. Our lodge, whilst very small and primitive boasted a solar panel of Spanish origin | + | |
- | apd hence electric lights. | + | Day fifteen dawned in brilliant sunshine, the lodge owner dug out his yaks, and the toilet could be reached after some digging. More digging produced a path to the brow of the hill (Dole is in a hollow) and we thought that our problem was essentially over because we imagined that the huge drift in which our lodge nestled was merely rearranged snow and we expected to find some bare track for every drift on our way down the valley. It soon became obvious that snow 3 to 6 feet deep covered all of our route. Progress was slow and painful, not helped by the fact that Bir, who naturally took the lead, wore jeans which quickly soaked through and froze. Wendy (literally swimming through snow) and Buddha (using his strong body as a bulldozer) relieved Bir over considerable stretches, but by the time we reached a military post at Portse Tsenga, we were all tired and Bir was close to exhaustion and hypothermia. He nevertheless |
- | On day seven in brilliant conditions we walked toward Island Peak (the only " | + | |
- | the landscape is entirely glacial and all around us were towering peaks freshly covered with | + | Day sixteen was taken up by trekking back to Namche via the Sherpa village of Khumjung nestling under the holy mountain of Khumbila. Fortunately some other party made the tracks through the snowy landscape thus making the trip pleasurable in great weather. Day seventeen, was a well-deserved rest in Namche, which presented a different aspect in the snow. |
- | pristine snow. We climbed fairly high (to 18,000 ft according to Bir, but lower on the map) | + | |
- | and well beyond the Island Peak base camp. When we got tired of oohing and aahing in the | + | |
- | thin air and shooting off metres of film, we returned to our lodge lightheaded, | + | |
- | On day eight, still in good weather, we reached Labuche. We were walking well at high | + | |
- | altitude keeping high above the river valley which bears directly north between Periche and | + | |
- | Labuche. The views changed with progress along the track, but remained spectacular with the | + | |
- | oddly shaped peak of Taboche dominating the landscape. Just before reaching Labuche, the | + | |
- | well-graded trail ascends about 1000 ft, but this trivial climb makes one's lungs work hard | + | |
- | at this altitude. The French | + | |
- | sounding suffixes of the Khumbu | + | |
- | ocow | + | |
- | place names apparently derive | + | |
- | down" at these spots - but we cannot vouch for this information as we received it in | + | |
- | September 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 9 | + | |
- | Day nine was devoted to the ritual climb of Kala Pater, the Mecca of all Khumbu treks. This rounded green hill topped by a pile of boulders towers about 1500 feet above the Khumbu glacier and the Everest base camp, which are clearly visible. We had excellent weather and great 3600 views with Everest, Pumo Ri and Nuptse (now seen sidewise as a sharp peak rather than a wall) dominating the landscape. We were also able to follow the progress of a Korean | + | |
- | climbing party on Nuptse. The four climbers, clearly seen through Wendy' | + | |
- | close to the top with two of them following fixed ropes and the two lead ones climbing free | + | |
- | on what looked like an 800 ice field. | + | |
- | will lose many fingers between them. | + | |
- | Our sherpa, Bir, urged us to proceed from Labuche directly to Gokyo via a high pass (Chola La) as we had originally planned, but we chickened out mainly because a party of three tough-looking British and American trekkers we met at Labouche had just come that way from Gokyo and found it horrific. In retrospect, we feel that they must have followed a wrong | + | |
- | route because others had no problems. In the event, we spent day ten taking a long way to | + | |
- | Portse, a genuine (i.e., not trekkified) Sherpa village. It was the only place where one of our porters had trouble communicating because some of the locals could not speak Nepali, only the local language - Sherpa. | + | |
- | Between Pangboche and Portse, the trail runs very high above the northern bank of Imja Khola affording good views south and surprising helicopter traffic to and from Tengboche. | + | |
- | We learned later, that they were ferrying out people with AMS. We also saw many impressive | + | |
- | wild mountain goats. These chamois-like creatures, as benefitting the Himalayas, are larger | + | |
- | than their European counterparts. From Portse, there was a clear evening view up the valley | + | |
- | of Dudh Kosi to Gokyo and beyond and we could clearly see the great pyramid of Cho Oya (8153 m) at the head of the valley due north. | + | |
- | Day eleven was spent trekking up the valley of Dudh Kosi to Machermo and, although the track is nearly all above 14,000 ft, we were so well acclimatsed that altitude presented no difficulty. In the tiny hamlet of Mechem (best known for Yeti sightings) there was only one | + | |
- | open lodge and it was full of trekkers, mainly a group of Brits serving with the British Army | + | |
- | on the Rhine in West Germany. Although quite pleasant, they showed no inclination to crowd | + | |
- | together. Our sherpa and porters squeezed in somehow while we pitched our tents (finally | + | |
- | making use of them) in front of the lodge and spent a comfortable night at about 10. | + | |
- | Day twelve saw high cloud and the half-day trip to Gbkyo was icy liut uneventful. Just | + | |
- | before Gokyo, the trail passes two small lakes each one with a pair of brightly-coloured ducks | + | |
- | floating on the ice-free patches in the middle. It is a mystery how these creatures survive | + | |
- | the winter. We put up for the night in the less smoky of the two lodges which were open and slept soundly at 16,000 feet, while outsdie | + | |
- | By the morning of day thirteen, the landscape was pure white, the snow was still falling and spirits were low. We spent the morning watching our host attempting to round up his yaks | + | |
- | before closing the lodge and going down the valley with the herd. At the outset, he had two | + | |
- | out of the reputed 14 in the yard. By the time he came back with the third, the two escaped | + | |
- | and trotted up in decreasing visibility up the slope of Gokyo Ri we had no way of controlling | + | |
- | the large surly beasts. By noon, we decided that staying at Gokyo was too risky it is a | + | |
- | very remote spot to be snowed in. We left behind our irrate host, 14 yaks, 3 Swiss, two | + | |
- | Americans and the didi (literally elder sister, but in fact the term is used to describe any | + | |
- | youngish woman) who ran the second lodge. Given what happed | + | |
- | uncomfortable week. | + | |
- | While we regretted abandoning one of our prime objectives, climbing Gokyo Ri, a Kale Patar-like hill with a great view, our decision was very fortunate. We passed Machermo, where | + | |
- | the Brits were still acclimatising and wondering what to do next in view of the continuing snow, | + | |
- | and pressed on to Dole. By the end of day thirteen, a very white Christmas Day, we were | + | |
- | comfortably settled in a large lodge of which we were the sole occupants. | + | |
- | During the night, the weather turned into a Himalayan blizzard - it was snowing inside the lodge through the numerous cracks and it was difficult to determine in the zero visibility if the snow was falling thickly or was being merely blown about. These conditions persisted | + | |
- | during the whole of day fourteen, and only the horns could be seen of the several large yaks in | + | |
- | the yard. Very soon, snow accumulated against the door so that certain necessary trips became | + | |
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- | a problem and the usual feminist complaints concerning the unfair male endowments became heard. Fortunately, | + | |
- | Bay fifteen dawned in brilliant sunshine, the lodge owner dug out his yaks, and the toilet could be reached after some digging. More digging produced a path to the brow of the hill (Dole is in a hollow) and we thought that our problem was essentially over because we imagined that the huge drift in which our lodge nestled was merely rearranged snow and we expected to | + | |
- | find some bare track for every drift on our way dqwn the valley. It soon became obvious that | + | |
- | snow 3 to 6 feet deep covered all of our route. Progress was slow and painful, not helped by | + | |
- | the fact that Bir, who naturally took the lead, wore jeans which quickly soaked through and | + | |
- | froze. Wendy (literally swimming through snow) and Buddha (using his strong body as a bull- | + | |
- | dozer) relieved Bir over considerable stretches, but by the time we reached a military post at | + | |
- | Portse Tsenga, we were all tired and Bir was close to exhaustion and hypothermia. He never- | + | |
- | theless | + | |
- | Day sixteen was taken up by trekking back to Namche via the Sherpa village of Khumjung nestling under the holy mountain of Khumbila. Fortunately some other party made the tracks | + | |
- | through the snowy landscape thus making the trip pleasurable in great weather. Day seventeen, | + | |
- | was a well-deserved rest in Namche, which presented a different aspect in the snow. | + | |
Thus we spent a total of 17 days in the high country and, with the exception of our retreat Prom Gokyo, we achieved all of our objectives with the minimum of fuss in spite of the unseasonal snow falls. It can be done and easily done at that. | Thus we spent a total of 17 days in the high country and, with the exception of our retreat Prom Gokyo, we achieved all of our objectives with the minimum of fuss in spite of the unseasonal snow falls. It can be done and easily done at that. | ||
- | The trip back to Jiri was a virtual play-back of our approach journey. We spent a pleasant New Year's Eve in Khari Khola drinking a negligible amount of beer and eating some tins of Thai | + | |
- | sardines to mark the festive occasion with a couple of Kiwi girls and other trekkers. One of | + | The trip back to Jiri was a virtual play-back of our approach journey. We spent a pleasant New Year's Eve in Khari Khola drinking a negligible amount of beer and eating some tins of Thai sardines to mark the festive occasion with a couple of Kiwi girls and other trekkers. One of us found some aspect of this party too much for the system, spent the rest of the night throwing up and greeted 1989 looking like a ghost. Nevertheless, |
- | us found some aspect of this party too much for the system, spent the rest of the night throwing | + | |
- | up and greeted 1989 looking like a ghost. Nevertheless, | + | The bus trip from Jiri to Kathmandu was only moderately uncomfortable and we recovered during four days in Kathmandu catching up on eating well, showering, shopping and visiting |
- | day over the Tragsindo Pass and, too tired to complain, collapsed without eating at Ringmo while the rest of us sat up sampling locally made apple brandy the only potable drink produced in | + | |
- | Nepal. A third unseasonal snowfall caught us on the Lamjura Pass (3530 m, 11,580 ft) to be | + | ---- |
- | Followd | + | |
- | The bus trip from Jiri to Kathmandu was only moderately uncomfortable and we recovered during four days in Kathmandu catching up on eating well, showering, shopping and itisiting | + | === The way of the tiger. === |
- | THE WAY OF THE TIGER.... | + | |
- | When Peter Treseder decided to draw attention to the need for National Parks, he did it by journeying down the east coast through 58 National Parks. In 41 days he covered 5,500 Km without a support party - only food dumps every 500 Km. Along the way, the Jardine River caught his interest. So he returned with a party of four to canoe its full length. It took them 3 weeks to make the double journey of 500 Km. Due to | + | When Peter Treseder decided to draw attention to the need for National Parks, he did it by journeying down the east coast through 58 National Parks. In 41 days he covered 5,500 Km without a support party - only food dumps every 500 Km. Along the way, the Jardine River caught his interest. So he returned with a party of four to canoe its full length. It took them 3 weeks to make the double journey of 500 Km. Due to extremely dense rainforest and dangerous Esturine (' |
- | extremely dense rainforest and dangerous Esturine (' | + | |
Want to hear (and see) the rest of the story? | Want to hear (and see) the rest of the story? | ||
- | COME TO THE CLUBROOM ON OCTOBER 25th, when Peter will be showing his slides on these epic journeys. Tiger walking indeed! | + | |
- | September 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 11 | + | __Come to the Clubroom on October 25th__, when Peter will be showing his slides on these epic journeys. Tiger walking indeed! |
- | THE AUGUSTGENERALMEETING | + | |
- | The Club's Top Brass, that is, President Don Finch and Vice Kenn Clacher, both had other fish to fry (or maybe skis to wax) on the evening of August 9th, when former President Barbara Bruce declared the General Meeting open at 8.10 pm. (Note - your usual political | + | ---- |
- | roundsman, Barry Wallace, would render this as 2010 hours, but he too was one of the apologies | + | |
- | and was also waxing skis). The fourth apology came from Conservation Officer, Alex Colley, | + | ===== The August General Meeting. ===== |
- | who was not doing anything with skis. 'In fact, there was such a meagre gathering that the | + | |
- | question was asked whether we had a quorum, and we had, but not by a big margin. Even two | + | by Jim Brown |
- | freshly-admitted members were not present to be decorated. Reporter' | + | |
- | they were male and the Chairperson was not, would they have been kissed on reception? | + | The Club's Top Brass, that is, President Don Finch and Vice Kenn Clacher, both had other fish to fry (or maybe skis to wax) on the evening of August 9th, when former President Barbara Bruce declared the General Meeting open at 8.10 pm. (Note - your usual political roundsman, Barry Wallace, would render this as 2010 hours, but he too was one of the apologies and was also waxing skis). The fourth apology came from Conservation Officer, Alex Colley, who was not doing anything with skis. In fact, there was such a meagre gathering that the question was asked whether we had a quorum, and we had, but not by a big margin. Even two freshly-admitted members were not present to be decorated. Reporter' |
- | There was nothing arising from the July Minutes, and only a few items of Correspondence. This included a letter of resignation from Sue and Bill BLackwell, returning to their homeland in USA, and thanking the Club for the opportunity it gave them to see something of the less frequented bits of Australia. SBW members going to the Massachusetts area would be happily | + | |
- | greeted at their home after they are re-established there. The Wilderness Society thanked us for our support and gave notice of another Ball to be held late in August; and the Tree Rescue Group noted with pleasure Jim Oxley' | + | There was nothing arising from the July Minutes, and only a few items of Correspondence. This included a letter of resignation from Sue and Bill Blackwell, returning to their homeland in USA, and thanking the Club for the opportunity it gave them to see something of the less frequented bits of Australia. SBW members going to the Massachusetts area would be happily greeted at their home after they are re-established there. The Wilderness Society thanked us for our support and gave notice of another Ball to be held late in August; and the Tree Rescue Group noted with pleasure Jim Oxley' |
- | in the South-East Forests. It is to be reproduced in their newsletter. | + | |
- | Treasurer Spiro reported that receipts for the last month amounted to $1687 (including about $1240 in subscriptions from people who just missed the axe as unfinancial). | + | Treasurer Spiro reported that receipts for the last month amounted to $1687 (including about $1240 in subscriptions from people who just missed the axe as unfinancial). |
- | ments included the standard items of rental, postages on two issues of the magazine, grog for the Mid-Winter Feast, and the like, and a request for approval to pay the Federation dues. The bank balance stood at $2480. | + | |
- | On to the Walks Report. For several months lately the customary plaint was "wet.. wet | + | On to the Walks Report. For several months lately the customary plaint was "wet... wet... wet". Since the end of the Big Wet in June, this time it tended to be " |
- | ...wet" | + | |
- | cold". The flavour of the month was ski-touring - with five out of the 17 trips listed on | + | On the following weekend 21/24 July there were two ski-touring jaunts programmed, and both went. Ian Wolfe (party of 4) arrived at Cesjacks to find snow on the ground and "about 8 inches overnight" |
- | the program coming into that catagory. The first weekend included Morrie Ward's walking at | + | |
- | Barrington and on Wangat River (very cold). Nine folk were there, a giant snail shell was | + | |
- | discovered, and the trip included a steep ridge ascent and a longish trail march on the last | + | |
- | day, but was very satisfying. That weekend Jan Mohandas had a walk from Kanangra to Gangerang, Kanangra Creek and Paralyser, and it is known that it went ahead, but no inform- | + | |
- | ation was available. The same "nil report" | + | |
- | George Walton' | + | |
- | On the following weekend 21/24 July there were two ski-touring jaunts programmed, and | + | |
- | both went. Ian Wolfe (party of 4) arrived at Cesjacks to find snow on the ground and "about | + | |
- | 8 inches overnight" | + | |
- | Chris Perry' | + | |
- | camp on the snow " | + | |
- | Jim Oxley' | + | |
- | was recovering from recent surgery. Sixteen members and five prospectives went into the | + | |
- | Mangrove Creek area, west of Gosford, and fortunately found a generous overhang to shelter them for lunch near Mount Lockyer. | + | |
Over the following 28/31 July weekend Oliver Crawford took a trip from Newnes, originally programmed to go west along the Capertee/ | Over the following 28/31 July weekend Oliver Crawford took a trip from Newnes, originally programmed to go west along the Capertee/ | ||
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- | The final weekend under notice again included two ski jaunts, but Ian Wolfe' | + | The final weekend under notice again included two ski jaunts, but Ian Wolfe' |
- | little or no snow around Jagungal, but to make it really cheerful there was visibility of | + | |
- | about 30 metres at times. Your reporter failed to note the combined attendance figures. | + | To the winding up stages. A fuller report by Reg Alder on the illness Giardia (summarised in the June magazine) was tabled to be read by any members interested, and Secretary Deborah Shapira announced that various magazines from other outdoor clubs were available for borrowing (and return) by members. Also some extra copies of the Colong Bulletin, supplied by Alex Colley. |
- | And to end the walking, Morrie Ward had the prize for the month with 27 citizens in the Wattagan country, south-west from Newcastle, passing through attractive patches of rain forest on a pleasant day. | + | |
- | To the winding up stages. A fuller report by Reg Alder on the illness Giardia (summarised in the June magazine) was tabled to be read by any members interested, and Secretary Deborah Shapira announced that various magazines from other outdoor clubs were | + | The final spice was a request from Federation that it be permitted to hold its 1990 Annual Reunion at Coolana on May 11/12/13. Committee had given a tentative blessing, subject to an announcement at the August meeting and resolution at the September General Meeting. Some speakers mentioned doubts in the past about the desirability of making known an attractive site to a larger body - even of walkers. Federation President Gordon Lee mentioned that it was becoming increasingly difficult to find a suitable camping place that could be reached by older walkers and family groups: that he felt it would show other clubs the sort of thing that conservation-minded walkers could achieve; and that any unruly element at Federation Reunions has been discouraged in recent years. While indicating general agreement, the meeting decided to leave it to be voted on next month. |
- | available for borrowing (and return) by members. Also some extra copies of the Colong | + | |
- | Bulletin, supplied by Alex Colley. | + | |
- | The final spice was a request from Federation that it be permitted to hold its 1990 Annual Reunion at Coolana on May 11/12/13. Committee had given a tentative blessing, subject to an announcement at the August meeting and resolution at the September General Meeting. Some speakers mentioned doubts in the past about the desirability of making known an attractive site to a larger body - even of walkers. Federation President Gordon Lee mentioned that it was becoming increasingly difficult to find a suitable camping place that could be reached by older walkers and family groups: that he felt it would show other clubs the sort of thing that conservation-minded walkers could achieve; and that any unruly element at Federation Reunions has been discouraged in recent years. While indicating | + | |
- | general agreement, the meeting decided to leave it to be voted on next month. | + | |
Was all this said in 48 minutes? We wound up at 8.58 pm (oh, sorry, Barry - 2058 hours). | Was all this said in 48 minutes? We wound up at 8.58 pm (oh, sorry, Barry - 2058 hours). | ||
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- | offer the following comments and suggestions for consideration by the Club's committee. It | + | |
- | is stressed that my comments are not intended as a form of criticism for current committee position holders or an attempt to discredit the usefulness of our bush haven " | + | ---- |
- | 1. Should the Club's activities, including the Annual Reunion be more orientated | + | |
- | Basically, our Club is orientated towards activities for singles or childless parents (intentional or unintentional I am not sure!). The number of walks that appear on the walks program where children are able to participate are very few - two leaders who do lead such | + | ===== Letter to the Editor. ===== |
- | walks are Avid Rostron and Margaret Reid). Perhaps some encouragement of leaders to put on family walks along the lines of the " | + | |
- | 2. Vary the venue for the Annual Reunion | + | From Hans Stichter |
- | The Annual Reunion has been held for many years at Coolana, almost as if we are obligated to do so, or perhaps, as it is the easy way out of finding another suitable location. Coolana is a magnificent piece of land, but some variety as to what site the Club uses for its Annual Reunion reduces the monotony of using the same site year after year. Surely, there are other suitable sites within 1-2 hours drive of Sydney, which are readily accessible by transport | + | |
- | (public and private) that would prove suitable for a reunion. Sites don't need to be | + | It was with considerable interest that I read Frank Rigby' |
- | ' | + | |
- | locations that I would be happy to discuss with you.) | + | === 1. Should the Club's activities, including the Annual Reunion be more orientated |
- | 3. Instigate a Questionnaire to all Club members for feedback and ideas on Reunions | + | |
- | Many members probably are concerned at th demise of the Annual Reunion. However, human nature being what it is, will probably show that there will be little response to the article in the June magazine. Draw up a questionnaire asking all Club members for their ideas and | + | Basically, our Club is orientated towards activities for singles or childless parents (intentional or unintentional I am not sure!). The number of walks that appear on the walks program where children are able to participate are very few - two leaders who do lead such walks are David Rostron and Margaret Reid. Perhaps some encouragement of leaders to put on family walks along the lines of the " |
- | suggestions on why they don't attend reunions, and on what basis they would be encouraged to | + | |
- | attend future ones. Areas that could be covered in the questionnaire could include - | + | === 2. Vary the venue for the Annual Reunion. === |
- | accessibility problems, time availability problems, preference of reunion sites, types of activities preferred, etc. | + | |
- | 4. Encourage (and recruit!) additional members to actively participate in Reunion Activities | + | The Annual Reunion has been held for many years at Coolana, almost as if we are obligated to do so, or perhaps, as it is the easy way out of finding another suitable location. Coolana is a magnificent piece of land, but some variety as to what site the Club uses for its Annual Reunion reduces the monotony of using the same site year after year. Surely, there are other suitable sites within 1-2 hours drive of Sydney, which are readily accessible by transport (public and private) that would prove suitable for a reunion. Sites don't need to be ' |
- | As Frank Rigby indicated in his article, in earlier years a convenor and several additional members were elected weeks beforehand to run the Reunion. My impression is that generally the same members (and many thanks to them!) organise and participate in the Reunion preparations, | + | |
- | some additional people willing and able to help Jim and his merry men/women. What it requires is a little extra effort to chase these members - e.g. telephone survey/ | + | === 3. Instigate a Questionnaire to all Club members for feedback and ideas on Reunions. === |
- | I strongly encourage the S.B.W. Committee to investigate what steps need to be taken to revive our reunion. It is not always possible to hang on to our "old ways", given that we are living in a continually changing society where people' | + | |
- | different to years gone by. We need to question what changes need to be made (albeit on a | + | Many members probably are concerned at the demise of the Annual Reunion. However, human nature being what it is, will probably show that there will be little response to the article in the June magazine. Draw up a questionnaire asking all Club members for their ideas and suggestions on why they don't attend reunions, and on what basis they would be encouraged to attend future ones. Areas that could be covered in the questionnaire could include - accessibility problems, time availability problems, preference of reunion sites, types of activities preferred, etc. |
- | trial basis only) and what our members want, rather than allowing it to 'just happen', | + | |
- | I am sure we can revive our Annual Reunion, and look forward to possibly assisting with our next one. | + | === 4. Encourage (and recruit!) additional members to actively participate in Reunion Activities. === |
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Club members who knew them will be saddened to hear of the deaths of four of our elderly members or ex-members during the last months. | Club members who knew them will be saddened to hear of the deaths of four of our elderly members or ex-members during the last months. | ||
- | Doreen Berry (Tuggy) - Honorary Member | + | |
- | Gordon Redmond - Honorary Member | + | * Doreen Berry (Tuggy) - Honorary Member |
- | Marion Ellis - Member over many years until recently Kath Burke - an early Member | + | |
+ | | ||
+ | * Kath Burke - an early Member | ||
It is hoped that obituary notices telling of their time with the Club will be published in next month' | It is hoped that obituary notices telling of their time with the Club will be published in next month' | ||
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- | CARRYINGS ON IN CORNWELL | + | |
by Almis Simankevicius | by Almis Simankevicius | ||
- | Reports of rain were dismissed with a casual air of nonchalance by us experienced | + | |
- | travellers. Anyway, we had our wet weather gear. Still, one sunny day out of three rain | + | Reports of rain were dismissed with a casual air of nonchalance by us experienced travellers. Anyway, we had our wet weather gear. Still, one sunny day out of three rain soaked ones was very appreciated. We left the Penzance Youth Hostel, reputedly built many years ago by smugglers furthering their business enterprises. Guy would return while the St Just hostel was my next goal. The bus dropped us at St Just, the last town before |
- | soaked ones was very appreciated. We left the Penzance Youth Hostel, reputedly built many | + | |
- | years ago by smugglers furthering their business enterprises. Guy would return while the | + | After a fortifying lunch of chicken and chips (and half a pint of Guiness for my cold), we followed the walking track to the coast. This is " |
- | St Just hostel was my next goal. The bus droppedus | + | |
- | End, the most westerly point on the British mainland. | + | The experienced travellers had not checked the local bus timetables, so had missed the return bus by ten minutes. Well, that gave us two hours to look at souveniers and have coffee. Mostly English tourists here. We finally boarded the 5.06 bus to Penzance. |
- | After a fortifying lunch of chicken and chips (and half a pint of Guiness for my cold), we followed the walking track to the coast. This is " | + | |
- | and smugglers. A brisk sea breeze accompanied us as we walked the five miles around to Sennen Cove and Land's End. | + | Devouring Cornish pasties with a cup of tea is de rigeur |
- | rhe experienced travellers had not checked the local bus timetables, so had missed the return bus by ter minutes. Well, that gave us two hours to look at | + | |
- | souveniers and have coffee. Mostly English tourists | + | The seaside towns of Marazion, |
- | here. We finally boarded the 5.06 bus to Penzance. | + | |
- | her I found that the next bus from there to St Just | + | The amenities and charm of Newquay attracts the English holiday |
- | was at 8.00 pm! As the bus was grinding its way along | + | |
- | saw a sign to my destination, | + | It's surprising |
- | was angry at myself for not paying more attention to the timetables as these services are Lnfrequent | + | |
- | we rlostellers | + | Perranporth Hostel kitchen overlooked the sea, as David (a nuclear engineer), his wife Claire |
- | lp the cosy hostel. Warm log fire, dinner and rest. | + | |
- | Devouring Cornish pasties with a cup of tea is de rigeur | + | It was raining again as I climbed off the bus at Tintagel. This is the supposed birthplace of King Arthur. A neat-as-a-pin town certainly geared to the tourist trade. |
- | reated | + | |
- | The seaside towns of Marazion, | + | King Arthur' |
- | Mount, you have to wait fo9low | + | |
- | rhe amenities and charm of Newquay attracts the Englis'' | + | The " |
- | if amusement arcades here. I set off for a delightful ten mile coastal walk towards Perranporth. | + | |
- | It was very sunny and a delightful sea-breeze kept the pesky flies and | + | The village squares are quaint and the cathedrals ancient. I popped inside one and listened to the evensong. Very soothing. |
- | bumble bees away. The marvellous | + | |
- | smell of the sea sharpened my appetite and the Treguth Public | + | |
- | It's surprising | + | |
- | Perranporth Hostel kitchen overlooked the sea, as David (a nuclear engineer), his wife flaire | + | |
- | these hostels as there is no age limit or proffessional | + | |
- | you nave completed | + | |
- | It was raining again as I climbed off the bus at Tintagel. This is the supposed birthplace | + | |
- | of King Arthur. A neat-as-a-pin town certainly geared to the tourist trade. | + | |
- | September 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 17 | + | |
- | King Arthur' | + | |
- | light a candle. Then up to an eleventh century church with its Norman tower. The managers | + | |
- | of this hostel provide homemade meals and keep a relaxed friendly place. | + | |
- | The " | + | |
- | Georgie, Angie; and all were thirsty. So I joined them at the " | + | |
- | and a number of pints. On the way back'we dared each other to walk through the church' | + | |
- | graveyard. Three of us did, and as we peered through one of the stained glass windows we | + | |
- | saw an eerie moving light. We broke the speed limit getting back to the hostel. | + | |
- | The village squares are quaint and the cathedrals ancient. I popped inside one and | + | |
- | listened to the evensong. Very soothing. | + | |
The Cornish have a more sedate rhythm to their lives, although that is gradually changing due to the encroaching tourist industry and money from London. They always have time for a chat and are hospitable, but don't ever make the mistake of calling a Cornishman - " | The Cornish have a more sedate rhythm to their lives, although that is gradually changing due to the encroaching tourist industry and money from London. They always have time for a chat and are hospitable, but don't ever make the mistake of calling a Cornishman - " | ||
- | 41 if it- it 41 it. it * | + | |
- | THE CLUB AUCTION | + | ---- |
- | On Wednesday 30th August the Club Auction was held with about 50 people present and Charlie Brown as auctioneer. With his amazing patter that keeps things going, Charlie cleared the decks and brought in the money in double quick time. Most items for sale were of a bushwalking nature - packs, tents, sleeping bags, groundsheets and jackets. These | + | |
- | were bought up quickly, some for little money (a good pack went for $2), but where there was some competition the prices were higher, but still bargains. | + | ===== The Club Auction. ===== |
- | A pushbike with a reserve of $50 eventually sold for $115. (The reserve goes to the | + | |
- | seller, the balance to the Club.) Five bottles of sparkling wine went, as a lot, for $11.50, a Japanese enamel pendant for $10.50, a compass for $15, an old down sleeping bag for $10. There were also sundry household items, some of which were sold, some were given away as | + | |
- | extras with items that were paid for. It was great fun, lots of laughter, and a total of | + | On Wednesday 30th August the Club Auction was held with about 50 people present and Charlie Brown as auctioneer. With his amazing patter that keeps things going, Charlie cleared the decks and brought in the money in double quick time. Most items for sale were of a bushwalking nature - packs, tents, sleeping bags, groundsheets and jackets. These were bought up quickly, some for little money (a good pack went for $2), but where there was some competition the prices were higher, but still bargains. |
- | $251 was raised for Club funds. Many thanks to Charlie for his good work. | + | |
- | *******# | + | A pushbike with a reserve of $50 eventually sold for $115. (The reserve goes to the seller, the balance to the Club.) Five bottles of sparkling wine went, as a lot, for $11.50, a Japanese enamel pendant for $10.50, a compass for $15, an old down sleeping bag for $10. There were also sundry household items, some of which were sold, some were given away as extras with items that were paid for. It was great fun, lots of laughter, and a total of $251 was raised for Club funds. Many thanks to Charlie for his good work. |
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For those who have difficulty in estimating how far they walk in a given period, Federation News recently printed a useful little guide. | For those who have difficulty in estimating how far they walk in a given period, Federation News recently printed a useful little guide. | ||
- | On Track . 12 minutes per kilometre | + | |
- | Open Scrub 20 . | + | |On Track|12 minutes per kilometre| |
- | Meduim | + | |Open Scrub|20 minutes per kilometre| |
- | Thick Scrub 40 ee | + | |Medium |
- | Rock Hopping 30 el se | + | |Thick Scrub|40 minutes per kilometre| |
- | NEW MEMBERS | + | |Rock Hopping|30 minutes per kilometre| |
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | === New Members. === | ||
Please add the following names etc to your List of Members:- | Please add the following names etc to your List of Members:- | ||
- | CAMERON, Ms Brenda, 5/41 Doomben Avenue, Eastwood 2122 858 2013 | + | |
- | CHURCHER, Mr Paul, 40 Wilson STreet, Kogarah 2217 587 2617 | + | * CameronN, Ms Brenda, 5/41 Doomben Avenue, Eastwood, 2122. 858 2013. |
- | WASIELEWSKI, Mr Patrick, 18 Crookwell Avenue, | + | * Churcher, Mr Paul, 40 Wilson STreet, Kogarah, 2217. 587 2617. |
- | Page 18 The Sydney Bushwalker September 1989 | + | * Wasielewski, Mr Patrick, 18 Crookwell Avenue, |
- | SOCIAL | + | |
- | Wednesday 20th Sept. UP & DOWN NEW ZEALAND | + | ---- |
- | Edited slides of Routeburn, Caples, Rees-Dart, Dusky, Copeland, Arthur' | + | |
- | Friday 22nd Sept. BUSHWALKERS BALL Petersham Town Hall. Theme "The Greenhouse Effect" | + | ===== Social Notes. ===== |
- | $8 pay at door 8 pm till midnight B.Y.O. Food & Drink Band "The Hotfoot String Band" Contact Beverley Foulds if you would like to join the S.B.W. party. Phone 798 5650. | + | |
- | CLUBROOM CLOSED | + | by Dot Butler |
+ | |||
+ | Wednesday 20th Sept. __Up & Down in New Zealand__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Friday 22nd Sept. __Bushwalkers Ball__, | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Clubroom closed__ | ||
Wednesday 18th Oct. " | Wednesday 18th Oct. " | ||
- | Wednesday 25th Oct. Peter Treseder tells of his rOn across Australia from Nprth to South. | + | |
- | (See also Page 10 of this magazine). | + | Wednesday 25th Oct. Peter Treseder tells of his run across Australia from North to South. (See also Page 10 of this magazine). |
- | * * * * * * * | + | |
- | FEDERATION NOTES by Jeff Bridger | + | ---- |
- | ' | + | |
- | rhis would add weight to the claim that it is ' | + | ===== Federation Notes. ===== |
- | Recently sighted near Hilltop was a collection of truly massive earth-moving equipment, beside the beginnings of a road. Enquiries brought the response that it was 'a private road' | + | |
- | a very rich farmer9). Perhaps those mining companies are getting in quickly, before any | + | by Jeff Bridger |
- | conservation order can be issued. | + | |
- | The L.(V.W. have just finished marking an alternative route around the Big Swamp near Lorang | + | The Federation of Bushwalkers is trying hard to have the Nattai area declared a National Park before mining interests |
- | will allow you to keep your feet ;relatively) dry. | + | |
- | Bad news about Barrington. The advisory committee for Barrington Tops is being | + | Recently sighted near Hilltop was a collection of truly massive earth-moving equipment, beside the beginnings of a road. Enquiries brought the response that it was 'a private road' |
- | Ire-organised' | + | |
- | conservation are being pushed to the sidelines, | + | The C.M.W. have just finished marking an alternative route around the Big Swamp near Corang |
- | are being given positions of power. We had better start signing petitions NOW, or it will be another case of 'too little too late' | + | |
- | ######## *# | + | Bad news about __Barrington__. The advisory committee for Barrington Tops is being 're-organised' |
- | JOINOTES: | + | |
- | It isn't often that the club makes trips to the Kimberleys, but if anyone is interested they could contact | + | ---- |
- | EVERY MONTH. Oi they could ring The Wilderness Society on 267 7929. | + | |
- | qctober | + | ===== Footnotes. ===== |
- | z CONFERENCE: "The State of our Rivers" | + | |
- | of the river system. For further information contact 'The State of our Rivers Conference', | + | It isn't often that the club makes trips to the Kimberleys, but if anyone is interested they could contact |
- | DEMONSTRATION OF NEW PRINTER | + | |
+ | October | ||
+ | |||
+ | Conference: "The State of our Rivers" | ||
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | === Demonstration of new printer. === | ||
At the General Meeting on 11th October it is expected that there will be a demonstration of the proposed new printer. This should help members make up their minds about the necessary expenditure. | At the General Meeting on 11th October it is expected that there will be a demonstration of the proposed new printer. This should help members make up their minds about the necessary expenditure. | ||
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