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- | R'ess Wyborr | + | Ross Wyborn |
- | After a failure in the 1,7 season (no snow), the same trip, ski touring with a base at Lake Cootapetamba.was again on the Walks Programme. This ysar, however, there was plenty of snow, and all we needed was good weather; surely that:s not too much to ask. Huey decided to play the game our way this time, and He positioned a great big HIGH pressure cell slap bang over the top of the Kosciusko Massif, ensuring good weather for the - whole weekend. | + | After a failure in the 1967 season (no snow), the same trip, ski touring with a base at Lake Cootapetamba was again on the 1968 Walks Programme. This year, however, there was plenty of snow, and all we needed was good weather; surely that's not too much to ask. Huey decided to play the game our way this time, and He positioned a great big HIGH pressure cell slap bang over the top of the Kosciusko Massif, ensuring good weather for the whole weekend. |
- | The bull paddock at Berridale was our meeting place on Friday night where we caught a couple of hours of welcome sleep. Next morning we headed off to Thredbo in high spirits, stopping at Jindabyne for a Quick breakfast, Colin Putt was a bit worried about getting on and off the chairlift with his 60 or 70 lb. pack, skis and ice axe, but we all arrived at the top without losing a single | + | The bull paddock at Berridale was our meeting place on Friday night where we caught a couple of hours of welcome sleep. Next morning we headed off to Thredbo in high spirits, stopping at Jindabyne for a quick breakfast, Colin Putt was a bit worried about getting on and off the chairlift with his 60 or 70 lb. pack, skis and ice axe, but we all arrived at the top without losing a single |
- | At the top of the Ramshead Range there are many rock peaks 50 to 100 ft. high. The more enthusiastic members of the party couldn' | + | At the top of the Ramshead Range there are many rock peaks 50 to 100 ft. high. The more enthusiastic members of the party couldn' |
- | Sunday was again a perfect sunny day as nine members of the party set off on a tour of the main range. e climbed up to Rawsons Pass and sided down the other side, past Rawsons | + | Sunday was again a perfect sunny day as nine members of the party set off on a tour of the main range. We climbed up to Rawsons Pass and sided down the other side, past Rawsons |
- | Monday was a lazy day, all we ad was pack up in the morning, and wander back to the top of the ,, | + | Monday was a lazy day, all we did was pack up in the morning, and wander back to the top of the chair lift in the afternoon. We put our packs on the lift and skied down to Thredbo and the cars, to end ond of those rare ski touring trips, where everything was perfect. |
**Photo Exhibition** | **Photo Exhibition** | ||
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by Paddy Pallin | by Paddy Pallin | ||
- | The ranks Df, the Old Buffers are becoming thinned by the ravages of time and tiredness, wear and weariness and so for their annual outing at Easter | + | The ranks of the Old Buffers are becoming thinned by the ravages of time and tiredness, wear and weariness and so for their annual outing at Easter |
- | Reg's original suggestion was Oallen Ford on the Shoalhaven, follow the river down to the vicinity of Great Horseshoe Bend or further if possible' . and return to a car left at Inverary Park near Bungonia. It | + | Reg's original suggestion was Oallen Ford on the Shoalhaven, follow the river down to the vicinity of Great Horseshoe Bend or further if possible and return to a car left at Inverary Park near Bungonia. It |
- | On Thursday night we took two cars to a point which we estimated was just on the YaIwal | + | On Thursday night we took two cars to a point which we estimated was just on the Yalwal |
- | We followed the right bank of the creek keeping high, and came to a splendid lookout overlooking the Shoalhaven, The slate rocks of the gorge were twisted and folded at fantastic angles and the bed of the river was full of jagged rocks. The water in the river was the colour of milky-coffee. | + | We followed the right bank of the creek keeping high, and came to a splendid lookout overlooking the Shoalhaven. The slate rocks of the gorge were twisted and folded at fantastic angles and the bed of the river was full of jagged rocks. The water in the river was the colour of milky coffee. |
- | At the junction of Yellow Spring | + | At the junction of Yellow Spring |
- | The next, day was just as -2.eugh, crossing and recrossing the river, with three swims thrown in for luck. The rive).- ha.: been subjected to a severe flood following a cloudeurst. The rIr fitteclthct | + | The next, day was just as rough, crossing and recrossing the river, with three swims thrown in for luck. The river had been subjected to a severe flood following a cloudburst. The river fitted that description of the Yarra - "Too thin to plough - too thick to drink" |
- | We camped on another sandbank near Fagan' | + | We camped on another sandbank near Fagan' |
- | Yet another sandbank (Oh! My poor borE s, ) a further 3 miles down the river made our third camp. We struck sheep.tra.cks | + | Yet another sandbank (Oh! My poor bones) a further 3 miles down the river made our third camp. We struck sheep tracks |
- | black sticky mud was the climax to our trip down the river at the junctinn | + | |
- | We had planne d to go up Reedy Creek if possible and join the .road shown on the map between it and 7.ATashedaway | + | We had planned |
- | After e.bout | + | After about a mile we found a turn-off to the right, not shown on the map, which we reckoned went down to Washedaway Creek. This was so and we then got on to the road on the North side of Washedaway |
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- | The story should really end there; but evidently we had used up all ()ix luck, Paul had a flat tyre, broke. his jack in the process of ch#E, ing wheels, and we had to lift the. car by man-power. We left the ' | + | |
- | Bun.gonia while Paul. an.d. I went for the ether car 30 miles .away, On t1i8 way bacl. to Burper-i-, 77, | + | |
- | AS there is a road right out to the Great Horse show Bend and apparently a way down to the river, a very pleasant weekend walk could be made by going into the Shoalhaven Gorge via the Great Horse Shoe Bend and returning via Reedy Creek. Reedy Greek Gorge is a little gem and well worth seeing. | + | The story should really end there but evidently we had used up all our luck. Paul had a flat tyre, broke his jack in the process of changing wheels, and we had to lift the car by man-power. We left the others at |
+ | Bungonia while Paul and I went for the other car 30 miles away. On the way back to Bungonia, Paul had another puncture but luckily my spare fitted and so we all got home by midnight. More or less. | ||
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+ | As there is a road right out to the Great Horse Shoe Bend and apparently a way down to the river, a very pleasant weekend walk could be made by going into the Shoalhaven Gorge via the Great Horse Shoe Bend and returning via Reedy Creek. Reedy Greek Gorge is a little gem and well worth seeing. | ||
=====Ettrema - there and back - Wyborn style===== | =====Ettrema - there and back - Wyborn style===== | ||
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**Winter walks** | **Winter walks** | ||
- | All walkers and leaders should be aware of the_ hazards of walking in areas which take them above 3000 ft. in altitude during winter months. Temperatures can drop suddenly and snow is possible. All precautions must be taken to prevent a repetition of last :ye arts tragedy when a Boy Scout perished in the Kanangra area. Leaders should be sure that their parties are adequately equipped. | + | All walkers and leaders should be aware of the hazards of walking in areas which take them above 3000 ft. in altitude during winter months. Temperatures can drop suddenly and snow is possible. All precautions must be taken to prevent a repetition of last years tragedy when a Boy Scout perished in the Kanangra area. Leaders should be sure that their parties are adequately equipped. |
- | **EDITOR-1S | + | **EDITORS |
- | through. Most clothing loses its insulation prorerties when it is wet. Wool insulates better than other materials when wet. A good parka is essential for winter walking and oily japara, parkas are probably the most suitable. Most nylon parkas are not suit ably waterproof. Remember,if you are caught in bad conditions don it I, | + | through. Most clothing loses its insulation prorerties when it is wet. Wool insulates better than other materials when wet. A good parka is essential for winter walking and oily japara parkas are probably the most suitable. Most nylon parkas are not suitably |
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- | to get back to the cars | + | |
- | SEEK SHELTER | + | |
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**COMING WALK** | **COMING WALK** | ||
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- | See e; ,mi_Eta,ty N.attai River with towerinp- cliffs on either side, Colin Burton ttianel. walk the whole length (35 miles). It is easy walking but a long way. For details ne | + | |
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+ | See the mighty Nattai River with towering cliffs on either side. Colin Burton p walk tlans to walk the whole length (35 miles). It is easy walking but a long way. For details see Colin. | ||
=====The May General Meeting===== | =====The May General Meeting===== | ||
by Jim Brown | by Jim Brown | ||
- | The first item, said the Presldent, would be the election of .an. kssistant | + | The first item, said the Presldent, would be the election of an assistant |
- | Then six new mernbe.rs | + | Then six new mernbers |
- | Minutes - all of them - first the April meeting and then the .Annuai General, Book I and Book II were read. | + | Minutes - all of them - first the April meeting and then the Annuai General, Book I and Book II were read. |
- | Correspondence contained Sheila | + | Correspondence contained Sheila |
- | The Treasurer reported that fund a had risen from2i4.0 | + | The Treasurer reported that funds had risen from $240 in the current account to $614 at the end of April Apart from a goodly turn up of subscriptions, |
- | Walks Report covered the three Easter trips, one leisured at Wee Jaspr .Caves, one with the 6 members | + | Walks Report covered the three Easter trips, one leisured at Wee Jasper |
- | Sam Hinde had conducted two well-patronise.d day walks -- one, in the Burning Palms'area with 15, and another | + | Sam Hinde had conducted two well patronise day walks - one, in the Burning Palms area with 15, and another with 33 to Marley on Anzac Day. There were 10 People on Betty Farquhar's Instructional at Marella Karong. Barry Pacey took 8 on a Cullenbenong |
- | Now Ron Knightley rose to :point (jut that, despite a polite | + | Now Ron Knightley rose to point out that, despite a polite |
- | Federation Report included mention of a discussion on the low attendance of S .B at the Federation Reunion : " | + | Federation Report included mention of a discussion on the low attendance of SBW at the Federation Reunion: another Club had carried a resolution |
- | In the absence of any other nominee, it was decided to accept Margaret Child t s offer to continue, whenever possible, as Parks & Playgrounds delegate. | + | In the absence of any other nominee, it was decided to accept Margaret Child's offer to continue, whenever possible, as Parks & Playgrounds delegate. |
- | Wilf Hilder advised that provi_onal | + | Wilf Hilder advised that provisional |
- | The President expressed regret over the late production of the April magazine, pointing out that the collation of 300 copies, and addressing procedures had. added to delays caused by the Easter holidays, Joan Rigby would like to hear of any helpers who could ,; | + | The President expressed regret over the late production of the April magazine, pointing out that the collation of 300 copies, and addressing procedures had added to delays caused by the Easter holidays. Joan Rigby would like to hear of any helpers who could sometimes |
- | At the May Committee Meeting the Non-Active subscription had been fixed at 1,00 and the application fee at $2,00 ($1,00 for full-time students.). An additional office of Archivist had also been created as custodian of Club property | + | At the May Committee Meeting the Non-Active subscription had been fixed at $1,00 and the application fee at $2,00 ($1,00 for full-time students). An additional office of Archivist had also been created as custodian of Club property |
- | Frank now suggested that the 'earlier decision to evacuate the Noises Off Club be corddered, and members express their views on. the stand that should be taken in future This promoted a good deal of discussion, some feelings that had been slightly ruffled in early debat' | + | Frank now suggested that the earlier decision to evacuate the Noises Off Club be considered, and members express their views on the stand that should be taken in future. This promoted a good deal of discussion, some feelings that had been slightly ruffled in early debate |
- | John Holly rren bioned | + | John Holly mentioned |
- | Phil Hall enquired about the dearth of, test walks in May and was assured that Committee had examined the ' | + | Phil Hall enquired about the dearth of test walks in May and was assured that Committee had examined the programme |
=====Way to Buderoo===== | =====Way to Buderoo===== | ||
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By Peter Harding | By Peter Harding | ||
- | You take a train or taxi -(or drive yourself) to the picnic lookout on the flank of Saddleback Mountain. There' | + | You take a train or taxi (or drive yourself) to the picnic lookout on the flank of Saddleback Mountain. There' |
- | In our group the Saturday-morning | + | In our group the Saturday-morning |
- | A foot-track took us up to the Barren Grounds plateau of swampy'heathland; and (smugly carrying written authority) we sid_rted' | + | A foot-track took us up to the Barren Grounds plateau of swampy heathland; and (smugly carrying written authority) we skirted |
- | Pushing on along vehicle tracks which have done more damage than a battalion of wailers | + | Pushing on along vehicle tracks which have done more damage than a battalion of walkers |
- | Soon we ducked | + | Soon we ducked |
- | When I was a boy. in New Zeala.rd | + | When I was a boy in New Zealand |
- | If Budderoo is -an oasis, its water is hard to see. You beat .ar-aund | + | If Budderoo is an oasis, its water is hard to see. You beat around |
- | (, ."But the bigger the fire the warmer the fool", said sorrabody du.ring | + | |
- | Gusts in the night sounded like trains in tunnels, and a small tree crashed near a tent, The hardiest among us used no tent and at dalArn | + | Gusts in the night sounded like trains in tunnels, and a small tree crashed near a tent. The hardiest among us used no tent and at dawn was seen to have spent the night head on to the gale, the clear-plastic envelope round his sleeping bag billowing like a great bubble. |
- | Sunday: more " | + | Sunday: more " |
- | The station' | + | The station' |
- | Don't hesitate to ask for any further technical details of the walk; Ask somebody else We ought to have weekend trips more often in this fine, varied walking country | + | Don't hesitate to ask for any further technical details of the walk; ask somebody else. We ought to have weekend trips more often in this fine, varied walking country |
**Official club notice** | **Official club notice** | ||
- | PATTERN WALKS | + | **Pattern |
- | OT ICE is hereby given that certain amendments to the Club' | + | |
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- | A large proportion of members have not paid their fees. PROMPT PAYMENT oTOULD BE APPRECIATED. | + | |
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- | ORIENTEERING COMPETITION . | + | |
- | Paddyls Orienteering Competiti. on Was well attended by S .B .141 s. The members can be proud that S,B.W. teams came last and second last, (who said our instructionals | + | |
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- | FOOD THAT NEEDS NO COOKING | + | |
- | If you don't want to cook in camp, here's a . recipe that will save you the trouble. It supplies all the energy, protein and roughage - requirements per 24 -hours for a 10-stone man . or woman with a 30 lb. pack walking in average Country for five ' | + | |
- | 8 oz, Peanuts, salted or roasted 5i oz. Sultanas or raisins | + | |
- | 5i oz. Milk Chocolate | + | |
- | 8 oz. Biscuits or sweets | + | |
- | Salt content will be about 3-4 -gms. | + | |
- | Eat peanuts last to clean teeth (nuts conta4n | + | |
- | , virtually no fermentable carbo-hydrate and hence do not cause tooth decay).. If desired,, 4 oz. of corn beef or cheese may replace 3 oz..of the . Other ingredients. - Per day, - total co St is under $1.00 and total weight 27 oz, of which only 7% is | + | |
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- | This useful food list is typical of the 40ozens of useful hints and information contained in Paddy' | + | |
- | new edition of )3USIDTALKING AND CAMPING. It has | + | |
- | been completely reWrit ten. and includes sudh various items as water requirements for a desert trip, to ski ' | + | |
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+ | Notice is hereby given that certain amendments to the Club's Pattern Test Walks will be proposed at the Monthly General Meeting of the Sydney Bush Walkers to be held on Wednesday, 10th July, 1968 | ||
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+ | **Subscription** | ||
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+ | A large proportion of members have not paid theirfees. PROMPT PAYMENT WOULD BE APPRECIATED. | ||
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+ | **Orienteering Competition** | ||
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=====A real dinkum 40 miler===== | =====A real dinkum 40 miler===== | ||
By David Russell | By David Russell | ||
- | The walk began on an optimistic note as we attempted to park the cars in a dead end track. It also began on this note as it was simply a rotten day, with rain and blood chilling cold; adding' | + | The walk began on an optimistic note as we attempted to park the cars in a dead end track. It also began on this note as it was simply a rotten day, with rain and blood chilling cold; adding to this it was already 11 o' |
- | Well, anyway, the walk began on this track and thickness of scrub and mist were ever increasing until visibility was down to a few yards, By this time the scrub had turned into a 10 foot jungle. As the scrub bash increased so also did the cold, wet and numbess, with the occasional sting from the bushes. Every now and then one was halted when their packs cau.- ght in the limbs of the scrub. Our fearless leader' | + | Well, anyway, the walk began on this track and thickness of scrub and mist were ever increasing until visibility was down to a few yards. By this time the scrub had turned into a 10 foot jungle. As the scrub bash increased so also did the cold, wet and numbess, with the occasional sting from the bushes. Every now and then one was halted when their packs caught |
- | Wallara West we were heading for and Wallara West w. but only after walking blindly down a gully which ended up in a cliff face, which the whole party nearly walked over. From there we plodded up into a thickly wooded area but at this stage we were missing one member, and the most resourceful too; who other than Rosso? | + | Wallara West we were heading for and Wallara West West we made but only after walking blindly down a gully which ended up in a cliff face, which the whole party nearly walked over. From there we plodded up into a thickly wooded area but at this stage we were missing one member, and the most resourceful too; who other than Rosso? |
- | A gallant man, with hole s in his pants - Roger Gowing shot over the hillside to find Ross. . Minutes later Roger could be heard bellowing from the top of the plateau, so we decided to investigate and, sure enough, Ross could be seen about mile away near a cliff face. By the time he got back up on top of the plateau, it began to pour, and being the only one without a. parka, all the clothes I had on and which were the only clothes I .had brought, were thoroughly soaked, and by now my veins were blue 14ith -Cold. | + | A gallant man, with holes in his pants - Roger Gowing |
- | Thanks to Ross we found a way off the plateau and down on to Wallara Ridge. We started walking | + | Thanks to Ross we found a way off the plateau and down on to Wallara Ridge. We started walking |
- | After of a mile plod we found a dry cave. So with two miles of a 40 mile walk completed we decided to have lunch As the minutes of stay and lunch ing grew, so too did the affection of the members for the warm, dry cave, but as a born leader Margaret broke these mutineers' | + | After of a mile plod we found a dry cave. So with two miles of a 40 mile walk completed we decided to have lunch. As the minutes of stay and lunching |
- | From there down the ridge it was a gradual descent, then one reaches Barallier' | + | From there down the ridge it was a gradual descent, then one reaches Barallier' |
- | At camp the only thing hard to do was to get the fire going, and only those with aloha. breath would have any glimrsr | + | At camp the only thing hard to do was to get the fire going, and only those with alcho. breath would have any glimmer |
- | At least for one it was a night to remember, as with still damp clothes and a cheap sleeping bag, it kept me on the, deep freeze the whole night long. | + | At least for one it was a night to remember, as with still damp clothes and a cheap sleeping bag, it kept me on the deep freeze the whole night long. |
- | When the morning broke things were more cheerful, as most of the, cloud had disappeared; | + | When the morning broke things were more cheerful, as most of the cloud had disappeared; |
- | From there, we toddled down to the KoWmung, where I saw a brown.kangaroo. At one stage of this leisurely stroll we didn't exactly know where we were, sp Ross .decided to Consult | + | From there, we toddled down to the KoWmung, where I saw a brown kangaroo. At one stage of this leisurely stroll we didn't exactly know where we were, so Ross decided to consult |
- | From there we shot across the river and up Root' | + | From there we shot across the river and up Roots Ridge, until the Gingra track was reached. Exhausted, we pushed on another three miles along Kanangra Road to the cars, packed and headed for the ' |
Thus exit one Club walk. This walk turned out to be half the proposed distance. | Thus exit one Club walk. This walk turned out to be half the proposed distance. | ||
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Antarctic Adventure V. Fudas | Antarctic Adventure V. Fudas | ||
Kon-Tiki Thor Heyerdahl | Kon-Tiki Thor Heyerdahl | ||
- | High Adventure E. | + | High Adventure E. |
We Come From the Sea Hans Hass | We Come From the Sea Hans Hass | ||
Tibet Adventure Andre Guibaut | Tibet Adventure Andre Guibaut | ||
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**BEACH TO BE RUINED** | **BEACH TO BE RUINED** | ||
- | The Editor recently received a letter from " | + | The Editor recently received a letter from " |
It has been announced that Mawson Pacific Ltd, will build an artificial harbour at the beach for loading 50,000 ton bulk coal ships. Along with the 3000 ft. breakwater and conveyor belt loading equipment, a complete town will be built for 20,000 people, with hotel-motel and a golf course. | It has been announced that Mawson Pacific Ltd, will build an artificial harbour at the beach for loading 50,000 ton bulk coal ships. Along with the 3000 ft. breakwater and conveyor belt loading equipment, a complete town will be built for 20,000 people, with hotel-motel and a golf course. | ||
- | "Mou144y" comments - "So are the old Walkers' | + | "Mouldy" comments - "So are the old Walkers' |
=====The Australian-Andean Expedition 1969===== | =====The Australian-Andean Expedition 1969===== | ||
- | You flay have heard about this expedition which is being planned at the moment. Many people have shown an interest | + | You may have heard about this expedition which is being planned at the moment. Many people have shown an interest |
- | WHAT KIND OF EXPEDIT ION IS IT? | + | |
- | The aims of the expedition may be regarded as twofold. Firstly, the expedition has an extensive mountaineering programme and 11 attempt | + | WHAT KIND OF EXPEDITION |
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+ | The aims of the expedition may be regarded as twofold. Firstly, the expedition has an extensive mountaineering programme and will attempt | ||
WHO'S GOING? | WHO'S GOING? | ||
- | The team. has been selected from all4tustra1ian | + | |
+ | The team has been selected from all-Austra1ian | ||
WHO'S BACKING THE EXPEDITION? | WHO'S BACKING THE EXPEDITION? | ||
- | Sir Edmund Hillary is the expedition s patron . The expedition also has the full support of the New Zealand Alpine Club. Financial support is being sought from the Mount Everest Foundation, large Australian | + | |
- | WHFIT WILLTHE E' | + | Sir Edmund Hillary is the expeditions |
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+ | WHEN WILL THE EXPEDITION | ||
The Expedition will take place in May, June, July and August of 1969. The expedition plans to be in the mountains for a full three months. | The Expedition will take place in May, June, July and August of 1969. The expedition plans to be in the mountains for a full three months. | ||
- | ISN'T THAT | + | |
- | Ye s, -th is is the winter for Peru but be cause Peru is situated so close | + | ISN'T THAT THE WINTER MONTHS? |
- | to the equator it is subjected to monsoonal weather. Thus Peru gets Unstable | + | |
- | WHERE IS TH73 EXPEDITION GOING? | + | Yes, this is the winter for Peru but be cause Peru is situated so close to the equator it is subjected to monsoonal weather. Thus Peru gets unstable |
- | The expedition will operate in the Pumasillo Group of the Cordillera Vilcabamba in.South-eastern Peru. | + | |
- | WHER7i'S THAT? | + | WHERE IS THE EXPEDITION GOING? |
- | 'Between the gigantic chasm of the Vilcazota | + | |
- | in its lower ) and the Alpurimac River, the Cordillera Vilcabamba stretches for about sixty miles. It is divided into three groups. The | + | The expedition will operate in the Pumasillo Group of the Cordillera Vilcabamba in South-eastern Peru. |
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- | THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKER June 1968 | + | WHERE'S THAT? |
- | eastern-most group is dominated by Salcantay (20,5511), the highest peak of the region, a lonely summit against | + | |
- | Of these three massifs, Salcantay lies nearest to Cusco within reach of modern transport. For this reason it was climbed first and has been ascended since; The way to Puma,sillo is longer; the Americans and George Band (one of the British Everest party) attempted it in vain. However in 1957 an Englidi | + | Between the gigantic chasm of the Vilcanota |
- | The Pumasillo group contains six peaks over 19,0001. These lie on the range running approximately NW-SE and extend from Lasunayoc (20,0101) in the south, over Purnasillo (19,9301) to Mitre in the north. Radiating out from this main ridge are a series of ridges with many peaks over 17,0001. | + | |
- | WHAT KILL THE F., | + | Of these three massifs, Salcantay lies nearest to Cusco within reach of modern transport. For this reason it was climbed first and has been ascended since. The way to Puma,sillo is longer; the Americans and George Band (one of the British Everest party) attempted it in vain. However in 1957 an English |
- | For the three months that the team will be in the field a fairly extensive programme is planned. The first problem is to transport into base camp the large amount of equipment and three months supply of food that will be required to keep the team in the field, This will be carried by mule train on a journey that will take up to two weeks. | + | |
- | The first climbing obctive will be the unclimbed | + | The Pumasillo group contains six peaks over 19,000'. These lie on the range running approximately NW-SE and extend from Lasunayoc (20,010') in the south, over Purnasillo (19,930') to Mitre in the north. Radiating out from this main ridge are a series of ridges with many peaks over 17,000'. |
- | two unclimbed peaks over 18,000 ft on the main divide. An attempt will then be made to make the first ascent of the N.E. ridge of Lasunayoc (20,010 ft.) which is the highest in the group. If the expedition is successful on these objectives it will go further north and attempt new routes on some of the northern peaks in the group. | + | |
- | WHAT IS THIS MEDICAL RESEARCH | + | WHAT WILL THE EXPEDITION |
- | The medical research programme will be conducted by Dr. John. Sutton and will study fundamentals of Exercise Physiology, particularly aspects of Heart and Glandular function as yet unknown. | + | |
- | Cardiovascular studies include original work concerned with the initial mechanisms controlling heart rate and will be a valuable extension of research | + | For the three months that the team will be in the field a fairly extensive programme is planned. The first problem is to transport into base camp the large amount of equipment and three months supply of food that will be required to keep the team in the field. This will be carried by mule train on a journey that will take up to two weeks. |
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- | THE SYMEY BUSH WALKER June 1968 | + | The first climbing obctive will be the unclimbed |
- | required and include Blood Pressure, Electrocardiographic and Intrinsic Heart Rate measurements. | + | |
- | In conjunction with the above, research studies involving the Pituitary, Adrenal Glands and the Pancreas will be made. Previous work has indicated that marked hormonal changes occur during and following exercise, and that this differs in fit and unfit subjects ( In Press: Sutton, J ; Young, J .D ; | + | WHAT IS THIS MEDICAL RESEARCH |
- | Hickie J.B,; Lazarus, L, ; Seidon, | + | |
- | Support for the above projects is being sought from the National Heart Foundation, Post-Graduate Committee in Medicine, Royal Australian College of Physicians and th..i National Fitness Council. | + | The medical research programme will be conducted by Dr. John. Sutton and will study fundamentals of Exercise Physiology, particularly aspects of Heart and Glandular function as yet unknown. |
- | WILL ANY OTHEa SCI.TTIFIC | + | |
+ | Cardiovascular studies include original work concerned with the initial mechanisms controlling heart rate and will be a valuable extension of research | ||
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+ | In conjunction with the above, research studies involving the Pituitary, Adrenal Glands and the Pancreas will be made. Previous work has indicated that marked hormonal changes occur during and following exercise, and that this differs in fit and unfit subjects (In Press: Sutton, J; Young, J .D; Hickie J.B,; Lazarus, L, ; Seidon, | ||
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+ | Support for the above projects is being sought from the National Heart Foundation, Post-Graduate Committee in Medicine, Royal Australian College of Physicians and the National Fitness Council. | ||
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+ | WILL ANY OTHER SCIENTIFIC | ||
Yes, The expedition has a qualified surveyor and geologist and it is intended to make a geological map of the area. | Yes, The expedition has a qualified surveyor and geologist and it is intended to make a geological map of the area. | ||
- | WHAT WILT, THE EXP3D1TION COST? | ||
- | The cost has been estimated at $22,000. More than half of this amount will be supplied by members Of the expedition, but the rest has to be raised from the public, | ||
- | HOW CAN I HELP'? | ||
- | For this expedition to be a success we must have the support of the public, especially | ||
- | WHAT IS TEP: ADDRESS OF THE 7_, | ||
- | 30 Boundary Road, Wahroonga, N.S. W. 2076 | ||
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+ | WHAT WILL THE EXPEDITION COST? | ||
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+ | The cost has been estimated at $22,000. More than half of this amount will be supplied by members of the expedition, but the rest has to be raised from the public. | ||
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+ | HOW CAN I HELP? | ||
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+ | For this expedition to be a success we must have the support of the public, especially | ||
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+ | WHAT IS THE ADDRESS OF THE EXPEDITION? | ||
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+ | 30 Boundary Road, Wahroonga, N.S.W. 2076 |
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