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-====The Sydney Bushwalker====
+======October 1995======
-===October 1995===
 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER is a monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers Inc, Box 4476 GPO Sydney 2001. To advertise in this magazine please contact the Business Manager.
-|Editor:| George Mawer |42 Lincoln Road Georges Hall 2198| Telephone 707 1343. |
+|Editor:|George Mawer|42 Lincoln Road, Georges Hall 2198|Telephone 707 1343|
+|Business Manager:|Joy Hynes|36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099|Telephone 982 2615 (H) 888 3144 (B)|
+|Production Manager:|Fran Holland|||
+|Editorial Team:|George Mawer, Jan Roberts & Barbara Bruce|||
+|Printers:|Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven & Les Powell|||
+|Clubroom Reporter:|Jan Roberts|||
-|Business Manager:| Joy Hynes |36 Lewis Street, Dee Why 2099 |Telephone 982 2615 (H), 888 3144 (B) |
+THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday.
-|Production Manager:| Fran Holland |||
-|Editorial Team:| George Mawer, Jan Roberts & Barbara Bruce. |||
-|Printers:| Kenn Clacher, Tom Wenman, Barrie Murdoch, Margaret Niven, Les Powell |||
-|Clubroom Reporter:| Jan Roberts |||
-THE SYDNEY :BUSH WALKERS INCORPORATED was founded in 1927. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (near Milsons Point Railway Station). Visitors and prospective members are welcome any Wednesday.
 |President:| Greta James |
 |Vice-President:| Ian Debert |
 |Public Officer:| Fran Holland|
 |Treasurer:| Tony Holgate |
 |Secretary:| Spiro Hajinakitas|
 |Walks Secretary:| Eddy Giacomel |
 |Social Secretary:| Jan Roberts|
 |Membership Secretary:| Barry Wallace|
 |New Members Secretary:| Bill Holland|
 |Conservation Secretary:| Alex Colley|
 |Magazine Editor:| George Mawer|
 |Committee Members:| Morie Ward & Annie Maguire |
 |Delegates to Confederation:| Ken Smith & Wilf Hilder; Jim Callaway|
-October 1995
+=====In This Issue=====
-In This Issue
-|2|Skiing In The Rockies (part 2)| Kenn Clacher |
-|4|From The Clubroom |Jan Roberts |
-|5| Upcoming Events |Jan Roberts |
-|5|Bike Safety ||
-|5| The September General Meeting|Barry Wallace|
+|2 |Skiing In The Rockies (part 2)| Kenn Clacher |
+|4 |From The Clubroom |Jan Roberts|
+|5 |Upcoming Events |Jan Roberts |
+|5|Bike Safety |         |
+|5|The September General Meeting|Barry Wallace|
 |8|The Gammon Ranges (part 2)|Bob Duncan|
+|10|Wenman's Wanderings in New Zealand| Louise Verdon |
-|10| Wenman's Wanderings in New Zealand| Louise Verdon |
+|14|New Members for September| Barry Wallace|
+^Advertisers^^^
-|14| New Members for September| Barry Wallace|
-|Advertisers||
 |3|Willis Walkabouts ||
+|6|Alpsports||
-|6| Alpsports||
+|9|Eastwood Camping Centre ||
+|12|Mountain Equipment||
-|9| Eastwood Camping Centre ||
-|12| Mountain Equipment||
 |15| Paddy Pallin||
-===Skiing in the Rockies===
+=====Skiing in the Rockies=====
-==by Kenn Clacher==
+===by Kenn Clacher===
 This is part two of Ken's story of his trip to the American Rocky Mountains in April May of this year. This trip included the 10th Mountain Division Trails. We resume the story of the group's first day on the trail and recap a little from part one.
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 The 10th Mountain Division trails and huts are a great way for any reasonably experienced Australian skier to experience skiing in the Rockies without having to join a commercial tour. The area is also an excellent one for walking and the guides indicate summer routes as well as winter ones. Bookings and complete maps and guides can be obtained by contacting the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association in the US on 303 925 77.
-Change Notice
+**Change Notice**
 Zol's Aboriginal Workshop Walk
-Zol Bodlay has deferred this walk from Saturday, November 25 to the follON,i,iing weekend Saturday, December 2. Please change' the date on your Walks program.
+Zol Bodlay has deferred this walk from Saturday, November 25 to the followng weekend Saturday December 2. Please change the date on your Walks program.
-FROM THE CLUBROOM
+=====FROM THE CLUBROOM=====
-By Jan Roberts
+===by Jan Roberts===
-WALKING, GOOD COMPANY AND CANCER PREVENTION - September 20
+**WALKING, GOOD COMPANY AND CANCER PREVENTION - September 20**
 Roger French, Executive Director for the Natural Health Society provided a lot of food for thought last month when he presented at the Clubroom. Throughout the night we discovered that there was not a single cause for Cancer, but a variety of contributing factors which when combined, produced the damaging results. Modern medicine it seems has not been successful in producing a cure for Cancer, but Natural Health experts agree that the causes are crystal clear, according to Roger.
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 Thank you Roger for a very informative and interesting evening, and thank you also for motivating many of us to review our current lifestyle. There have been more than a few diets modified as a result of your presentation to Sydney Bush Walkers last month.
-THE VOLLEY BALL - September 22
+**THE VOLLEY BALL - September 22**
 A big crowd of keen dancers took over the Petersham Town Hall for the annual Confederation Ball last month. Amongst them were 30+ Sydney Bush Walkers organised by Denise Shaw who ensured that we had the best table in the hall. Only days earlier, Bob Carr had announced that Warragamba Dam wall would not be raised, and as a result a large thank-you card for Bob circulated for signatures throughout the night. The band was great and everyone danced themselves silly with or without the aid of Volleys. Many people attending went to considerable trouble to be in keeping with the theme, with one woman dressed as a Volley complete with laces, but thankfully without the authentic odour!
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 Tony Holgate wrote a poem to celebrate the occasion which adorned our table together with his oldest (really went well with the Blue Cheese) Volleys.
-OLD VOLLEYS
-Alas poor volleys, I knew you so well.
+__OLD VOLLEYS__
-A sole of infinite patience, that I certainly desired.
+Alas poor volleys, I knew you so well.\\
+A sole of infinite patience, that I certainly desired.\\
-You have borne me on your back a thousand times.
+You have borne me on your back a thousand times.\\
+And how abhorrent in my imagination it is.\\
-And how abhorrent in my imagination it is.
+Here lay those uppers I have slipped into.\\
+I know not how often.\\
-Here lay those uppers I have slipped into.
+On burning sand, freezing snow and sinking in mud my feet knew the meaning of the seasons.\\
+Where are your blisters now?\\
-I know not how often.
+Your slipping, your dancing, your fireside\\
+camaraderie to put the world right\\
-On burning sand, freezing snow and sinking in mud my feet knew the meaning of the seasons.
+Being one to mock your own demise,\\
+you lay gathering dust in my wardrobe!\\
-Where are your blisters now?
-Your slipping, your dancing, your fireside
-camaraderie to put the world right
-Being one to mock your own demise,
-you lay gathering dust in my wardrobe!
 By Tony Holgate -September 1995 (with apologies to Will)
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-WINE, WINNING AND WHIST - September 27
+**WINE, WINNING AND WHIST - September 27**
 Oliver Crawford was host for the third year of battle of the cards, and although many SBW members were busy packing for the long weekend, a small but competitive group fought it out for the annual 'Card Sharp' honour. Jo Robinson was the ultimate winner for the night, claiming the title from Frank Greenan who won both previous challenges.
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 Jo's children were the real winners however, with the prize for the night being a $50 voucher to Luna Park. As for the Wooden Spoon Award, I've developed that Western Australian disease and can't remember.
-EVENTS
+===EVENTS===
-MOTIVATION AND FEAR the Challenges - October 25
+**MOTIVATION AND FEAR the Challenges - October 25**
 Please note that the venue for Peter Treseder's slide night is the Bellarmine Room on the 3rd floor of St Aloysius College, 47 Upper Pitt Street, Milsons Point (just down from the Clubrooms). As with Previous occasions, we expect Peter's presentation to bring out a big crowd on the night which will be better accommodated for at the College. Don't miss this very special night with Peter.
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-MACPAC GEAR NIGHT - Tuesday November 14
+**MACPAC GEAR NIGHT - Tuesday November 14**
 (Note the night)
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-Bike Safety
+=====Bike Safety=====
 Not only does it make good sense, it's also a legal requirement to be properly illuminated when riding your push bike at night.
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-The September General Meeting.
+=====The September General Meeting=====
-By Barry Wallace
+===By Barry Wallace===
 It was 2001 when your scribe, serving as chairman, called the 20 or so members present to order and began the meeting. There were apologies from Denise Shaw and Greta James. New member Sheila Speters was welcomed into membership in the usual way.
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-The 1995 Gammon Ranges Expedition - (Part two)
+=====The 1995 Gammon Ranges Expedition - (Part two)=====
-Continued from August
+===Continued from August===
-By Bob Duncan
+===By Bob Duncan===
 We resume the story on day six of this mid-winter walk led by David Rostron.
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-Wenman’s New Zealand Wanderings
+=====Wenman’s New Zealand Wanderings=====
+===by Louise Vernon===
 For years the clubrooms of Sydney Bushwalkers have resounded with the legends of New Zealand trips long past. Tom Wenman's passion at the start was simple- to bring together eight other members to join with him in the New Zealand challenge. This group of nine-Tom Wenman as leader, Maurie Ward , Michelle Powell, John Hogan, John Riddell, Eddy Giacomel, Margaret Sheens, Jeff McIntosh and myself (ad)ventured forth to verify or dispel the myths.
-Day 1
+__Day 1__\\
 Our flight to New Zealand was smooth and uneventful. We set our base in Queenstown. It is a delightful tourist town spread around the edges of Lake Wakatipu and framed by a spectacular mountain range called The Remarkables. It didn't take our group long to discover the local supermarkets which were somewhat expensive but well equipped for for "trampers". The challenge for our group was after the shopping expedition-trying to get nine people to choose a restaurant for dinner. Luckily John Riddell remembered a place from years previous and everyone felt well satisfied. By 9pm, we were back at the motel and had settled into the last minute packing routine
-Day 2 -Queenstown-Wanaka-Raspberry Flat-Aspiring Hut
+__Day 2 -Queenstown-Wanaka-Raspberry Flat-Aspiring Hut__\\
 This morning there was a great fluster of activity. Some people had difficulty getting out of bed due to the efforts of a two hour time difference and John's effervescent joke-telling that ceased somewhere around the bewitching hour. There was also a last minute rush to find shellite. Nonetheless We were packed and ready to go by late morning. A hired minibus, a handful of maps, a trailerload of back packs- the adventure was about to begin.
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 Within a few hours we were at Mt Aspiring Hut. I wouldn't call the hut a wilderness experience. It had twenty beds. The place was filled to the rafters. There were gas burners, bunks and mattresses, a fireplace and two long drops (toilets). We quickly opted for the paddock near the hut. This way there were no crowds to contend with, only the cows. Apparently the cows had a fetish for stealing and munching the clothes of unwary campers.
-Day 3-Mt Aspiring Hut to Cascade Saddle
+__Day 3-Mt Aspiring Hut to Cascade Saddle__\\
 Today was the day we had been waiting for, or so the theory went. Given the fine weather our leader had decided that we were to attempt the saddle a day ahead of schedule. We were up by 6:00 a m. In the darkness Tom had accidentally cooked a little too much porridge. Even though John, Tom and I struggled with that final mouthful of porridge, a couple of hours later we were thankful for the carbohydrate loading that was to help us climb this 1800 metre mountain.
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 Before long we had replenished our energy stores and headed down a steep mountain slope towards a river in the far distance. The river required a 'boots off' approach. From the river there was a short walk over snow drifts, tarns and waterfalls. We ended up in a karnefield- Cascade Saddle. Everyone was quick to dump the packs and go exploring. From Heads Leap there were panoramic views over Mt Aspiring A little way along we found an amphitheatre in which each one of us took up a prime seat to take in the majesty of Dart Glacier. For an hour we sat mesmerised by the sounds and spectacle of this untouched glacier.
-Serenity. No one else about. The air filled with campsite chatter. In the background Dart Glacier tearing, plucking, grinding against the mountainside. Every so, often the chatter would suddenly halt as the saddle reverberated with the thunder of yet another ice avalanche. Muted rays of lilac and pink. Beyond the saddle the silent stars sparkled over Mt Aspiring. For all my life, I will never forget the magnificence ofCascade Saddle.
+Serenity. No one else about. The air filled with campsite chatter. In the background Dart Glacier tearing, plucking, grinding against the mountainside. Every so, often the chatter would suddenly halt as the saddle reverberated with the thunder of yet another ice avalanche. Muted rays of lilac and pink. Beyond the saddle the silent stars sparkled over Mt Aspiring. For all my life, I will never forget the magnificence of Cascade Saddle.
-Day 47 Cascade.Saddle to Dart Hut
+__Day 4 Cascade.Saddle to Dart Hut__\\
 On the fourth day we followed the Dart Glacier. This glacier was once part of an enormous ice system some 18,000 years ago. It terminated at Kingston, a place over 100 Km from Dart Hut. In the mid 19th century the terminus of the glacier came to within a kilometre of where Dart Hut now stands. Now the glacier has retreated a number of kilometres up the valley and has left a noticeable moraine ridge along the valley walls. We took the track along this ridge. In parts the ground was steep and gave way to scree slopes. Large boulders and debris dominated the descent to Dart River. Once we had reached the floor of the valley we could see how the river was formed from the dead ice of the glacier.
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 Dart Hut, was a "site" for sore eyes. We had been walking for a while through a hot dusty rye grass plain that seemed to go on forever. It was as if by magic that we turned the corner and caught our first glimpse of Dart Hut -just a swingbridge away. The hut nestled at the confluence of the Snowy Creek and Dart River.
-Dart hut was commodious. The two John's and Michelle camped out and Oh Dear! what a night they had with the Keas. Michelle decided that these large parrots spent their infancy being fed steroids and attending annoyance classes. For some reason these mischievous birds were fascinated by tent pegs and any pieces of mobile equipment they could get their beaks onto. Keas apparently only inhabit the mountainous areas of South Island.- Their plumage is a dull greyish green but the underwings are stunningly bright red. They have a highly variable diet and have created a bad reputation for attacking live sheep and gouging out the fat around their kidneys with their strong hooked beaks.
+Dart hut was commodious. The two John's and Michelle camped out and Oh Dear! what a night they had with the Keas. Michelle decided that these large parrots spent their infancy being fed steroids and attending annoyance classes. For some reason these mischievous birds were fascinated by tent pegs and any pieces of mobile equipment they could get their beaks onto. Keas apparently only inhabit the mountainous areas of South Island. Their plumage is a dull greyish green but the underwings are stunningly bright red. They have a highly variable diet and have created a bad reputation for attacking live sheep and gouging out the fat around their kidneys with their strong hooked beaks.
-Day 5-Dart Hut-Day Walks
+__Day 5-Dart Hut-Day Walks__\\
+Today there were two groups of walkers. One group explored the Rees Valley while the other group attempted to explore Mt Humboldt. The two groups parted ways at the start of the walk to Whitbourn Valley. Our group aborted the attempt to cross the Dart River to get over to Mt Humboldt. The pylons of the swingbridge were unstable and the river was too icy and fast flowing.
-Today there were two groups of walkers. One group explored the Rees Valley while the other group attempted to explore Mr HurnbOldt.'' The two groups parted ways at the start of the walla() Whitbourn Valley. Our group aborted the attempt td dross the Dart River to get over to Mt Humboldt.. The pylons of the swingbridge were unstable and the river was too icy and fast flowing.
 Instead we retraced our steps and explored the mountains behind Dart Hut.
-We climbed an unnamed. mountain. Our route was accidental and followed a steep untracked ridge. Initially we wandered through beech forest where our feet 'sank up to 30 cm into the moss and, rotted tree trunks. Then we pushed and shoved through almost impenetrable shrubland before emerging-onto a rather steep grassy slope. Here we used the strongly rooted snow grass to pull ourselves up sections of the ridge. The lunchspot was more level 'and we had uninterrupted views straight up the Whitboum Valley and down the Rees Valley.
+We climbed an unnamed mountain. Our route was accidental and followed a steep untracked ridge. Initially we wandered through beech forest where our feet 'sank up to 30 cm into the moss and, rotted tree trunks. Then we pushed and shoved through almost impenetrable shrubland before emerging-onto a rather steep grassy slope. Here we used the strongly rooted snow grass to pull ourselves up sections of the ridge. The lunchspot was more level 'and we had uninterrupted views straight up the Whitbourn Valley and down the Rees Valley.
-After lunch we developed the. new sport of `gra:ssading' (as opposed to glissading ). The snow grass. was so slippery that I found it easier to slide on my bottom than try to control my jellylike quadriceps . for the downhill run. Around' 4:00 p m. that day we were re-united with our colleagues who had also enjoyed the beauty of the Rees Valley and Bivvy Rock.
+After lunch we developed the. new sport of `grassading' (as opposed to glissading). The snow grass was so slippery that I found it easier to slide on my bottom than try to control my jellylike quadriceps for the downhill run. Around 4:00 p m. that day we were re-united with our colleagues who had also enjoyed the beauty of the Rees Valley and Bivvy Rock.
-Day 6-Dart tlut-Rees Saddle-Shelter Rock Hut
+__Day 6-Dart tlut-Rees Saddle-Shelter Rock Hut__\\
 Qri the sixth day We farewelled the Dait Valley and headed for Rees Saddle. The Department : of Conservation had just finished a new bridge over the Snowy River. If the bridge had not been finished we would have had to negotiate a snow bridge just next to the bridge. We enjoyed morning tea at Rees Saddle. From here the track stayed close to a very steep cliff. The heat was almost unbearable through this valley. Our group kept walking through lunch hour to get to Shelter Rock Hut by early afternoon. Some couldnt resist a quick dip just 200 metres from the hut while the rest of the group bolted for the river after dumping their gear at the hut.
-The hut was new. It had 22 beds and swarms of people-eating sandflies. From above the hut the Keas' Solicitations were loud and clearly mischievous. Their
+The hut was new. It had 22 beds and swarms of people-eating sandflies. From above the hut the Keas' solicitations were loud and clearly mischievous. Their cries quickly led to a scramble to fasten windows and thrust any loose objects into the safety of the packs. At dusk they entertained us with their endless chatter.
-cries quickly led to a scramble to fasten windows and thrust any loose objects into the safety of the packs. At dusk they entertained us with their endless chatter.
-Day 7 Shelter Rock Hut-Twenty Five Mile Creek-Queenstown
+__Day 7 Shelter Rock Hut-Twenty Five Mile Creek-Queenstown__\\
 Our last day in Aspiring National Park went too quickly. After crossing the bridge across the river outside the hut we were once again walking through familiar beech forest. We had a leisurely lunch at the entrance sign to Mt Aspiring Park. From lunchtime until about 4 p m. we enjoyed a brisk walk along a grassy valley to 25 Mile Creek and finally Arthur's Creek Hut-our pickup point. We loaded into the van and headed for Glenorchy. Most of us indulged in milkshakes, soft drinks and double Hokey Pokey. ice creams before swapping into the bus headed for Queenstown.
 Once back in Queenstown our group enjoyed a rest day before repacking and heading out for another four day trip. In this trip we explored the delights of Makarora, the Young River, Gillespie Pass, the Wilkin River and Lake Crucible.. but more of that some other time.
-It is now some months since our trip to New Zealand. There are often moments when 'a glimpse of- a mountain piercing the clouds or a view of cattle grazing peacefully in lush green meadows brings a sharp pang of nostalgia. New Zealand is a wonderful place to tramp... full of all the challenges our group could have wished for Thanks again Tom for inviting us all to share your adventure.
+It is now some months since our trip to New Zealand. There are often moments when a glimpse of a mountain piercing the clouds or a view of cattle grazing peacefully in lush green meadows brings a sharp pang of nostalgia. New Zealand is a wonderful place to tramp... full of all the challenges our group could have wished for. Thanks again Tom for inviting us all to share your adventure.
-Louise Verdon
+//ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.\\
-ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
+My sincere thanks to the rangers of the Department of Conservation (New Zealand) at Mt Aspiring and Dart Huts. They gave freely of their time to advise us about the flora, fauna geology and history of the areas that we walked//
-My sincere thanks to the rangers of the Department of Conservation (New Zealand) at Mt Aspiring and Dart Huts. They gave freely of their time to advise us about the flora, fauna geology and history of the areas that we walked
-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKERS.. LIST OF NEW MEMBERS FOR SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 1995 NAME
-PATRICIA BICKLEY MR KEN CHENG
-MS ANN JONQUIERES MR GEOFF OXL.EY MR WILLIAM RIDLEY MS NffiRRILYN SACH MS DIANNE STEWART
-MS JENNIFER TREVOR-ROBERTS
-ADDRESS HOME BUS
-JAFFA RD DURAL 2158 651 1490
-VIILROY ST NORTH RYDE 2113 878 4612 850 8613
-/79 OXFORD ST BONDI JUNCTION 2022 389 8920 385 4382
-EASTCOTE RD NORTH EPPING 2121 864 4660
-/52A MUSGRAVE ST MOSMAN 2088 9969 1789 217 3672
-UNITS 216 LAKEMBA ST LAKEMBA 2195 750 6410 396'1173
-a GAIWYNE ST BRONTE 2024 887 1253 260 6860
-PO BOX 297 MILSONS POINT 2061 9953 4700 638 5644
+=====THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKERS List of New Members for September/October 1995=====
+^NAME  ^ADDRESS  ^HOME ^BUS ^
+|PATRICIA BICKLEY|61 JAFFA RD DURAL 2158|6511490| |
+|MR KEN CHENG|191 MILROY ST NORTH RYDE 2113| 878 4612|850 8613|
+|MS ANN JONQUIERES|513/79 OXFORD ST BONDI JUNCTION 2022|389 8920|385 4382|
+|MR GEOFF OXLEY|58 EASTCOTE RD NORTH EPPING 2121|864 4660|
+|MR WILLIAM RIDLEY|6/52A MUSGRAVE ST MOSMAN 2088|9969 1789| 217 3672|
+|MS MERRILYN SACH|UNIT 8 216 LAKEMBA ST LAKEMBA 2195|750 6410|396 1173|
+|MS DIANNE STEWART|17a GAIWYNE ST BRONTE 2024|887 1253| 260 6860
+|MS JENNIFER TREVOR-ROBERTS|PO BOX 297 MILSONS POINT 2061|9953 4700|638 5644|