Old Lady Caving

Posted on June 15, 2025 by marilyn

WOMBEYAN – 14-15 June 2025
A year or more ago, I did some cave cleaning work down at Yarrangobilly.  I really enjoyed it (how sad is that), it was very satisfying to see cave formations that had mud on them be restored to their natural beauty just with a little water, vacuuming or a gentle scrubbing.  So, when I found a cave at Wombeyan that needed a little love and care, I was excited to give it a go – after all when I get too old to do regular caving, this may be what I CAN do! Continue reading →

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Colder than a Witch’s Tit

Posted on June 4, 2025 by marilyn

BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – 3-4 June 2025
Mt Hay Road > Rocklily Ridge > Flat Top Brook > Urella Ridge – I’d always wanted to investigate Rocklily Ridge so when Nicole B suggested a trip out on the ridge to check out an interesting geological formation, I was in!  John G, Trish M, Jim C and Matt O’K joined Nicole and me. Continue reading →

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An Absolutely Decadent Walk – I could get used to this!

Posted on June 2, 2025 by marilyn

TASMANIA – 3 CAPES WALK – 30 May – 2 June 2025
My caving friend Beth and I had been talking about doing a walk together for many years. We eventually decided that the 3 Capes Walk sounded good, but even better sounding was the glamping trip – not having to carry a tent or sleeping bag or food for 4 days AND we’d get wine at the end of the day.  Beth had me at “wine at the end of the day”, I was fully on board. Continue reading →

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Better Late than never!

Posted on May 29, 2025 by marilyn

HOBART – 28-29 May 2025
When planning the upcoming Three Capes Walk, I envisaged a sold training regime.  Well, that lasted for about a month. Just couldn’t motivate myself to get back to the gym.  I did do some caving, day walks and one overnight walk, definitely not enough!  So, I added on a few days in Hobart before the walk intending to at least get a bit of walking in. Probably not that blogworthy, it’s a good test to see if the gmail-ers are getting my posts. Continue reading →

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My First Dig – Weekend #1

Posted on May 17, 2025 by marilyn

CENTRAL WEST – 16-17 May 2025
So, what’s a “dig”.  It’s when you find a small potential cave and after examination, you determine that if you dig out some dirt or a few rocks, the cave might “go”.  Back in the 70s and 80s this was a great pastime for cavers, but these days a dig can only occur on private property and with the approval of the landowner.  We’d come across a potential dig and this weekend Rod, John, Trish and I were going to check it out. Continue reading →

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