Breaking every single (personal) rule I have

Posted on March 25, 2025 by marilyn

BIMBERI WILDERNESS AREA – 25 March 2025
I pride myself on this blog being authentic, whenever I make a mistake, it’s published. So, here’s a story about me breaking ever single rule I have when bushwalking – it’s a story about being complacent and falling into several heuristic traps.  It’s embarrassing, but thankfully I dodged a bullet (actually 2 or 3). Continue reading →

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The best laid plans – or how many vehicle events can you have on one trip?

Posted on March 2, 2025 by marilyn

NEWNES – 1-2 March 2025
Jim and I cobbled together a weekend of canyoning on the Newnes Plateau.  We had a few beginners, a couple of unknown canyoners and the idea that we’d do some easy fun canyons.  Not everything went to plan!

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The Panty Hose Trip

Posted on February 23, 2025 by marilyn

GLOUCESTER – 22 & 23 February 2025
After a request (at the last Calendar Planning Meeting) from Jim to do some multi pitch creeks in the Gloucester region … aka Leech Country.  I reached out to some BWOC members so they could guide us to creeks not yet published.  Brad and Coops joined me, Jim, Vamsi and Anna for this adventure – such an easy trip, would definitely do it again! Continue reading →

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It was a great adventure!

Posted on February 14, 2025 by marilyn

BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – 14 February 2025
The weekend was supposed to be caving at Wombeyan, but storm damage had closed the park, and we didn’t find out for sure until 2 days before the trip. So, I scrambled around for a Plan B.  Of the seven that had signed up for caving, four decided to do a canyoning adventure with me.  Exploring Upper Du Faur Canyon, something none of us had done before.  Trish and I didn’t have high expectations, so how hard could it be? Continue reading →

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“I’m sure this exit was easier when I did it!”

Posted on February 2, 2025 by marilyn

SUREFIRE CANYON – NEWNES PLATEAU – 1-2/2/2025
I had done this canyon back in 2013 and it was a long day (11 hours) with a difficult climb out (for me).  Then, 3 years ago, some friends did an overnight trip to the Canyon and stayed the night in an overhang, and there was an amazing display of glowworms.  Needless to say, I was feeling deprived missing out on that trip.  But that climb was daunting … would it be worth the climb to see the glow-worms? Continue reading →

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