Lessons to be learned

Posted on February 12, 2026 by marilyn

MOUNTAIN LAGOON – January 31 – February 1, 2026
The first weekend in February, John G puts on a special trip to celebrate his birthday.  This year he’s turning 60, so he had planned an overnight walk.  The destination was on my wish list so I quickly booked in, as did two of my bushwalking friends, Heather and Jeff, we’d be returning to a campsite that we’d stumbled upon 5 years ago. Continue reading →

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Looks like there’s an environmental warrior out there!

Posted on January 11, 2026 by marilyn

CENTRAL COAST – 11 January 2026
Taking advantage of a cool-ish day (after a heatwave), I suggested to Trish M that I show her were Mooney Cave and the Romanesque pools were in the Somersby area. We were brainstorming a social event.  Trish’s partner Peter joined us for what would only be a two hour walk.   Not even half blog-worthy right? Continue reading →

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Car to Car – 11+ hours

Posted on January 6, 2026 by marilyn

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BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – 6 January 2026
The first canyon I did was in February 1997, Grand Canyon.  I cannot count how many canyons I’ve done since.  Thinking I should wind down, I shared with a friend, Andrew, that I’d always wanted to do Cesspit (more on the name later), but I wasn’t sure that I had it in me anymore.  Andrew was very supportive and as it was still on my wish list, he made it happen. Continue reading →

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In search of the Bogey Hole

Posted on December 28, 2025 by marilyn

MOUNT WILSON – 28 December 2025
I was supposed to go on Nicole’s Wollangambe 4 trip but when she told me that the last time she did it, it took 9hrs – I figured with me on the trip it might take them 11hrs (I am very cautious and am slower than most, and it’s a big climb out at the end of the day).  Also, there’s a 500m swim in this section of the river, and that wasn’t appealing, so, I pulled out.  I’m not sure that’s ever happened before, sorry Nicole!  So, what to do with my day? Continue reading →

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October Creek – don’t trust weather forecasts

Posted on December 26, 2025 by marilyn

MOUNT WILSON – 26 December 2025
Originally a Wollangambe 1 lilo trip was scheduled for Boxing Day, but 4 days out, it looked like being just David (the leader) and me.  Both David and I had already done enough Wol 1 trips so I suggested to David that he could cancel and do something more productive with his day … like spend time with Winny! So, what to do?  Think of something better to do or stay at home – doh! a no brainer! Continue reading →

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