Monthly Archives: May 2019

How many ways can I stuff up SRT?

Posted on May 26, 2019 by marilyn

LANE COVE NATIONAL PARK – 26 May 2019 The continuing story of me trying to become proficient with SRT (Single Rope Technique – used in caving).  If I just have to abseil down a rope, or prussik up the rope, … Continue reading →

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I’m sure I said no more “Traverses of Death”

Posted on May 19, 2019 by marilyn

WOLLEMI NATIONAL PARK – Part 2 – 19 May 2019 After our epic trip on Saturday, the Legendary Louise, Cool Tim and I all agreed that we wouldn’t risk another epic trip on Sunday.  So, I offered to take them … Continue reading →

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Forget the F-ing Glow Worms!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by marilyn

WOLLEMI NATIONAL PARK – Part 1 – 17 – 18 May 2019 The Legendary Louise and Cool Tim invited me on an exploratory canyoning trip to visit an area that was new for them.  This was to be a recce … Continue reading →

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Unfinished Business – Tumbledown Ridge

Posted on May 11, 2019 by marilyn

YENGO NATIONAL PARK – 11 & 12 May 2019 Yengo Trail > Tumbledown Ridge > Tumbledown Creek > Nowlands Creek > Nowlands Ridge > Yengo Trail Back in June 2010, I did a recce day walk out to Nowlands Track … Continue reading →

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That’s it for me and the bloody Bird Men!

Posted on May 5, 2019 by marilyn

YENGO NP – 5 May 2019 I’ve now been searching for the aboriginal rock engravings, “two Bird Men” or “two Emu Men” for at least four years.  Admittedly I’ve only gone to the area once or twice a year, but … Continue reading →

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