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The MSS Canyoning Extravaganza

MOUNT WILSON, 27 – 31 December 2023 Steph, who I caved with on the Nullarbor, was coming up from Victoria to visit MSS member Liz, and they asked if we could do some canyoning while Steph was here.  Initially it … Continue reading

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I should rent myself out as a rain-maker

NSW SOUTH COAST – 25 – 30 November 2023 Pretty much every multi day trip I’ve been on in the past year we’ve had a massive rain event, and this trip was no exception … more about that later.  Driving … Continue reading

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In search of the elusive Giant Pink Slug

MOUNT KAPUTAR NP – 15-19 November 2023 At 20cm long, and a fluro pink, this slug should have been easy to spot.  I didn’t know about it before I went to this National Park, but once you get there “Pinky” … Continue reading

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Who says I don’t know how to do an easy walk?

BELL, BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – 12 November 2023 I wouldn’t have even know about this walk if I hadn’t seen an email from someone else saying they were going there, so it was in the back of my mind.  And … Continue reading

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Another No Gaps on Maps walk

IRONBARK CREEK – MOUNT OLIVE, Popran NP – 4 November 2023 No Gaps on Maps walk #2:  The weather forecast wasn’t looking good – 20-50mm rain, but everyone said they were “still keen”.  Although when I backed out of the … Continue reading

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