Category Archives: Bushwalking

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 … 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 … Continue reading →

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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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading →

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