I was just hiking this section from Dwellingup down to Swamp Oak by myself on
the Saturday. A beautiful hike. What waste, what sort of moron would do that!!
Mind you, my initial impression of this stretch of the Bibbulmun was that there
was a lot of ravaged hillside thanks to overlogging. Heard some interesting wild
boar stories from the nearby Newbliss winery folk in Dwellingup. Anyone else
encounter wild boar down south?

Regards Christo
---- Andrew Priest <andrew@...> wrote:
> At 10:46 AM 23/01/2006, you wrote:
> >Dear All
> >
> >Lane Poole Reserve is closed for all public access.
>
> More news:
>
> Got this from the Bibbulmun Track Foundation:
>
> The Bibbulmun Track from Dwellingup to the Harvey-Quindanning Road
> has been closed until further notice. A bush fire was spotted at
> 9.15am on Sunday morning burning on private property in the blue gum
> plantation and is believed to have been deliberately lit.
>
>  From CALM:
>
> By 6am this morning it had burned out an area of 1750Ha of Lane Poole
> Reserve along the Murray River approx 20km south of the Dwellingup
> townsite. The terrain is steep and the fuel load is heavy.
>
> The ground suppression effort comprised more than 100 CALM and Forest
> Products personnel with the assistance of the Shire of Murray and
> Waroona, volunteer bush fire brigades and Emergency services. Six
> water bombers have also been brought in.
>
> People in the Lane Poole Reserve and on the Bibbulmun Track were
> evacuated yesterday. The reserve and Track is now closed to all
> public access. All access roads into the reserve have been closed.
>
> We are unsure at this stage if any campsites have been lost although
> initial reports suggest that the fire is close to Murray Campsite.
>
> The website will be updated as soon as information comes to hand.
>
> Our thoughts are with those fighting the fire at the moment.
>
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At 10:46 AM 23/01/2006, you wrote:
>Dear All
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>Lane Poole Reserve is closed for all public access.

More news:

Got this from the Bibbulmun Track Foundation:

The Bibbulmun Track from Dwellingup to the Harvey-Quindanning Road
has been closed until further notice. A bush fire was spotted at
9.15am on Sunday morning burning on private property in the blue gum
plantation and is believed to have been deliberately lit.

  From CALM:

By 6am this morning it had burned out an area of 1750Ha of Lane Poole
Reserve along the Murray River approx 20km south of the Dwellingup
townsite. The terrain is steep and the fuel load is heavy.

The ground suppression effort comprised more than 100 CALM and Forest
Products personnel with the assistance of the Shire of Murray and
Waroona, volunteer bush fire brigades and Emergency services. Six
water bombers have also been brought in.

People in the Lane Poole Reserve and on the Bibbulmun Track were
evacuated yesterday. The reserve and Track is now closed to all
public access. All access roads into the reserve have been closed.

We are unsure at this stage if any campsites have been lost although
initial reports suggest that the fire is close to Murray Campsite.

The website will be updated as soon as information comes to hand.

Our thoughts are with those fighting the fire at the moment.

Regards
Andrew



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At 10:46 AM 23/01/2006, you wrote:
>Dear All
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>Lane Poole Reserve is closed for all public access.

More details. From FESA:


Dwellingup bush fire -  Issued: Monday, 23 January 2006 5:10 PM

The Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) has advised
residents in the area between 10kms north of Waroona to Cookernup,
south of Yarloop to be prepared to evacuate or stay and defend their
property in the event that the bushfire burning in State forest and
Lane Poole Reserve heads closer.

The deliberately lit bushfire has jumped Nanga Road and is heading
east towards Samson Brook Dam. CALM, SES and the WA Police are
evacuating people staying in the Waroona Dam Caravan Park.

There is now a strong prediction that the fire will emerge from the
forest area into private property on the Darling escarpment sometime
this evening. CALM is advising people to be ready or take action now
and prepare to leave before night fall in the event that the fire
continues to head that way.

Fire crews from the CALM, Fire and Emergency Services Authority and
local bush fire brigades are continuing to try and contain the fire
on the western and northern sides. Fire behaviour has escalated in a
westerly direction through rehabilitated areas following bauxite mining.

CALM Fire State Duty Officer Terry Maher said the eastern side of the
fire remained contained with the assistance of heavy machinery and
water bombing aircraft.

Mr Maher said that fire crews were currently undertaking edging burns
near Logue Brook road to try to contain that front of the fire.

"There are 160 fire crew and incident control officers working on the
bushfire and fresh crews will be bought in for fore-fighting
overnight," he said.

Mr Maher said the deliberately lit bushfire began early yesterday
morning and has involved a mammoth fire-fighting effort involving
CALM, Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA), the Shire of
Murray and Waroona bushfire brigades. Assistance has also been
provided by WA Police, State Emergency Services, WA Plantation
Resources and Alcoa.

CALM is continuing to work towards having the bushfire contained
within the next 24 hours.
Lane Poole Reserve and roads that are closed in the area will remain
closed until further notice.

The State Emergency Response Plan has been implemented to ensure the
protection of the community. There is no immediate threat to private
property from the bushfire.

CALM has urged people driving in the area to take care due to the
heavy smoke. It is anticipated that the bushfire may cause some haze
in Perth metropolitan area. People with health conditions exacerbated
by smoke are asked to follow the advice of their health practitioner.

Regards
Andrew


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Dear All

Lane Poole Reserve is closed for all public access.

The Bibbulmun Track is closed from Dwellingup in the north to the
Harvey Quindanning Road in the south. It is advised to call for
further information before embarking on a walk in the area south of
Dwellingup townsite.

Note: Track walkers refer to CALM's Bibbulmun Track Map 2 Dwellingup,
closure of track between points in the north reference 412000mE
6380000mN and the south reference 432000mE 6347000mN.

Updated 9.30am Monday 23 Jan.

Andrew


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Hi

  From CALM press release - January 20, 2006.

Visitors to the north west of the State are advised that Millstream
Chichester National Park will remain closed to all vehicles and
visitors due to ongoing flooding caused by Cyclone Clare.

The Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) advises
people traveling in the area that associated rainfall from a second
cyclone in the area, Cyclone Daryl, is likely to cause further
flooding and further road damage over the next few days.

CALM Pilbara Region Manager Ian Walker said visitors also need to be
vigilant in monitoring forecast weather conditions and aware that
rain within the catchment area could cause flash flooding downstream.

Mr Walker said similar conditions and possible closures are expected
for Karijini National Park and possibly Cape Range National Park.

Millstream Chichester National Park will remain closed until further
notice and CALM will continue to keep the public informed about
further closures or precautions required for national park areas
affected by flooding in the wake of the cyclone.

CALM apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

For further details please contact the CALM's Pilbara Region office
in Karratha on 91431488 or the Karijini Visitors Centre on 9189 8121.

At 02:34 PM 20/01/2006, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>The latest issue of Outdoor magazine has an article on geocaching.

Haven't received my Outdoor, in fact I don't think I have received it
for awhile. Must check my subscription status.

Andrew


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Hi all,

The latest issue of Outdoor magazine has an article on geocaching.

Finally I get an idea of what this mysterious activity involves! It's not
sinister at all.

There's also a piece on mountain biking. At last, a sport for which the prices
of some of the gear makes bushwalking look a positive bargain!

Cheers,  Tony

Andrew Priest wrote:

> Hi
>
> Mention to make this post early in the week, but forgot. Anyway
> dropped in at Moitich campsite on the Coastal Plains Walk Trail on
> Sunday to hide a Geocache nearby
>
<http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=d03991da-6537-4642-bd9d-\
ff3175b1bb53>.
> Anyway things look good out there, CALM have addressed the water
> supply problems, installing a 1500 litre tank. Going by the camp
> register seems no one had been there since September. Pity really as
> this is an enjoyable walk in winter.
>
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> Andrew
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Mention to make this post early in the week, but forgot. Anyway
dropped in at Moitich campsite on the Coastal Plains Walk Trail on
Sunday to hide a Geocache nearby
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Anyway things look good out there, CALM have addressed the water
supply problems, installing a 1500 litre tank. Going by the camp
register seems no one had been there since September. Pity really as
this is an enjoyable walk in winter.

Regards
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At 07:58 PM 16/01/2006, you wrote:
>Andrew,
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>Is that the Dandalup Campsite?

Yes.

Andrew


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Andrew,

Is that the Dandalup Campsite?

(I'll be there)

Perry

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From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Andrew Priest
Sent: Monday, 16 January 2006 9:21 AM
To: Aushiker
Cc: Perry Raison; Preece, Andrew
Subject: [Aushiker] CHANGE IN DATE - FORTHCOMING WALK - February 2005

Dear All

Due to scheduling issues with the Perth Bushwalkers Club, the date of
this walk has been changed to February 4 - 5, 2006. I thought I had
posted this change of date notice, but Ralph suggests otherwise. My
apologies for any inconvenience.

Regards
Andrew

FEBRUARY 4- 5, 2006  SHAKE OUT THOSE COBWEBS AT DARDANUP - Andrew
Priest 0428 570631

Continuing the tradition of the past three years (?) Andrew will be
again leading a social summer pack carry. This will be an easy walk
of about 6 km up in the Darling Ranges. The plan is to walk in (or if
you prefer ride (MTBs)) along the Munda Biddi Trail to the Dardanup
Campsite. We will head off from Perth mid Saturday afternoon. On
Sunday the opportunity will there to divert to the nearby Oakley Dam
for a swim before retiring to a nearby pub for lunch and
refreshments. As I said, a social backpack! :-)  So if you are
interested in walking or bringing along your mountain bike for the
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getting a little taste of backpacking.

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Dear All

Due to scheduling issues with the Perth Bushwalkers Club, the date of
this walk has been changed to February 4 - 5, 2006. I thought I had
posted this change of date notice, but Ralph suggests otherwise. My
apologies for any inconvenience.

Regards
Andrew

FEBRUARY 4- 5, 2006  SHAKE OUT THOSE COBWEBS AT DARDANUP - Andrew
Priest 0428 570631

Continuing the tradition of the past three years (?) Andrew will be
again leading a social summer pack carry. This will be an easy walk
of about 6 km up in the Darling Ranges. The plan is to walk in (or if
you prefer ride (MTBs)) along the Munda Biddi Trail to the Dardanup
Campsite. We will head off from Perth mid Saturday afternoon. On
Sunday the opportunity will there to divert to the nearby Oakley Dam
for a swim before retiring to a nearby pub for lunch and
refreshments. As I said, a social backpack! :-)  So if you are
interested in walking or bringing along your mountain bike for the
ride please contact Andrew at andrew@... to book a spot.
Andrew rates this walk as easy and good one for anyone interested in
getting a little taste of backpacking.

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Well im back and Pemberton YHA Backpackers for the night.
with 35 to 40 degree heat i went through 2 litres of water in 3 hours plus my 2
litres in reserve... it was not looking good and it was only hitting 12
oclock... not the best position to be in!!! each day i carried more water and i
still ran out... today an extra 4 litres in reserve was used and it was
apprecieated!!!

Hope to give you better details tomorrow
Tonks

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Dear Group

Please note that fires are still banned on the Bibbulmun Track from
Kalamunda (MAP 1) through to Brockman Highway (MAP 4). The ban is
place from 1 December 2005 to 31 March 2006. This means that only
fuel stoves can be used at campsites from the northern terminus to
Gregory Brook Campsite. Please do not light any fires whatsoever.
Please also note that because there is a permanent fire ban from Dog
Pool Campsite through to Albany, fires are only permitted from
Brockman Highway to Dog Pool Campsite (Shannon River) on days other
than very high or extreme fire danger.

Regards
Andrew

Dear Group

The Bibbulmun Bytes is reporting that the Beraking campsite has been
re-built and that the section of the Bibbulmun Track from the Hills
Discovery Centre through to Dale Road has been reopened.

Regards
Andrew

Hi Group

A little trip report. Decided to head out yesterday (Monday) for a
overnight bushwalk combined with some Geocaching in the Mundaring and
Chidlow areas.  Parked the 4WD at the recommend parking sport for the
Geocache Wandoo Garden off Yarra Road (in the vicinity of Mt Yetar)
and headed in to find Wandoo Garden. Found that at 6:00 PM. Then
headed off to Mt Billy and the Geocache, Billy's Toy Box. Had to
cross the Helena River but at this time of the year that was not an
issue (just some mud and a few pools of water). This section was only
about 5.5 km, all off track.  Camped on the slopes of Mt Billy and
then today headed east to pick up the Geocaching Australia cache,
Blair Witch. This was a combined road/off-track section of about 9
km.  Blair Witch is in Flynn block south of Mt Observation. From
Blair Witch I headed west all off-track bar about 500 metres of road
back to the vehicle near Yarra Road. This section was about 9 km.
Good walking with the exception of about 3 km in Flynn block which is
more Jarrah forest than Wandoo with the resultant undergrowth.  As
the temperature was starting to bite it was nice to get back to the
car around noon.

The relevant maps are Mundaring & Chidlow 2134-3 & 2134-2 (1:50 000)
and Mount Observation & York 2234-3 & 2234-2 (1:50 000). The
Mundaring & Chidlow map BTW does not name Mt Yetar or Mt Billy which
is disappointing, as both are known features of the area.

Links to the caches can be found at <http://aushiker.com/geocaching.htm>.

I plan to revisit this area for a two day backpack, probably in May
once we have had some rain as a lot of good creeks and of course
Helena River. Also the Wandoo is great to walk through. So if
interested, keep an eye out for a posting here.

Regards
Andrew

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Andrew Priest
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Hi Ralph,

Thanks for that, which is a good read. You'll have to put a bit of soap
on that sticking zip!
Strange report from the Texan chappie who sleeps with his torso sticking
out of the sleeping bag (!) You'd wonder why he bothers with a bag at
all.
Look forward to your final report in due course.

Cheers,

Tony

Ralph Ditton wrote:

>  Hi Tony,
>
> I have posted my Field Report on the Softie if you are interested. It
> can be
> found at:-
>
>
> ttp://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Sleep%20Gear/Sleeping%20Bags/Snugpak
>
> %20Softie%20Chrysalis/Ralph%20Ditton/
>
> I think the other two have posted their reports also.
>
> Cheers
>
> Ralph
>
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...]
> On
> Behalf Of Anthony Dyson
> Sent: Tuesday, 22 November 2005 12:47 PM
> To: aushiker@...
> Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Snugpak Softie Chrysalis Micro Sleeping Bag -
> Tony
> Dyson
>
>
>
> Hi Ralph,
>
> Many thanks for that. Had a read of your initial report as well
> (interesting that other reviewers had the same trouble with the
> alleged
> compressed size).
> Seems like it might be a goer in many respects. I particularly like
> the
> ability to enlarge the top of the bag, as I hate to be constricted
> that
> way.
> I had a look at a Softie some time ago and was impressed by the silky
> "feel" of it.
> I can sympathise re the zip snagging. I managed to snag the zip on my
> down bag some time ago and, short of cutting the fabric (which I don't
>
> want to do), can't see any way to get it un-snagged.
>
> Look forward to seeing your later reports,
>
> Cheers,  Tony Dyson
>
>
>
>
>
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At 07:49 PM 6/01/2006, you wrote:
>Well I am intreaged, how will it work for those who wish MTB? and
>those that walk? can you combine both?

We are going in along the Munda Biddi Trail which is open to both
bikes and walkers. Those that wish to ride, will just ride ahead of
the walkers.

>Any way sounds like Wendy and I may be interested, please keep us
>posted and is it only a 6k walk? and there was no mention of camping
>but there must be, so where would that be?

Great to hear Andrew. I have pencilled you both in. Yes we are
camping at the Dardanup campsite on the Munda Biddi. Given the size
of the campsite I reckon you would be pretty safe to leave the tent
at home for this one if you wish.

Andrew


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At 09:32 PM 6/01/2006, you wrote:
>Andrew,
>
>I'll come if you are not booked out, but I'll leave my Mountain Bike at home
>unless you have some requirement to lug an extra load of goodies in for a
>party?

Hi Perry

Fantastic. Would be good to see you. I have pencilled you in sans MTB.

Andrew


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Tony,

I have posted my Field Report on the Softie if you are interested. It can be
found at:-

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Sleep%20Gear/Sleeping%20Bags/Snugpak
%20Softie%20Chrysalis/Ralph%20Ditton/

I think the other two have posted their reports also.

Cheers

Ralph



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From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Anthony Dyson
Sent: Tuesday, 22 November 2005 12:47 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Snugpak Softie Chrysalis Micro Sleeping Bag - Tony
Dyson



Hi Ralph,

Many thanks for that. Had a read of your initial report as well
(interesting that other reviewers had the same trouble with the alleged
compressed size).
Seems like it might be a goer in many respects. I particularly like the
ability to enlarge the top of the bag, as I hate to be constricted that
way.
I had a look at a Softie some time ago and was impressed by the silky
"feel" of it.
I can sympathise re the zip snagging. I managed to snag the zip on my
down bag some time ago and, short of cutting the fabric (which I don't
want to do), can't see any way to get it un-snagged.

Look forward to seeing your later reports,

Cheers,  Tony Dyson






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Some mere mortals have to work.

Unfortunately, A Lotto win did not visit my doorstep, so I have to keep the
wolf from the door by other means. (work)

Enjoy and give us a report on your perambulation when you get back.

Cheers

Ralph



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From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of tonkisj@...
Sent: Friday, 6 January 2006 9:39 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: [Aushiker] Off again



Well lads im back from Nz and off for a 5 day hike near pemberton.
Hope everyone is well.

Tonks



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Well lads im back from Nz and off for a 5 day hike near pemberton.
Hope everyone is well.

Tonks

Andrew,

I'll come if you are not booked out, but I'll leave my Mountain Bike at home
unless you have some requirement to lug an extra load of goodies in for a
party?


Regards
Perry

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From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Andrew Priest
Sent: Thursday, 5 January 2006 12:02 PM
To: Aushiker
Subject: [Aushiker] FORTHCOMING WALK - February 2005

Dear All

I am putting the following walk on the Perth Bushwalkers Club program
for February 2006. Interested members and non-members should contact
me ASAP to book a place. Oh BTW for those interested in geocaching
the opportunity will be there to pick up two maybe three geocaches as well.

Regards
Andrew

FEBRUARY 18 - 19, 2006  SHAKE OUT THOSE COBWEBS AT DARDANUP - Andrew
Priest 0428 570631

Continuing the tradition of the past three years (?) Andrew will be
again leading a social summer pack carry. This will be an easy walk
of about 6 km up in the Darling Ranges. The plan is to walk in (or if
you prefer ride (MTBs)) along the Munda Biddi Trail to the Dardanup
Campsite. We will head off from Perth mid Saturday afternoon. On
Sunday the opportunity will there to divert to the nearby Oakley Dam
for a swim before retiring to a nearby pub for lunch and
refreshments. As I said, a social backpack! :-)  So if you are
interested in walking or bringing along your mountain bike for the
ride please contact Andrew at andrew@... to book a spot.
Andrew rates this walk as easy and good one for anyone interested in
getting a little taste of backpacking.

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Well I am intreaged, how will it work for those who wish MTB? and
those that walk? can you combine both?
Any way sounds like Wendy and I may be interested, please keep us
posted and is it only a 6k walk? and there was no mention of camping
but there must be, so where would that be?
Thanks
Wendy and Andrew_P2

--- In aushiker@..., Andrew Priest <andrew@a...> wrote:
>
> Dear All
>
> I am putting the following walk on the Perth Bushwalkers Club
program
> for February 2006. Interested members and non-members should contact
> me ASAP to book a place. Oh BTW for those interested in geocaching
> the opportunity will be there to pick up two maybe three geocaches
as well.
>
> Regards
> Andrew
>
> FEBRUARY 18 - 19, 2006  SHAKE OUT THOSE COBWEBS AT DARDANUP - Andrew
> Priest 0428 570631
>
> Continuing the tradition of the past three years (?) Andrew will be
> again leading a social summer pack carry. This will be an easy walk
> of about 6 km up in the Darling Ranges. The plan is to walk in (or
if
> you prefer ride (MTBs)) along the Munda Biddi Trail to the Dardanup
> Campsite. We will head off from Perth mid Saturday afternoon. On
> Sunday the opportunity will there to divert to the nearby Oakley Dam
> for a swim before retiring to a nearby pub for lunch and
> refreshments. As I said, a social backpack! :-)  So if you are
> interested in walking or bringing along your mountain bike for the
> ride please contact Andrew at andrew@a... to book a spot.
> Andrew rates this walk as easy and good one for anyone interested in
> getting a little taste of backpacking.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Dear All

I am putting the following walk on the Perth Bushwalkers Club program
for February 2006. Interested members and non-members should contact
me ASAP to book a place. Oh BTW for those interested in geocaching
the opportunity will be there to pick up two maybe three geocaches as well.

Regards
Andrew

FEBRUARY 18 - 19, 2006  SHAKE OUT THOSE COBWEBS AT DARDANUP - Andrew
Priest 0428 570631

Continuing the tradition of the past three years (?) Andrew will be
again leading a social summer pack carry. This will be an easy walk
of about 6 km up in the Darling Ranges. The plan is to walk in (or if
you prefer ride (MTBs)) along the Munda Biddi Trail to the Dardanup
Campsite. We will head off from Perth mid Saturday afternoon. On
Sunday the opportunity will there to divert to the nearby Oakley Dam
for a swim before retiring to a nearby pub for lunch and
refreshments. As I said, a social backpack! :-)  So if you are
interested in walking or bringing along your mountain bike for the
ride please contact Andrew at andrew@... to book a spot.
Andrew rates this walk as easy and good one for anyone interested in
getting a little taste of backpacking.

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hmmm.... reminds me of the Overland Track for 5 days in August 1994 except that
we had nice huts to sleep in with coal fires.

Thanks for the cooling thoughts Andrew!

Perry
---- Andrew Priest <andrew@...> wrote: