Hi

For those interested, BackpackGearTest.org <http://backpackgeartest.org>
has completed the following product tests during January, 2004.  These
tests are undertaken for no monetary gain by BackpackGearTest.org and are
undertaken in the field by backpackers (hikers, trampers, bushwalkers)
normally over a six month period .  The tester gets to keep the gear at the
end of the test.

Just click on the link to be taken to the test reports.

Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight .9 First Aid Kit
          <http://www.backpackgeartest.org/adventuremedicalkits/>

Brasslite Duo Stove
          <http://www.backpackgeartest.org/brasslite/>

Tarptent by Henry Shires Squall Tarptent
          <http://www.backpackgeartest.org/tarptent/>

Regards
Andrew Priest
List Moderator
BackpackGearTest.org


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Hi

For those who are wondering why Yahoo! is experiencing problems delivering
messages at present, see <http://groups.yahoo.com/local/service.html>.

Regards
Andrew
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Senior Edit Moderator - http://www.backpackgeartest.org
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Hi

For those interested in Western Australian walks, Dave Osborne has added a
new walk to his growing online resource.  The new walk is rated by Dave as
an easy to medium walk, 12.5 km in length. Dave has labelled this walk,
"Darling Scarp Walk."  Further details at
<http://www.walkgps.com/Darling%20Scarp%20Walk.htm>.

Regards
Andrew

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Senior Edit Moderator - http://www.backpackgeartest.org
Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trekking2/ -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bushwalking/ -
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Hi

One for Garmin users.  Garmin Garmin has implemented an e-mail list for
notifying users of firmware updates. In the top right corner of each update
page is a link to a sign-up page.  Go to
<http://www.garmin.com/support/download.jsp> and then click on your
product. Take it from there.

Regards
Andrew
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Bibbulmun Track End to Ender - 2003
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Senior Edit Moderator - http://www.backpackgeartest.org
Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trekking2/ -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bushwalking/ -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lighttrailfood/

The Department of Conservation and Land Management will begin burning out
unburnt pockets as part of the strategy to contain a fire that has burned
through 200 hectares in the John Forrest National Park on the eastern edge
of the metropolitan area.

The burning will be along Peachy Road in Swan View. The aim of the burning
is to create a wide, low fuel buffer between private property and the fire
edge. This will assist in minimising the risk from flare ups that might
occur in the face of easterly winds tomorrow morning.

The Department also will be lighting up unburnt pockets within the main
fire perimeter. The burning out is part of the strategy minimise the risk
of re-ignition of the fire tomorrow.

Department crews from Mundaring and Jarrahdale are being assisted by local
volunteer bush fire brigades and the Fire and Emergency Services Authority.
More than 60 personnel are involved.

The fire began just after midday in a steep and inaccessible section of the
park north of the Jane Brook and east of Rocky Pool.

Waterbombers and helitaks have been used throughout the day to assist in
containing the fire. Thick smoke from the headfire earlier this afternoon
limited the aerial operations but the bombers were deployed to the northern
side of the fire where a bulldozer was used to work along the flank and
pinch off the front.

The fire now is contained within existing tracks.

CALM's Perth Hills District Duty Officer Kevin Pollock said the control
operations later this evening would mean the final fire size might be as
big as 250 hectares.

"The fire has not threatened private property but we want to ensure the
western edge that is only a few hundred metres from Peachy Road is secure,
especially as we expect gusting easterly winds early tomorrow morning," he
said.
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Hi

Probably a bit off topic but worth sharing ... thanks to Gadog on AT-L for
sharing this.

See
<http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/01/21/offbeat.hiking.mistake.ap/index.html\
>
or <http://snipurl.com/3zgs>.

Buen camino
Andrew
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Senior Edit Moderator - http://www.backpackgeartest.org
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Hi

Apparently Energizer has developed and is ready to market AAA Lithium
batteries.

http://news.corporate.findlaw.com/prnewswire/20040107/07jan2004180427.html

Cheers
Andrew
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Bibbulmun Track End to Ender - 2003
President - Perth Bushwalkers Club Inc - http://www.perthbushwalkers.asn.au
Senior Edit Moderator - http://www.backpackgeartest.org
Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trekking2/ -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bushwalking/ -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lighttrailfood/



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Hi

For those interested, CALM has released a new screensaver, "Fungi of the
South West Forests" (Western Australia).  You can find this one and others
at <http://www.naturebase.net/screensavers/>.

URL is now correct. Sorry about that.

Enjoy
Andrew
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President - Perth Bushwalkers Club Inc - http://www.perthbushwalkers.asn.au
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Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trekking2/
Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bushwalking/
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Bibbulmun Track End to End - 2003


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Hi

For those interested, CALM has released a new screensaver, "Fungi of the
South West Forests" (Western Australia).  You can find this one and others
at <http://www.naturebase.net/screensavers/sslink.cgi>.

Enjoy
Andrew
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From the Weather Bureau - see
http://www.bom.gov.au/announcements/media_releases/climate/ahead/20040115T_wa.sh\
tml
for pretty pictures and more links.

Regards
Andrew


The Bureau's seasonal temperature outlook for late summer to mid-autumn, is
neutral for WA as a result of recent temperature patterns in the Indian and
Pacific Oceans.

For the February to April period in WA, the chances of above average
seasonal daytime temperatures are a little over 60% in the far northeast of
the State, but over most areas they're between 45 and 60% (see map). So
with climate patterns like the current, about 5 seasons out of every 10 are
expected to be warmer than average across most of WA, with about 5 out of
10 being cooler.

Outlook confidence is related to the consistency of the influence of
Pacific and Indian Ocean temperatures on seasonal temperatures. During the
February to April period, history shows this influence on maximum
temperatures to be moderately consistent over parts of central and northern
WA, but over most of the State the influence is only weakly or very weakly
consistent (see background information).

Warmer than average nights are favoured over northeast WA. The probability
of above average seasonal minimum temperatures is between 60 and 70% in
this part of the State, while it is mainly between 50 and 60% elsewhere.

History shows the oceans' influence on minimum temperatures in the February
to April period to be moderate to highly consistent in northeast WA, and
generally moderately consistent over the rest of the State, particularly
the populated areas.

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Bibbulmun Track End to End - 2003


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Hi

For those interested Dave Osborne has two more walk descriptions to his
website.  They are:

Victoria Reservoir - Bickley Brook Walk
         
<http://www.walkgps.com/Victoria%20Reservoir-Bickley%20Brook%20Walk.htm>

Lions Lookout - Bickley Reservoir Walk
          <http://www.walkgps.com/Lions%20Lookout-Bickley%20Reservoir%20Walk.htm>

Regards
Andrew Priest
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Senior Edit Moderator - http://www.backpackgeartest.org
Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trekking2/
Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bushwalking/
ICQ N0. 38215599
Bibbulmun Track End to End - 2003


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Hi

For those in the market, Mainpeak have a sale on at present which includes
good discounts on Macpac gear. Details at
<http://www.mainpeak.com.au/sale.htm>.

Regards
Andrew
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President - Perth Bushwalkers Club Inc - http://www.perthbushwalkers.asn.au
Senior Edit Moderator - http://www.backpackgeartest.org
Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trekking2/
Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bushwalking/
ICQ N0. 38215599
Bibbulmun Track End to End - 2003


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Hi

For those interested, South West Life have published an article on
bushwalking. It can be found at
<http://www.southwestlife.com.au/outdoors0602.htm>.

Regards
Andrew
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President - Perth Bushwalkers Club Inc - http://www.perthbushwalkers.asn.au
Senior Edit Moderator - http://www.backpackgeartest.org
Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trekking2/
Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bushwalking/
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Bibbulmun Track End to End - 2003


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Hi

According to an item at Outdoor Australia <http://www.outdooraustralia.com>
"the organisers of the Raid Adventure Race World Championship and the
X-Adventure Radi Series have confirmed that one of the X-Adventure Raid
Series qualifiers will be held in Western Australia September 17-19.
Location details are still to come." Information on past events can be
viewed at http://www.raidseries.com."

Cheers
Andrew
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Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trekking2/
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Hi

Just some news for those interested. BackpackGearTest.org has just
announced a call for testers on the new Cascade Designs Prolite Pads.
Apparently they are not yet listed on the Cascade Designs website but can
be seen at Backcountry Gear.  URLs are:

Prolite 3
<http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/accessdetail.cfm?PRODUCTS__PRODUCTID=CA1\
551>

or <http://snipurl.com/3pqm>.

Prolite 4
<http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/accessdetail.cfm?PRODUCTS__ProductID=CA1\
550>

or <http://snipurl.com/3pqn>.

They look very interesting.

Andrew

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Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trekking2/
Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bushwalking/
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G'day Luke,

late last year Andrew and I walked in that area.  We left the car at the
'recreation' area by the pine plantation (below Mt Cooke), picked up the Bib Tk
north of Mt Cooke and wandered into the campsite before reaching the summit. 
From the top we descended back to the car.

At that time the campsite seemed pretty basic with a dunny, room for tents and a
1000l water tank.  The water tank then did not catch rainwater and had to be
topped up by CALM.

Many trees were spouting new shoots and leaves but much of the groundcover was
gone - walking in some parts was dusty and sooty.  The lack of a full canopy and
shade also makes walking hot.  Due to the lack of vegetation many creeks have
been eroded by winter rainfall.  The creek that is behind the old hut site looks
like it has had plenty of water.

The track across the summit was vague in places but some markers remain.

Unfortunately I have not taken too much notice of any facilities at Sullivan Rk.
I have always parked around the back but there is some sort of info board closer
to the Hwy - not sure what else is there.

Hope this helps

Alan


-----Original Message-----
From: Luke O'Donoghue [mailto:drdrep@...]
Sent: 8 January 2004 9:00 AM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: [Aushiker] Bibbulmun Track - Sullivan Rock - Mt Cooke


Hello

My wife and I are planning a very slow, staged
end-to-ender. We did Kalamunda to Brookton Hwy in 3
stages last year and are planning to walk from
Brookton Hwy to Dwellingup in 3 stages this year.

Regarding the section from Sullivan Rock to Mt Cooke
I'm interested if anyone has recently walked the newly
reopened track and how it looks - has there been much
regrowth since the recent fires? Is it worth walking
this year or should we leave it a few more years?

Also, can anyone advise what facilities, if any (eg
barbecues, tables, etc) are available at the Sullivan
Rock parking drop-off/pick-up point on Albany Hwy.

Thank you.

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Hello

My wife and I are planning a very slow, staged
end-to-ender. We did Kalamunda to Brookton Hwy in 3
stages last year and are planning to walk from
Brookton Hwy to Dwellingup in 3 stages this year.

Regarding the section from Sullivan Rock to Mt Cooke
I'm interested if anyone has recently walked the newly
reopened track and how it looks - has there been much
regrowth since the recent fires? Is it worth walking
this year or should we leave it a few more years?

Also, can anyone advise what facilities, if any (eg
barbecues, tables, etc) are available at the Sullivan
Rock parking drop-off/pick-up point on Albany Hwy.

Thank you.

Luke O'Donoghue

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I am interested in getting in more walks, and both
sound interesting, but I am not a member of perth
bushwalkers.  Do I need to join this before going any
further?

Rick

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


Hi

This is really for the Perth Bushwalkers Club members
on the list, but
could be open to others.  Talk to me directly if you
are
interested.  Anyway, this is a heads-up on the first
pack-carry that I plan
to lead in for 2004.  Interested folks should contact
me directly to register.

I am also looking at putting a bushwalk together based
around the Lost
Beach/Long Point areas near Walpole for late March
2004. Interested folks
are welcome to email me to express their interest.
Again this will be a PBW
walk.  At this point in time the walk will be a medium
graded walk, medium
paced, with a Friday night drive down to the Walpole
area and camp, early
pre-breakfast backpack into the Saturday camp spot,
followed by breakfast
and then a day walk/swim. A big Saturday!  On the
Sunday the plan is to
walk out via Lost Beach #2) with time for a swim and a
search for the
Mandalay, before the drive back to Perth Sunday
afternoon/evening. It will
be both on and off-track.  Further details to follow.

Regards
Andrew



FEBRUARY 7 AND 8, 2004  A TOAST TO HELENA
22.50 km + 570 m

Hankering to get back into the bush?  Well maybe this
little all on-track
overnighter may be just the thing for you.  We will be
heading off late
afternoon on Saturday, February 7, 2004 for a
leisurely (but medium paced)
walk from the Hills Forrest Discovery Centre into
Helena campsite, our five
star bush camp on the Bibbulmun Track.  Next morning
we will be up with the
birds (including the blue wrens who like to flirt in
and out of the
shelter) to enjoy the sunrise over the Helena Valley
and a glass or two of
champagne over a leisurely breakfast.  Following
brekkie, we will wander
back to the Discovery Centre and possibly the
Mundaring Hotel for lunch.  I
would expect to be back at the cars around 11:30 AM,
well before sun gets a
chance to really bite.  Andrew rates this walk as
easy, but it will be at a
medium pace.  Note the distance and elevation is for
the whole
weekend.  Please contact Andrew to register your
interest.



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Hi

This is really for the Perth Bushwalkers Club members on the list, but
could be open to others.  Talk to me directly if you are
interested.  Anyway, this is a heads-up on the first pack-carry that I plan
to lead in for 2004.  Interested folks should contact me directly to register.

I am also looking at putting a bushwalk together based around the Lost
Beach/Long Point areas near Walpole for late March 2004. Interested folks
are welcome to email me to express their interest. Again this will be a PBW
walk.  At this point in time the walk will be a medium graded walk, medium
paced, with a Friday night drive down to the Walpole area and camp, early
pre-breakfast backpack into the Saturday camp spot, followed by breakfast
and then a day walk/swim. A big Saturday!  On the Sunday the plan is to
walk out via Lost Beach #2) with time for a swim and a search for the
Mandalay, before the drive back to Perth Sunday afternoon/evening. It will
be both on and off-track.  Further details to follow.

Regards
Andrew



FEBRUARY 7 AND 8, 2004  A TOAST TO HELENA            22.50 km + 570 m

Hankering to get back into the bush?  Well maybe this little all on-track
overnighter may be just the thing for you.  We will be heading off late
afternoon on Saturday, February 7, 2004 for a leisurely (but medium paced)
walk from the Hills Forrest Discovery Centre into Helena campsite, our five
star bush camp on the Bibbulmun Track.  Next morning we will be up with the
birds (including the blue wrens who like to flirt in and out of the
shelter) to enjoy the sunrise over the Helena Valley and a glass or two of
champagne over a leisurely breakfast.  Following brekkie, we will wander
back to the Discovery Centre and possibly the Mundaring Hotel for lunch.  I
would expect to be back at the cars around 11:30 AM, well before sun gets a
chance to really bite.  Andrew rates this walk as easy, but it will be at a
medium pace.  Note the distance and elevation is for the whole
weekend.  Please contact Andrew to register your interest.



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President - Perth Bushwalkers Club Inc - http://www.perthbushwalkers.asn.au
Senior Edit Moderator - http://www.backpackgeartest.org
Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trekking2/
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Bibbulmun Track End to End - 2003


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Am keen providing weather permits though I do work full time.  Will this
be a problem?
Fran




"marion bucens" <mbucens@...>
29/12/03 15:24
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Subject
[Aushiker] seeking hiking companion in Perth






Is there anyone interested in doing some long day hikes in and around
Perth over the next 6 weeks???
Would also be interested in backpacking trips.  Last backpacking was a
week on the Bibbulmun Track at the end of September and will be spending 3
weeks backpacking in NZ during February.  Would like some decent outings
before then.
I am a 62 yr "old" woman and consider myself to be quite fit.
Am hoping for lots of responses!!!
Marion.

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Hi

For those interested, BackpackGearTest.org <http://backpackgeartest.org>
has completed the following product tests during December, 2003.  These
tests are undertaken for no monetary gain by BackpackGearTest.org and are
undertaken in the field by backpackers (hikers, trampers, bushwalkers)
normally over a six month period .  The tester gets to keep the gear at the
end of the test.

Just click on the link to be taken to the test reports.

Black Diamond Equipment Flicklock Contour Trekking Pole - 2003
          <http://www.backpackgeartest.org/blackdiamondequipment/>

Gregory Mountain Products Gregory G Pack
          <http://www.backpackgeartest.org/gregorypacks/>

Hennessy Hammock Expedition Asym Hammock
          <http://www.backpackgeartest.org/hennessyhammock/>

High Sierra Sport Company 5971 Dyno 65+10 Internal Frame Pack
          <http://www.backpackgeartest.org/hssc/>

Leki Ultralite Ti AirErgo 2003 Hiking Poles
          <http://www.backpackgeartest.org/leki/>

Paxton's Sandal Saver
          <http://www.backpackgeartest.org/paxtoniscool/>

Regards
Andrew Priest
List Moderator
BackpackGearTest.org


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Hi

More sad news from New Zealand. The following article is today's
Australian newspaper ....
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,8295704%255E401,00\
.html

If the link does not work, you can go to
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au -> The World and then scroll down
for the article tilted "Avalanche sweeps four to death."

One of those killed was a Perth heart specialist.

Regards
Andrew
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Hi

Bit of topic, but thought worth sharing. Not something I would like to me
on the trail!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/photo_gallery/3356945.stm

Regards
Andrew
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Hi Guys,
I have been silently watching what has been occuring on yahoo bushwalking group.
I really enjoy reading about hiking stuff.  I love hiking but I don't have
enough time to get out and do it enough.  Keep up the fabulous work and keep
SPAM out. I am way up in North Queensland.  Looking forward to reading all of
your adventures.
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Hi

Today's Australian has an interesting reflective article on bushwalking.
You can find it online at
<http://adserver.news.com.au/html.ng/site=theaustralian&section=homepage&adsize=\
468x60&pagepos=1>

Regards
Andrew
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At 12:07 PM 30/12/2003, you wrote:
>I might be able to help out.
>
>Aaron 0892751536
>Use email to contact.
>hoette@...

Hi Aaron

That would be great. I will pass your details on.

Andrew

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I might be able to help out.

Aaron 0892751536
Use email to contact.
hoette@...

>
> From: Andrew Priest <andrew@...>
> Date: 30/12/2003 11:10:25
> To: aushiker@...
> Subject: [Aushiker] WANTED: Driver(s) to Dampier and Return
>
> Hi Everyone
>
> Joy Unno a student at Edith Cowan University is seeking drivers to assist
> with a trip to Dampier.  Joy Unno is studying soldier crabs at King Bay
> near Dampier and needs co-driver/s to drive a 1999 model Toyota Landcruiser
> to Dampier and back, leaving Perth on 4th Jan. and returning on the 13th Jan.
>
> Food and accommodation (camping) are provided.
>
> If you know of anyone who would be interested in this trip please email me
> directly and I will pass on Joy Unno's mobile number.
>
> Sounds pretty interesting.
>
> Regards
> Andrew
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Hi

Dave Osborne has added to new walk descriptions and photo pages to his
website.  The walks are in the northern part of John Forest National Park,
just out of Perth
<http://www.walkgps.com/Northern%20John%20Forrest%20Nat.%20Park%20Walk.htm>
and in Walyunga National Park, which is again on the outskirts of Perth
<http://www.walkgps.com/Walyunga%20Walk.htm>.

Enjoy.

Buen camino
Andrew Priest

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Hi Everyone

Joy Unno a student at Edith Cowan University is seeking drivers to assist
with a trip to Dampier.  Joy Unno is studying soldier crabs at King Bay
near Dampier and needs co-driver/s to drive a 1999 model Toyota Landcruiser
to Dampier and back, leaving Perth on 4th Jan. and returning on the 13th Jan.

Food and accommodation (camping) are provided.

If you know of anyone who would be interested in this trip please email me
directly and I will pass on Joy Unno's mobile number.

Sounds pretty interesting.

Regards
Andrew

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President - Perth Bushwalkers Club Inc - http://www.perthbushwalkers.asn.au
Senior Edit Moderator - http://www.backpackgeartest.org
Moderator - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trekking2/
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Bibbulmun Track End to End - 2003


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Dear Marion
     I am a member of "Perth Bush walking Club" and I'd be interested to do
some walks, providing the temperatures are not at boiling point. I'd also be
interested to do some stretches of the Bibbulmum track between Walpole and
Albany, or Cape to Cape track.
     As I am doing shift work, my hiking has to fit around my job, but I get
plenty of time of,
            thanks Dorothea (52 years young)

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>From: "marion bucens" <mbucens@...>
>To: <aushiker@...>
>Subject: [Aushiker] seeking hiking companion in Perth
>Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 3:24 PM
>

> Is there anyone interested in doing some long day hikes in and around Perth
> over the next 6 weeks???
> Would also be interested in backpacking trips.  Last backpacking was a week
> on the Bibbulmun Track at the end of September and will be spending 3 weeks
> backpacking in NZ during February.  Would like some decent outings before
then.
> I am a 62 yr "old" woman and consider myself to be quite fit.
> Am hoping for lots of responses!!!
> Marion.
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