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>Dreaming of Everest
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>July 30th, 2004
>Ed Bradley & Guy Cotter One night only 18th August
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>A few months back at Mt Everest base camp, Ed Bradley & Guy Cotter had a
>casual chat about putting a talk together in Perth about mountaineering.
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>Mainpeak, Bankwest & Adventure Consultants now proudly present these world
>class climbers for an evening of tales of true adventure. All proceeds
>will be contributed toward Ed’s effort to raise $100,000 for the Princess
>Margaret Hospital for Children.
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>Ed Bradley – Bankwest Director & Western Australian Mountaineer
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>Ed set his goal to conquer Mt Everest in 2004 over four years ago,
>combining a love for the mountains, foreign cultures, and the desire to
>focus on one of the greatest challenges on earth. Being inspired by the
>late Ray Brown (first West Australian to summit Mt Everest), Ed has
>undergone rigorous training to tackle the challenge of not only Everest
>but also some of the world’s highest mountains in New Zealand, Argentina
>and Nepal. His motivation to complete such feats all while raising
>substantial funds for charity is truly inspirational. The story of this
>local corporate executive and his ultimate ‘risk management’ exercise is
>one to be heard by all West Australians.
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>Guy Cotter - Director / Owner Adventure Consultants (NZ)
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>At 15 years old Guy completed a traverse of New Zealand's wild Southern
>Alps from Arthur's Pass to Mt Cook with the world renowned Rob Hall. From
>there on Guy began to concentrate on technical climbing in Australasia &
>beyond including ascents of the Nose and Salathé walls on El Capitan and a
>lightweight expedition to Uli Biaho Spire in the Trango Towers group in
>Pakistan. As an International Mountain Guide he has led expeditions on Mt
>Everest, Gasherbrum II, Gasherbrum I, Ama Dablam and Cho Oyu, Aconcagua,
>Makalu,…the list goes on! From the film set of ‘Vertical Limit’ to the
>highest mountain in the world Guy will inspire you with stories of great
>adventure, tragedy and times spent with climbing legends of the world.
>Event details: Wednesday 18th August
>                         6.30pm-8.30
>                         Social Sciences Lecture Theatre
>                         University of Western Australia
>
>Tickets: $7, available from Mainpeak
>415 Hay Street Subiaco, 858 Hay Street Perth or 31 Jarrad Street Cottesloe
>Telephone enquiries to Mainpeak Subiaco 9388-9072.
>
>2004 Avon Descent – 7th- 8th August
>
>With just one week to go until the big event, last minute preparations are
>in full swing for both competitors and spectators alike. If you are
>interested in watching the event be sure to check out the events official
>web site <http://www.avondescent.asn.au/>www.avondescent.asn.au for the
>best locations to watch and cheer on the competitors.
>
>Cheers
>The Mainpeak Crew


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Its getting ridiculous ! How do people find the time to walk or do anything
else with all these groups there must be a thousand for every subject.
Neville........ cranky old man because he is not walking at the moment.....
but has something planned to try out his latest new pack.





> Hi
>
> For those owners so devoted to their Trangia stoves
> <http://www.trangia.se/>, a new Yahoo! group just for them has been
> started. You can find it at <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trangia/>.
>
> Regards
> Andrew

Hi

For those owners so devoted to their Trangia stoves
<http://www.trangia.se/>, a new Yahoo! group just for them has been
started. You can find it at <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trangia/>.

Regards
Andrew

Hi

I appreciate that this posting may be a off-topic for some of the groups I
have posted it to, but I hope you will indulge me, as it is hiking related
(gear related to be specific) and may be of interest to some members.

Following a recent discussion on BackpackGearTest.org, which come out of
the Field Reports for the Macabi Skirts for Men and for Women, a rather
specialised group for discussing the merits or otherwise for hiking in
skirts has been formed.

Those curious or interested in the subject may wish to wonder over to
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HikingSkirts/>.

BTW I am not the owner or moderator of this group, but I have joined the
group as it intrigues me.

Regards
Andrew

Hi

Dave Osborne has added a new walk to his WalkGPS website. This is walk
number 30 and Dave is building a great resource of walks in Western
Australia.  To see the walk description and photos, visit
<http://www.walkgps.com/Lupton%20Conservation%20Park%20Walk.htm>.

Buen camino

Andrew

Good on you, Cherie.  You will be happy with the Trangia.  Foil
should be okay though it wont last long on track and will quickly
turn black when it reacts with the steam.

Paul



>Oh-oh.  Sounds like a trap ;)
>
>We got the little, basic one.  It IS BIG, so whoever was panning it for its
>size was sure right.  However, I have been using it daily (honest) to boil
>things for dinner, and I really do like it.  Seems to me that it comes to
>boil quickly.  We are leaving the smaller pan and the frying pan at
>home--substituting aluminium foil for a lid.  Anyone see any problem with
>that?
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Paul Homes" <homes@...>
>To: <aushiker@...>
>Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 4:30 AM
>Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Visiting walkers
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>>
>>  That is kind of you, Tony.  I wonder what model Trangia they bought?
>>
>>  Paul
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>Yahoo! Groups Links
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Booragoon
Western Australia

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Oh-oh.  Sounds like a trap ;)

We got the little, basic one.  It IS BIG, so whoever was panning it for its
size was sure right.  However, I have been using it daily (honest) to boil
things for dinner, and I really do like it.  Seems to me that it comes to
boil quickly.  We are leaving the smaller pan and the frying pan at
home--substituting aluminium foil for a lid.  Anyone see any problem with
that?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Homes" <homes@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 4:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Visiting walkers


>
> That is kind of you, Tony.  I wonder what model Trangia they bought?
>
> Paul

Hey, thank you!

I will arrive in Perth on Friday, Aug 27; Carrie's taking the train 'cross
country, arriving the following Wednesday.  We hope to hit the track on
Thursday.  I am in charge of all of the food shopping, packing and shipping,
and last minute screw-ups.  Should be pretty crazy.

We will be staying with the family of the exchange student that my husband
and I hosted three years ago.  (It was his mother who first told us about
the the track.  Unfortunately, she's now not able to go with us.)  She says
that they will provide all the assistance/transportation that we need.  So,
thank you for that offer.  She did not mention a "chockie cake about a week
down the track."  What is THAT?@!

It would be fun to meet you guys--probably, chockie cake and all ;)  I have,
also, been communicating with (leaning on/driving nuts) Janet Oldham, and
she and I plan to have lunch.  Maybe we can all do some of the hike
together?


----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony Dyson" <anthony.dyson@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 10:27 PM
Subject: [Aushiker] Visiting walkers


> Hey, isn't it about time for those American ladies to arrive for their
> BT walk?
> Can we perhaps get organised enough to offer them at least a ride to the
> Kalamunda terminus to start the walk (if they ARE going North-South)?
> Or a chockie cake about a week down the track?
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That is kind of you, Tony.  I wonder what model Trangia they bought?

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>Hey, isn't it about time for those American ladies to arrive for their
>BT walk?
>Can we perhaps get organised enough to offer them at least a ride to the
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with the word "candy" in the subject line.  All emails with that word
will be filtered into a mailbox I check.

Hey, isn't it about time for those American ladies to arrive for their
BT walk?
Can we perhaps get organised enough to offer them at least a ride to the
Kalamunda terminus to start the walk (if they ARE going North-South)?
Or a chockie cake about a week down the track?



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Upcoming events from Mainpeak. Provided for your information.

Regards
Andrew


Ed Bradley with Guy Cotter 18th August

Everest Climber Ed Bradley has just returned from Nepal and has agreed to a
public lecture and slide show. His is an amazing story – the Bankwest
executive who wanted to climb Everest.

Adventure Consultants’  Guy Cotter is making a special trip to Perth
to  assist Ed with his presentation and to tell you a little about some of
the incredible mountains that Adventure Consultants visits each year

18th August  2004 - UWA Social Sciences Lecture Theatre
Tickets from Mainpeak stores from 29th July

======================

Itchy Feet? Tips on Travel

Monday 02nd August    Tuesday 14th September

For one night over two hours become absorbed within the world of overseas
adventure & fine tune your travel skills. Our guest speakers have put
together an evening designed to help you get started by covering issues
concerning health & safety, what & how to pack, methods of travel, visas,
insurance & much more. You will leave with a preparation pack to help get
you started with research and budgeting & there are also spot prizes &
giveaways. This night is useful for both independent & group travellers and
a great ‘gift’ idea if you are worried about the younger member of the
family about to head off on the big backpacking adventure. Bookings
essential. Call Mainpeak Subiaco 9388-9072.

Location & Time: Mainpeak Subiaco. 6.30pm-8.30pm
Cost: $10

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Outdoor survival course
With Bob Cooper
Friday 06th – Sunday 8th August

This three day intensive course has a reputation nation wide as being
extremely worthwhile covering essentials such as map reading and
navigation, fire lighting methods, stellar and solar navigation, bush
tucker & wter procurement. The first day is theory based, held at the CALM
office in Bentley. That afternoon we head for our bush camp in Dwellingup
where over the weekend our theory will be put into practice. The course
concludes on Sunday at 3pm. You will need to bring your own tent and
sleeping bag but meals are included. Call 9322-9044.

Location & Time: Friday theory at CALM Bentley, Friday evening to Sunday
3pm at Dwellingup.
Cost: Members $365 Non-members $386

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Packing for Nepal
Saturday 07th August

Heading for Nepal, Tibet or the Indian Himalaya? Not sure on what to pack
to cope with the varied weather and altitudes? Then join our staff at
Mainpeak Subiaco for a discussion on what to wear and how to pack it along
with other tips such as fitness preparation, water purification and
relating to the different customs & cultures along the way.

Location & Time: Mainpeak Subiaco, 9.30am-10.30am. Bookings essential. Call
9388-9072.
Cost: Free

======================

Cooking out bush
Wednesday 11th August
Hosted by Aaron Newman

Join Mainpeak’s long-timer Aaron Newman for a night of learning how to cook
out bush – the lightweight yet creative way. You can learn lots of recipes
watching TV nowadays, so Aaron will concentrate sharing his knowledge on
the subtle nuances of using different ingredients, stoves, cooking pot
variations and accessories, while still whipping up a storm and having fun
along the way. After this cooking lesson you will be the envy of your
fellow hiking companions and will feel much better about preparing your
menus whether it be for an overnighter or for an expedition. Limited class
size so be quick to book! Call Mainpeak Subiaco 9388-9072.

Location & Time: Mainpeak Subiaco, 6.30-8.00pm
Cost: Members  $25  Non-members $35

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Bushwalking basics
Saturday 14th August
Thursday 02nd September

So you want to walk in the woods? Not sure where to start? Come along for
this in-store session to learn the basics of what you need to know before
you go bush. We will touch on what to pack, how to pack it & offer some
useful tips on entry level hiking spots. Bring along all of your questions
and get ready to be inspired to hit the trail. Call Mainpeak Subiaco to
book on 9388-9072.

Location & Time: Mainpeak Subiaco Saturday 09.30am-10.30am; Thursday
6.00pm-7.00pm
Cost: Free

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Bibbulmun track social day walk

Sunday 15th August (15km)

On this day we will take a relaxing (yet challenging) hike from Kalamunda
to Mundaring Weir. This is the very first section of the Bibbulmun track
and will be a great introduction for those who would like to see what the
Bibb track is all about before commencing with a full pack on an overnight
trip. After a quick car shuffle we will then tackle a few steep hills so a
good level of fitness is required. We will stop for lunch at Hewitt’s Hill
campsite. Bring some reliable footwear, plenty of water, Bibbulmun track
map #1 and compass (trekking pole if you have one) and some of your
favourite bush tucker. We ask that you dress appropriately for the weather
conditions. While we walk your guide will be able to share a wealth of
knowledge of interacting with the outdoors while you get to meet new like
minded people. Bookings essential. Call Mainpeak Subiaco 9388-9072.

Location & Time: Meet at Northern Terminus, Kalamunda (See Bibbulmun Track
#1) 09.00am-appx 3.30pm

Cost: Members $18  Non-members $25

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Remote first aid
Wednesday 18th August
Tuesday 16th November
Hosted by: Wilderness Medicine Institute
(WMI)

You think you know first aid? Think again. First aid in remote areas is
very different. Our instructor is a specialist in remote first aid and this
evening will prove beneficial not only as a refresher but also as a taster
of what is offered as part of the two day WMI course. This night is
suitable for hikers, paddlers, climbers & also for those about to head off
on any overseas travel adventure.  Bookings essential. Call Mainpeak
Subiaco on 9388-9072.

Location & Time: Mainpeak Subiaco, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Cost: Members $15 Non-members $25

======================

Tent information session
Saturday 21st
August


Mainpeak have the widest range of tents in Western Australia. This morning
session will allow you to learn all there is to know about how to choose
the right tent for your needs whether you are heading for the Bibb, Cape,
Tasmania or New Zealand. We will focus on our lightweight one & two person
tents and will cover the essentials of materials, design & tent
construction. Call Mainpeak Subiaco to book on 9388-9072.

Location & Time: Mainpeak Subiaco. 9.30am-10.30am
Cost: Free

   ======================

Learn how to camp for parents – field trip
Sunday 22nd August

This day out is the ideal way for parents to learn how to prepare for an
overnight hike with the kids. We will take a selection of quality
lightweight camping equipment on a 6km round trip hike to a location where
we can assemble a variety of tents, demonstrate sleeping bags, stoves,
safety gear and look at the type of clothing in order to pack to prepare
you for varied weather conditions. Please bring a copy of Bibbulmun Track
Map # 1, lunch, water & dress appropriately for the weather. Call Mainpeak
Subiaco to book on 9388-9072.

Location & Time: Meet at Hills Forest Discovery Centre Carpark (See
Bibbulmun Track #1). 09.00am-2.00pm
Cost: Members $20pp Non-Members $25pp

======================

Weekend Relaxation Retreat
Friday  (pm) 27th August – Sunday 29th August
Hosted by Andre Zanardo & Rob McSporran

We have changed pace a little with this program where the complete focus
will be on time for yourself in a beautiful environment with gentle
exercise, yoga & relaxation. Your weekend is structured to comprise of
guided walks around the countryside and forest of the southwest with Rob
along with a series of yoga and relaxation exercises with Andre. This
combination along with delicious fully catered meals and tranquil surrounds
will further promote a feeling of physical and overall well being. Be sure
to also bring a good book for those times by the fire. Andre is a highly
regarded Iyengar yoga instructor with many years experience having
conducted over 25 Yoga retreats with both individual and business groups.
He also teaches yoga at the Challenge Stadium. This weekend will cater for
all levels of yoga experience from beginners to advanced. Accommodation
(shared) and meals (Saturday: B,L,D; Sunday B): are provided. Transport is
not included however there may be options for car pooling.

Location & Time: Evening departure Friday. Return mid afternoon Sunday. Map
provided on booking.
Cost: Members $349 Non-members $379

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>
> One of us liked it and the other did not really enjoy it.  Will try the
> other flavours on further walks.

Did not like the flavour or did not like couscous or both? :-)

Andrew
Who is still trying to get his head around actually trying the stuff.  TVP
is next on the agenda thanks to Brad.

Hi all,

on a packcarry last weekend my partner and I took along some of the flavoured
couscous Andrew mentioned earlier (see orig email in bold below).  We consumed
the Sammy's sundried tomato couscous and found it provided enough food for two
people, the tomato flavour being quite subtle - it pays to add further
ingredients of your own.  We probably cooked it for a minute or two too long and
so the couscous had started to go soggy.

One of us liked it and the other did not really enjoy it.  Will try the other
flavours on further walks.

Alan



-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Priest [mailto:andrew@...]

(The Fresh Food Corner supermarket, 173 Scarborough Beach Road, Mt Hawthorn,
has the Sammy's brand of flavoured couscous in 250 g packets
,http://www.firstqualityfoods.co.uk/html/sammy_s.html>. Price is $4.69 per
packet. Three flavours.)






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At 09:44 PM 19/07/2004, you wrote:
>I'll have a go at this question, Sir.
>
>For scanning maps of A4 size, almost all the "flatbed" scanners avaliable at
>retail outlets should be fine. The cheapest/unknown brand  scanner is
>probably not the way to go, only because the units manufacture quality and
>software support may lead it to have poor performance.
>
>Try something similar to "CanoScan LiDE" type models, these are probably now
>about $150.  This particular model uses LED as the light source in the
>scanner, which I thought might not be so good for natural colour sensing,
>but it seems fine for the scanning I have done.  With maps the natural
>colour is not so important, rather that the colours are distinguishable from
>each other.  As far as resolution is concerned these cheap units give very
>large image sizes in megabytes, possibly even gigabytes for an A4 32bit high
>resolution scan, so its a matter of how capable the machine you connect it
>to is.
>
>I've scanned maps with my cheapo unit in low resolution, and they seem fine
>for reading from printouts made on an ink jet printer.
>
>How do you get that map information into your gps ?
>
>I assume your not using some sort of map recognition software, otherwise
>that is where you should find definition of the image resolution required.

Hi Aaron

Thanks for your comments. We have a LiDE Canon scanner at work which I have
played with. Seems to work okay, so will look at getting one of these
models.  As to the information into the GPS, I will try easygps and then
maybe upgrade to Oziexplorer down the track.

Have been pointed to
<http://soils.usda.gov/technical/guides/emaps/faq.html> and
,http://216.218.220.254/eng/scanmap.html> which seems helpful.

Reg


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I'll have a go at this question, Sir.

For scanning maps of A4 size, almost all the "flatbed" scanners avaliable at
retail outlets should be fine. The cheapest/unknown brand  scanner is
probably not the way to go, only because the units manufacture quality and
software support may lead it to have poor performance.

Try something similar to "CanoScan LiDE" type models, these are probably now
about $150.  This particular model uses LED as the light source in the
scanner, which I thought might not be so good for natural colour sensing,
but it seems fine for the scanning I have done.  With maps the natural
colour is not so important, rather that the colours are distinguishable from
each other.  As far as resolution is concerned these cheap units give very
large image sizes in megabytes, possibly even gigabytes for an A4 32bit high
resolution scan, so its a matter of how capable the machine you connect it
to is.

I've scanned maps with my cheapo unit in low resolution, and they seem fine
for reading from printouts made on an ink jet printer.

How do you get that map information into your gps ?

I assume your not using some sort of map recognition software, otherwise
that is where you should find definition of the image resolution required.

Aaron.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@...>
To: <BackpackGearTest@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: "Aushiker" <aushiker@...>; "Backpacking Gear Forum"
<backpackinggearforum@yahoogroups.com>; "Backpacking Light"
<BackpackingLight@yahoogroups.com>; "Bushwalking"
<bushwalking@yahoogroups.com>; "Hike It" <Hike_It@yahoogroups.com>; "Hiking"
<hiking2@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 10:19 AM
Subject: [Aushiker] Slightly OT:> Scanners and Maps


> Hi
>
> I have taken the plunge and have a Garmin Geko 301 on the way (thanks
> Rami).  Now in my part of the world, digital topo maps are far and few
> between, at least at a scale good for bushwalking, so I am interested in
> scanning paper maps and using them with Oziexplorer or similar for
planning
> routes and downloading the waypoints/tracks to the GPS. I will also be
> looking at printing out the maps for other folks coming on the walk (I
lead
> walks).
>
> The printer I have is nothing fancy, a hp deskjet 5160
> <http://h50025.www5.hp.com/hpcom/au_en/10_35_73_1655summary.html> which is
> "rated"  "up to 4800 x 1200-optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi."
>
> I am seeking advice on getting a scanner which will be used primary for
> scanning maps which will be printed on A4 sheets (slightly smaller than US
> letter size). While recommendations on models would interesting, I am
> particularly interested in advice on what spec I should be looking at.
>
> I have posted this to a few groups, so apologies if you get it more than
> once.  Hoping to maximise my tapping of the pool of knowledge out here and
> share the outcomes for others who may be interested.
>
> Thanks
> Sir Andrew
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>

Hi

I have taken the plunge and have a Garmin Geko 301 on the way (thanks
Rami).  Now in my part of the world, digital topo maps are far and few
between, at least at a scale good for bushwalking, so I am interested in
scanning paper maps and using them with Oziexplorer or similar for planning
routes and downloading the waypoints/tracks to the GPS. I will also be
looking at printing out the maps for other folks coming on the walk (I lead
walks).

The printer I have is nothing fancy, a hp deskjet 5160
<http://h50025.www5.hp.com/hpcom/au_en/10_35_73_1655summary.html> which is
"rated"  "up to 4800 x 1200-optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi."

I am seeking advice on getting a scanner which will be used primary for
scanning maps which will be printed on A4 sheets (slightly smaller than US
letter size). While recommendations on models would interesting, I am
particularly interested in advice on what spec I should be looking at.

I have posted this to a few groups, so apologies if you get it more than
once.  Hoping to maximise my tapping of the pool of knowledge out here and
share the outcomes for others who may be interested.

Thanks
Sir Andrew

At 12:20 PM 14/07/2004, you wrote:
>A little closer to home (for Andrew, at least), the Supa-Valu
>supermarket at the Glendalough shops (corner Harborne St and Hasler
>Road, behind the Caltex servo) has the Tipiak flavoured cous cous just
>on the left as you go through the store entrance.
>I got the Mushrooms, roasted garlic and herbs version to try (having
>long believed that cous cous comes in three flavours: Jarrah, Marri and
>Sheoak).
>Am now prepared to try it, as it makes a quick meal and I'm sick of
>those bloody packet pasta meals.
>Mind you, it was $3.49 a packet!

Thanks Tony. Will take a look. Never seen it there before and have asked!

Andrew


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A little closer to home (for Andrew, at least), the Supa-Valu
supermarket at the Glendalough shops (corner Harborne St and Hasler
Road, behind the Caltex servo) has the Tipiak flavoured cous cous just
on the left as you go through the store entrance.
I got the Mushrooms, roasted garlic and herbs version to try (having
long believed that cous cous comes in three flavours: Jarrah, Marri and
Sheoak).
Am now prepared to try it, as it makes a quick meal and I'm sick of
those bloody packet pasta meals.
Mind you, it was $3.49 a packet!

Andrew Priest wrote:

>  At 11:25 PM 11/07/2004, you wrote:
> >Hi
> >
> >Just a follow up to the flavoured Cous Cous thing.
> >
> >On Andrew's advice I found Tipiak flavoured Cous Cous at Coles
> Innaloo
> >on special for $2.59 per packet. Each packet  has 2x 125gm sachets
> >(125gm being an ideal meal size for me with tuna and other veges
> added)
> >- There were only 2 flavours.  Taste test was not quite as good as
> the
> >original Continental version but when some currants, dried mushrooms
> &
> >beans are added they are a very tasty meal.
>
> Thanks for that Perry. I have been looking in Coles Innaloo without
> luck.  Will try again.
>
>
> >So.... I now have my entire supply of Cous Cous for the B.T. - 6
> packs
> >which will be in my post box, 'cause I know I won't find it at the
> towns
> >along the way! Perhaps we can compare & contrast Cous Cous's on the
> Avon
> >Valley walk Andrew!
>
> Pass :-)  I am holding off the Couscous trails for as long as
> possible.
> Might give the TVP a go or the sausage idea (Paul's) on the Avon walk.
>
> Regards
> Andrew
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At 11:25 PM 11/07/2004, you wrote:
>Hi
>
>Just a follow up to the flavoured Cous Cous thing.
>
>On Andrew's advice I found Tipiak flavoured Cous Cous at Coles Innaloo
>on special for $2.59 per packet. Each packet  has 2x 125gm sachets
>(125gm being an ideal meal size for me with tuna and other veges added)
>- There were only 2 flavours.  Taste test was not quite as good as the
>original Continental version but when some currants, dried mushrooms &
>beans are added they are a very tasty meal.

Thanks for that Perry. I have been looking in Coles Innaloo without
luck.  Will try again.


>So.... I now have my entire supply of Cous Cous for the B.T. - 6 packs
>which will be in my post box, 'cause I know I won't find it at the towns
>along the way! Perhaps we can compare & contrast Cous Cous's on the Avon
>Valley walk Andrew!

Pass :-)  I am holding off the Couscous trails for as long as possible.
Might give the TVP a go or the sausage idea (Paul's) on the Avon walk.

Regards
Andrew


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Hi

Just a follow up to the flavoured Cous Cous thing.

On Andrew's advice I found Tipiak flavoured Cous Cous at Coles Innaloo
on special for $2.59 per packet. Each packet  has 2x 125gm sachets
(125gm being an ideal meal size for me with tuna and other veges added)
- There were only 2 flavours.  Taste test was not quite as good as the
original Continental version but when some currants, dried mushrooms &
beans are added they are a very tasty meal.

So.... I now have my entire supply of Cous Cous for the B.T. - 6 packs
which will be in my post box, 'cause I know I won't find it at the towns
along the way! Perhaps we can compare & contrast Cous Cous's on the Avon
Valley walk Andrew!

On the stove design subject I have redesigned my Trangia so that only
the Trangia gas burner, 1 pot & the pot clasp remain of the original
trangia set. The stove now consists of a cut off "Stubby Buddy" holder
(2 metal rings with a joining piece) which serves as a burner / pot
stand. The gas burner is held snugly by a modified 180 gm Tuna can which
fits perfectly on the bottom ring of the stubby holder stand. All stove
components except the foil wind shield fit into the 1 litre Trangia pot
and the aluminium plate encloses the whole package just as the frypan in
the original Trangia set did.

Total weight for stove is 615 gms as follows:

Trangia pot clasp                              0.050
Gas burner                                         0.204
Stainless / alloy pot                          0.160
Trangia bag                                        0.016
Foil Wind Break & reflector            0.052 (made for the MSR 'dragon
fly' burner)
Stand & fish can burner holder       0.087
Lid - Aluminium Plate                        0.046

A 220gm 80/20 gas canister weighing 375 gms provides approximately 4.5
hours of water boiling with this set up.

The gas burner may seem heavy but it is very well made & extremely
efficient with the gas pipe being passed through the flame to pre heated
the gas for burning. The stainless/alloy pot is also a bit heavy but it
is excellent to clean and also increases stove efficiency by retaining
heat better than the equivalent alloy pot. (also no nasty aluminium to
ingest)

Incidentally, the Thermarest Prolite 4 weighs in at only 380 gms without
bag! (3/4 length mat which is interestingly 9mm thicker than the Prolite
4, the full length version which weighs 570gms.)

Camera-wise I'm looking at a Pentax 4Si4 4 mega pixel digital which
weighs about the same as my mobile phone at 122gms with battery
included! (Price approx $650)

Here's to enjoying some 'lighter Bushwalking', perhaps I can afford to
carry some alcohol other than meths.!


Perry Raison
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Priest [mailto:andrew@...]
Sent: Friday, 9 July 2004 12:49 PM
To: Aushiker
Subject: [Aushiker] Flavoured Couscous

Hi

This is for Perry, but thought others might be interested as well, so
posting here.  Following a conversation with Perry on a walk way back,
the
hunt has been on for flavoured couscous which I had seen on a shop shelf

somewhere out there. Well, have found some! Whoa who.

The Fresh Food Corner supermarket, 173 Scarborough Beach Road, Mt
Hawthorn,
has the Sammy's brand of flavoured couscous in 250 g packets
,http://www.firstqualityfoods.co.uk/html/sammy_s.html>. Price is $4.69
per
packet. Three flavours.

Enjoy
Andrew



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Military packs are usually designed to be dropped quickly if you are in a
contact or you are being chased, they are not usually designed for long fast
walks, but slow short patrol walks.
I won't explain the civvy packs as we all know what they are like and what
they are designed for.
Harry R.




> just a reply re: milspec gear; I don't know about foreign gear but
> australian army gear tends to be of dubious quality.  Also the packs
> are designed to be worn with a webbing belt that encircles the hips
> and so the packs tend to be short and squat without a wide hip pad.
> My civvy pack (a 15 year old berghaus) is quantum leaps better than
> any military pack that I have worn... the clips and buckles have
> stood to the demands of many walks (and accidental drops) my army
> pack has broken so many fastex clips that i carry 2 spares whenever
> i go bush.  I don't know about the advantages of having military
> gear, my civvy camelbak is just fine....mind you if you are actually
> going to get shot at the issue kevlar is just dandy

just a reply re: milspec gear; I don't know about foreign gear but
australian army gear tends to be of dubious quality.  Also the packs
are designed to be worn with a webbing belt that encircles the hips
and so the packs tend to be short and squat without a wide hip pad.
My civvy pack (a 15 year old berghaus) is quantum leaps better than
any military pack that I have worn... the clips and buckles have
stood to the demands of many walks (and accidental drops) my army
pack has broken so many fastex clips that i carry 2 spares whenever
i go bush.  I don't know about the advantages of having military
gear, my civvy camelbak is just fine....mind you if you are actually
going to get shot at the issue kevlar is just dandy


--- In aushiker@..., "Jeelan Amin" <jeelanamin@i...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Andrew...
>
> Just a quick suggestion/thought. I read the Backpackgeartest.org
results
> with great interest and ive been to the website plenty of times for
> viewing reviews of packs and such.
>
> At this stage the products you test (and I'm speaking primarily of
> packs) are products that are made strictly for the civilian market.
> Would you be able to test products that are available to civilians
but
> are made to mil spec standards???
>
> For example, Camelbak have an excellent range of packs but in the
past
> I've not bought their daypacks because the material (400dn or
whatever)
> seems too flimsy so I've stuck to canvas packs. However Camelbank
> Maximum Gear make ALL products in 1000dn cordura, with milspec
nylon
> webbings and buckles. These actually FEEL more robust. Same with
another
> company called Karrimor with their Sabre range of packs which are
made
> to milspec standard. Another example are companies such as
Blackhawk
> Industries, Eagle Industries etc. As an alternative to your
mainstream
> products, these would perform above and beyond the expectations of
all
> but the most professional of outdoor enthusiasts. Drawbacks are
colour
> range (black, olive drab or woodland Camo) and price (Camelbak Max
range
> HAWG is about $300 compared to civi version at about $200).
>
> Anyway...just a thought.. let me know if you think this is
possible or
> not and your thoughts on the issue.
>
> Regards
> Jeelan

At 05:09 PM 7/07/2004, you wrote:

>At this stage the products you test (and I'm speaking primarily of
>packs) are products that are made strictly for the civilian market.
>Would you be able to test products that are available to civilians but
>are made to mil spec standards???

No reason why not, but it is at the end of the day, the manufacturer's
call.  After all they supply the gear.


Andrew


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Hi

This is for Perry, but thought others might be interested as well, so
posting here.  Following a conversation with Perry on a walk way back, the
hunt has been on for flavoured couscous which I had seen on a shop shelf
somewhere out there. Well, have found some! Whoa who.

The Fresh Food Corner supermarket, 173 Scarborough Beach Road, Mt Hawthorn,
has the Sammy's brand of flavoured couscous in 250 g packets
,http://www.firstqualityfoods.co.uk/html/sammy_s.html>. Price is $4.69 per
packet. Three flavours.

Enjoy
Andrew

Hi Andrew...

Just a quick suggestion/thought. I read the Backpackgeartest.org results
with great interest and ive been to the website plenty of times for
viewing reviews of packs and such.

At this stage the products you test (and I'm speaking primarily of
packs) are products that are made strictly for the civilian market.
Would you be able to test products that are available to civilians but
are made to mil spec standards???

For example, Camelbak have an excellent range of packs but in the past
I've not bought their daypacks because the material (400dn or whatever)
seems too flimsy so I've stuck to canvas packs. However Camelbank
Maximum Gear make ALL products in 1000dn cordura, with milspec nylon
webbings and buckles. These actually FEEL more robust. Same with another
company called Karrimor with their Sabre range of packs which are made
to milspec standard. Another example are companies such as Blackhawk
Industries, Eagle Industries etc. As an alternative to your mainstream
products, these would perform above and beyond the expectations of all
but the most professional of outdoor enthusiasts. Drawbacks are colour
range (black, olive drab or woodland Camo) and price (Camelbak Max range
HAWG is about $300 compared to civi version at about $200).

Anyway...just a thought.. let me know if you think this is possible or
not and your thoughts on the issue.

Regards
Jeelan

At 04:15 AM 5/07/2004, you wrote:
>Sure.  What is it?

Hi Cherie

Sorry this should have gone off-list. The Venturer is the newsletter of
Perth Bushwalkers Club.

Andrew


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eddy,
thanks for the advice - i've got a good tent and
jacket but i was pretty concerned about the water
situation, so thanks for the reply
cheers, sean
--- Eddy <eschmid@...> wrote:
---------------------------------
sean,
there's ample water available on the Cape to Cape. Max
you'll have to carry
would be 2 litres. Be advised, there are NO HUTS to
camp in, so a tent is
adviseable.
I'd also suggest a bloody good waterproof coat as it
gets bloody wet down
there this time of year. Love to accompany you, though
am planning my own
walk down that way soon.
Eddy.
----- Original Message -----
From: "sean" <slparker55@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2004 9:39 PM
Subject: [Aushiker] cape to cape july


> Hi,
> I'm intending to do 4-5 days on the cape to cape
around the 18, -22
> july.  Couple of questions:
> 1. Is water reliable (i'm planning to carry around 6
litres) and,
> 2 does anyone want to come for a walk?
> I am an experienced walker (mainly in tassy and
victoria) and I've
> never done the walk before but it sounds great,
> anyway pls email or reply if you can answer my
questions
>
>
>
>
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>
>
>
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony Dyson" <anthony.dyson@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Cape to Cape Track for PBW members


> Hi Andrew,
>
> Sorry for the delay, as I've been on a week's leave.
> Yes, I'd like a copy of the Venturer please. My efforts to contact the
> Bushies have not been successful.
> Could you send it to me at tonydyson@...  please.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tony
>
>
> Andrew Priest wrote:
>
> >  At 04:51 PM 03/06/2004, you wrote:
> > >Hey, that reminds me.
> > >Has anyone seen a June Venturer yet?
> > >My email box is empty.
> >
> > Came yesterday. Do you want me to email you a copy?
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Agreed Andrew,

One of our food/water drops for the July 18 trip is on the southern
edge of the Boranup forest.

I've attempted the C2C in July twice before.  The first time we ran
out of water (and as all our food was dehydrated, spent the night
hungry and thirsty).  Turners Brook that year was hip deep and
flowing fast. That experience prompted me to join the Perth
Bushwalkers Club and learn about bush walking in WA where water is
scare.  The water tanks had not been placed then.

The second attempt was so wet.  You could have paddled a canoe over
the rocks near the Leeuwin lighthouse when we started the walk.  The
rain entered our packs and one member of the party found her down
sleeping bag quite wet (and useless).  The rest of us has chaffing to
some degree due to wearing plastic pants all day long.

I've completed the C2C 1.8 times since these early attempts.  The
walk is quite comfortable with the knowledge of the water sources.
It is better to carry a bit more water just in case.

See you all out there,



Paul





>At 11:50 PM 3/07/2004, you wrote:
>>sean,
>>there's ample water available on the Cape to Cape. Max you'll have to carry
>>would be 2 litres. Be advised, there are NO HUTS to camp in, so a tent is
>>adviseable.
>
>Hi
>
>Would have to disagree with Eddy on the maximum, well in part
>anyway.  There is one section from Contos to Hamelin Bay where IIRC there
>is no water and as the campsite is yet to be built no campsite and thus no
>water tank.  You would need to carry more water for this section. Otherwise
>I agree with Eddy.
>
>Andrew
>
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Hi Sean,

I am leading the Cape to Cape Track for the Perth Bushwalkers Club
and plan to start walking from the Waterwheel (Cape Leeuwin) on
Sunday the 18th July.

Water should be available on the track at this time of year.  There
are toilets and tanks at locations along the track plus
rivers/streams (that may be dangerous to cross in July).  There are
also settlements along the way with water.

I am putting in a few food and water drops to keep the party light.

A book is available with maps and track notes.  The second edition is
out now (The Cape to Cape Track Guidebook by Jane Scott and Ray
Forma).  Have you seen it?


Are you walking from south to north?

Regards,


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>Hi,
>I'm intending to do 4-5 days on the cape to cape around the 18, -22
>july.  Couple of questions:
>1. Is water reliable (i'm planning to carry around 6 litres) and,
>2 does anyone want to come for a walk?
>I am an experienced walker (mainly in tassy and victoria) and I've
>never done the walk before but it sounds great,
>anyway pls email or reply if you can answer my questions
>
>
>
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>


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