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It was a great adventure!

Posted on February 14, 2025 by marilyn

BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – 14 February 2025 The weekend was supposed to be caving at Wombeyan, but storm damage had closed the park, and we didn’t find out for sure until 2 days before the trip. So, I scrambled around … Continue reading →

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“I’m sure this exit was easier when I did it!”

Posted on February 2, 2025 by marilyn

SUREFIRE CANYON – NEWNES PLATEAU – 1-2/2/2025 I had done this canyon back in 2013 and it was a long day (11 hours) with a difficult climb out (for me).  Then, 3 years ago, some friends did an overnight trip … Continue reading →

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Another Caving area off the Wish List

Posted on January 20, 2025 by marilyn

BUCHAN CAVES, VICTORIA – 10 – 20 January 2025 I have been wanting to visit Buchan caves for many years now, despite someone saying “ah there’s nothing there”.  So, when the ASF Biennial Conference came around I (and 12 other … Continue reading →

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Emerald Canyon – exceeding our expectations

Posted on January 3, 2025 by marilyn

MOUNT WILSON, NSW – 3rd January 2025 I guess some of you have been wondering where I’ve been?  Have I stopped adventuring? Or have I run out of adventures?  Well, December was one of those months!  But, I’m baaaack!  And … Continue reading →

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Never to be repeated!

Posted on November 17, 2024 by marilyn

MID NORTH COAST – 16-17 November 2024 This trip was to an area new to most of us, and we would be surveying some basalt (I think) caves.  Keen to use Topo Droid, Jim was enthusiastic, and we drove up … Continue reading →

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