Author Archives: marilyn

No, no, don’t put that knife near the rope!!!

Posted on December 14, 2025 by marilyn

LOWER BLUE MOUNTAINS – 14 December 2025 When watching the 2011 movie Sanctum and seeing (actor) caver take out a knife to cut her hair free of her descender, almost everyone I know who watched the movie joined the behind … Continue reading →

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Finally the Borenore trip is behind me

Posted on November 23, 2025 by marilyn

BORENORE RESERVE, NSW – 22-23 November 2025 Organising this trip was challenging as the goals were varied.  Initially the trip was conceived to repair some broken stalactites in Cathedral Cave.  Then, around the virtual campfire at Ning Bings, a case … Continue reading →

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Back on the horse!

Posted on November 2, 2025 by marilyn

MOUNT WILSON – 2 November 2025 After my fall a few months ago, I haven’t had the opportunity or the inclination to get back on the horse so to speak.  And in the back of my mind was David saying … Continue reading →

Posted in Abseiling, Canyoning, MSS | 4 Comments

A mini adventure off the Wish List

Posted on October 26, 2025 by marilyn

CENTRAL WEST, NSW – 26 October 2025 We were out in the Lithgow/Oberon area for the MSS 60th Anniversary Celebration for the weekend.  On Saturday we checked out the Lost City ½ day walk, so I thought “why waste a … Continue reading →

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Suppose you’ve been wondering where I’ve been???

Posted on October 25, 2025 by marilyn

NEWNES PLATEAU – 25 October 2026 Yes, it’s been a while since I last posted, August 10 in fact, but I’m baaack!!!  Had a bit of a fall whilst doing some SRT training back in at the end of August … Continue reading →

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