Author Archives: marilyn

The upside of lots of rain

Posted on January 6, 2021 by marilyn

MANGROVE MOUNTAIN – 6 January 2021 After almost 2 weeks of off and on rain (about 60mm at Mangrove Mountain), it seemed like a good time to check out one of our local waterfalls.  The goal was to practice some … Continue reading →

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I’d really like to lead a trip where everything goes according to plan!

Posted on December 31, 2020 by marilyn

BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – 27 December 2020 – 3 January 2021 It was supposed to be an epic 8 day trip!  But, over the course of 5 days, there were endless reassessments and we went all the way from Plan … Continue reading →

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Extreme Sea Caves

Posted on December 15, 2020 by marilyn

MUNMORAH SRA – 15 December 2020 You can plan for every contingency, and then a massive low over the East Coast of Australia causes very high swells, virtually negating the .18m low tide predicted.  The whole trip was planned around … Continue reading →

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The bushwalking gods were smiling down on us

Posted on December 13, 2020 by marilyn

COLO WILDERNESS – Drip Rock Fire Trail – 13 December 2020 When you drive to a gated fire trail, that you know from past experience is locked, but rumour has it that it’s open, and you find that yes, it’s … Continue reading →

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Three wounded knees in one day

Posted on December 12, 2020 by marilyn

COLO WILDERNESS – Wounded Knee Canyon 12 December 2020 The goal of the day was to do this canyon in one day.  Most people (including me) have done the canyon as an overnight trip.  I’d suspected that it could be … Continue reading →

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