Author Archives: marilyn

Abercrombie – the only act in town

ABERCROMBIE CAVES – 10 – 12 January 2020 This trip had been set up months ago, to try to finish off some of the outstanding cave surveying for the upcoming publication of the definitive book on Abercrombie Caves.  I knew … Continue reading

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Abseiling the Redhead Cliffs – just for the hell of it

REDHEAD – 5 January 2020 Thanks to Brad from BWOC, we were able to go to Redhead and do some big abseils, just for the hell of it.  After all, with no rain and too many fires, there wasn’t much … Continue reading

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Coastal fitness walks

CENTRAL COAST – 3 & 4 January 2020 With so many National Parks closed, and high temperatures forecast, a couple of beach walks seemed like a good idea.  Normally not blog-worthy, I thought I’d post because some of you might … Continue reading

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It’s time to think outside of the square

BUDDEROO NATIONAL PARK – 27 December 2019 With all the usual canyoning haunts closed due to being scorched by bushfires over the last 2 months, most canyoners are feeling a bit deprived.  I’ve been casting around for some alternatives and … Continue reading

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Grand at Night

BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – 14 December 2019 With the weekend’s canyoning trip to Mt Wilson a no-go due to the park being closed, we decided on a full day … SRT practice in the morning, Dargan’s Creek in the afternoon … Continue reading

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