Author Archives: marilyn

IYDM Trip #3 – An Adventure with Flour and Milk

Posted on April 22, 2019 by marilyn

ETTREMA  – 19 – 22 April 2019 The Legendary Louise has extensively explored two creek systems in the Ettrema area, which she’s named, the Lost Pools and New Moon.  When she mentioned the walk to me, I thought it was … Continue reading →

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David Crevasse in a day

Posted on April 14, 2019 by marilyn

BLUE MOUNTAINS – David Crevasse – 14 April 2019 Many, many years ago, when I first started canyoning, I suggested to Lindsay B that we do David Crevasse.  He shook his head firmly, if he’d had jowls at that time … Continue reading →

Posted in Abseiling, Canyoning, MSS | 16 Comments

I never thought I’d see the day!

Posted on April 7, 2019 by marilyn

ABERCROMBIE CAVES – 6 – 7 April, 2019 Ever since I started caving 10 years ago, all I ever heard from Jeff B was “you’ll never get me inside a cave!”  Our trip to Abercrombie Caves this weekend probably wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Caving, MSS | 13 Comments

The Watagans still holds some secrets

Posted on March 31, 2019 by marilyn

WATAGANS STATE FOREST – 31 March 2019 Just when you think you’ve seen all that the Watagans has to offer, you find out that it still has some surprises … a cave with what looks like old limestone formations, and … Continue reading →

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Who would have thought re-belays were that complicated?

Posted on March 24, 2019 by marilyn

GLENROCK SRA – 24 March 2019 Daniel B had organised a Single Rope Techniches (SRT) field day for Newcastle Hunter Speleos, so Marcia K and I (as associate members) thought we’d go along to get some SRT practice.  Marcia had … Continue reading →

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