Author Archives: marilyn

FreezeFest – Sil’s introduction to canyoning

Posted on June 23, 2019 by marilyn

NEWNES PLATEAU 22 – 23 June 2019 Yes, I know, it’s the Winter Solstice, what was I thinking going canyoning? The idea for the trip was circulated three weeks ago, when the weather was amazingly mild, but then, a week … Continue reading →

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Colo Madness – another IYDM trip.

Posted on June 16, 2019 by marilyn

COLO WILDERNESS – 15 & 16 June 2019 We had heard about an unpublished abseil trip which ended at the Colo River.  Not many people had done it before, probably because it was a full day just to get to … Continue reading →

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Return to Sugee Bag Creek #2 – more unfinished business?

Posted on June 10, 2019 by marilyn

DHARUG NATIONAL PARK – 8 – 10 June 2019 I first started exploring this area in 2015, looking for a “grassy meadow” campsite in the headwaters of Sugee Bag Creek.  Didn’t find one on that occasion, nor on the 3 … Continue reading →

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How many ways can I stuff up SRT?

Posted on May 26, 2019 by marilyn

LANE COVE NATIONAL PARK – 26 May 2019 The continuing story of me trying to become proficient with SRT (Single Rope Technique – used in caving).  If I just have to abseil down a rope, or prussik up the rope, … Continue reading →

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I’m sure I said no more “Traverses of Death”

Posted on May 19, 2019 by marilyn

WOLLEMI NATIONAL PARK – Part 2 – 19 May 2019 After our epic trip on Saturday, the Legendary Louise, Cool Tim and I all agreed that we wouldn’t risk another epic trip on Sunday.  So, I offered to take them … Continue reading →

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