Author Archives: marilyn

Kiwi Hunting

Posted on September 17, 2017 by marilyn

RAKIURA NP, Stewart Island, NZ,  9 – 17 September 2017 New Zealand during the “shoulder season”… not really winter, but not summer either.  And as far south in NZ as you can go, I was a little apprehensive with visions … Continue reading →

Posted in Bushwalking, New Zealand, Road Trips | 18 Comments

Slots and canyons on Sunnyside Ridge

Posted on August 27, 2017 by marilyn

SUNNYSIDE RIDGE – Newnes Plateau 25 – 27 August, 2017 When I got the bright idea for this weekend, it looked like I’d have a cast of thousands following me through the bush, but as it happened, there were just … Continue reading →

Posted in Canyoning, MSS | 8 Comments

The Undressed Lady Circuit – Jenolan

Posted on August 21, 2017 by marilyn

JENOLAN CAVES – 19 & 20 August 2017 The lead up to this trip was very exciting, 10 MSS members had signed up, and then they started dropping like flies … broken collar bone, retina surgery, 2 cases of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Caving, MSS | 10 Comments

A Dream Walk … almost!

Posted on August 14, 2017 by marilyn

COLO WILDERNESS – Angorawa Creek via unnamed ridges and spurs from Grassy Hill Fire Trail – 12 & 13 August 2017 The idea for this walk started from an email conversation with Anthony Dunk after my 3 day trip to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bushwalking, BWOC | 4 Comments

Caving in the snow

Posted on July 22, 2017 by marilyn

YARRANGOBILLY – July 17 – 22, 2017 A week spent with international cavers was almost a blog disaster when I discovered I’d left my camera at home!  Thankfully there were plenty of other photographers there to save the day (thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in Caving, MSS | 8 Comments