Author Archives: marilyn

Frenchman’s Cap – thank you Tricky Dicky

Posted on February 20, 2015 by marilyn

I have a bushwalking friend, Lou, who always refers to Dick Smith as Tricky Dicky, and when he talks about Frenchman’s Cap, he gives credit where credit is due and acknowledges that Dick paid big bucks to National Parks to put in a … Continue reading →

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Walls of Jerusalem – everything happens for a reason

Posted on February 19, 2015 by marilyn

About 9 months ago, Wendy and I had decided we’d like to Raft The Franklin.  We spoke about it a bit and next thing we knew, Len S and Theo had decided to join us.  Well, sometimes you’re just not meant … Continue reading →

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Ah, I forgot to mention to waterproof your packs!

Posted on February 9, 2015 by marilyn

SHOALHAVEN RIVER – FEBRUARY 2015 Long Point Track > McCullum’s Selection > Shoalhaven River > Secret Campsite #1 > return to Long Point Track This was going to be the last walk for Jimmy for a while before Mel had … Continue reading →

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Upper Wollangambe River – an epic trip!

Posted on January 25, 2015 by marilyn

WOLLANGAMBE RIVER – JANUARY 2015 Upper Upper Wollangambe River > Wollangambe Crater > Wol #1 Entry Track Jeff and I had started years ago exploring 2k of the upper, upper, upper reaches of the Wollangambe River, but there were a couple of … Continue reading →

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For me, Execution was all about the journey!

Posted on January 16, 2015 by marilyn

CANYONING – NORTHERN WOLLEMI – JANUARY 2015 Rod S put the word out that he was planning a weekend to do some Northern Wollemi Canyons.  I had often heard stories about how spectacular Midwinter Canyon was and it was in the … Continue reading →

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