Category Archives: MSS

How much abuse can one cave take?

Posted on April 30, 2026 by marilyn

MT ETNA, CENTRAL QUEENSLAND – 20-30 April 2026 As a general rule, a person who’s never caved before doesn’t wake up one morning and think “I’m going to go caving” and off they go.  You’re usually introduced to caving by … Continue reading →

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My walks are getting shorter and shorter

Posted on April 30, 2026 by marilyn

MT ETNA, CENTRAL QUEENSLAND – 20-30 April 2026 We had organised a “day off” for Monday (and a day trip over to Great Keppel Island), and then we heard that everyone was going to have a day off on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Johansen’s Cave – not all doom and gloom

Posted on April 30, 2026 by marilyn

MT ETNA, CENTRAL QUEENSLAND – 20-30 April 2026 It wasn’t all graffiti removal in Johansen’s for me, I did get to look around, and Garry sent me some photos so I could see where I didn’t go and others that … Continue reading →

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The Goldilocks Trip

Posted on March 15, 2026 by marilyn

CORANG PEAK, Morton National Park – 13-15 March 2026 Yes, this trip was “just right”! Eight years ago, I did a walk in this area but there was more to see and so I added a return visit to my … Continue reading →

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Lessons to be learned

Posted on February 12, 2026 by marilyn

MOUNTAIN LAGOON – January 31 – February 1, 2026 The first weekend in February, John G puts on a special trip to celebrate his birthday.  This year he’s turning 60, so he had planned an overnight walk.  The destination was … Continue reading →

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