Category Archives: MSS

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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Did I say I wasn’t going to do any more Overnight Canyons?

Posted on April 28, 2019 by marilyn

GLEN DAVIS – 25 – 28 April 2019 Anna says that I did say that not so long ago!  Exploratory canyoning is a case of “expect the unexpected”, and, you don’t always find a canyon.  Plus, you ALWAYS come away … Continue reading →

Posted in Bushwalking, Canyoning, MSS | 4 Comments

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 →

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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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