Category Archives: MSS

Cave Surveying 101!

Posted on October 15, 2017 by marilyn

WOMBEYAN CAVES – 14 – 15 October, 2017 I’d heard about surveying caves, but didn’t have a clue as to how to do it, and MSS doesn’t do enough caving for me to learn “on the job” so to speak.  … Continue reading →

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Mares Forrest Creek – another one crossed off the wish list!

Posted on October 13, 2017 by marilyn

WOMBEYAN CAVES – 13 October 2017 This trip had had a lot of interest on FB nine months ago and suddenly everyone and their brother was flocking to the creek.  I liked the look of the trip but didn’t like … Continue reading →

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Is it warm enough yet for a wet canyon?

Posted on October 2, 2017 by marilyn

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS – 30 September – 1 October 2017 So, the conversation went like this … (me) “So, Murray, you think the full length of Macquarie Rivulet will be do-able on the October Long Weekend? Will it be warm enough?” … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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