Revisiting Jungaburra Canyon

Posted on January 29, 2022 by marilyn

BLUE MOUNTAINS – 29 January 2022
I first did Jungaburra in January 1999 – and I think as we exited out of the canyon through a forest of Lawyer Vine and then an endless walk up a fire trail, we all agreed that it was a “never to be repeated” canyon – definitely not worth the effort.  When Kavita and Rod suggested that they do Jungaburra as one of Kavita’s skills development trips (with the goal being to become a leader), I was less than impressed, but “taking one for the team” I agreed to go along. Continue reading →

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Finding the Silver Linings

Posted on January 23, 2022 by marilyn

NEWNES PLATEAU – 22 – 23 January 2022
Everything seemed to be under control for the weekend of canyoning – everyone turned up, Louise provided a 4WD to get those without one to the HITW carpark, the week of rain seemed to be clearing … and then when we got to the HITW carpark and were unpacking our vehicles, Anna asked “what about the ropes?” … me:  “Ah, f%#k, they’re back in my car at the Zig Zag Railway! And I don’t usually swear! Continue reading →

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Henry’s Canyon

Posted on January 9, 2022 by marilyn

NEWNES PLATEAU – 7-9 January 2020
I was driving up to Newnes with Trish on Friday afternoon, but we needed to make a stop at the Salvos at West Gosford to drop off some stuff.  Unfortunately, the donation of Henry the Alpaca was declined, so he joined us on our weekend of canyoning with John and Kathy G. Continue reading →

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IYDM #7 trip – Crikey Mate

Posted on December 29, 2021 by marilyn

NEWNES PLATEAU – 28 – 30 December 2021
The last time I went out to the Bubble Bath area of the Plateau, I figured Crikey Canyon might be a bit too much for me to take on.  After all, it was a 3 hour walk just to get to the camp cave, there’s no way that I’d be able to do the walk in and out and the canyon over a two day weekend.  But then Jim C said he was going to do Crikey over 3 days (along with 2 other canyons) and I decided that, as unfit as I am, I could probably go and just do Crikey. Continue reading →

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Wotta day

Posted on December 19, 2021 by marilyn

BLUE MOUNAINS NP – 19 December 2021
After three days of outdoor activities, wasn’t sure I’d be up for a full (or almost full) day, but amazingly I managed to do the canyon, and I did the exit canyon too (and not take the early exit out).  Yep, slow going up the hill at the end of the day but that’s normal.  Perhaps I will be fit enough to do three days of canyoning at the end of the month! Continue reading →

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