Three wounded knees in one day

Posted on December 12, 2020 by marilyn

COLO WILDERNESS – Wounded Knee Canyon 12 December 2020
The goal of the day was to do this canyon in one day.  Most people (including me) have done the canyon as an overnight trip.  I’d suspected that it could be done in a day, if you started early and did it in the summer months when there were more daylight hours.  And then a month before our trip, I found out that (bloody) Kent had already done it as a day trip! I was a bit disappointed that we weren’t the first to do so, but what the hell, it was still a great trip Continue reading →

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Spring Creek – done and dusted

Posted on December 1, 2020 by marilyn

KINGS TABLELAND – 1 December 2020
No, not the infamous Spring Creek (that you’re not supposed to do), but one in the Blue Mountains and I’m now well and truly finished with this creek, never have to return – at least I’m pretty sure I don’t have to go back.  The aim of today’s walk was to check out two waterfalls shown on the topo map, both of which are in different branches (or side creeks) of Spring Creek. Continue reading →

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Abseiling in extreme conditions

Posted on November 29, 2020 by marilyn

BLUE MOUNTAINS – 29 November 2020
After walking down to the top of the waterfall, and starting to set up the rope, I went back to a sheltered spot and I think the words I used were “These are the most extreme conditions you’ll ever experience when abseiling, you need to decide whether you’ll do it or not!”  Each person made their way down to check out the start and yep, all but one (not wearing a wetsuit and it was way cold!) decided they were in!  Continue reading →

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GNW Canyon – in the Watagans of all places!

Posted on November 25, 2020 by marilyn

HEATON STATE FOREST – 26 November 2020
There was quite a debate between Trish and me, was this a canyon, or not?  At the end of the trip we all agreed that it was a great creek walk with stunning canyon sections. As a walk, it was up there with some of the best that we’d done.  As far as my search for canyons in the Watagans – I’d have to say that we found one – and it’s definitely worth repeating! Continue reading →

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Return to Butterbox – after 19 years!

Posted on November 21, 2020 by marilyn

BUTTERBOX CANYON, MT HAY, NSW – 21 November 2020
I’ve avoided this canyon over the last 19 years, for a few reasons … you need a lead climber for the 15m climb  (to get to the top of the cliff to exit the valley), plus the older I got the more the thought of the canyon un-nerved me!  But then Shiva planned the trip, and she had a good team that I knew would be supportive and encouraging, so I decided to put aside my anxiety and jump back on the horse. Continue reading →

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