Murray Valley Bushwalkers News Update
Get Well Wishes From the Club
Founding President Hans Kaspers after a lengthy spell in hospital has just announced he is going home - we all look forward to seeing Hans enjoy Nail Can Hill again in the near future!
Canoe Season 2017-18
As our well seasoned members have come to expect, another exciting and extended canoeing program has been programmed. We go into the 7th canoeing season with MVB with a huge bank of accumulated experience to draw upon. However we are always looking for new leaders to share the responsibility so the same people arent carrying the responsibility of running the show week in and week out. This year we are going to have a leader and co-leader for every event. If you would be happy to experience canoe program as a co-leader and be mentored during the event by an experienced leader we would love to hear from you. Safety remains our number 1 consideration - this is emphasised prior to each event so please bear with us. You put up with it on overseas plane travel and they have not intention of getting anywhere near water!
Club Calendar 2018
Please support the club by purchasing one or more 2018 Calendars. This is a substantial annual fund raiser as well as promoting the club. It will be available early to mid November - the new club logo designed by Mark Withers is featured on the cover page as is our canoe guy Dave Breedon looking resplendent on the last paddle in March 2017. We have ordered 60 this is a high quality A3 size product great for Christmas presents a bargain @$20
click here or the click the photo below for ordering info - you can pay online, electronic funds transfer or cash
Welcome to new members
Oliver Lamond, Sally Twycross, Joyce Ma, Gaye Maxwell, Roz Patterson family of 4, Saliya Gurusinghe family of 2 - Total Membership 126
If you want to check when your next subscription payment is due simply login to the website and go to the Members, My MVB Details and you will be shown your subscription status.
Having problems logging in? please contact Tony Marsh 0417687842
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Facebook Group
We currently have 153 in our Facebook Public Group - its a great way to keep up to date with whats going on and have any queries answered - feel free to access our site here and request to join the group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/murrayvalleybushwalkers/
THE CLUB'S EMERGENCY BEACONS
The 2017-18 Committee held their first meeting (of four) on October 17 and you can check out the minutes here
The committee has reviewed the cost and usage of the two MVB Spot II devices and the second Spot device has been replaced by a RESQLINK PLB,
The second spot will continue to be available on club events if required - contact Tony Marsh for more info.
Website CHanges
- The website is always in need of improvement - the most recent change involved the login and event booking processes. After login you should now be dropped into the Program of Upcoming Events making it easier to start the booking procedure.
- Also as a consequence of a decision at the last committee meeting a new category of membership - Free for First Event - has been created and is applicable to people who are new to the club
- To get to your membership profile now just choose Members, My MVB Details from the main menu
- Changes are often rolled out before exhaustive testing so if you find a glitch please let Tony know.
EVENT REPORTS
There are new event reports for your enjoyment since the last bulletin
Consider easing the burden on our leaders by offering to write an event report for your next club event - just login and access THE SUBMIT REPORT FORM
This system has been in place for 6 years now - it works best when event photographs are uploaded to the clubs Flickr site as its very easy to embed these photos in reports.
Photos uploaded to Facebook are great for immediate feedback to everyone about the event but they are low resolution so have limitations - if anyone knows of a way to easily and reliably embed photos from Facebook into club event reports I would like to hear from you!
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Program of Events
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From November 02, 2017 5:15 pm until November 02, 2017 9:30 pmAt Noreuil Park Categories: Canoeing -
From November 04, 2017 7:00 am until November 06, 2017 6:00 pmAt Boar Gully Campground Categories: BackpackingA relatively easy 35 km over 3 days and 2 nights backpack north to south in the Brisbane Ranges National Park -
From November 09, 2017 5:15 pm until November 09, 2017 7:30 pmAt Noreuil Park Categories: CanoeingAfter Work thursday evening paddles are back! -
From November 10, 2017 9:00 am until November 13, 2017 5:00 pmAt Gambells Rest Categories: Carcamping, DayWalksA car camping weekend near Fitzroy Falls in Morton National Park -
From November 11, 2017 9:30 am until November 11, 2017 5:00 pmAt Buckland Valley Categories: Geocaching, DayWalks, 4WdingCome and walk in to the confluence of 37 degrees South and 147 degrees East, and see if the geocache we placed there in 2013 is still there -
From November 16, 2017 5:15 pm until November 16, 2017 9:30 pmAt Noreuil Park Categories: CanoeingAfter work Thursday evening paddles are back! -
From November 16, 2017 6:00 pm until November 19, 2017 6:00 pmAt Rye, Mornington Peninsula Categories: Carcamping, DayWalksThis spectacular rugged coastal walk of total distance 30km will be completed over two days We have reached the maximum number of bookings for this event any received after Oct 4 will go on a waiting list in case of cancellations -
From November 23, 2017 5:15 pm until November 23, 2017 9:30 pmAt Noreuil Park Categories: CanoeingAfter work Thursday evening paddles are back! -
From November 24, 2017 1:45 pm until November 26, 2017 6:00 pmAt Wonnangatta Categories: Geocaching, Social, Halfdaywalk, Four Wheel Driving, 4x4 camping4WDing, Camping and short walks to historical sites. Leaving Friday 24th Nov to 26th Nov. -
From November 25, 2017 9:00 am until November 25, 2017 4:00 pmAt Noreuil Park Categories: CanoeingMurray River system backwater paddles on the Yellowbelly and Dights Creek -
From December 02, 2017 6:30 am until December 02, 2017 2:00 pmAt Granya State park Categories: DayWalksMount Granya Summit & Hotel Granya For Lunch - Grade 3 -
From December 02, 2017 8:30 am until December 02, 2017 4:30 pmAt Noreuil Park Categories: CanoeingAnother awesome paddling adventure by Murray Valley Bushwalkers -
From December 08, 2017 5:00 pm until December 10, 2017 5:00 pmAt Bundalong Victoria Categories: Canoeing, CanoeingOvernightCamping and canoeing at the confluence of the Murray and Ovens Rivers -
From December 16, 2017 9:00 am until December 16, 2017 3:00 pmAt Geehi Categories: Four Wheel DrivingThis is a rare opportunity to jump in your 4WD to experience the magical views of the NSW High Country Middle Range, Geehi Dam. -
From December 16, 2017 9:30 am until December 16, 2017 3:25 pmAt McFarlanes Hill Categories: DayWalks -
From December 23, 2017 8:00 am until December 23, 2017 4:00 pmThe annual paddle from the Weir Wall to Noreuil Park -
From December 29, 2017 3:00 pm until January 01, 2018 12:30 pmAt Mount Beauty Categories: Social3 nights and 2 Events planned at Mount Beauty. Come and pitch your tent at the cottage and join us over New Years, for walks, movie and general entertainment -
From December 30, 2017 7:00 am until December 30, 2017 7:00 pmAt Harrietville Categories: DayWalksThe Mount Hotham to Mount Feathertop Razorback walk is an iconic trail. -
From January 06, 2018 8:00 am until January 06, 2018 4:00 pmAt Noreuil Park Categories: KayakingA back channel paddle on little known creeks tributaries of the Murray River -
From January 12, 2018 8:00 am until January 15, 2018 5:00 pmAt Dead Horse Gap Categories: Multi - Walk or CycleThis is a 4 day extended MTB event/walk from Dead Horse Gap to Cowombat Flat and return - DATES CHANGED TO JANUARY 2018! -
From January 13, 2018 7:00 am until January 13, 2018 6:00 pmAt Mount Hotham Categories: DayWalksWonderful day walk on Mt Hotham, Mt Loch visiting three huts of historical and cultural significance -
From January 14, 2018 8:30 am until January 14, 2018 5:00 pmBogong Village, Lake Guy, Fainter Falls and Mt Beauty Gorge Hightlighs -
From January 20, 2018 8:00 am until January 20, 2018 4:00 pmAt Noreuil Park Categories: CanoeingFabulous Murray River system backwater paddle on streams rarely paddled from Howlong to Rutherglen -
From February 03, 2018 8:00 am until February 10, 2018 5:00 pmAt Robigana Categories: Backpacking, Carcamping, DayWalksAnother summer Tasmanian bushwalking week. -
From February 16, 2018 7:00 am until February 18, 2018 1:00 pmAt Mt Jagungal Categories: DayWalksMount Jagungal Summit Walk commencing Friday 16th February 2018. Intention is to drive to the Braemar Bay Caravan Park and stay the Friday and Saturday nights there. -
From February 24, 2018 7:30 am until February 24, 2018 5:00 pmAt Pigs Point Categories: CanoeingA wonderful opportunity to paddle the lower reaches of the Mitta Mitta river -
From March 03, 2018 8:00 am until March 04, 2018 12:30 pmAt Beechworth Categories: SocialAsylum Ghost Tour and camping at Lake Sambell Caravan Park at Beechworth -
From March 10, 2018 10:00 pm until March 11, 2018 5:00 amAt Mt Bogong Categories: Backpacking, Volunteering, DayWalks -
From March 17, 2018 5:00 pm until March 18, 2018 5:00 pmAt Beechworth Categories: Social, CarcampingBBC 40th Anniversary Celebrations - Social -
From March 23, 2018 7:00 am until March 25, 2018 3:00 pmAt Falls Creek Categories: Overnight camping and hikingFalls to Hotham Alpine Crossing - 37km over 3 days This event is capped at 6 people, there is 5 platforms at each site. Each platform can fit one (2 tent). 10am Start from Falls Creek. -
From March 30, 2018 5:00 pm until April 01, 2018 5:00 pmAt Clarks Lagoon Reserve via Walwa Categories: Canoeing, CanoeingOvernight, CarcampingA weekend of camping by the Murray River at Clarks Lagoon Reserve via Walwa with paddling on Sat and Sun -
From April 13, 2018 2:00 pm until April 15, 2018 10:00 amAt Dinner Plain Categories: Overnight camping and hikingDinner Plain to Hotham Trail is a 24km, grade 3 Return hike located in Alpine National Park Victoria. Duration - 8hrs. This is a day hike on the Saturday, starting from Dinner Plain to Hotham return, with camping on Friday night - Harrietville Caravan Park, 20 Camping park rd. Saturday night JB Hut - Dinner Plain. -
From April 28, 2018 9:00 am until April 29, 2018 5:00 pmAt Lake Catani Categories: CarcampingWonderful camping opportunity at Lake Catani Mt Buffalo NP -
From June 01, 2018 8:00 am until June 12, 2018 12:30 pmAt Machu Picchu Peru Categories: Hiking, Overnight camping and hikingEvent – Inca Trail Express – Machu Picchu, Peru with Intrepid Tours -
From September 30, 2018 7:00 am until September 30, 2018 4:00 pmAt Harrietville Categories: DayWalksThe Mount Feathertop – via Bungalow Spur. The Alpine Series is a Grade 4 Hike. -
From October 07, 2018 7:00 am until October 07, 2018 5:00 pmAt Eurobin Categories: Carcamping, DayWalksThe iconic Mt Buffalo is a classic Grade 4 day walk – Big Walk Distance – 21.2km Return Duration – 7-8hrs. Car pool from Wodonga bunnings (kfc corner) meet at 5.30am. Pls let me know if you require a lift. If anyone wants to only do half of Big Walk meet near Rollasons Falls intersection around 8.30am, you can follow the group to chalet for lunch and return. However you will need to organize your own vehicle. -
From October 14, 2018 7:00 am until October 14, 2018 5:00 pmCapped at 6 due to seating in 4WD Taxi for Return trip back to Harrietville $42 p.p. The Alpine Series is a Grade 4 Hike. -
From October 21, 2018 3:00 am until October 21, 2018 2:00 pmAt Mountain Creek Campground Categories: DayWalksMt Bogong Sunday, Distance – 19.3km TIME – 3AM START, HEADLIGHTS A MUST. Meet – Mountain Creek Picnic Area. The Alpine Series is a Grade 4 Hike, please ensure you have the appropriate gear. -
From December 02, 2018 8:00 am until December 10, 2018 5:00 pmAt Tasmania Categories: Backpacking, DayWalks6 Day Walk - Without carrying all the gear !! .... With Hot Showers !!