Car Camp .Trevor's Memorial walk to Black Jack Fire Tower, grade 3, 10-15km. Postponed

 Postponed due to track mainenance

 This Car camp and Walk is in loving memory of Trevor Potts 

 

Car camp Friday night at clover flat  rest area on the Tooma Rd. If not camping on Friday, meeting Saturday 9am at Manjar track on the Tooma Rd. ( on the way to Cabramurra)

 

On Saturday we drive to Manjar track and walk to the Black Jack Fire Tower. Trevor's favourite  mountain. He could see this mountain from his home.  

In Trevor's honour, after lunch we will  ALL drink a cup of his favourite brew, International Roast coffee and some of the favourite chocolate, Rum and Raisons.

 

For Dinner back at Clover Flat everyone will have Ration pack dinner, He a got fresh order not long ago, so they should not be out of Date.

 

On Sunday we drive home.

 

 What to bring:  we will try to share some of Trevor's ration packs, so you still need to bring your one food.

bring a Mug, milk and sugar for the the best coffee according to Trevor....International Roast.

There is a creek for water at the camp site.

 

Clover Flat is not on google map. to get there coming from Corryong towards Khancoban. Turn left on to Swampy plains Rd. (towards Cabramurra) Clover Flat is on the left side some 20 km up the rd.

 

For the Walk! We can drive all the way to the gate if we like and walk 1.3 km from the gate to the tower.

 

Car Camping

As for Day Walks and / or Day Walking in the Alps

 

 

 

Day Walking / XC Skiing / Snowshoeing in the Alps

Activities in the Alps require additional safety equipment due to the fact that weather can change really quickly from benign to dangerous

• Current Medical Information Form - LOGIN FIRST  and then it can be FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE 
• Water - 2 litres recommended - exercise in the Alps uses prodigious amounts of fluid
• Sunscreen
• Gloves and hat
• Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event (snacks for morning and afternoon tea and lunch)
• Suitable clothing and footwear - note denim pants are uncomfortable
• Wet weather waterproofs, jacket and pants
• Thermal top and bottoms
• Walking poles
• Gaiters
• Basic first aid kit including your specific medication eg asthma applicator
• Torch or headlamp for contingencies
• Whistle
• Toilet paper, trowel and sanitiser
• A set of dry clothing in a separate bag to be left in the car to change into if you get wet

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GRADE 3

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Track may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

Day Walking

• Current Medical Information Form FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE
• Water - up to 2 litres recommended for a full day walk
• Sunscreen
• Gloves and hat
• Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event 
• Suitable clothing and footwear - note denim pants are uncomfortable
• Wet weather waterproofs, jacket and pants
• Walking poles
• Gaiters
• Basic first aid kit including your specific medication eg asthma applicator
• Torch or headlamp for contingencies