Murray Valley Bushwalking Club Bulletin #66 April 16 2013
Welcome to the following new members we hope you enjoy all that the Murray Valley Bushwalking Club has to offer.
Stephen Gulliford, Tony Jelbart and Margariete Harding
New grading system for events with Murray Valley Bushwalking Club
Club committee is currently working towards grading all of our events and gradings will be included in the event description. A draft of event gradings is available on the website here if you have any comments to make.
What We've Been Up To
Somewhere on Baranduda Range 10 April
A pleasant warm early Autumn evening walk on an easy section of Baranduda Range with my trusty co leader Tony Marsh and his offsider Ailla was enjoyed by 5 members. Along the way we came across a young brown snake out enjoying the last of what summer had to offer before the cold sets in.
Overnight Hike Medium Mt Bogong via Mulhauser Spur track 13 - 14 April
Several members joined Peter on the overnight Bogong trip. Bogong was a new experience for some in the group for others it was a return to a favourite place.
Whats On April 16 to April 22
Find the activity on the website calendar that interests you and hit the Join button to start a conversation with the event leader.
Evening walk at Hunchback Hill and BYO BBQ to follow at Sasho's place 18 April.
Join Sasho for an easy walk on Hunchback Hill meeting at the carpark near the creek on Fell timber creek road. Bring head lamp or torch. After the walk will be a BYO everything BBQ at Sasho's place.Click here to join
Tassie Photo Fun and BBQ 19 April
Its a Friday night so come along and join us for some fun reviewing photos of the Tassie adventures in Feb 2013 - its not just the Overland track as Hans had an amazing Tour de Tassie which he photographed extensively. We will have a bbq first kicking off about 6-30pm and then enjoy the photos. BYO food and drinks for the bbq - if you want to show some
photos get in touch with Tony to organise it. Click here to join
Intermediate Abseiling - The Rock 20 April
Join Neil at the Rock this venue is close to Wagga Wagga and it offers a great step up from the beginers abseiling that Neil does at the Albury Quarry Click here to join
The Evening Star Mine area on Rocky Point Track 21 April
Join us for a search for a Geocache in the Yackandandah - Beechworth Gold mining area. And more specifically, The Evening Star Mine area on Rocky Point Track. Hopefully we will find some very interesting relics. Some of the walk will be off track so be prepared, and bring Lunch. For more info call Peter 0417441137. We will meet at Anzac Park Yackandadah 10 am. .... As I know numbers of who is going we can arrange car pooling from Albury / Wodonga. Most likely from the Causeway about 9:15 am. And I can pick up as well.....Click here to join
Future happenings
The Twins day walk 4 May
This will be a day walk to The Twins, near Mt St Bernard on the Great Alpine Road between Harrietville and Mt Hotham. A nice mountain with spectacular 360 degree views to Mts Buffalo, Buller, Howitt, Feathertop and Hotham. Rescue a geocache (I hope!). Early start, you need to be at Myrtleford by about 9am to organise transport from there on.. 15km walk, partly off track, and some fairly steep. But definitely worth it! Click here to join
Beechworth Gaol Tour & Short walk 12 May
Beechworth Gaol tour time 1pm, if we have a group of 15 then we can book a tour as a group. We have to be there 15 to 20 minutes before 1 pm to pay etc. Cost is $22.50 per person. Please let me know by 15 April if you are interested.
After having made a booking for the folk who will attend, the late comers will have to contact the tour operators to book in to any avaiable tours and it cannot be gauranteed you will be on the same tour. Following tour we drive to powder magazine and go for a short 5 k walk to 1 tree hill and depending on who is left we can enjoy a BBQ dinner then drive home.
I know that it is mother day. And only 6 weeks away WOW. Meet at the info centre on the Causeway 12.45 for car pooling if needed, please book in or email, SMS even smoke signals will do. Click here to join peter
Interesting information for members and guests
The Life of the River Red Gum walk 4 May
The Life of the River Red Gum walk is on Saturday 4th of May, 10 am - 2pm - it will start with a video (Snow Gums to River Reds you may have seen it already) and then Anne will present about a 45 min slide show, we'll have a cup of tea and then head out for a walk and picnic on the riverside. All up we'd be walking about 2 km, down through the Golf Course and into forested area where Anne will point out different aspects. She is very passionate about saving every tree, particularly those that germinated during the last floods. She has some interesting information from her research. Apparently a red gum seed will float for 10 days before sinking Click here to join
The Commercial Club Nail Can Hill Run (or walk!) 5 May
This is an 11.3 km fun run / walk. No need to carry anything, not even water! (Watering stations are provided along the way).
For this activity you will have to register via
https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=8562
I know that so far two committee members have registered for this event, we hope to see many more on the day!!!!!!!!
If you cant view photos in this email you can read the bulletin on the MVB Website
Catch you on a club event soon!
regards
Tracey Barkley
Secretary
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc Bulletin #65 8 April 2013
New grading system for events with Murray Valley Bushwalkers
Club committee is currently working towards grading all of our events and gradings will be included in the event description. A draft of event gradings is available on the website here if you have any comments to make.
What We've Been Up To
Wed 3 April evening walk on Nail Can Hill
Thanks to Hans for co leading this walk.A very pleasant Autumn evening walk, along a few of the less walked tracks on Nail Can. It was like Burke Street with many people we guess were in training for the Nail Can Hill race.
Thurs 4 April final Canoe the Murray After Work for summer of 2012/2013
What a summer it has been here are the statistics; 4 beginners events with training 48 participants which was made up of 37 members and 11 visitors.
After work thursday evening paddles 22 scheduled 18 paddles run, 264 participants which was made up of 229 members and 35 visitors a huge thanks must go to the following leaders who made this activity possible Tony Marsh, Jan Douglas, Tracey Barkley and Neil Brown
A huge thank you to Dave Breedon - Murray River Canoe Hire for yet another great contribution to our club. Thanks to Cheryl for being the money collector and thanks to Michelle for being the keeper of gear.
Mount Buffalo Lake Catani Camp & Walks on Mt Buffalo
4 members enjoy a great weekend camping at Lake Catani, for 3 of those 4 it was their first time staying at the campground. A little rain and a fair amount of sunshine made for a interesting weekend of walks including a day out with Hans and 2 more members on Sunday looking for the elusive Riven Rock.
Sunday 7 April with Hans on Mt Buffalo
5 club members joined Hans on a interesting walk around some interesting rock formations with a little bit of off track exploration to try to find the Riven Rock. Thankfully the rain stayed away until we were heading home.
Whats On April 8 to April 15
Find the activity on the website calendar that interests you and hit the Join button to start a conversation with the event leader.
Somewhere on Baranduda Range 10 April
Join Tracey and Tony on this walk somewhere on Baranduda. A headlamp/ torch will be required for this walk, we will have a BYO dinner along the way. As canoeing has finished for summer of 2012/2013 I have decided to put on some evening events with the assistance of some other leaders. This is the second of those activities which will include spot lighting, evening BBQ in the bush just to name a few of the activities. Click here to join
HCRT 3. Huon to Talangatta 13 April
A walk along the High Country Rail Trail from Huon to Talangatta. Mainly Grade 1, perhaps some Grade 2 +.Distance: approx. 12 k, Geocaching along the way! Meet at Bunnings Car Park Wodonga at 8.00 AM. Click here to join
Overnight Hike Medium Mt Bogong via Mulhauser Spur track 13 - 14 April
This is an alternative way to the summit of Mt Bogong. From Bogong Gap about 15km out of Mitta we drive off the Omeo Rd on a logging tack for 16 km to the foot of the Mulhauser Spur. Then an 8 km hike with 370m climb gets you to Cleve Cole Hut. We will camp here and walk up Mt Bogong on the next day and then return to the cars. Tony and I wanted to try this earlier but the heat kept us home. There will be a limit of 4 in my vechicle. Vehicle access is quite suitable for 2WD provided no trees have fallen over the bush tracks. If more want to join us, ask Tony re vechicle suitability. We would like to leave Albury/Wodonga about 6am. . If the weather permits and we make the Summit on Saturday, we will camp Saturday night on the Summit of Mt Bogong, Click here to join.
Future happenings
Tassie Photo Fun and BBQ 19 April
Its a Friday night so come along and join us for some fun reviewing photos of the Tassie adventures in Feb 2013 - its not just the Overland track as Hans had an amazing Tour de Tassie which he photographed extensively. We will have a bbq first kicking off about 6-30pm and then enjoy the photos. BYO food and drinks for the bbq - if you want to show some
photos get in touch with Tony to organise it. Click here to join
Intermediate Abseiling - The Rock 20 April
Join Neil at the Rock this venue is close to Wagga Wagga and it offers a great step up from the begginers absieling that Neil does at the Albury Quarry Click here to join
The Evening Star Mine area on Rocky Point Track 21 April
Join us for a search for a Geocache in the Yackandandah - Beechworth Gold mining area. And more specifically, The Evening Star Mine area on Rocky Point Track. Hopefully we will find some very interesting relics. Some of the walk will be off track so be prepared, and bring Lunch. For more info call Peter 0417441137. We will meet at Anzac Park Yackandadah 10 am. .... As I know numbers of who is going we can arrange car pooling from Albury / Wodonga. Most likely from the Causeway about 9:15 am. And I can pick up as well.....Click here to join
Beechworth Gaol Tour & Short walk 12 May
Beechworth Gaol tour time 1pm, if we have a group of 15 then we can book a tour as a group. We have to be there 15 to 20 minutes before 1 pm to pay etc. Cost is $22.50 per person. Please let me know by 15 April if you are interested.
After having made a booking for the folk who will attend, the late comers will have to contact the tour operators to book in to any avaiable tours and it cannot be gauranteed you will be on the same tour. Following tour we drive to powder magazine and go for a short 5 k walk to 1 tree hill and depending on who is left we can enjoy a BBQ dinner then drive home.
I know that it is mother day. And only 6 weeks away WOW. Meet at the info centre on the Causeway 12.45 for car pooling if needed, please book in or email, SMS even smoke signals will do. Click here to join peter
Interesting information for members and guests
Bushwalking Victoria April newsletter
Great vegetarian recipes for your next trip
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=9bZ1Q&m=3tAviP4eQnwqmTM&b=X6Yv1rtola84KNpBMoSbIw
Parklands Albury Wodonga Ride for your supper
Do I need a PLB - Not until your are injured - Davids story
http://ourhikingblog.com.au/2011/03/do-i-need-a-plb-injured-rescue.html
If you cant view photos in this email you can read the bulletin on the MVB Website
Catch you on a club event soon!
regards
Tracey Barkley
Secretary
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Bulletin #64 April 2013
New grading system for events
Club committee is currently working towards grading all of our events and gradings will be included in the event description. A draft of event gradings is available on the website here if you have any comments to make.
What We've Been Up To
Moonlight bike ride 27 March
Plan B bike ride out towards Barnawartha was enjoyed by a number of riders followed by a BBQ at Sasho's (thanks for organising all the food Sasho). Riders made it back to Sasho's just before the down pour.
Thurs 28 March Canoe the Murray After Work (Cancelled due to weather)
Easter Friday walk on Baranduda Range
A group of enthusiastic members and visitors joined leader Tony Marsh for a walk on Baranduda Range which is always a treat. This walk took the place of the planned overnight walk in Mt Piolt National Park Chiltern area
Whats On April 2 to April 9
Find the activity on the website calendar that interests you and hit the Join button to start a conversation with the event leader.
Somewhere on Nail Can Hill for dinner 3 April
Join Tracey on this walk somewhere on Nail Can Hill. A headlamp/ torch will be required for this walk, we will have a BYO dinner along the way. As canoeing is coming to a close I thought it would be great to do a few evening walks around the local area. This is the first of those activities which will include spot lighting, evening BBQ in the bush just to name a few of the activities. Click here to join
Final canoe after work for summer 2012/2013 on 4 April
Join us for the final after work paddle we will paddle from Water Works to Peach farm or a surprise if the level of the river allows. Dave and Neil have checked out paddling down the Kiewa River and this will not be on the program until next year. So come along and enjoy the river and join us for the final BBQ for this season which is always a interesting mix of culinary styles and plenty of social interaction. As the evenings are getting shorter and shorter we ask that you arrive at Norieul Park a little before 5.30pm. Click here to join
Easy Abseiling 6 April
If you have ever wanted to have a go at Abseiling this is the day to do it. If your skills need brushing up come along too. Join Neil for a day of excitement click here to join
Mt Buffalo Camp 5 - 7 April
This event is a weekend camp at the wonderful Lake Catani campground with activities to suit everyone. You will need to provide your own tents, sleeping gear, cooking equipment etc but hot showers and wash up facilities are available.
Booking in early will help enormously in the organisation of this event because we have to book and pay for campsites in advance.
If we have a good idea of numbers then we can book campsites that are adjacent and not spread all over the campground. click here to join
Future happenings
Overnight Hike Medium Mt Bogong via Mulhauser Spur track 13 - 14 April
This is an alternative way to the summit of Mt Bogong. From Bogong Gap about 15km out of Mitta we drive off the Omeo Rd on a logging tack for 16 km to the foot of the Mulhauser Spur. Then an 8 km hike with 370m climb gets you to Cleve Cole Hut. We will camp here and walk up Mt Bogong on the next day and then return to the cars. Tony and I wanted to try this earlier but the heat kept us home. There will be a limit of 4 in my vehicle. Vehicle access is quite suitable for 2WD provided no trees have fallen over the bush tracks. If more want to join us, ask Tony re vechicle suitability. We would like to leave Albury/Wodonga about 6am. . If the weather permits and we make the Summit on Saturday, we will camp Saturday night on the Summit of Mt Bogong, Click here to join.
Fishy Trail Run/Walk 7 April 2013
More information go to www.parklands-alburywodonga.org.au
please book on line prior to this fundraising event a fundraising event for Parklands Albury Wodonga and the Border Trust. Walk, jog or run for 12kms or 21kms along the banks of the Murray River and tributaries (Kiewa River and Wodonga Creek), including sections of Wodonga Creek that are private property, and therefore not normally accessible
Tassie Photo Fun and BBQ 19 April
Its a Friday night so come along and join us for some fun reviewing photos of the Tassie adventures in Feb 2013 - its not just the Overland track as Hans had an amazing Tour de Tassie which he photographed extensively. We will have a bbq first kicking off about 6-30pm and then enjoy the photos. BYO food and drinks for the bbq - if you want to show some photos get in touch with Tony to organise it. Click here to join
Beechworth Gaol Tour & Short walk 12 May
Beechworth Gaol tour time 1pm, if we have a group of 15 then we can book a tour as a group. We have to be there 15 to 20 minutes before 1 pm to pay etc. Cost is $22.50 per person. Please let me know by 15 April if you are interested.
After having made a booking for the folk who will attend, the late comers will have to contact the tour operators to book in to any avaiable tours and it cannot be gauranteed you will be on the same tour. Following tour we drive to powder magazine and go for a short 5 k walk to 1 tree hill and depending on who is left we can enjoy a BBQ dinner then drive home.
I know that it is mother day. And only 6 weeks away WOW. Meet at the info centre on the Causeway 12.45 for car pooling if needed, please book in or email, SMS even smoke signals will do. Click here to join peter
Interesting information for members and guests
Bushwalking Victoria April newsletter
Great vegetarian recipes for your next trip
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=9bZ1Q&m=3tAviP4eQnwqmTM&b=X6Yv1rtola84KNpBMoSbIw
Parklands Albury Wodonga Ride for your supper
Do I need a PLB - Not until your are injured - Davids story
http://ourhikingblog.com.au/2011/03/do-i-need-a-plb-injured-rescue.html
If you cant view photos in this email you can read the bulletin on the MVB Website
Catch you on a club event soon!
regards
Tracey Barkley
Secretary
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
MVB Bulletin #63 March 25 2013
Meet your committee
This week we feature club Committee Member Nicole Stephens
(Publicity Officer)
Where were you born?
Windsor NSW
How did you come to bushwalking?
What is your favorite bushwalk/abseil/canoe trip/ etc?
My most favourite bush walk /camping trip was up on the Tantangera Dam and plans its beautiful and I just loved watching the Wombats in the late afternoon to dark ,they are such characters
Whats the scariest experience you have had in the bush?
We walking around the Kiandra high plans, when we came across a wild sow and her half grown piglets, they where not scared of us and there was no trees to climb so we ended up climbing up on some exposed bolders untill they left the area. I was very scared.
What is the best thing about being involved with Murray Valley Bushwalkers?
What advice would you give to a member considering joining the MVB committee?
Join
Social Activities
Join us for dinner at the Barnawartha Hotel on March 27 TAKE NOTE dinner may be at Sasho's place in Wodonga please book via club website no later than 5pm Tuesday 26 March see more info regarding this option in the moonlight bike ride activity further down the page
What We've Been Up To
Thurs 21 March Canoe the Murray After Work
Sustainability Fair 23 March
4 members manned a stall at the Sustainability Fair at QE2 Square on saturday from 10 - 2pm with much positive feed back from the public, thanks Neil for organising this as it gets our club out there giving people an insight into what we offer as a club.Thanks to Lin Starke, Neil Brown and Tracey Barkley
Long Plain Track - Mt Buffalo 24 March
6 Members enjoyed a pleasant day at Mt Buffalo on Sunday 24 March with fine weather and good company pictures from this walk will be in next weeks bulletin
Easy Abseiling 24 March
Neil and other members enjoyed a great day at the Albury quary on Saturday 24 March
Whats On March 25 to April 1
Find the activity on the website calendar that interests you and hit the Join button to start a conversation with the event leader.
Committee meeting 26 March
Committee meeting to be held on 26 March, if you have any items you would like discussed speak with a committee member it could be ideas for walks, activities as a committee we are always looking for members input it is your club.
27 March Moonlight bike ride & dinner at
Plan A
the Barnawartha Pub or Edwards Tavern Wodonga (Numbers dependant)
Click here to join plan A or B a decision will be made on Tuesday night and participants will be notified
Plan B Moonlight bike ride & BBQ at Sasho's place. Meat and salads will be supplied and costs divided amongst participants. BYO Drinks
Must have final numbers for bike ride and dinner no later than 5pm Tuesday 26 March
Canoe after work 28 March (This is the 2nd last paddling event for 2013 daylight savings summer program, so dont miss out)
Daylight saving is quickly coming to a close, if you would like to join the canoeing this Thursday night 28 March click here
Intermediate Abseiling - The Rock Nature Reserve, The Rock 30 March
Join Neil on this step up from beginners abseiling, The Rock is a interesting place to visit and abseiling there will be a unique experience click here to join
Easy Backpack - Chiltern Mt Pilot National Park 30 & 31 March
Join Tony on this great backpacking overnight trip in the Chiltern Mount Pilot National Park. This trip is suitable for those who may have wanted to try an overnight walk, no need to carry heavy gear. Click here to join
Future happenings
Easy Abseiling 2 April
Join Neil for an late afternoon abseil at the Albury quary you wont regret it join here
After work canoeing 4 April
last one for the season something a little bit different on this night watch this space more information in next weeks bulletin.
Car camp Mount Buffalo 5 - 7 April
This event is a weekend camp at the wonderful Lake Catani campground with activities to suit everyone. You will need to provide your own tents, sleeping gear, cooking equipment etc but hot showers and wash up facilities are available.
Booking in early will help enormously in the organisation of this event because we have to book and pay for campsites in advance. If we have a good idea of numbers then we can book campsites that are adjacent and not spread all over the campground.Click here to join
The Twins day walk 4 May
This will be a day walk to The Twins, near Mt St Bernard on the Great Alpine Road between Harrietville and Mt Hotham. A nice mountain with spectacular 360 degree views to Buffalo, Buller, Howitt, Feathertop and Hotham. Rescue a geocache (I hope!). Thie depends on 1. the Great Alpine Road being open and 2. the area being open for bushwalkers after bushfires. Early start, you need to be at Myrtleford by about 9am. 10km walk, partly off track. Click here to join
Beechworth Gaol Tour & Short walk 12 May
Greetings all. I decided to make a date for the Gaol tour and, if I get enough numbers ill book, otherwise we will just turn up and jump into a tour with others. Plan for a 2 pm tour and be at the Gaol about 1.30 or so to pay etc, after the tour we drive to powder magazine and go for a short 5 k walk to 1 tree hill.
depending on who is left we can enjoy a BBQ dinner then drive home..
Meet at the info centre on the Causeway 12.45 for car pooling if needed, please book in or email, SMS even smoke signals will do. Click here to join peter
Other activities going on around the place which members may be interested in.
Fishy Trail Run/Walk 7 April 2013
More information go to www.parklands-alburywodonga.org.au
please book on line prior to this fundraising event a fundraising event for Parklands Albury Wodonga and the Border Trust. Walk, jog or run for 12kms or 21kms along the banks of the Murray River and tributaries (Kiewa River and Wodonga Creek), including sections of Wodonga Creek that are private property, and therefore not normally accessible
If you cant view photos in this email you can read the bulletin on the MVB Website
Catch you on a club event soon!
regards
Tracey Barkley
Secretary
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
