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
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
MVB Bulletin #62 March 18 2013
Meet your committee
This week we feature club Committee Member Tracey Barkley (Secretary)
Where were you born and went to school?
Born in: Deniliquin
How did you come to bushwalking?
What is your favorite bushwalk/abseil/canoe trip/ etc?
I have so many favourite walks there are 3 that standout in my mind Travers Sabine Circuit in Nelson Lakes National Park New Zealand, Gunderbooka National Park out near Bourke in outback NSW and a self guided walking trip that I led in Italy in 2010. Closer to home my favourite places to walk or tramp are Warby Ranges near Wagaratta Vic, Falls Creek, Mt Buffalo and so many more.
Whats the scariest experience you have had in the bush?
Whilst not actually in the bush it is part of our club activities, I would have to say that abseiling was very challenging for me. I am very scared of heights and for those of you who witnessed me kissing the ground after I made it down it was with great support from a fantastic leader Neil Brown who coached me every bit of the way, thanks Neil. Abseiling is something everyone should try at least once if they can.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?
Have a go. I had never held an executive position on a committee before, I feel very supported with the mentoring system and have learned many new skills. Recently I have taken an executive position in another organisation purely because of the experience I have gained with Murray Valley. This is a great club with fantastic members you wont be sorry, it is great being on the committee seeing how the club works on the inside and committee only meets 4 -6 times a year
New Member
We extend a warm welcome to our newest member Lena Sandstrom, we hope you enjoy all that the Murray Valley Bushwalkers club offers.
Social Activities
Looking ahead on the calendar there are some great social events coming up.
Join us for dinner at the Barnawartha Hotel on March 27
Special social / walk event in Beechworth. A visit to the Beechworth Goal, followed by a byo dinner, of either a BBQ or cold meats. The last tour of the day is at 4 pm and cost 25 dollars per person. Depending on the numbers wishing to attend. Will be on a Saturday, date to be fixed in April or May. After dinner we can go on a nature walk starting at the powder magazine up to One tree hill and back, only about 5 k's Please contact Peter Presutti 0417 441 137 to find out more or express your interest in attending
What We've Been Up To
Thurs 14 March Canoe the Murray After Work
Cowombat Flat and the source of the Murray 8,9,10 & 11March
A game of Interstate cricket at the source of the NSW , VIC Border the amazing Murray River, click here for trip report
World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands aboard MV Kingfisher 16 March
7 Members travelled to Barmah on Sturday 6 March for a wonderful trip along "The Narrows" of the Murray River click here to see a report of the trip
White Box Walking Track 17 March
Members enjoyed a pleasant walk along the White Box Track at Chiltern with leader Jan Douglas this walk is a favourite of the club
Whats On March 18 to March 24
Find the activity on the website calendar that interests you and hit the Join button to start a conversation with the event leader.
Canoe after work 21 March
Daylight saving is quickly coming to a close, if you would like to join the canoeing this Thursday night 21 March click here
Sustainability Fair 23 March
Neil is looking for assistance to staff a club stall at the Sustainability Fair if you can assist Neil contact him on 0417813951. More information to follow
Easy Abseiling 24 March
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
Long Plain Track 24 March
3rd time lucky after 2 attempts at this walk I am pleased to say that this walk will go ahead. Tracey & Jan are encouraging members to join us on this easy /medium walk which will take in Mt Dunn, rangers at Mt Buffalo and volunteers have been busy erecting an amazing staircase to safely get to the top of Mt Dunn a rock formation which gives amazing views to the West, South, North nearly a 360 degree view of Buffalo. Click here to join us
Come and try Dragonboat paddling, free event 24 march
Click here for more information relating to Dragon Boat paddling
Future happenings
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.
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 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
After work canoeing 4 April
last one for the season something a little bit different on this night watch this space for more information.
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
MVB Bulletin #61 March 11 2013
Meet your committee
This week we feature club Committee Member Neil Brown
Neil is the clubs abseiling activity leader, along with being a leader and co leader on canoeing and walking activities, so Neil;
Where were you born and go to school?
Born in: Albury
How did you come to bushwalking?
What is your favorite bushwalk/abseil/canoe trip/ etc?
Whats the scariest experience you have had in the bush?
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?
Apologies
Last week I omitted to include a picture of Peter Presutti club Treasurer so members can put names to faces,apologies to Peter.
Social Activities
Looking ahead on the calendar there are some great social events coming up.
THERE ARE STILL A FEW SPOTS LEFT FOR THE ECOTOUR OF THE BARMAH WETLANDS INCLUDING "THE NARROWS" OF THIS SECTION OF THE MIGHTY MURRAY RIVER TRIP.
An amazing social ecotour of the Barmah wetlands is scheduled for Saturday March 16
Join us for dinner at the Barnawartha Hotel on March 27
Special social / walk event in Beechworth. A visit to the Beechworth Goal, followed by a byo dinner, of either a BBQ or cold meats. The last tour of the day is at 4 pm and cost 25 dollars per person. Depending on the numbers wishing to attend. Will be on a Saturday, date to be fixed in April or May. After dinner we can go on a nature walk starting at the powder magazine up to One tree hill and back, only about 5 k's Please contact Peter Presutti 0417 441 137 to find out more or express your interest in attending
What We've Been Up To
Thurs 7 March Canoe the Murray After Work
Cowombat Flat and the source of the Murray 8,9,10 & 11March
See pics from this walk with Mick Webster in the next Bulletin at the time of distribution Mick and his crew were still out walking.
Whats On March 11 to March 18
Find the activity on the website calendar that interests you and hit the Join button to start a conversation with the event leader.
Canoe after work 14 March
Daylight saving is quickly coming to a close, if you would like to join the canoeing on Thursday nights before the end of Daylight savings click here
White Box Walking Track 17 March
Join Jan Douglas on this Sunday morning walk to beat the heat and crowds. White Box Track is in the Mt Pilot National Park - Chiltern section of the park, being 8.5 k's it wont be too strenuous on a Sunday morning. Click here to join
Future happenings
Sustainability Fair 23 March
Neil is looking for assistance to staff a club stall at the Sustainability Fair if you can assist Neil contact him on 0417813951. More information to follow
Easy Abseiling 24 March
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
Long Plain Track 24 March
3rd time lucky after 2 attempts at this walk I am pleased to say that this walk will go ahead. Tracey & Jan are encouraging members to join us on this easy /medium walk which will take in Mt Dunn, rangers at Mt Buffalo and volunteers have been busy erecting an amazing staircase to safely get to the top of Mt Dunn a rock formation which gives amazing views to the West, South, North nearly a 360 degree view of Buffalo. Click here to join us
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
