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QUEENSLAND
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Newsletter
On Top of Mt Warning
Club News
Pilgrimage
This year’s Pilgrimage run by the Toowoomba Bushwalkers Club
was one of the best ever. Over 170 bushwalkers congregated at
Girraween for a weekend of walks, socializing and fun.
Eighteen QBW members attended, making this the greatest
number from our Club ever to go to the Pilgrimage.
There was a slide show on the Friday night by the rangers
showing some of the features of the park.
On the Saturday there were twelve walks to choose from. Even
though many of us had been to Girraween several times,
Toowoomba Bushwalkers were able to take us to areas
unwalked by us before.
Following the walk and a hot shower, there was an opportunity to
go to the bushdance held at the Wallangara Hall. It was a time to
have fun and kick up your heels. A great time was had by all.
Sunday morning there was a sausage sizzle followed by the
Bush Olympics. There was much fun and merriment as several
teams competed. The winners were liberally given sweets
Many thanks to the Toowoomba Bushwalkers who put on a great
show. The organization was superb and the weekend a one long
to remember.
Club Walk Requirements
To assist leaders and clarify to all members what a Club walk is,
the committee has decided the following constitutes a Club walk.
The walk is approved by the Outings Secretary. If the Outings
Secretary is not available, then it is to be approved by another
member of the committee.
The walk is advertised in the Club calendar or on the Club web
site as soon as practical.
In fairness to all members, vacancies on the walk must exist at
the time of notification for listing as a Club walk.
There is a minimum number of 4 people on the walk.
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Rochedale South
QLD 4123
Email qldbwc@yahoo.com
Phone No (07) 3341 7509
www.geocities.com/qldbwc
September 2004
The nominated walk with the nominated leader is the official walk.
Any member not starting the walk with the nominated leader or
not intending to do the nominated walk is not on the Club walk.
The nominated walk may be changed on the day of the walk by
the leader due to safety concerns, weather, lack of numbers or
other reason. The leader is to notify the Outings Secretary about
the change as soon as practical but does not need to do so before
the walk commences.
The nominated walk may be cancelled by the leader due to lack of
numbers by the cut-off point, weather, fire bans, safety or other
reason. The leader is to notify the Outings Secretary about the
cancellation as soon as practical.
For campsite monitoring, if there are less than 4 people then pre-
outing rules as below apply.
Club Pre Outings
Pre-outings are covered by our Insurance Policy and many of our
members are doing them in preparation for a future walk. These
requirements must be met however.
The Outings Secretary is to be notified of the intended pre-outing
not more than a month prior to the pre outing.
The Outings Secretary will make a note of the approximate date of
the pre outing and the leader's name.
Minimum numbers for a pre-outing are:
One member, but only if there is no significant walking, but just to
check campsite, road conditions, mileage etc.
2 members for a maintained graded track pre-outing.
A minimum of 2 experienced members for walking off a
maintained graded track. However if only 2 or 3 members are on a
pre-outing off a maintained graded track then an EPIRB must be
taken. If 4 or more members, then an EPIRB is optional.
In all cases it is expected that a relative or friend is aware that the
pre-outing is on and will contact a committee member in case of
any delay in return.
 General Information The Management Committee
Membership President Trevor Cox 3273 3484 (H)
Membership is still only $20. Please note that the financial year Vice President Bob Gur 3345 3971 (H)
of the Club has changed. The present Club financial year finishes Secretary Patricia Kolarski 3341 7509 (H)
on the 30th of June 2004. However members who have paid
st
their $20 for 2004 will be financial till 31 January 2005. Treasurer Gary Woodward 3245 2695 (H)
Before a visitor can go on a walk, he/she must become a Outings Secretary David Kenrick 3349 8238 (H)
Probationary or Ordinary Member or be a member of an affiliated Membership Officer Nadeen Larkin 0405 022 757
club. Members of another bushwalking club affiliated with the
Editor Richard Kolarski 3341 7509 (H)
Queensland Federation of Bushwalking Clubs or another State
Federation are covered for Insurance.
Other Voluntary Positions
Probationary Membership
Social Secretary Evelyn Campbell 3809 2354 (H)
To become a Probationary Member, a person pays $10.00 to a
member of the committee or to a walk leader. Walk leaders are Training Officer Nadeen Larkin 0405 022 757
authorized to collect the $10.00. The committee member or walk Equipment Officer Steve Moyle 3800 3963 (H)
leader will note the name of the person on the Walk Sheet and
that he/she has paid the $10.00. Supper Convenor Danuta Gur 3345 3971 (H)
A Probationary Member must become an Ordinary Member by Federation Rep Richard Kolarski 3341 7509 (H)
their second walk. Federation Rep Trevor Cox 3273 3484 (H)
A Probationary Member can become an Ordinary Member by FMR Rep Richard Kolarski 3341 7509 (H)
filling out a membership form and handing it to a committee FMR Rep Trevor Smith 0407 062 381
member or walk leader and paying a further $10.00.
Ordinary Membership
Campsite Monitors
A person who is not a member may become an Ordinary
Ratatat Hut Barbara Makepeace
Member straight away by filling out a membership form and
Ed Thistlethwaite
handing the form to a committee member or walk leader and
paying $20.00. Running Creek Falls Richard Kolarski
Gary Woodward
Meeting Place
Throakban Kerry de Clauzel
Club Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Trevor Smith
East Brisbane State School, corner of Stanley Street and
Wellington Road, starting at 7:30pm. Mt Superbus & Christine Harrison &
Spicers Peak Cliff Harrison
There is parking within the school grounds off Wellington Road.
Consult a street directory, as there are a number of one-way Mt May Patricia Kolarski
streets in the area. There is also parking in Wellington Road.
Tea/Coffee and cake/biscuits provided after the meeting. A coin New Members
donation would be appreciated
Equipment for Hire Edwin Clarke John Lane
The Club has a backpack (suitable for use as
a day or through pack) for hire at $5.00 per No of Ordinary Members 126
week. This is the number of renewals and new members since 1/2/2004
QBW is also looking at purchasing further
equipment in the near future. Any suggestions
for equipment to buy would be appreciated. Editors Pic
Also any person who has surplus equipment
and would like to donate or sell to the Club,
please contact one of the Committee members
or Steve Moyle on 3800 3963.

Bivy Bag/Pack Liners for Sale

The Club has purchased a quantity of pack liners from VicWalk
suitable for through packs. They are 2 metres by 0.9 metres in a
bright orange colour. The packliners can double as an
emergency bivvy bag and have helpful information printed on
them.
They are available from the Club for $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00.
Club Shirts
The Club still has a number of Club polo shirts for sale. They are
available in XL, L, M and S size. $20.00 each
EPIRB Available for Members
The Club has purchased an EPIRB. It will be available to any
member of the Club at no charge for use on weekend or
weekday walks.
If you would like to take the EPIRB on a walk, ring 3341 7509 on Under the Boardwalk
where to pick up and return the EPIRB.

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 Special Coming Events
The Great Australian Bushwalk 24 October 2004.
All Queensland Federation Bushwalking Clubs have been invited
to participate in The Great Australian Bushwalk, which is being
coordinated by the National Parks Association of Queensland.
This is an initiative to encourage new and old bushwalkers to
venture into national parks right across the state, for a day of
exercise, exploration, flora and fauna and fresh air appreciation
in the company of like-minded people.
The Great Australian Bushwalk was begun in New South Wales
a couple of years ago, spearheaded by the NSW Premier and
NPANSW, and has encouraged thousands of people to go on
their first bush walk.
Queensland Bushwalkers Club is joining this venture and the
Club has two walks scheduled on that day. They are Barney
Creek led by Dave Haliczer and Dave’s Creek Circuit led by John
Morris.
Any visitor going on the Great Australian Bushwalk held by QBW
on 24/10/2004 will automatically become a probationary member
of QBW and no prescribed fee will be payable.
The Club would like experienced walkers to come along also to
help any newcomers with questions and assist the leader.
QBW Christmas Party 19-21 November 2004.
Where: Midginbil Hill Country Resort, Near Uki, Northern NSW.
Located in the Tweed Hinterland, 150km from Brisbane, about
2hrs drive.
Price: $36 per person, minimum of two nights.
Please make payment for the weekend to Gary Woodward by
October 15. Gary’s phone number is 3245 2695.
Directions and Map: Available at Club Meetings and will be in
the November Newsletter.
Also on the web at www.midginbilhill.com.au/locality.htm
Accommodation: Bunkhouse Accommodation.
6 Rooms with 10 bunks in each.
2 Rooms with 4 bunks in each.
Each room has an ensuite bathroom.
Facilities: Fully equipped commercial kitchen & cool room
available for our use.
Use of facilities from 4pm Friday to 4pm Sunday.
BYO food, cutlery & crockery.
pillows, blankets & linen.
Free Activities: include Swimming Pool, Orienteering Course,
Tennis & Volleyball (BYO or Hire Equipment).
BYO Watercraft to paddle on nearby Clarie Hall Dam.
Activities with Fees: Horse riding, Archery, Canoeing.
Program

Saturday Night Group BBQ & Party and Trivia Quiz
Night at "The Barn" with Australiana Theme. Come
dressed in your best Australiana gear.

QBW will supply the meat for the BBQ. Please bring a
dish to contribute. Let Gary Woodward know what you
will be bringing when you book.

Bushwalking videos and slide shows.

Tossing of the Boot competition.

Bushwalking opportunities at Mt Warning, Nightcap NP,
Mt Jerusalem NP.
Enquiries: Please contact Evelyn Campbell ph 3809 2354.
Comings and Goings
Linda, Peter, Barbara and Paul are off to Europe to do a walk
near Chamonix in France and then off to the Dolomites for a 2
week walk.
Richard and Patricia are off to Ayers Rock for a week.
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Past Walks
Glennies Chair 8 May 2004
Two years ago (2002), as my first walk as leader for the Club, I
planned a walk to Double Peak near Mt. Ballow but a bad
altercation with a large rock forced me to put that on hold.
Approximately two years later I planned it again as my first walk
as leader only to awake on that morning to find it raining on a
weekend for about the first time since Adam was a boy. (If I were
superstitious I would think there was a message in there
somewhere.)
A wet drive to Boonah for our early morning rendezvous found
that the rain had ceased just before we arrived and after a quick
discussion it was decided that driving to Windy Ridge, which isn’t
too flash even in the dry, was out of the question. It was decided
that we could walk to Glennies chair which is a large rock standing
out above the jungle on the ridge to Mt. Glennie just south of Mt.
Lindesay.
Parking our cars at the Lindesay border gate, and finding the
weather dry but overcast, we followed the service road beside the
border rabbit fence behind Mt. Lindesay to Lindesay Gap. The
rabbit fence was then followed to the foot of the steep climb to the
top of the Mt. Glennie ridge. (Although this is pretty steep,
compared to Mt. Clunie it’s a stroll.)
After a leisurely morning tea break we commenced the climb to
the top of the ridge and on reaching the top a quick turn to the
right to follow an old broken down rabbit fence brought us, in
about 15 minutes, to Glennies Chair.
At the Base of Glennies Chair
By this time the fitter members of the group were well ahead of
me but I was quite content to lead from the rear. Although you
cannot climb to the top of the rock some excellent views of Mt.
Lindesay were obtained through gaps in the forest at the side and
some of the more eager, surefooted type, beavers in the group
climbed to the front of the rock for some excellent views of
northern N.S.W.
Retracing our steps to the descent on the rabbit fence we made a
short detour to the left to a nice rock overhang in the rain forest for
a pleasant lunch break, after which we returned to the cars.
A quick drive back to Beaudesert found most of the group
enjoying coffee at Maccas while myself and another thirsty
member slipped away for a couple of well deserved beers.
Thanks to those who joined me for what turned out to be an
enjoyable but unplanned day. David Kenrick
Mt Warning D/W 9 May 2004
It was Mothers Day so this short walk was planned to finish early
so people could get back for their Mother’s Day dinner. Though it
had rained the previous day, Sunday turned out to be sunny with
only a few clouds in the sky. It was a quick run down from
Brisbane along the newly widened highway to the carpark at the
base of Mt Warning where 12 of us gathered.
The track up Mt Warning was graded with a gentle slope as it
zigzagged up and a good pace was achieved. There were quite a
few people on the track including a woman being taken up to the
top as a Mother’s Day present.
We stopped along the track for morning tea and a bit of a rest
about halfway up. Wayne was carrying Jasmine in her special
back carry and he needed to be careful on the slightly muddy
and we track. Jasmine seemed to be enjoying the free ride.
We finally reached the cliff line that is such a prominent feature of
Mt Warning and began the rock scramble up. There was a chain
to help us over the steep bits but there were ample rock and foot
holds too.
At the summit wide thick metal mesh platforms had been
constructed and signs to help with identifying the various
mountains visible. The views needless to say were spectacular.
After an early lunch and plenty of time for everyone to take in the
views we headed back down.
Many thanks to all who came and for their company. Richard
Muscat and Bailey Creeks 15 May 2004
This walk led by Kerry was a follow up to her walk in January this
year. In her earlier walk she had followed the wrong ridge down
and did not get to where she planned. It had involved some quite
scungy bushbashing. This time she was certain of righting that
mistake.
The six of us met at Brisbane Forest Park and began the walk as
if going to the Piper Comanche wreck. However we turned off to
the left at the end of the old forestry road and followed a steep
overgrown and very rutted track down. This was Heartbreak
Ridge and there were some minor slips coming down.
Reflected Beauty
At the bottom of the ridge we got to a creek bed and followed it
down to a lovely rock pool. We reflected on the beauty for a while
and then followed a creek bed up. The creek had only small
pools along the way and rock hopping was relatively easy till we
came to some waterfalls. Here people chose their own way up
these falls by either going directly up them for the adventurous or
by skirting round them for the more prudent.
We had lunch beside the creek and then resumed our walk up.
There was some interesting discussion on how the creeks had
got their unofficial name. Some went for the spiritual others for
the practical version that it was named after Mr. Muscat and Mr.
Bailey.
As we ascended further up the creek, it began to become more
overgrown. Here Drew, who had done this section before,
suggested we get out of the creek and go up a ridge and we
should get back to our starting point. The ridge was long and
there was some discussion and hesitation near the top where a
barrier of lantana presented itself. We managed to contour round
and find a way through this barrier and were pleasantly surprised
to find ourselves near the turn off down to Heartbreak Ridge.
Many thanks to Kerry for leading this walk and to Drew for his
help and assistance. Richard
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Glen Rock B/C 22-23 May 2004
4 walkers, Steve Moyle, John Brunott, Paul and myself arrived
early Saturday morning at Glenrock campground. John’s wife Lyn
came along also to enjoy the camping experience in their new
campervan.
As there were only 4 of us we decided to explore the area and see
if we could reach Pt Pure which is normally done as a
throughwalk. It was a long day walking for 8 hours, firstly along
the road up the valley for an hour before we ascended a long easy
ridge. It was easy until we reached the highest knoll where we had
to contour around on very steep grassy slopes which were
slippery. After this it was a matter of going around the escarpment
until Pt Pure was reached.
The vegetation was all open eucalypt forest with plenty of cattle
pads to follow. Glenrock is a working cattle property and has been
a regional park for only 3 years. The views from Pt Pure were
wonderful so we enjoyed lunch here. After lunch we found the Pt
Pure campsite then retraced our footsteps back to our camp
where we enjoyed a fire and warming dinner.
On Top of the Rock
The next day John, Paul and myself walked up to the imposing
rock formation which overlooks the campground and is called
Glen Rock. Along the way we found Linda’s sunglasses which
were left there four weeks before on a pre-outing.
We enjoyed the views while consuming morning tea, and then
took a different ridge into the valley and back to camp for a late
lunch. This left plenty of time to dismantle tents, etc and drive
home. It was a great weekend and thanks to those who came
along. Barbara Makepeace
Daisy Hill State Forest 23 May 2004
The Upper Car Park was quite busy this crisp morning. Bicyclists,
horse-riders, and a good size group of bushwalkers (from another
club) and our energetic group all keen to hit the track. There are a
number of good walks that start now from the Upper Car Park and
in no time we lost sight of the other large group.
Taking in the tranquil surrounds we headed off for the Spotted
Gum Trail. The track is easy enough to follow and very well sign
posted. It seemed that in no time at all we were heading off for the
intersection for the next trail Buhot Creek. Two of our group had to
leave us at this intersection so we bade farewell and continued
on. Not too much wildlife on this walk. Too bad.
With map in hand we followed the trail through forest area and
then open bushland past the quarry. We all agreed on one thing -
too much gravel road.
A bit hot at this point so a rest was called and we took in the
scene. Was that the other bushwalking group in the shade having
lunch? Sure enough. Come on folk, not much further.
Now should we take this turn or keep going straight? The straight
track got the vote and all too soon there was the end of our walk –
Upper Day Use Area.
Thank you to all for joining us. Bob & Danuta
Larapinta Falls Exploratory 6 June 2004 our way carefully over the slippery and muddy track. It was a
welcome relief to get to our first campsite at New Harbour.
Ten members met at Beaudesert for this walk on an overcast
day. After we all introduced ourselves and a bit of a car shuffle,
we drove down to Christmas Creek, parked our cars and walked
the short distance to the creek. As the creek was low, we were
able to rock hop across without getting our feet wet.
It was any easy walk along the side of the creek past small pools
and waterfalls to Westray's Grave where we stopped and had
morning tea. Here I decided to head for the base of the falls first,
instead of the top of the falls which had been the original plan, as
the sky was threatening to rain.
We continued up along the creek and had to cross it several
times. The crossings were a bit tricky in places and finally at one
of the crossings we got our first glimpse of the falls.

Water Crossing at New Harbour

It was a spectacular next day as we walked along the coast. The
waves were crashing onto the beach and the wind was fierce as
we crossed the creek where it entered the sea. On the headland
we had trouble keeping steady as the wind tugged at us. We had
lunch at Hidden Bay and got to Ketchem Bay in the early
afternoon where we set up camp.
The next day we kept our tents up and just took daypacks as we
planned to walk to South West Cape and back again. It again was
overcast and the ground muddy and slippery. There were
spectacular views from the headlands of the ocean pounding onto
pristine beaches.

Westray’s Grave
A short time later we arrived at the falls. Here we took photos
and checked out the pool at the bottom of the falls. We then
headed downstream looking to find an easy way up to the top of
the falls.
On either side of the creek there was rainforest but as you
ascended it changed to sclerophyll forest and thick lantana. We
attempted to climb out of the creek on to a ridge on the left but
were stopped by a line of cliffs. We contoured downstream trying
to find a break in the cliff line without success. We had to push
our way through scrub, lantana and vines but only got further and
further from the falls.
Finally time defeated us and we had lunch. The top of the falls
would have to wait another day. We had a much easier descent
back down to the creek and an easy walk back to the cars. Heading into the Wind
Thanks to all who came along on this walk which had a mixture As we descended down some rocky steps after a couple of hours
of easy walking and a tough scramble through thick forest. walk, Patricia fell, cutting her leg and grazing her arm. I applied
Richard some bandages and elastoplast on Patricia's injuries and after
having a hot cup of coffee, we two made our way back to
Ketchem Bay. The leeches also came along for a free ride on
South West Cape Tasmania 8-11 January 2004
Patricia as she discovered later.
After our trip to Pine Valley we were reduced to only four as Fran Meanwhile David and Jenny had continued on to South West
and Jodie left us as they had other commitments. Patricia, Jenny, Cape and rejoined us later that day. Fortunately they had an
David and myself prepared for the upcoming throughwalks in uneventful walk.
south West Tasmania which would last two weeks. We had a
busy time sorting out food at the Hobart YHA. We had planned on staying another day on the track but with the
continuous rain, Patricia's injuries and Jenny's "foot root" from the
From the YHA we took a taxi to Cambridge Airport for our flight to
wet, we decided to walk back to Melaleuca Hut. It was a long walk
Melaleuca. The day was overcast and there was a delay in back the way we had come and we arrived at the hut footsore and
getting the flight off the ground as the pilot waited for better weary. However here on solid ground and under shelter we were
weather. The flight itself was spectacular and bumpy as we flew
able to dry out our gear and our feet.
down the coast below the height of the Ironbound Range.
Here also Patricia and Jenny decided not to continue the rest of
At Melaleuca the sky was grey and it was raining steadily. We
the walk down the South Coast Track as the rain looked to have
put on our Goretex overgear and our packs and began our walk. settled in and the Ironbound Range had still to be crossed. They
It had been raining here for several days and even the opted to stay an extra day at Melaleuca and then fly back to
boardwalks were under water. We initially missed the turnoff to
Hobart. David and I decided to press on. (To be continued)
the South-West Coast Trail and we became cold and miserable
as we all regrouped. Many thanks to Patricia, Jenny and David for doing this fairly
adventurous walk. Richard
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 Walk Leader Notes (Part Three)
Navigation
This topic seems to be the one which most new leaders worry
most, but in practice it is not normally a problem. Here are some
points to consider:
Pick easy areas on early walks - easy in a navigational sense,
that is. Many walks can be arranged at all degrees of walking
difficulty but requiring little or no navigational skill.
Study the map before the walk so you know broadly the terrain to
be encountered and the route to take.
Most experienced leaders navigate much of the time by following
the terrain, not a map or compass. Use these to decide which
ridge to follow, mountain to aim at, etc.
Use "safety" navigation principles. For example, deliberately
head to one side of the spot on the road where your cars are, so
you know which way to turn when you strike an empty stretch of
road. Pick possibly longer routes rather than those relying on a
difficult to find feature such as a small break in a long scrubby
cliff line.
In difficult conditions - fog, darkness, thick scrub etc - it is often
useful to have someone in front picking the way through rocks
etc while the navigator concentrates on overall direction.
Do not trust fire trails and other man made object shown on
maps. They are notoriously unreliable. Similarly, cliff lines are
frequently inaccurately marked.
Although most people THINK they have a good sense of
direction, in practice almost nobody actually has when deprived
of the sun by fog, bad weather, etc.
A final "beware" - there have been many examples of even
experienced people following the wrong end of a compass
needle, with embarrassing, or worse, results!
GPS’s are more and more used on walks now by bushwalkers.
This does NOT mean that you can do without a map and
compass. A GPS is invaluable in locating your position
accurately but it relies on batteries and enough view of the sky to
allow it to see at least 4 satellites.
GPS’s may not give a position in thick rainforest, in a gully or
close to a cliff line. You should know how to use a map and
compass first and use a GPS as an aide.
Party Unity
A basic principle is that you should know at all times where
everyone in your party is. This does not require that you can
actually see everyone at all times. A few guidelines:
It is the responsibility of the faster, stronger members of the party
to keep with the others. Faster people can slow down but others
may not be able to speed up. You may need to remind the faster
walkers of this. If you allow faster members of the party to go on
ahead, make sure clearly understood waiting places or times are
established, and adhered to.
Do NOT allow people to become widely scattered. Reduce the
risk of splits occurring by regrouping at likely branch points -
splits in the ridge or track, side creeks, and so on.
In heavy scrub, bad weather or other difficult conditions, make
sure the party keeps together and in contact. In easy conditions
such as walking along fire trails greater scattering can be
acceptable, but be careful. Do not assume people will pick the
correct turn and do not rely on arrows on the ground or even
signposts etc unless such indicators have been clearly agreed
upon beforehand.
It is useful to have another walker assist in looking after the back
(or front) of the party if there are eight or more in the party. Such
action does NOT require that the person stay right at that end,
only that he/she is able to see and maintain two-way
communication with the end person. The leader should be able
to see that other person, the so-called “Tail End Charlie”, so that
any problems or delays can be quickly ascertained. As a general
rule, every person should be responsible for the person behind
them. If you lose contact, stop immediately.
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Splitting the Party
There can sometimes be good reasons for splitting a party. For
example - to form more manageable groups; to allow fitter
members to undertake more ambitious options; to cope with some
problem etc. These notes provide some guidelines:
If a split is to occur it must be with the agreement of all concerned,
not as an ad hoc result of scattering, a procedure which is highly
likely to lose individuals by assuming they are in the other group.
Both groups must clearly understand who is in each group and the
duration of the split. This implies that the party must be together
when the split is made.
Both parties must remain fully viable as a self-contained unit. This
includes allocation of tents and other equipment and transport
home, plus skills and experience to cope with any difficulties
which may arise.
Beware of the situation where the strongest members go off to do
something but leave the rest of the party without sufficient
experience or skills to properly cope with conditions that arise.
This can be particularly unnerving to a new leader who was
relying on the support of the stronger members of the party.
The split must allow for the possibility of not rejoining. Make sure
that a designated leader exists for each party, and that if they do
not rejoin, even at the cars, then both groups are to report their
return (plus the fact of the split) to the emergency officer.
In summary, split only if it is to the advantage of BOTH groups.
Campsites
When planning weekend or longer walks, do not forget to think
about where to spend the night. For most walks this is not a
problem, but in many cases it is a limiting factor - walking along
dry ridges, in rugged gorges, in bad weather, in swampy country,
in heavily used areas. When you have to you can camp almost
anywhere, but it is much more enjoyable if you have all or most of
the basics of water, firewood, flat dry clear ground and shelter!
Environmental Issues
Leaders should consider environmental issues throughout the
walk. This includes limiting party size in sensitive areas,
responsible selection of campsites and fireplaces and their
rehabilitation after use, education and supervision of newcomers
in littering, hygiene and other factors and so on. A number of
documents regarding do's and don'ts for environmentally
responsible walkers are available.
Other
The leader is often the Club "authority" to new members and non-
members. You should be able to answer basic questions on the
Club and be able to refer enquiries to the appropriate committee
member.
The Club has a suggested petrol donation by the passenger to the
driver for each walk on the Walks Calendar. However this should
mainly be something to be settled between the driver and
passenger. Allowances for car shuffles, abnormal vehicle
loadings, bad roads, size of vehicle, simplicity of collection, etc
can be made.
Leaders should try to have a few Membership Application forms
available if there are non-members on the walk in case some of
them wish to join.
Non-members pay $10 for the walk to cover Insurance and other
outlays. This money should be collected and marked on the
Nomination Form that they have paid.
The leader should also note on the back of the Nomination Form
any relevant information regarding access to areas, any updates
to the register of property holders, problems which occurred and
could recur, etc. All forms should be handed back to a member of
the committee. To be continued.
(These notes were initially compiled by members of the Canberra
Bushwalking Club and have been modified to meet our particular
requirements. Any suggestion on how these notes may be
improved would be greatly appreciated. Suggestions may be
given to any Committee member.)