UBMBC | New Activities

Sun - 25-Oct-2026 3 - Abseiling: RP Abseiling Basics
Practice basic abseiling skills such as: abseiling smoothly on single and double ropes, safety checks, discussion about hazards and risks, adjusting friction on the descender, locking off descender, legwrap lockoff, rope management, teamwork, communication, passing rebelays on a traverse line, using prusiks. The focus will be on competent level skills, however there are opportunities for grade 4 and 5's to rig and manage anchors. It is a full day and will run from 8:30am to 5pm. Offtrack and rock scrambling. SUBMIT YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST BY CLICKING THE PHOTOS LINK BELOW (when logged in) AND THERE YOU WILL FIND A FORM TO FILL OUT.
Map: Not Specified Added: 02-Oct-2026
Sun - 11-Oct-2026 4 - Abseiling: RP Rescue - for grade 4 and 5
Practicing techniques how to avoid or minimize the chance of problems occurring on an abseil. And also rescuing an abseiler (who is stuck and unable to descend or self rescue) using releasable rigging, lifts, shifts and converting static rigging to releasable. It is a full day and will run from 8:30am to 5pm. This session is intended for those who are proficient with rigging techniques and anchor management. Offtrack and rock scrambling. SUBMIT YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST BY CLICKING THE PHOTOS LINK BELOW (when logged in) AND THERE YOU WILL FIND A FORM TO FILL OUT.
Map: Not Specified Added: 30-Sep-2026
Sat - 10-Oct-2026 5 - Day Walk: Wollangambe Fire Trail to Waratah Ridge
We will start on the fire trail near Dumbano Tunnels (provided the gate is unlocked) and head North East, crossing Dumbano Creek near the end of Cesspit Canyon. From there we will walk North, cross the Bungleboori and follow Scatters Ridge back to the Waratah Ridge fire trial. There will be 1-3km of fire trail at the start and ~1km of fire trail at the end, but most of the day will be walking off-track in rough terrain. There is likely to be some steep rock scrambling and thick scrub. A few kilometres in the middle section of the walk are exploratory for the leader. It will be a long day with an early start, a long walk, and a long car shuttle. The reward will be a visit to some very wild and beautiful country.
Map: Wollangambe Added: 29-Sep-2026
Wed - 07-Oct-2026 4 - Creek: Middle upper Bell Creek
From Watertrough Hill we will descend to Bell Creek and explore a short section of the creek (
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 29-Sep-2026
Mon - 05-Oct-2026 3 - Abseiling: Exploratory Slot North of Rail Motor Ridge
Park cars at Deep Pass South, climb up to Mount Norris and along Rail Motor Ridge till around GR 5185 0758. Head north and check out a short slot tending west. Head west climb up and abseil back down, before heading up a tree fern lined slot and abseiling off Mount Norris to the exit track. It involves exposure and rock scrambling, abseils up to 45m, distance around 7km, mainly off track. The usual abseiling gear is needed. Partly exploratory for the leader.
Map: Rock Hill Added: 29-Sep-2026
Mon - 05-Oct-2026 4 - Day Walk: Glenbrook Creek area Full
We will walk down a section of Glenbrook Creek that is rarely visited (no tracks, some bush-bashing), enjoying the scenery along the way
Map: Springwood Added: 29-Sep-2026
Mon - 05-Oct-2026 4 - Abseiling: RP Abseiling Basics - for prospectives and all grades
Practice basic abseiling skills such as: abseiling smoothly on single and double ropes, safety checks, discussion about hazards and risks, adjusting friction on the descender, locking off descender, legwrap lockoff, rope management, teamwork, communication, passing rebelays on a traverse line, using prusiks. The focus will be on competent level skills, however there are opportunities for grade 4 and 5's to rig and manage anchors. It is a full day and will run from 8:30am to 5pm. Offtrack and rock scrambling. SUBMIT YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST BY CLICKING THE PHOTOS LINK BELOW (when logged in) AND THERE YOU WILL FIND A FORM TO FILL OUT.
Map: Not Specified Added: 30-Sep-2026
Mon - 05-Oct-2026 4 - Canyon: Slots and potential canyon northeast of Twister canyon
Starting at rocky creek carpark we head north and abseil down a slot. Then we cross the rocky creek track and head east onto the Mt Budgary ridge and abseil into a wider slot that leads back to rocky creek. We will then explore the section upstream of "rocky creek canyon" which also looks like a canyon. Then back to the car via the rocky creek entry track. May get legs wet.
Map: Rock Hill Added: 21-Sep-2026
Sun - 04-Oct-2026 3 - Creek: Bedford Creek and Terrace Falls
Terrace Falls is situated in Terrace Falls Reserve, Hazelbrook. The walk begins at Adams LO descending to Victor Falls and Terrace Falls. We follow the track downstream visiting Little Terrace Falls, Willawong Pool, Picnic Point, Bedford Pool and Lester Pool. We climb out on a steep track that returns us to our vehicles. The walk is all on track and less than 5 km. It will be a short day finishing early afternoon. The walk will be conducted at a slower pace and is suitable for less experienced walkers
Map: Katoomba Added: 28-Sep-2026
Sun - 04-Oct-2026 4 - Day Walk: Bell-Pagoda Country
Bell station-Part of Wollangambe Crater trail Return Bell station. Explore lines of interesting pagodas along and near Wollangambe Crater track. Includes offtrack, easy scrambling. Great Ridgetop views. Wildflowers including waratahs.
Map: Wollangambe Added: 26-Sep-2026
Mon - 28-Sep-2026 3 - Day Walk: Lookouts Govetts Leap to Pulpit Rock, Blackheath Full
We will check out the various lookouts off the Pulpit Rock Track and the new Pulpit Rock Lookout that has been re-opened after 6 years being closed. Plus extras
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 21-Sep-2026
Sat - 26-Sep-2026 4 - Creek: Galong Creek and the Breadknife
Galong Creek is a special pink granite formation in the Megalong Valley near Blackheath. The walk begins from Green Gully and follows the creek into a steep sided gorge with magnificent pink walls. It is easy walking with some shallow creek crossings. There is a rope assisted 4m scramble down a rockface to the main waterfall. From here we return up stream and climb onto the Breadknife, a narrow ridge that takes us below the waterfall. We explore the pink granite formations further down stream, then climb out on Butterknife ridge, a very steep climb. There will be frequent rests. After crossing the Breadknife we descend into Galong Creek and return to our vehicles. The distance covered is around 6 km. It is mainly off track, in the creek and on steep narrow ridges. Ascent 180m. The walk will be conducted at a slower pace.
Map: Jenolan Added: 21-Sep-2026
Sat - 26-Sep-2026 5 - Day Walk: The Ridges and Cliffs Between Alsophylla Glen and Noorumboon Gorge
Private property access has been arranged. Park one car at GR 766 889 and drive another one to GR 784 887, both on Bells Line of Road. From the second car, walk north, then north east and explore gullies and cliffs above Alsophylla Glen, then around the spur facing Wheeny Creek, all the way until about GR 771 901. Climb out to the ridge and walk back to the first car, staying within the national park. About 9 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory.
Map: Mountain Lagoon Added: 21-Sep-2026

Upper Blue Mountains Bushwalking Club

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