New Activities in the Program Added Since 12-Apr-2025
- Sun - 25-May-2025
Meeting -
Snake Behaviour and Snake Bite Treatment
Snake Behaviour and Snake Bite Treatment Course 25 May, 2025 Snakes are a hazard in the Australian bush and as walkers we should be prepared for an encounter. On Sunday morning, 25 May, UBMBC will conduct a two hour snake behaviour and snake bite treatment course at Pulse First Aid Hazelbrook. We begin with a presentation by Neville Burns renown herpetologist and local snake catcher. Neville has fascinating stories of snake incidents. He will explain what to do if you encounter a snake and what to do if someone is bitten. Live snakes (safely contained in plastic boxes) will be present for people who would like a closer look. Emergency nurse, Frances Davidson, will demonstrate first aid treatment (pressure immobilization) and the method of bandaging a snake bite. Members attending will receive a snake bandage (with rectangles that expand to squares when the correct pressure is applied). Frances will supervise club members applying the bandage. Cost $30. Great value and you get your own snake bandage. In the afternoon there be will be an optional, grade three walk to Terrace Falls at Hazelbrook. Book in for the Snake course or the course and walk.
Added: 20-Apr-2025 - Mon - 28-Apr-2025
3 - Day Walk -
Narrow Neck (part 3)
Narrow Neck - Part 3 We check out Joe's Cave – Liams Cave - Corral Creek - Camp Cave (Katoomba and Jamison Maps)
Map: Katoomba Added: 16-Apr-2025 - Fri - 25-Apr-2025
4 - Canyon -
Ropes Practice - Sleeper and Koombanda
Practice with mechanical ascenders at a crag in the upper mountains. Then do a loop of sleeper and koombanda canyons. Seven pitches upto 45m, one of these involves prusiking up 12 meters so that we can get back to the cars a shorter way than the usual exit. Participants need to have prior experience with mechanical ascenders. Mostly dry, however koombanda has two 10m swims and a short wade.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 23-Apr-2025 - Fri - 25-Apr-2025
5 - Day Walk -
West of Flat Rock and Scallops Cave
Park some cars at GR 749 937 and drive others to GR 758 950 on Mountain Lagoon Road. From the first group of cars, walk north and descend into a gully. Follow it all the way to GR 750 965, visiting Scallops Cave along the way. Climb to spot height 537 m and check some overhangs on eastern side before continuing on the ridge and eventually to the cars. Complete the shuffle. Mostly exploratory. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure.
Map: Mountain Lagoon Added: 21-Apr-2025 - Tue - 22-Apr-2025
4 - Canyon -
Broadhead canyon (deep blue canyon) Cancelled - Weather
Exploratory for the leader (~4 abseils and some deeper wades) Short entry/exit (not far from Deep Pass) If time permits, we will check out a nearby slot
Map: Rock Hill Added: 13-Apr-2025 - Sun - 20-Apr-2025
4 - Canyon -
ropes practice - sleeper and koombanda
Practice with mechanical ascenders at a crag in the upper mountains. Then do a loop of sleeper and koombanda canyons. Seven pitches upto 45m, one of these involves prusiking up a 12m pitch so that we can get back to the cars a shorter way than the usual exit. Participants need to have prior experience with mechanical ascenders and able to prusik at least 12m. Mostly dry, however koombanda has two 10m swims and a short wade.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 16-Apr-2025 - Sat - 19-Apr-2025
5 - Day Walk -
Wheeny Gap from the South
Park at the corner of Old Coach House Road and Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Heights. Walk north on the ridge on the fire trail to its end, then descend towards Wheeny Gap, visiting Matthew Everingham’s Thunderstorm Cave on the way. After a quick swim, explore the cliff line to the south of Wheeny Creek till about GR 814 928. Find a way up from there towards spot height 537 m and walk back to the cars. Exploratory. About 13 km, some on trail. Scrambling and exposure.
Map: Mountain Lagoon Added: 13-Apr-2025
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