Tough people wanted. No wimps.

[bloodhound31]

G'day all, :gday: this subject just doesn't seem to fit anywhere else...

Now that I have recovered from Mount Kosciuszko...

As part of my continuing 2010 resolution to get out more and take more risks, I am looking for company for a photography outing near Canberra in the very near future. I am happy to take just one person or a group.

What: Bushwalk Photography outing. Full Saturday, early start, late finish. Possibly camp overnight there and return Sunday morning. :campfire: Hard going. Hiking with backpack containing all the sundries PLUS photography equipment.

Where: Ginini Falls from Mount Franklin in Canberra's southern mountain range. http://members.tip.net.au/~jevans/Pages/Walk%20Descriptions/2007_04_17.htm

When: Real soon. Probably mid to late February on a Saturday.

I am going up there for Landscape, Macro and low-light photography. Hopefully the falls are running. They are around 200 metres high!!:eyepop:

I've never been there before which is kind of the whole point. The trip will require fitness and stamina. It is dangerous and there are snakes aplenty at this time of year.

This will be hard going and challenging so if you are unfit this is probably not for you.

If this sounds like something you would like to throw yourself into, let me know and we will tee it up. It will be a very intense little adventure but one that will be extremely rewarding. If you do decide to come, then be decisive!:poke: No namby-pambying around and "OOOH..I might be able to go, let me check my diary." If you are keen, then GEAR UP AND LETS GO!:tasdevil:



"There's gonna be one speed...MINE. If you can't keep up, don't step up or you'll just die." Richard B Riddick.

[DavidU]

Baz,your a hard task master ! I bet there will be some excellent pic's.

[TrevorW]

From experience make sure everyone has plenty of water especially when hiking a person requires at least 2 litres of water per day

[bloodhound31]

Actually I was going to drive them into the desert for 2 days with no water and see how they fair... :rofl::rofl::poke:

No safety reminder is a bad or unwelcome one Trev.:thumbsup:

Baz.;)

[TrevorW]

If I could I'd join you but a bit far too hike just right now

Cheers

[bloodhound31]

That's ok mate, bring three litres and you'll make it...:lol:

[starlooker]

I drink at least 2 litres(8 glasses) of water a day, and I am sitting down most of the time.

For hiking, I'd say 5 litres per day sounds more like it.

[TrevorW]

You drink way to much water for someone sitting down

if you;ve got a 2 day hike and there's no way to refresh your water supply you try carrying 10 litres of water

[FredSnerd]

Did he say snakes

[Waxing_Gibbous]

Will there be Sherpas?
I couldn't possibly go without porters. A Gentleman has standards to maintain you know.

[FredSnerd]

I think thats assumed Peter. Otherwise how would you get the bone china and crystal up the mountain for our evening meal.

[Waxing_Gibbous]

PS:
If you're THAT keen on forced-marches, you can come and check my electric fencing. We've got steep, impenetrable gullies full of deadly creatures and chocking flora to challenge the hardiest of ramblers :D

[Waxing_Gibbous]

Excellent. A man who understands expeditioning as it should be!
I'll bring a nice '75 Chateau Beycheville if you bring the Stilton and biscuits!

[DavidU]

I assume these will be carefully packed in the Wicker trunks?
http://silvercatering.net/images/PH03302I.jpg

[Waxing_Gibbous]

Of course gentlemen, of course. Perhaps also we should bring our Purdys and a couple of beaters in case the Grouse are in fettle.

[Waxing_Gibbous]

Ahem.
Sorry Bloodhound, you were saying.......
:ashamed:

[dannat]

Barry - I'll go, i will drive up fri night and stay with relly's in Wagga - pm me the date once you're decided.

i did Mt Bogong after New Year - it is fantastic to get above the treeline in Australia - there is too few places to do this..felt like i was on top of the world

[bloodhound31]

WOW! If you guys are all having so much fun with the topic, then the actual walk is going to be a riot! See you all there hey? Looks like you will be able to teach me a few things. Don't forget that water hey?:poke:

And no sherpas. If one of you has a sherpa then you have to bring enough for everyone.:P

Did someone say 5 litres for a day walk!???? OMGosh 2 is usually PLENTY for me for such a short trip.:eyepop:

Did I mention I was going to run it as a boot camp? Prolly shouldn't hey?;)

Baz.

[FredSnerd]

Capital idea! And we mustn't forget the cucumber sandwiches, to which I am exceedingly partial. Ahh reminds me of 62 in B-yerh-ma. Simons and his band of scalawags were on the left flank and driving up the centre was old man Lazenby. Hey I say ol bean, what ever happened to Caruthers. Nasty business that. Did they ever catch that hippo.

[FredSnerd]

He must be speaking the local dialect. I think he's saying he'd like to come. Good! He'll be useful. Good man to have around in case the natives get restless.

[bloodhound31]

Good on you Daniel! It starts with one mate.:welcome:

Keep your eye on this topic and I'll let you know with a firm date soon. As I said, at this stage it will be mid to late Feb.

I am going up there for a just a drive recon today, so I'll take a few snapshots and write a report here.

Glad to have you along Daniel, good man.:thumbsup:

Baz.

[el_draco]

Pity I am in Tassie, or I'd chuck the G11 on my back and join y'all. Wife can carry the C11 in her day pack and the kids can haul the dang batteries... who-ra :D

[TrevorW]

When walking the Bibbulmun track for a one night 2 day walk one must carry equal parts water to red wine or port and a nice cuban to have around the camp fire after a appertising meal

Remember also the cardinal rule what goes(said) on the walk stays on the walk

One must also remember to pack the required toiletries

Cheers

[bloodhound31]

Hmmm...port for me, not wine. Cigar...I'd love to as I used to, but I have tossed the habit for 5 years now.

Toiletries... just some bog-roll. ;)

[dannat]

i have just bought a secondhand astrotrac - we can take some widefield shots during the evening

[bloodhound31]

Way cool. Have you got a pic of it and an example image of what it can do?

[dannat]

here is pic of unit

i would also prefer the w/end of either 13th or 27th..i can get the fridays off

[bloodhound31]

I did a bit of a road recon today to see if 2WD vehicles can get up there. Long story short...youbetchya!

I got some local intel and a topographic map of the area and it all looks good.

Here's some pics I took along the way.

Baz.

[bloodhound31]

OK! A firm date for the Sunset photography outing is Saturday 27th of Feb 2010 for a 7am start!

[telemarker]

Hah. I coulda toldja that.:P

Love the dragonfly. Nice of him to pose so nicely for his portrait.
Its a special part of Australia up there' absolutely love it. Over the other side of Ginini is also very pretty with good camping to be had on the Goodradigbee right down in the valley. Sounds like your trip will be a ripper and good luck.

[TrevorW]

Nice photos Baz

[lacad01]

Hope you guys get great weather and plenty of good shots :thumbsup:

[AstralTraveller]

What did you do to Mt Bogong?? Whatever it was I hope it recovers. :P

Seriously, I know what you mean about being above the tree-line. I've recently been to Mt Buller and Mt Stirling and the views were great. You feel like you can see forever - though in truth it may only be 100km. We also visited the famed Craig's Hut and could see why the location was chosen for the movie ..... the views are to die for. Of course a real hut would never be situated where there is no water nearby.

I won't be going on any hikes however. These days a easy km or two from the 4WD is about my limit.

[bloodhound31]

There's nothing wrong with that mate. You can walk miles and shoot nothing. You can step off your back porch and shoot a masterpiece.

[bloodhound31]

Rightyo! Are we all ready for the big walk? Ger up folks, it is next Saturday!!

Who's game? C'mon let's get some!

Baz.

[leon]

Interesting reading Baz, sounds like you guys would have had a beaut trip, if I didn't have a dodgy leg, I would have been along in a flash, love to experience that sort of thing.

Leon

[bloodhound31]

Haven't gone yet Leon, it's next Saturday. There's still time mate! Have a nice big cup of concrete every night before dinner and you'll be hard enough to come with! :thumbsup:

Baz.

[Waxing_Gibbous]

7 AM?
Errr. Yes. Quite. Look forward to the pics. Enjoy the walk! :)

[leon]

Opp's sorry I thought I read February . :rolleyes: :rolleyes: gees, had another look, it is February isn't it, I thought we were in March, best go and have a strong cup of coffee, and a lie down. :ashamed::ashamed:

Leon :thumbsup:

[bloodhound31]

How do you take your coffee? One lump of concrete or two mate?;)

[bloodhound31]

Well, I had a crack at the walk today. WOW! Has that bush grown back since the Canberra fires or WHAT?

Full story here. (http://barryarmsteadphotography.webs.com/expeditionjournal.htm)

Baz.

[dannat]

looks great baz, wish i could have been there

[DavidU]

Yes, wise move to stop when you did.
We don't want a missing Baz now do we?

[TrevorW]

Look a bit tired in the last one Bazza