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Old 29-01-2010, 09:55 PM
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Tough people wanted. No wimps.

G'day all, 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. 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/Pa...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!!

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! 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!



"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.
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Old 29-01-2010, 09:59 PM
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Baz,your a hard task master ! I bet there will be some excellent pic's.
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Old 29-01-2010, 10:34 PM
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From experience make sure everyone has plenty of water especially when hiking a person requires at least 2 litres of water per day
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Old 29-01-2010, 10:46 PM
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From experience make sure everyone has plenty of water especially when hiking a person requires at least 2 litres of water per day
Actually I was going to drive them into the desert for 2 days with no water and see how they fair...

No safety reminder is a bad or unwelcome one Trev.

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Old 29-01-2010, 10:50 PM
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If I could I'd join you but a bit far too hike just right now

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Old 29-01-2010, 10:55 PM
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If I could I'd join you but a bit far too hike just right now

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That's ok mate, bring three litres and you'll make it...
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Old 30-01-2010, 12:40 AM
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From experience make sure everyone has plenty of water especially when hiking a person requires at least 2 litres of water per day
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.
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Old 30-01-2010, 10:20 AM
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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
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Old 30-01-2010, 10:38 AM
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Did he say snakes
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Will there be Sherpas?
I couldn't possibly go without porters. A Gentleman has standards to maintain you know.
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Old 30-01-2010, 11:31 AM
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Will there be Sherpas?
I couldn't possibly go without porters. A Gentleman has standards to maintain you know.
I think thats assumed Peter. Otherwise how would you get the bone china and crystal up the mountain for our evening meal.
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Old 30-01-2010, 11:32 AM
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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
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Old 30-01-2010, 11:35 AM
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I think thats assumed Peter. Otherwise how would you get the bone china and crystal up the mountain for our evening meal.
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!
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I assume these will be carefully packed in the Wicker trunks?
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Old 30-01-2010, 11:46 AM
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Of course gentlemen, of course. Perhaps also we should bring our Purdys and a couple of beaters in case the Grouse are in fettle.
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Old 30-01-2010, 11:55 AM
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Ahem.
Sorry Bloodhound, you were saying.......
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Old 30-01-2010, 12:02 PM
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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
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Old 30-01-2010, 12:03 PM
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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?

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

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

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

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Old 30-01-2010, 12:05 PM
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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!
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.

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Old 30-01-2010, 12:20 PM
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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 -
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.
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