We will be driving up to the Blue Mountains and undertaking a hike from the Golden Staircase to Mount Solitary, before descending to the campsite for the night. On day two, we will walk out via Kedumba Hill.
The aim of this hike is for participants who do not yet hold OAS 4 Bushwalking to attain it, and for those who already hold OAS 4 to review their skills and gain further experience in preparation for Dragonskin.
The route can be found here:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-3286151?u=m&sh=hvnefd
We will carpool to the start of the hike, after which drivers will relocate vehicles to the end point so they are ready for the walk out on Sunday.
Grade: 5
Distance:
Day 1: ~15 km
Day 2: ~10 km
Terrain: Challenging and steep terrain
Participants must be capable of hiking in difficult conditions and carry full overnight camping gear.
You will need to carry at least 3 litres of water on Day 1.
Navigation using a map and a compass in difficult terrain
Estimating distance, time, and terrain difficulty
Route planning and decision-making
Reviewing and consolidating OAS 4 bushwalking skills
$35.00 — covers petrol and food.BYO Saturday breakfast, saturday lunch and drink packages (hot chocolates coffees teas etc)
We will finalise the menu on Wednesday, 4 February. Food will be sorted into bags for Saturday and distributed before departure, so please ensure you have space in your pack for shared food.
Payment is to be made via Direct Credit:
Account Name: 1st Ermington Scouts
BSB: 032 280
Account Number: 180 160
When paying, please include the following reference format:
VenHikeSurnameFirstname
Example:
VenHikeFlintstoneFred
Emergency Contact - Sandy Knox 0421651447
Coordinator - Peter Hawken 0432798526