As the Access & Environment Officer for CliffCare, many of the articles I write are aimed at providing information to climbers on best practices whilst out climbing. Not only does this help with becoming better informed but in the long run it helps with maintaining access to the areas we love to climb at. And [...]
For the last six years or so I’ve been using the Jetboil cooking system and I have to say it has performed flawlessly (except for the piezoelectric push-button igniter, which has never really worked for me). Lately though I’ve been shaving the weight I carry and when I heard about the Jetboil Sol Ti I [...]
These updates are available to download as a pdf BRAM 3 Updates 16 May 2013 Updates to BRAM3 April 2013 Various recent developments have opened up opportunities both for new rides and for improvements to old rides. Construction of new trails continues. The Peninsula Link Trail is not yet completely open but quite extensive sections [...]
For those people that are a little time poor, be it Melbournites or visitors with a limited travel schedule, this ‘guide’ is an absolute must and will certainly point you in all the right directions. The deck of cards feature 52 of Victoria’s best parks and nature reserves and contains maps, directions and potential activities [...]
Following the recent heavy rains and ensuing floods, many of the parks in Victoria have closures in place. Either full closures like the You Yangs or partial closures such as the Grampians. In regards to the Grampians, a huge amount of the park took a beating – with landslides and road collapse hitting the top [...]
When heading outdoors, be it for a short time or a more extended period , letting someone know where you are going, should always be a consideration. Many people have something set in place for this, but for those that maybe haven’t given it too much thought, check out the Adventure Pro website. Besides, it [...]
Since we discussed Mobile Phones and Emergency Numbers we received a few queries as to who exactly is the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) and what is their function. In Victoria the emergency service dispatch and call-taking for police, metropolitan ambulance, and both rural and metropolitan fire services, is handled by the Emergency Services Telecommunications [...]
After all the discussions we have had regarding the Emergency Markers (in Lerderderg Gorge State Park) I thought it would be a good time to discuss mobile phones and the correct emergency numbers to be used by walkers, climbers and skiers. These days, in the event of an emergency, people undertaking outdoor activities in the [...]
Just reminding everyone using our walking guidebooks that entry to all Victorian parks (managed by Parks Victoria) is now free. This came into effect on the 01 July 2010 and marks a major policy shift for Parks Victoria. Wilsons Promontory National Park Point Nepean National Park Werribee Park Mount Buffalo National Park Baw Baw National [...]
These updates are available to download as a pdf. here May 13, 2010 Ride 23 Grand Ridge Road & Latrobe Valley The Mirboo North – Boolarra Rail Trail, now known as the Grand Ridge Rail Trail, was damaged by fires in 2009 and is mostly closed until two major bridges are repaired. For the latest [...]
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