200409 Newsletter

QUEENSLAND BUSHWALKERS CLUB Inc. Newsletter

74 Kallista Rd. Rochedale South QLD 4123 Email [email protected] Phone No (07) 3341 7509 www.geocities.com/qldbwc

September 2004

On Top of Mt Warning

Club News Pilgrimage This year’s Pilgrimage run by the Toowoomba Bushwalkers Club was one of the best ever. Over 170 bushwalkers congregated at Girraween for a weekend of walks, socializing and fun. Eighteen QBW members attended, making this the greatest number from our Club ever to go to the Pilgrimage. There was a slide show on the Friday night by the rangers showing some of the features of the park. On the Saturday there were twelve walks to choose from. Even though many of us had been to Girraween several times, Toowoomba Bushwalkers were able to take us to areas unwalked by us before. Following the walk and a hot shower, there was an opportunity to go to the bushdance held at the Wallangara Hall. It was a time to have fun and kick up your heels. A great time was had by all.

The nominated walk with the nominated leader is the official walk. Any member not starting the walk with the nominated leader or not intending to do the nominated walk is not on the Club walk. The nominated walk may be changed on the day of the walk by the leader due to safety concerns, weather, lack of numbers or other reason. The leader is to notify the Outings Secretary about the change as soon as practical but does not need to do so before the walk commences. The nominated walk may be cancelled by the leader due to lack of numbers by the cut-off point, weather, fire bans, safety or other reason. The leader is to notify the Outings Secretary about the cancellation as soon as practical. For campsite monitoring, if there are less than 4 people then preouting rules as below apply.

Club Pre Outings

Sunday morning there was a sausage sizzle followed by the Bush Olympics. There was much fun and merriment as several teams competed. The winners were liberally given sweets

Pre-outings are covered by our Insurance Policy and many of our members are doing them in preparation for a future walk. These requirements must be met however.

Many thanks to the Toowoomba Bushwalkers who put on a great show. The organization was superb and the weekend a one long to remember.

The Outings Secretary is to be notified of the intended pre-outing not more than a month prior to the pre outing.

Club Walk Requirements To assist leaders and clarify to all members what a Club walk is, the committee has decided the following constitutes a Club walk. The walk is approved by the Outings Secretary. If the Outings Secretary is not available, then it is to be approved by another member of the committee. The walk is advertised in the Club calendar or on the Club web site as soon as practical. In fairness to all members, vacancies on the walk must exist at the time of notification for listing as a Club walk. There is a minimum number of 4 people on the walk.

The Outings Secretary will make a note of the approximate date of the pre outing and the leader's name. Minimum numbers for a pre-outing are: One member, but only if there is no significant walking, but just to check campsite, road conditions, mileage etc. 2 members for a maintained graded track pre-outing. A minimum of 2 experienced members for walking off a maintained graded track. However if only 2 or 3 members are on a pre-outing off a maintained graded track then an EPIRB must be taken. If 4 or more members, then an EPIRB is optional. In all cases it is expected that a relative or friend is aware that the pre-outing is on and will contact a committee member in case of any delay in return.

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General Information

The Management Committee

Membership

President

Trevor Cox

3273 3484 (H)

Membership is still only $20. Please note that the financial year of the Club has changed. The present Club financial year finishes on the 30th of June 2004. However members who have paid st their $20 for 2004 will be financial till 31 January 2005.

Vice President

Bob Gur

3345 3971 (H)

Secretary

Patricia Kolarski

3341 7509 (H)

Treasurer

Gary Woodward

3245 2695 (H)

Before a visitor can go on a walk, he/she must become a Probationary or Ordinary Member or be a member of an affiliated club. Members of another bushwalking club affiliated with the Queensland Federation of Bushwalking Clubs or another State Federation are covered for Insurance.

Outings Secretary

David Kenrick

3349 8238 (H)

Membership Officer

Nadeen Larkin

0405 022 757

Editor

Richard Kolarski

3341 7509 (H)

Other Voluntary Positions

Probationary Membership To become a Probationary Member, a person pays $10.00 to a member of the committee or to a walk leader. Walk leaders are authorized to collect the $10.00. The committee member or walk leader will note the name of the person on the Walk Sheet and that he/she has paid the $10.00.

Social Secretary

Evelyn Campbell

3809 2354 (H)

Training Officer

Nadeen Larkin

0405 022 757

Equipment Officer

Steve Moyle

3800 3963 (H)

Supper Convenor

Danuta Gur

3345 3971 (H)

A Probationary Member must become an Ordinary Member by their second walk.

Federation Rep

Richard Kolarski

3341 7509 (H)

Federation Rep

Trevor Cox

3273 3484 (H)

A Probationary Member can become an Ordinary Member by filling out a membership form and handing it to a committee member or walk leader and paying a further $10.00.

FMR Rep

Richard Kolarski

3341 7509 (H)

FMR Rep

Trevor Smith

0407 062 381

Ordinary Membership

Campsite Monitors

A person who is not a member may become an Ordinary Member straight away by filling out a membership form and handing the form to a committee member or walk leader and paying $20.00.

Meeting Place Club Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the East Brisbane State School, corner of Stanley Street and Wellington Road, starting at 7:30pm. There is parking within the school grounds off Wellington Road. Consult a street directory, as there are a number of one-way streets in the area. There is also parking in Wellington Road.

Ratatat Hut

Barbara Makepeace Ed Thistlethwaite

Running Creek Falls

Richard Kolarski Gary Woodward

Throakban

Kerry de Clauzel Trevor Smith

Mt Superbus & Spicers Peak

Christine Harrison & Cliff Harrison

Mt May

Patricia Kolarski

New Members

Tea/Coffee and cake/biscuits provided after the meeting. A coin donation would be appreciated

Equipment for Hire

Edwin Clarke

John Lane

The Club has a backpack (suitable for use as a day or through pack) for hire at $5.00 per week.

This is the number of renewals and new members since 1/2/2004

QBW is also looking at purchasing further equipment in the near future. Any suggestions for equipment to buy would be appreciated.

Editors Pic

No of Ordinary Members

Also any person who has surplus equipment and would like to donate or sell to the Club, please contact one of the Committee members or Steve Moyle on 3800 3963.

Bivy Bag/Pack Liners for Sale The Club has purchased a quantity of pack liners from VicWalk suitable for through packs. They are 2 metres by 0.9 metres in a bright orange colour. The packliners can double as an emergency bivvy bag and have helpful information printed on them. They are available from the Club for $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00.

Club Shirts The Club still has a number of Club polo shirts for sale. They are available in XL, L, M and S size. $20.00 each

EPIRB Available for Members The Club has purchased an EPIRB. It will be available to any member of the Club at no charge for use on weekend or weekday walks. If you would like to take the EPIRB on a walk, ring 3341 7509 on where to pick up and return the EPIRB.

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Under the Boardwalk

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Special Coming Events The Great Australian Bushwalk

Past Walks

24 October 2004.

Glennies Chair

8 May 2004

All Queensland Federation Bushwalking Clubs have been invited to participate in The Great Australian Bushwalk, which is being coordinated by the National Parks Association of Queensland.

Two years ago (2002), as my first walk as leader for the Club, I planned a walk to Double Peak near Mt. Ballow but a bad altercation with a large rock forced me to put that on hold.

This is an initiative to encourage new and old bushwalkers to venture into national parks right across the state, for a day of exercise, exploration, flora and fauna and fresh air appreciation in the company of like-minded people.

Approximately two years later I planned it again as my first walk as leader only to awake on that morning to find it raining on a weekend for about the first time since Adam was a boy. (If I were superstitious I would think there was a message in there somewhere.)

The Great Australian Bushwalk was begun in New South Wales a couple of years ago, spearheaded by the NSW Premier and NPANSW, and has encouraged thousands of people to go on their first bush walk. Queensland Bushwalkers Club is joining this venture and the Club has two walks scheduled on that day. They are Barney Creek led by Dave Haliczer and Dave’s Creek Circuit led by John Morris. Any visitor going on the Great Australian Bushwalk held by QBW on 24/10/2004 will automatically become a probationary member of QBW and no prescribed fee will be payable. The Club would like experienced walkers to come along also to help any newcomers with questions and assist the leader.

QBW Christmas Party

19-21 November 2004.

Where: Midginbil Hill Country Resort, Near Uki, Northern NSW. Located in the Tweed Hinterland, 150km from Brisbane, about 2hrs drive.

A wet drive to Boonah for our early morning rendezvous found that the rain had ceased just before we arrived and after a quick discussion it was decided that driving to Windy Ridge, which isn’t too flash even in the dry, was out of the question. It was decided that we could walk to Glennies chair which is a large rock standing out above the jungle on the ridge to Mt. Glennie just south of Mt. Lindesay. Parking our cars at the Lindesay border gate, and finding the weather dry but overcast, we followed the service road beside the border rabbit fence behind Mt. Lindesay to Lindesay Gap. The rabbit fence was then followed to the foot of the steep climb to the top of the Mt. Glennie ridge. (Although this is pretty steep, compared to Mt. Clunie it’s a stroll.) After a leisurely morning tea break we commenced the climb to the top of the ridge and on reaching the top a quick turn to the right to follow an old broken down rabbit fence brought us, in about 15 minutes, to Glennies Chair.

Price: $36 per person, minimum of two nights. Please make payment for the weekend to Gary Woodward by October 15. Gary’s phone number is 3245 2695. Directions and Map: Available at Club Meetings and will be in the November Newsletter. Also on the web at www.midginbilhill.com.au/locality.htm Accommodation: Bunkhouse Accommodation. 6 Rooms with 10 bunks in each. 2 Rooms with 4 bunks in each. Each room has an ensuite bathroom. Facilities: Fully equipped commercial kitchen & cool room available for our use. Use of facilities from 4pm Friday to 4pm Sunday. BYO

food, cutlery & crockery. pillows, blankets & linen.

Free Activities: include Swimming Pool, Orienteering Course, Tennis & Volleyball (BYO or Hire Equipment). BYO Watercraft to paddle on nearby Clarie Hall Dam.

At the Base of Glennies Chair




Saturday Night Group BBQ & Party and Trivia Quiz Night at "The Barn" with Australiana Theme. Come dressed in your best Australiana gear.

By this time the fitter members of the group were well ahead of me but I was quite content to lead from the rear. Although you cannot climb to the top of the rock some excellent views of Mt. Lindesay were obtained through gaps in the forest at the side and some of the more eager, surefooted type, beavers in the group climbed to the front of the rock for some excellent views of northern N.S.W.




QBW will supply the meat for the BBQ. Please bring a dish to contribute. Let Gary Woodward know what you will be bringing when you book.

Retracing our steps to the descent on the rabbit fence we made a short detour to the left to a nice rock overhang in the rain forest for a pleasant lunch break, after which we returned to the cars.




Bushwalking videos and slide shows.




Tossing of the Boot competition.

A quick drive back to Beaudesert found most of the group enjoying coffee at Maccas while myself and another thirsty member slipped away for a couple of well deserved beers.




Bushwalking opportunities at Mt Warning, Nightcap NP, Mt Jerusalem NP.

Thanks to those who joined me for what turned out to be an enjoyable but unplanned day. David Kenrick

Activities with Fees: Horse riding, Archery, Canoeing. Program

Enquiries: Please contact Evelyn Campbell ph 3809 2354.

Mt Warning D/W

Comings and Goings Linda, Peter, Barbara and Paul are off to Europe to do a walk near Chamonix in France and then off to the Dolomites for a 2 week walk. Richard and Patricia are off to Ayers Rock for a week.

9 May 2004

It was Mothers Day so this short walk was planned to finish early so people could get back for their Mother’s Day dinner. Though it had rained the previous day, Sunday turned out to be sunny with only a few clouds in the sky. It was a quick run down from Brisbane along the newly widened highway to the carpark at the base of Mt Warning where 12 of us gathered.

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The track up Mt Warning was graded with a gentle slope as it zigzagged up and a good pace was achieved. There were quite a few people on the track including a woman being taken up to the top as a Mother’s Day present. We stopped along the track for morning tea and a bit of a rest about halfway up. Wayne was carrying Jasmine in her special back carry and he needed to be careful on the slightly muddy and we track. Jasmine seemed to be enjoying the free ride. We finally reached the cliff line that is such a prominent feature of Mt Warning and began the rock scramble up. There was a chain to help us over the steep bits but there were ample rock and foot holds too. At the summit wide thick metal mesh platforms had been constructed and signs to help with identifying the various mountains visible. The views needless to say were spectacular. After an early lunch and plenty of time for everyone to take in the views we headed back down. Many thanks to all who came and for their company. Richard

Muscat and Bailey Creeks

Glen Rock B/C

22-23 May 2004

4 walkers, Steve Moyle, John Brunott, Paul and myself arrived early Saturday morning at Glenrock campground. John’s wife Lyn came along also to enjoy the camping experience in their new campervan. As there were only 4 of us we decided to explore the area and see if we could reach Pt Pure which is normally done as a throughwalk. It was a long day walking for 8 hours, firstly along the road up the valley for an hour before we ascended a long easy ridge. It was easy until we reached the highest knoll where we had to contour around on very steep grassy slopes which were slippery. After this it was a matter of going around the escarpment until Pt Pure was reached. The vegetation was all open eucalypt forest with plenty of cattle pads to follow. Glenrock is a working cattle property and has been a regional park for only 3 years. The views from Pt Pure were wonderful so we enjoyed lunch here. After lunch we found the Pt Pure campsite then retraced our footsteps back to our camp where we enjoyed a fire and warming dinner.

15 May 2004

This walk led by Kerry was a follow up to her walk in January this year. In her earlier walk she had followed the wrong ridge down and did not get to where she planned. It had involved some quite scungy bushbashing. This time she was certain of righting that mistake. The six of us met at Brisbane Forest Park and began the walk as if going to the Piper Comanche wreck. However we turned off to the left at the end of the old forestry road and followed a steep overgrown and very rutted track down. This was Heartbreak Ridge and there were some minor slips coming down.

On Top of the Rock

The next day John, Paul and myself walked up to the imposing rock formation which overlooks the campground and is called Glen Rock. Along the way we found Linda’s sunglasses which were left there four weeks before on a pre-outing. We enjoyed the views while consuming morning tea, and then took a different ridge into the valley and back to camp for a late lunch. This left plenty of time to dismantle tents, etc and drive home. It was a great weekend and thanks to those who came along. Barbara Makepeace

Daisy Hill State Forest

Reflected Beauty

At the bottom of the ridge we got to a creek bed and followed it down to a lovely rock pool. We reflected on the beauty for a while and then followed a creek bed up. The creek had only small pools along the way and rock hopping was relatively easy till we came to some waterfalls. Here people chose their own way up these falls by either going directly up them for the adventurous or by skirting round them for the more prudent. We had lunch beside the creek and then resumed our walk up. There was some interesting discussion on how the creeks had got their unofficial name. Some went for the spiritual others for the practical version that it was named after Mr. Muscat and Mr. Bailey. As we ascended further up the creek, it began to become more overgrown. Here Drew, who had done this section before, suggested we get out of the creek and go up a ridge and we should get back to our starting point. The ridge was long and there was some discussion and hesitation near the top where a barrier of lantana presented itself. We managed to contour round and find a way through this barrier and were pleasantly surprised to find ourselves near the turn off down to Heartbreak Ridge. Many thanks to Kerry for leading this walk and to Drew for his help and assistance. Richard

23 May 2004

The Upper Car Park was quite busy this crisp morning. Bicyclists, horse-riders, and a good size group of bushwalkers (from another club) and our energetic group all keen to hit the track. There are a number of good walks that start now from the Upper Car Park and in no time we lost sight of the other large group. Taking in the tranquil surrounds we headed off for the Spotted Gum Trail. The track is easy enough to follow and very well sign posted. It seemed that in no time at all we were heading off for the intersection for the next trail Buhot Creek. Two of our group had to leave us at this intersection so we bade farewell and continued on. Not too much wildlife on this walk. Too bad. With map in hand we followed the trail through forest area and then open bushland past the quarry. We all agreed on one thing too much gravel road. A bit hot at this point so a rest was called and we took in the scene. Was that the other bushwalking group in the shade having lunch? Sure enough. Come on folk, not much further. Now should we take this turn or keep going straight? The straight track got the vote and all too soon there was the end of our walk – Upper Day Use Area. Thank you to all for joining us.

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Bob & Danuta

Larapinta Falls Exploratory

6 June 2004

Ten members met at Beaudesert for this walk on an overcast day. After we all introduced ourselves and a bit of a car shuffle, we drove down to Christmas Creek, parked our cars and walked the short distance to the creek. As the creek was low, we were able to rock hop across without getting our feet wet.

our way carefully over the slippery and muddy track. It was a welcome relief to get to our first campsite at New Harbour.

It was any easy walk along the side of the creek past small pools and waterfalls to Westray's Grave where we stopped and had morning tea. Here I decided to head for the base of the falls first, instead of the top of the falls which had been the original plan, as the sky was threatening to rain. We continued up along the creek and had to cross it several times. The crossings were a bit tricky in places and finally at one of the crossings we got our first glimpse of the falls.

Water Crossing at New Harbour

It was a spectacular next day as we walked along the coast. The waves were crashing onto the beach and the wind was fierce as we crossed the creek where it entered the sea. On the headland we had trouble keeping steady as the wind tugged at us. We had lunch at Hidden Bay and got to Ketchem Bay in the early afternoon where we set up camp. The next day we kept our tents up and just took daypacks as we planned to walk to South West Cape and back again. It again was overcast and the ground muddy and slippery. There were spectacular views from the headlands of the ocean pounding onto pristine beaches.

Westray’s Grave

A short time later we arrived at the falls. Here we took photos and checked out the pool at the bottom of the falls. We then headed downstream looking to find an easy way up to the top of the falls. On either side of the creek there was rainforest but as you ascended it changed to sclerophyll forest and thick lantana. We attempted to climb out of the creek on to a ridge on the left but were stopped by a line of cliffs. We contoured downstream trying to find a break in the cliff line without success. We had to push our way through scrub, lantana and vines but only got further and further from the falls. Finally time defeated us and we had lunch. The top of the falls would have to wait another day. We had a much easier descent back down to the creek and an easy walk back to the cars. Thanks to all who came along on this walk which had a mixture of easy walking and a tough scramble through thick forest. Richard

South West Cape Tasmania

8-11 January 2004

After our trip to Pine Valley we were reduced to only four as Fran and Jodie left us as they had other commitments. Patricia, Jenny, David and myself prepared for the upcoming throughwalks in south West Tasmania which would last two weeks. We had a busy time sorting out food at the Hobart YHA. From the YHA we took a taxi to Cambridge Airport for our flight to Melaleuca. The day was overcast and there was a delay in getting the flight off the ground as the pilot waited for better weather. The flight itself was spectacular and bumpy as we flew down the coast below the height of the Ironbound Range. At Melaleuca the sky was grey and it was raining steadily. We put on our Goretex overgear and our packs and began our walk. It had been raining here for several days and even the boardwalks were under water. We initially missed the turnoff to the South-West Coast Trail and we became cold and miserable as we all regrouped. The track in some places was just a giant bog hole as we made

Heading into the Wind

As we descended down some rocky steps after a couple of hours walk, Patricia fell, cutting her leg and grazing her arm. I applied some bandages and elastoplast on Patricia's injuries and after having a hot cup of coffee, we two made our way back to Ketchem Bay. The leeches also came along for a free ride on Patricia as she discovered later. Meanwhile David and Jenny had continued on to South West Cape and rejoined us later that day. Fortunately they had an uneventful walk. We had planned on staying another day on the track but with the continuous rain, Patricia's injuries and Jenny's "foot root" from the wet, we decided to walk back to Melaleuca Hut. It was a long walk back the way we had come and we arrived at the hut footsore and weary. However here on solid ground and under shelter we were able to dry out our gear and our feet. Here also Patricia and Jenny decided not to continue the rest of the walk down the South Coast Track as the rain looked to have settled in and the Ironbound Range had still to be crossed. They opted to stay an extra day at Melaleuca and then fly back to Hobart. David and I decided to press on. (To be continued) Many thanks to Patricia, Jenny and David for doing this fairly adventurous walk. Richard

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Splitting the Party

Walk Leader Notes (Part Three) Navigation This topic seems to be the one which most new leaders worry most, but in practice it is not normally a problem. Here are some points to consider: Pick easy areas on early walks - easy in a navigational sense, that is. Many walks can be arranged at all degrees of walking difficulty but requiring little or no navigational skill. Study the map before the walk so you know broadly the terrain to be encountered and the route to take. Most experienced leaders navigate much of the time by following the terrain, not a map or compass. Use these to decide which ridge to follow, mountain to aim at, etc. Use "safety" navigation principles. For example, deliberately head to one side of the spot on the road where your cars are, so you know which way to turn when you strike an empty stretch of road. Pick possibly longer routes rather than those relying on a difficult to find feature such as a small break in a long scrubby cliff line. In difficult conditions - fog, darkness, thick scrub etc - it is often useful to have someone in front picking the way through rocks etc while the navigator concentrates on overall direction. Do not trust fire trails and other man made object shown on maps. They are notoriously unreliable. Similarly, cliff lines are frequently inaccurately marked.

There can sometimes be good reasons for splitting a party. For example - to form more manageable groups; to allow fitter members to undertake more ambitious options; to cope with some problem etc. These notes provide some guidelines: If a split is to occur it must be with the agreement of all concerned, not as an ad hoc result of scattering, a procedure which is highly likely to lose individuals by assuming they are in the other group. Both groups must clearly understand who is in each group and the duration of the split. This implies that the party must be together when the split is made. Both parties must remain fully viable as a self-contained unit. This includes allocation of tents and other equipment and transport home, plus skills and experience to cope with any difficulties which may arise. Beware of the situation where the strongest members go off to do something but leave the rest of the party without sufficient experience or skills to properly cope with conditions that arise. This can be particularly unnerving to a new leader who was relying on the support of the stronger members of the party. The split must allow for the possibility of not rejoining. Make sure that a designated leader exists for each party, and that if they do not rejoin, even at the cars, then both groups are to report their return (plus the fact of the split) to the emergency officer. In summary, split only if it is to the advantage of BOTH groups. Campsites

Although most people THINK they have a good sense of direction, in practice almost nobody actually has when deprived of the sun by fog, bad weather, etc. A final "beware" - there have been many examples of even experienced people following the wrong end of a compass needle, with embarrassing, or worse, results! GPS’s are more and more used on walks now by bushwalkers. This does NOT mean that you can do without a map and compass. A GPS is invaluable in locating your position accurately but it relies on batteries and enough view of the sky to allow it to see at least 4 satellites. GPS’s may not give a position in thick rainforest, in a gully or close to a cliff line. You should know how to use a map and compass first and use a GPS as an aide. Party Unity

When planning weekend or longer walks, do not forget to think about where to spend the night. For most walks this is not a problem, but in many cases it is a limiting factor - walking along dry ridges, in rugged gorges, in bad weather, in swampy country, in heavily used areas. When you have to you can camp almost anywhere, but it is much more enjoyable if you have all or most of the basics of water, firewood, flat dry clear ground and shelter! Environmental Issues Leaders should consider environmental issues throughout the walk. This includes limiting party size in sensitive areas, responsible selection of campsites and fireplaces and their rehabilitation after use, education and supervision of newcomers in littering, hygiene and other factors and so on. A number of documents regarding do's and don'ts for environmentally responsible walkers are available. Other

A basic principle is that you should know at all times where everyone in your party is. This does not require that you can actually see everyone at all times. A few guidelines: It is the responsibility of the faster, stronger members of the party to keep with the others. Faster people can slow down but others may not be able to speed up. You may need to remind the faster walkers of this. If you allow faster members of the party to go on ahead, make sure clearly understood waiting places or times are established, and adhered to. Do NOT allow people to become widely scattered. Reduce the risk of splits occurring by regrouping at likely branch points splits in the ridge or track, side creeks, and so on. In heavy scrub, bad weather or other difficult conditions, make sure the party keeps together and in contact. In easy conditions such as walking along fire trails greater scattering can be acceptable, but be careful. Do not assume people will pick the correct turn and do not rely on arrows on the ground or even signposts etc unless such indicators have been clearly agreed upon beforehand. It is useful to have another walker assist in looking after the back (or front) of the party if there are eight or more in the party. Such action does NOT require that the person stay right at that end, only that he/she is able to see and maintain two-way communication with the end person. The leader should be able to see that other person, the so-called “Tail End Charlie”, so that any problems or delays can be quickly ascertained. As a general rule, every person should be responsible for the person behind them. If you lose contact, stop immediately.

The leader is often the Club "authority" to new members and nonmembers. You should be able to answer basic questions on the Club and be able to refer enquiries to the appropriate committee member. The Club has a suggested petrol donation by the passenger to the driver for each walk on the Walks Calendar. However this should mainly be something to be settled between the driver and passenger. Allowances for car shuffles, abnormal vehicle loadings, bad roads, size of vehicle, simplicity of collection, etc can be made. Leaders should try to have a few Membership Application forms available if there are non-members on the walk in case some of them wish to join. Non-members pay $10 for the walk to cover Insurance and other outlays. This money should be collected and marked on the Nomination Form that they have paid. The leader should also note on the back of the Nomination Form any relevant information regarding access to areas, any updates to the register of property holders, problems which occurred and could recur, etc. All forms should be handed back to a member of the committee. To be continued. (These notes were initially compiled by members of the Canberra Bushwalking Club and have been modified to meet our particular requirements. Any suggestion on how these notes may be improved would be greatly appreciated. Suggestions may be given to any Committee member.)

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