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Comment on New Dunlop Volleys – Fail by Rupert Russell

Rupert Russell — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:16:09 +0000

I’ve used volleys for decades bushwalking in rainforest and open forest… very good to have soft soles which have far less impact on soft earth than heavier boots.

Being synthetic they suit a vegetarian such as myself.

Yes they do wear out quicker now, if not the sole then the uppers.

But any Volley is better than none!! Seems like Target has stopped selling them…

I’m not quite ready to stop bushwalking yet… Rupert Russell

Comment on Lockleys Pylon – Blue Gum Forest Walk – 27-28 October 2012 by Lockley’s Pylon – views over NSW conservation | RooTsphere

Lockley’s Pylon – views over NSW conservation | RooTsphere — Sat, 04 May 2013 01:50:15 +0000

[...] River in the valley below for centuries. I had even camped there once…many years ago now. David Noble’s photos give you a taste of their splendour (and a much more accomplished impression of the views on the [...]

Comment on Blue Rocks Walk – June Long Weekend by Dave Noble

Dave Noble — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:14:57 +0000

That area is on the Ben Bullen 1:25,000 map. It doesn’t show routes and the area is rugged. I don’t think there are many published notes or guides. Part of the area is covered in a series of books called “Gardens of Stone and Beyond” (so far, 3 large volumes out of a a planned 9 have been published). But also – it is an area that even if you had detailed notes – you need to be good at off-track walking and route-finding.

Dave

Comment on Blue Rocks Walk – June Long Weekend by Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:29:47 +0000

G’day Dave,
I’m looking at doing a Rover hike up this way sometime soon but can’t find too much information on routes etc. in this part of the Blue Mountains, what sources do you use and what are the best maps to use?
Cheers

Comment on Great North Walk – Thornleigh to Hornsby – 18 Nov 2012 by Dave Noble

Dave Noble — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:24:21 +0000

Yes -well signposted, but it is worth taking a map. Lots of other tracks intersect the Great North Walk. You may want to use them for access or escape if the weather turned bad. There are also good online notes – try wildwalks website.

Dave

Comment on Splendour Rock Walk – 22-23 September 2012 by James Creer

James Creer — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:57:07 +0000

The tent is still in the cave as of 26 April 2013! There were a few rats that were starting to chew their way in.

Quite disappointing that someone has dumped it there.

Comment on Great North Walk – Thornleigh to Hornsby – 18 Nov 2012 by Adrienne

Adrienne — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:26:35 +0000

Hi there, I read your blog with interest, I am new to bushwalking but very fit, I would love to do this walk, but on my own, is it well signed? I won’t get lost will I? And is it safe to do alone? I appreciate any info.

Thanks
Adrienne

Comment on Breakfast Creek – Coxs River Walk – 24-25 November 2012 by Dave Noble

Dave Noble — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:59:29 +0000

Yes Tammy – you have permission to use the photo for your TAFE assignment.

Comment on A Few Days up the Mountains by Ryan Hansen

Ryan Hansen — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:45:22 +0000

We were in this region of the Blue Mountains from Monday to Wednesday! It was our first trip to this region of the park and we received spectacular weather, venturing to Blue Gum Forest and Lockley’s Pylon, an area I’m sure we’ll definitely return to. On many occasions I recalled a number of your spectacular shots, although much of the walk to the Blue Gum Forest has been washed away in recent floods.

Awesome shots once again!

Comment on Breakfast Creek – Coxs River Walk – 24-25 November 2012 by Tammy Porter

Tammy Porter — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:04:41 +0000

Hi David, your trip looks fantastic. I was wondering if you would please give me permission to use the photo BC17 for a TAFE assignment (PowerPoint).