Future Walks FEBRUARY Sat Feb 4th Sun Feb 5th Sat Feb 11th Sun Feb 12th Sat Feb 18th Sun Feb 19th Sat Feb 25th
Sun Feb 26th
Stairways Falls, via Blue Pool West Canungra Creek Meet at Canungra 7:00am Running Creek Falls – Off track rock hopping Beaudesert Time TBA Toolona Circuit, O’Reillys - 2 walks Short walk and Long walk Meet at: Canungra 7:00am Abseil Training – Kangaroo Cliffs followed by lunch at the Pineapple Hotel Meet at Kangaroo Cliffs 6:00am Ships Stern, Binna Burra - 2 walks Short walk and Long walk Meet at: Canungra 7:00am Back Creek Falls Abseil down the waterfalls Meet at Canungra 6:00am Bally Mountain, Mudgeeraba Area - 2 walks Short walk and Long walk Anthony to arrange walk if anyone wishes to walk
D.W.
M-4-4
Brian
5543 1261
D.W.
L-6-6
Malcolm
0421 118 686
D.W.
S-3-3 M-4-4
Brian
5543 1261
S-4-3
Mark
0413 456 832
S-3-3 M-4-4
Brian
5543 1261
M-5-5
Lynne
0421 118 686
D.W.
S-4-4 M-5-5
Brian
5543 1261
D.W.
L-6-6
Anthony
0402 239 041
D.W.
S-3-3
Brian
5543 1261
D.W.
L-6-6
Malcolm
0421 118 686
D.W.
M-4-4
Brian
5543 1261
D.W.
M-5-5
Dave
3287 3312
D.W.
M-4-4
D.W.
L-6-7
Malcolm
0421 118 686
D.W.
M-4-4
Brian
5543 1261
D.W.
M-5-5
Lynne
0407 643 375
D.W.
MARCH Sat Mar 4th Sun Mar 5th Sat Mar 11th Sun Mar 12th Sat Mar 18th Sun Mar 19th Sat Mar 25th Sun Mar 26th
Dave’s Creek Circuit, Binna Burra Meet at: Canungra 7:00am Fountain Falls from O’Reillys – to Blue Pool then off track Meet at: Canungra 6:00am or O’Reillys 7:00am Ships Stern, Binna Burra Meet at: Canungra 7:00am Buchanans Fort – start at Stinson Park Meet at: Beaudesert time TBA Montserrat & Upper Portals Meet at: Beaudesert 7:00am Lincolm Wreck - Mt Superbus from Emu Creek Side May camp night before… Jenny’s Water Hole Meet at: Beaudesert 7:00am Warrie Circuit Pinnacle from Mt Fairview Takes in one of the up hills from the Kokoda Challenge Track
5543 1261
Notes for Saturday walkers
If possible, please email or sms your intention to walk to the walk coordinator instead of phoning. The walk coordinator will always reply to confirm that you are listed for the walk and provide you with any necessary details. Please sms at a respectful hour
Alternatively, please phone the walk coordinator between the hours of 6pm to 8pm on the Thursday before the walk or as requested by the coordinator.
Please check the walks list to see when you have been nominated to coordinate a walk
The weekly walks will also be on the Facebook page which is updated every Wednesday night www.facebook.com/loganbeaudesertbushwalkers
Phone numbers for Park Rangers and the web address for park alerts Binna Burra - 5533 3996
Boonah - 5463 5041 Main Range - 4666 1133 O'Reillys - 5544 0634 Park alerts can be found on the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing web site http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/index.php
Emergency Numbers if you are unable to get through to 000 use 112 on your mobile phone
Please Note THURSDAY is the deadline to notify the Coordinator for through walks, base camps and Saturday walks FRIDAY is the deadline to notify the Coordinator for Sunday walks Some walks may be changed at the last minute due to weather or other conditions PLEASE ensure you contact the coordinator before your chosen walk or check the Facebook page When car pooling, passengers are to pay $7 petrol money to the driver at the Drivers discretion Make sure these are in your pack Every Week & Every Walk
*Hat *Food *Jumper *Raincoat
* First-aid Kit *1-2ltr Water *Paper & Pencil *Map & Compass
*Torch *Watch *Whistle *Lighter / Matches
* Insect Repellent *Sunscreen
Walk Grading’s Walkers Guide: Participants are required to read and understand the Grading System for activities as listed. They should ensure that they are able to complete the listed walk. New members will normally start with two shorter and easier walks with the Club, such as easy terrain, easy fitness, and or short to medium length and progress by one grading step per activity. Distance S M L XL
Short - Under 10km Medium - 10 – 15 km Long - 15 – 20 km Extra Long - 20+ km
Fitness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Basic - suitable for beginners, up to 4 hours walking, flat Basic - suitable for beginners, up to 4 hours walking, minor hills Easy - suitable for beginners, up to 5 hours walking, undulating terrain Reasonable level of fitness required -up to 5 hours walking Moderate level of fitness required - up to 6 hours walking, agility required Medium level of fitness - up to 6 hours walking, agility required High - up to 8 hours walking, high fitness, endurance and agility required Hard - 8 hours or longer walking, high fitness, endurance and agility required Challenging - up to 12 hours walking, very high fitness, endurance and agility required
Terrain 1 2 3
Smooth, reasonably flat path Graded path / track with minor obstacles Graded track with obstacles such as rock, roots, fallen debris or creek crossings
4 5 6 7 8 9
Rough unformed track or open terrain with obstacles such as rock, roots, fallen debris or creek crossings Rough or rocky terrain with small climbs using hands or rock hopping Steep, rough or rocky terrain with large climbs using hands or rock hopping Climb / descend step rock using hands or footholds, may be some exposure, good upper body strength Climb / descend near vertical rock with exposure, climbing skills may be required Sustained climbing or descending of vertical or near vertical rock with exposure, advanced climbing skills required, good upper body strength
Activity DW SOC FMR
Day Walk BC Social Activity S&T Federation Mountain Rescue
Base Camp Safety and Training
TW Bush Qld
Through Walk Bush Walking Qld