Walks Program - Jan 2012 to Mar 2012
If you are interested in participating in any of the activities shown below, you should
first contact Steve Horton (5674 2980), the Walks Coordinator, and he will provide you
with the details needed to contact the person organising that particular activity.
Please indicate your interest as early as possible.
| Date | Activity | Details | Booking date | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday walks are organised on a weekly basis and happen most weeks. Contact Kerry Baggallay 5664 7440 for meeting info. | ||||
| Dec 17 | Paddle | Bass River | Dec 14 | E |
| Jan 7 | Evening Bike Ride/meal | Mirboo Nth to Boolara, rtn after moonrise | Jan 1 | E |
| Jan 20-21 | Base Camp | Bass River - cycling/paddling/walking | Jan 13 | Relaxing |
| Jan 22 | Day Walk | French Island | Jan 15 | E |
| Jan 28 | Sunrise Walk/Breakfast | Punchbowl to Kilcumda & rtn | Jan 22 | E/M |
| Feb 3 | Evening Walk | Shearwaters at Cape Woolamai | Jan 28 | WE |
| Feb 5 | Day Walk | Dalyston to Wonthaggi & rtn | Jan 29 | E/M |
| Feb 12-14 | 3-day Cycle | Gisborne/Ballarat/Skipton (Pannier ride) | ASAP | M |
| Feb 19 | Beach Walk | Inverloch and Pub tea | Feb 12 | E |
| Feb 25 | Gliding | Sth Gippsland Aero Club - Booking essential | Feb 18 | Uplifting |
| Mar 4 | Bike Ride | Welshpool - MTB & hybrids only | Feb 25 | M |
| Mar 6 | Day Walk | Lillypilly Circuit & Mt Bishop | Feb 28 | E/M |
| Mar 24-25 | Working Bee | Friends of the Prom - o’night camp | Mar 17 | Useful |
| April 16-18 | Alpine Walking | Mt Hotham (chalet accom - exp of interest needed) | ASAP | Various |
| Apr 16-18 | Paddling & Camping | Nowa Nowa/Lake Tyres | Apr 9 | M |
| May 7-11 | 5 day Cycle | Ararat to Warrnambool | Apr 16 | M |
| Walks Coordinator: Steve Horton 5674 2980 Gear Hire: Josie Lomagno 56573305 Hire before you buy - tent, Trangia stove, backpack, etc |
Emergency Contact: Mike & Glen Buckingham - 5659 6487 Paul & Annie Chisholm - 5678 7380 |
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| Membership Fees due June 30 to: The Treasurer, SGWAC, PO Box 557, Leongatha, 3953 |
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| Grading of Walks. (These are a guide only as an individual's
grading will depend upon their fitness, stamina, or experience. The weather can also be an
influence.) Family (F): On formed tracks, generally flat terrain - up to 10km, (including children under 10) Easy (E): Gently undulating terrain, mild short climbs, formed tracks, up to 15km Medium (M): mostly on tracks, some ascents and descents, possibly some scrambling, 10-15km Hard (H): Consistent walking, scrub/forest walking on/off tracks, moderate to difficult ups and downs, 15+km Very hard (VH): Extended &/or consistent walking, scrub/forest walking on/off tracks, difficult and steep terrain. Snow. 15+km. |
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