Category Archives: Blue Mountains

Clatterteeth Canyon – History

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Dave Noble

I recently had some correspondence with Ross Wyborn, a resident of Canada, but also a former very active Sydney Bushwalker and mountaineer back in the 1960’s. He had got in touch with me in order to try and locate an … Continue reading →

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Glenbrook Gorge – 13 October 2013

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Dave Noble

It was forecast to be a very hot day. It would be nice to get out into the bush. Rik and myself thought that a trip down into Glenbrook Gorge would be suitable. It would also allow Wendy to come … Continue reading →

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Dapura Canyon and The Lost Pillar – 12 October 2013

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Dave Noble

Rik and myself went on a quick trip through the beautiful Dalpura Canyon. The canyon was nice as usual but the real purpose of our visit was to see the wildflowers on the ridge out. October is a good month … Continue reading →

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Deep Pass Weekend 28-30 September 2013

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Dave Noble

A large group of headed down to Deep Pass Clearing for a party. The purpose was to celebrate three birthdays. And what a good place for such an occasion! A great campsite – a grassy clearing nestled between cliffs and … Continue reading →

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Upper Blue Mountains Lookouts 26-28 September 2013

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Dave Noble

Digi Dave and myself were heading up the mountains for a party weekend at Deep Pass. We decided to head up a little early to give us time to visit some of the lookouts of the Upper Mountains to look … Continue reading →

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Wild Blue Mountains Calendar 2014

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Dave Noble

Ian Brown has produced another great calendar of photographs of the Blue Mountains for next year. His “Wild Blue Mountains 2014 Calendar” is now available. You can order copies via his  website – www.windycliff.com.au. Ian, as well as being a very … Continue reading →

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Colong Caves – 21-22 September 2013

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Dave Noble

Martin Pfeil had organised a weekend to Colong Caves. This limestone cave system lies deep in the wilderness of the Southern Blue Mountains. The main cave at Colong has been reported as the longest and most complex single cave within … Continue reading →

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Wentworth Falls Walk – 8 September 2013

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Dave Noble

It was the day after the federal election. A sad day. A good time to escape to the bush. I headed up to Wentworth Falls and then down the Charles Darwin Track towards the big waterfalls of Wentworth Falls. The … Continue reading →

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Faulconbridge Point Ride – 31 August 2013

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Dave Noble

Kim had her bike refurbished and was keen to take it out for a ride. I suggested heading out along Grose Road at Faulconbridge to Faulconbridge Point, a great lookout overlooking the lower Grose Valley. On the train, we met … Continue reading →

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Asgard Plateau – 24-25 August 2013

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Dave Noble

It was a nice weekend to spend up the mountains. I went up with John, Chuin Nee and Jasper, and up at Mt Victoria we met up with Dave Os, Keith and others to walk out to the Asgard Plateau … Continue reading →

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