Category Archives: Bushwalking

Jaffles and Jaffle Irons

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Dave Noble

A staple of family bushwalks when I was growing up was the jaffle at lunchtime. These would be cooked easily on a fire using a jaffle iron. When I joined Sydney University Bushwalkers (SUBW), I found jaffles were popular there … Continue reading →

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Boiling Water – Lid on or off?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Dave Noble

Boiling water is something we all do on bushwalks – whether we are making a billy of tea or heating water for dinner. So if you want to boil some water – is it better to have the lid on … Continue reading →

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Vale – John Atkinson

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Dave Noble

It is sad to report that an old bushwalking and mountaineering friend died recently. I knew John Atkinson from his days back in the mid 70’s in the Kameruka Bushwalking Club. He was also active in the 1980’s and 90’s … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Fagus and Fungi

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Dave Noble

I was recently on an eleven day solo walk through some nice Tasmanian Wilderness. I started from near Deloraine and walked up onto the Central Plateau via Higgs Track. Once on the Plateau – the walking is easy and excellent. … Continue reading →

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