Future WalksNotes 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

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

June 2015When Outing Typ

eGrad

e Coordinator Phone

Friday 19th Club DinnerBrowns Plains

Social Bev 0448 151

910Saturday

20thPlunkett ReserveGuided walk – 8am D.W. S-2-2 Heather 0432 197

577Sunday 21st Maroon Cave

from below/above D.W. M-5-5 John 0415 996 266

Saturday 27th

Westray’s Grave & Larapinta Fallsmeet at Beaudesert - 7amThru walk - Wyaralong DamShort walk - Wyaralong Dam

D.W.

B.C.D.W.

S-3-3 Heather

AndrewHeather

0432 197 577

0404 480 214

0432 197 577

Sunday 28th Spicer’s Gap D.W. M-7-7 John 0415 996 266

July 2015When Outing Typ

eGrad

e Coordinator Phone

Saturday 4th Venman’s Reserve - Cornubiaor Aratula Winter Harvest Festival D.W. S-3-3 Sue

5546 8781 0414 575

509Sunday 5th Gold Coast Marathon water station Heather 0432

197577Saturday

11thDaves Creek Circuit Binna Burra meet at Canungra - 7am D.W. M-3-3 Sue

5546 8781 0414 575

509Sunday 12th

Saturday 18th Shepherds Walk D.W. M-3-3 Heather 0432 197

577Sunday 19th

Saturday 25th

Mt Cordeaux and Bare Rockmeet at Beaudesert - 7am D.W. M-4-4 Peter

5543 21080400 260

639Saturday

25th Kokoda Challenge

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August 2015When Outing Typ

eGrad

e Coordinator Phone

Saturday 1st TBA

Sunday 2nd

Saturday 8th Illinbah Caves from Canungra endmeet at Beaudesert - 7am D.W. L-6-6 Sue

5546 8781 0414 575

509Sunday 9th

Friday 14th

Saturday 15th

Sunday 16th

PilgrimageThe Queensland Bushwalkers Club Inc is host Venue - Kalbar Showgrounds

B.C. Heather 0432 197 577

Sunday 16th

Saturday 22nd

Cainbable Falls - O’Reillysmeet at Canungra - 7am D.W. L-4-4 Heather 0432 197

577Sunday 23rd

Saturday 29th

Mt Maymeet at Beaudesert - 7am D.W. L-4-4 Dave 3287 3312

Sunday 30th

September 2015When Outing Typ

eGrad

e Coordinator Phone

Saturday 5th TBA

Sunday 6th

Saturday 12th

Albert River Circuit - O’Reillysmeet at Canungra - 7am D.W. L-5-5 Sue

5546 8781 0414 575

509

Sunday 13th Sausage Sizzle – Bunnings Browns Plains Sue5546 8781 0414 575

509Saturday

19th Pizza Walk D.W. M-3-3 Brian5543 12610409 010

436Sunday 20th

Saturday 26th Springbrook Maintenance Weekend B.C. Heather 0432 197

577Sunday 27th

Phone numbers for Park Rangers and the web address for park alertsBinna Burra - 5533 3996

Boonah - 5463 5041Main Range - 4666 1133

O'Reillys - 5544 0634Park 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 Numbersif you are unable to get through to 000 use 112 on your mobile phone

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Please NoteTHURSDAY 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 walksSome walks may be changed at the last minute due to weather or other conditionsPLEASE ensure you contact the coordinator before your chosen walk or check the Facebook

pageWhen car pooling passengers are to pay $7 petrol money to the driver

Make sure these are in your pack Every Week & Every Walk Hat First-aid Kit Torch

Food 1-2ltr Water Watch Jumper Paper & Pencil Whistle

Raincoat Map & Compass Lighter / Matches

Sunscreen Insect Repellent

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Walk Grading’sWalkers 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.

DistanceS Short - Under 10kmM Medium - 10 – 15 kmL Long - 15 – 20 kmXL Extra Long - 20+ km

Fitness1 Basic - suitable for beginners, up to 4 hours walking, flat2 Basic - suitable for beginners, up to 4 hours walking, minor hills3 Easy - suitable for beginners, up to 5 hours walking, undulating

terrain4 Reasonable level of fitness required -up to 5 hours walking5 Moderate - up to 6 hours walking, agility required6 Moderate - up to 6 hours walking, agility required7 High - up to 8 hours walking, high fitness, endurance and agility

required8 High - up to 8 hours walking, high fitness, endurance and agility

required9 Challenging - up to 12 hours walking, very high fitness, endurance

and agility required

Terrain1 Smooth, reasonably flat path2 Graded path / track with minor obstacles3 Graded track with obstacles such as rock, roots, fallen debris or

creek crossings4 Rough unformed track or open terrain with obstacles such as rock,

roots, fallen debris or creek crossings5 Rough or rocky terrain with small climbs using hands or rock

hopping6 Steep, rough or rocky terrain with large climbs using hands or rock

hopping7 Climb / descend step rock using hands or footholds, may be some

exposure, good upper body strength8 Climb / descend near vertical rock with exposure, climbing skills

may be required9 Sustained climbing or descending of vertical or near vertical rock

with exposure, advanced climbing skills required, good upper body strength

ActivityDW Day WalkBC Base Camp

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TW Through WalkSOC Social ActivityS&T Safety and TrainingBush Qld Bush Walking QldFMR Federation Mountain Rescue

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