Katoomba to Wentworth Falls Hike

Andrew and I are running a beginner friendly overnight hiking trip from Katoomba to Wentworth falls via Mt Solitary and the Ruined Castle.
We will start walking at about 9:30am on Saturday. Andrew can give people a lift from UNSW contact him on 0439 735 393 for the details. If you are coming in from the south or south-west I can give you a lift, contact me on 0450 228 081 to sort out details. If neither of these lift options work for you, we can pick people up from Katoomba station at about 9am.

What to pack: (Note * – means you can borrow this at gear night on Wednesday if you don’t have your own)
-*Hiking pack (that fits all of the following)

-*Tent (or organise to share with someone)

-*Sleeping bag (it could be as cold as 0 degrees!)

-Sleeping mat (you can get a cheap foam one from most $2 shops or Anaconda)

-Warm clothes, thermals if you have them

-Raincoat

-Good shoes: (hiking boots=excellent!, runners=good, volleys/vans/converse=poor choice, thongs= you’re a moron)

-Swimmers (optional)

-Toilet paper

-Toiletries

-Sunscreen/hat

-Head torch (or flashlight is better than nothing)

-First aid kit (If you have one)

-5L of water ( THERE IS NO WATER WHERE WE WILL CAMP)
-Breakfast (for Sunday)
-Lunch (for both days)
-Mug/bowel
-Knife/spoon/fork
-Snacks

If you have no dietary needs, Andrew and I will cook dinner and we can all share the cost. Otherwise, please bring your own dinner and a pot and stove to cook it.