BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Australia/Sydney X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3479@unswoc.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241013T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241013T130000 DTSTAMP:20241009T232808Z URL:https://unswoc.org/wordpress/events/sunday-bl-jinki-ridge-hiking/ SUMMARY:[FULL] SUNDAY BL - JINKI RIDGE Hiking DESCRIPTION:Feel like a more chill trip for the Sunday of Boree Log? Or may be you think that playing with ropes is a lil overrated?! Or are you keen to learn more about the Blue Mountains\, wildflowers/native plants and nav igation?? Then sign up for this not-too-intense day hike. But first note t hat:\n\nYou need to be approved for the main Boree Log event to attend the se trips. Please sign up for only ONE trip per day. If you get rejected yo u can then sign up for another trip\, this just makes it easier for volunt eer trip leaders. Please be aware that as the weather is unpredictable\, t rip leaders may need to alter trips accordingly.\n\nMargot and I (Hugh) wi ll be leading a shortish\, beginner friendly bushwalk along Jinki Ridge\, a track that starts on Bells Line of Road just west of Mt Wilson. Expect s weeping views of the Grose Valley\, awesome rock formations to scramble ov er\, a ton of wildflower colour\, and the chance to learn some outdoor ski lls while making new club friends. I'm (overly) excited to share my enthus iasm for wildflowers so expect to come away speaking some latin names. Sim ilarly\, we can pause along the way to practice map reading and navigation skills - really good things to know if you're keen on hiking literally an ywhere!\n\nTrack detail: https://www.alltrails.com/ar/trail/australia/new- south-wales/jinki-ridge-hike\n\n \n\nIt's only around 4km return\, with a short little uphill slog on the way back. Depending on how we feel\, we c an extend the hike further\, possibly navigating around to Wilkson Hill. B ut we should be back at the cars\, ready to drive to Sydney\, by 1.00pm. W hen you sign up\, let me know if you have a car/how many spots (we may nee d to carpool to the start\, it has limited parking room) and let me know w hat your favourite plant/flower is!\n\nWhat to bring:\n\n Plenty of water - at least 2L per person. It could be very hot and sections have no shade \, and there's no water available on the track or at the parking area.\n Sunscreen\, sunglasses and hat - essential to protect yourself from that n asty UV.\n Snacks/lunch - we should be done by around 1.00pm but bring pl enty of high energy snacks.\n Sturdy\, enclosed shoes - definitely not a hike for thongs.\n Raincoat and jacket for warmth - no matter the forecas t\, it could get very cold and windy quickly so be prepared.\n Any person al medication.\n (Optional) Compass - you can borrow from the club gear c upboard. Even if you don't know how to use it\, we can spend time learning in the best possible environment!\n Your phone (charged) with the apps E mergencyPlus\, Gaia GPS and AllTrails loaded.\n\nSend me a message on Face book with any questions! Hope to see you at Boree Log :)\n\n \;\n\n&nb sp\; CATEGORIES:Boree Log,Bushwalking,Hectic Hiking LOCATION:https://maps.app.goo.gl/DacfkQsGzUstFK5MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20241006T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR