[FULL] SUNDAY BL – MT WILSON Learn to Navigate Hike

Learn some potentially life-saving skills while doing a fairly chill hike on Sunday at Boree Log! I’ll be teaching a bunch of map reading and compass navigation skills to boost your confidence outdoors and inspire you for future adventures. I’ll print out a bunch of maps and bring compasses (but bring your own if you have one!). No navigation experience necessary. First note that:

You need to be approved for the main Boree Log event to attend these trips. Please sign up for only ONE trip per day. If you get rejected you can then sign up for another trip, this just makes it easier for volunteer trip leaders. Please be aware that as the weather is unpredictable, trip leaders may need to alter trips accordingly

Grant and I (Hugh) will be leading a shortish bushwalk from Mt Wilson RFS, near Cathedral of Ferns, while pausing at points to soak in some epic views and match those views to a map. Expect a few wildlife and plant facts thrown in along the way. But come keen to learn some outdoor skills while making new club friends – you need to have a moderate level of fitness for this hike too, but this will be pretty slow moving as the main focus is learning some new navigation skills!

Remember, you need to have a moderate level of fitness, but don’t need nav knowledge (if you do know navigation and want to refresh/learn more, you’re also welcome).

As a rough guide, here’s some track details: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/new-south-wales/du-faur-lookout-via-bogey-holes-fire-trail-to-da-faur-creek

I expect to spend roughly 3 hours on the walk – we should be back at the cars, ready to drive to Sydney, by 1.00pm. When you sign up, let me know if you have a car/how many spots (it’ll be easier to drive to the start from camp) and let me know what your favourite natural place in the world is (so I know you’ve read all this!).

What to bring:

• An attitude of being willing to learn cool skills!
• 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.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat – essential to protect yourself from that nasty UV.
• Snacks/lunch – we should be done by around 1.00pm but bring plenty of high energy snacks.
• Sturdy, enclosed shoes – definitely not a hike for thongs.
• Raincoat and jacket for warmth – no matter the forecast, it could get very cold and windy quickly so be prepared.
• Any personal medication.
• (Optional) Compass – if you own one. I’ll be borrowing a few from the club gear cupboard to share around.
• Your phone (charged) with the apps EmergencyPlus, Gaia GPS and AllTrails loaded.

Send me a message on Facebook with any questions! Hope to see you at Boree Log 🙂