Ancient Forests (Bushwalking Skills)
Close: Sat 12th Aug 2017 (8am)
Tristan.Flores@nsw.scouts.com.au
gws.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
Introduction
This medium grade hike involves climbing the escarpment through dense rainforest. The forest track is dense, rocky and steep in places. The track is overgrown in places. Stairs and ladders will be encountered. This extended hike is formed joining several shorter walks. The combined distance is 18 km. Toilets are not provided, come prepared for bush toileting and hygiene.
Route
Stanwell Park to Austinmer via Wodi Wodi Track, Forest Walk, Illawarra Escarpment and Sublime Point.
Cost
There are no cost except for self catering and train
Public transport is available to and from this event.
Learning Outcomes
Learning to hike with a pack under load
Techniques for ascending and decending
Set up and maintain a temporary overnight site
Identify landmarks in the landscape and locate them on a topographic map
Maps
Bulli 9029-2N
Download E1 form parts 1 and 2 Ancient Forests (Bushwalking Skills)
Register each participant on Scout Event, download the form, complete it and send to Region Office by the closing date.