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NEWS
Latest update: 29th April 2012 |
John & Monica Chapman in Canyonland - Clubnight Monday 7th May
John & Monica Chapman are well known in bushwalking circles as authors of numerous guide books including bibles such as “Bushwalking in Australia”, “South West Tasmania” and the “Australian Alps Walking Track” now in their 4th or 5th editions since original publication in the 1980s.
The Chapmans have been guest speakers at previous clubnights, showcasing a selection of their photos which, as anyone with one of the recent full-colour editions of their books will attest, have lured many into undertaking walks in regions they may not originally have known much about.
This time around the photos are from a bit further afield, the American Southwest from a visit to the USA in 2011. Throw on your Stetsons and be taken on a tour of the canyonlands of Utah and Arizona. Although some scenery may be familiar from the John Wayne movies, find out how you can get amongst it. The hikes in the Grand Circle region were all done as day trips, albeit some quite long ones in a list of national parks including Zion (photo above), Capitol Reef, Natural Bridges and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
The Clubnight venue is "The Hub", 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands - see our Clubnight page for a map and more detail on how to get there.
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YHA Groups Day - Saturday 26th May
Last year we ran for the first time a combined YHA Groups Day. This promoted all the great adventure activities that are available through the YHA Groups: bushwalking, cross country skiing, cycling and canoeing/kayaking. The day was a big success, so we are running it again and it will be bigger and better in 2012. YHA Cross Country Skiing will launch their popular winter program on the day.
The day kicks off at 12pm with a gear sale where you can grab a bargain on some near new or pre-loved outdoor goods. Some good deals are to be had if you are in the market for a tent, sleeping bag, pack or stove. The day isn't just about getting a bargain, as all the groups will give a presentation about their individual activities and how to join in after the gear sale finishes at 1pm. There will also be information available on YHA hostels.
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There is a great prize of an Urban commuter bike (left) valued at $395.00 for one lucky person to win by simply coming along on the day. This has been kindly donated by Cargo Bike who are just across the river from our Clubnight venue.
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So if you would like to find out about what the other YHA Groups do, meet some like- minded friendly people and have a chance to win a great little bike to zip around town on, then come along on Saturday the 26th of May to the Hub@Docklands (80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands) from 12-4pm. If you need any further information, or would like to register to sell some gear then
for details.
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2012 Photo Competition
The club’s third photo competition invites entries taken on walks from April 2011 up to and including this year’s Melbourne Cup weekend trips in November.
As well as the three standard categories (landscape, people and wildlife) there are two other ones in this year's competition. The special theme is “Campsite”, while a new “Creative” category is being trialled that allows any kind of image manipulation to produce the final result.
The closing date for entries is 11th November 2012; if you are interested, please download the full details and conditions.
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