Dear YHA Bushwalking Victoria Club Members and Non-Members, As you all may have been aware, the costs of pretty much everything have been skyrocketing in the last 1-2 years. Consequently, that has been affecting the club’s expenditures and budget. The club’s committee has taken a decision to increase the Membership
Get ready to dive into the latest escapades in the wilderness with Issue #56 of “Yeti” – the official YHA Bushwalking Victoria newsletter. Join us as we venture through the pages of Yeti April 2024 – packed with thrilling trip reports that will have you itching to lace up
We have a new role at the club that we are looking to fill: Bus Trip Coordinator Our club is currently going through a healthy growth phase as the number of new members is increasing. So, it is the right time that we try to start organising more Bus Trips
Issue #55 of “Yeti”, the official magazine of YHA Bushwalking Victoria, is now available at the following link: Yeti January 2024 – issue #55 Read the latest trip reports covering Mount Macedon Photography Trip, Little Desert Discovery Walk, Cathedral Ranges, Mt McLeod, Pederson’s Weir, Benalla Accommodated Weekend, Mount Beckworth, Vaughan Springs, Lederderg
Due to significant increases in the price of fuel over the past few years, the club has decided to increase the rate at which drivers are reimbursed from 30 cents per km to 40 cents per km. Thus, car pooling costs should now be calculated as follows: Drivers are reimbursed
Covid Update We wanted to update you on the impact of the Victorian Roadmap and what that means for recommencing our walk program. We are currently working with Bushwalking Victoria to ensure we have a full understanding of the requirements that will apply to us. When will the walk
To all our leaders, members and walkers, I hope that you have all enjoyed your end of 2020 celebrations and are ready for a new year. 2020 taught us a lot about what is important, with exercise and bush walking being the perfect way to keep sane in some challenging
Come join us to say “Good riddance to 2020” in our final club night for the year. Use your brain instead of your boots as you put your knowledge about the great outdoors to the test over drinks and nibbles. More details and register at walks program –
Our new treasurer’s favourite day walk: Distance: 5.2km one way return via same track Duration: 4hr one way Grade: Advanced Located in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park it is possibly one of the best one-day hikes in NZ. At 1800 meters, the Mueller Hut provides a 360-degree panoramaview of
Habitually I travelled and hiked alone. My boyfriend liked to read books on astronomy in bed, but I was sucked like a balloon towards a blue sky, and tethered by heart strings to our room, roamed on a wide radius. Then we got mobile phones: “Hello little cabbage!” “Where are
The Simien Mountains in Ethiopia had long held a fascination for me, both as a seemingly exotic destination and as the unique home of the Gelada baboon. In 2014 I joined a 15-day hiking trip in the Simien Mountain National Park, which I look back on as one
Our group of 24 adventurers with two instructors. I am standing at the far left. Long before I joined YHA Bushwalking, I attended an Outward Bound Course in the A.C.T. consisting of four days at the Outward Bound School in Tharwa, south of Canberra, followed by a three-week expedition through
Our recent first aid training day was a great success. Feedback from the leaders, members and YHA ski club members was overwhelmingly positive – It was definitely worthwhile and given that we as leaders have a duty of care, an excellent opportunity to be current with this knowledge and certification.
Jonas Lea Memorial Award 2019 Congratulations to David Sale, the very deserving winner of our 2019 Jonas Lea memorial award. Jonas Lea’s mother, Judy Koch, was present to make the presentation and to meet our inaugural winner, Andrew Francis, ensuring it was a special night for all. Read the full
We have been monitoring Bushwalking Victoria’s recommendations about how to best assist with bushfire recovery. They are encouraging walks near the affected towns, so we will start to look at this as part of future programs. We have also decided to donate $5,000 to appropriate recovery funds. We will
Given the unusual fire activity and weather conditions we are currently experiencing, we have revised our hazardous conditions policy. This takes effect immediately. Your safety is paramount, and the cancellation criteria have been set with this in mind. However, ultimately you are the best judge of whether the conditions are
Bush fires I hope everyone enjoyed their break and are ready for a new decade of walking. Unfortunately we are off to a difficult start with the bush fires. It is so very sad to see the devastation for both humans, wildlife and our habitat. We can’t thank our firefighters
On behalf of YHA Bushwalking Victoria, we hope you have enjoyed this years walk program, and are looking forward to the start of a new decade of walking. Many thanks to our Leaders for their great efforts during the year and all those who helped the committee. Particular thanks to
Clubnights There are no club nights planned for November or December. Our next social catch up before the year ends is our Mt Macedon walk and lunch function: Sunday 1st December – Mt Macedon Christmas Lunch & Walk Bookings are required – cost is members $18 non-members $38 Enquiries &
Happy 80th Birthday YHA and YHA Bushwalking Victoria! What an incredible achievement! To celebrate, your current committee were delighted to be invited to dinner on Saturday 7th September 2019 with the Chair, Board members and key staff of YHA. A great night was had by all. Read the YHA CEO’s
Happy 2019 I hope everyone has had a very Merry Christmas and is now looking forward to a new year of walking adventures. Should you need a little motivation, try and have a chat to your fellow walkers. From where I sit, it’s clear that everyone has a story to