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Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Thu 09 Nov, 2017 8:13 pm
by rodb2013
Two Mexicans are heading north of the border for another adventure. We drove into Glen Davis after our last Kunangra Walls - Kowmung adventure and liked the look of the place. So we've plotted a route as noted above and allowed 7 nights. Also hoping to explore some canyons and maybe spot a Wollemi Nobilis (Dave if you read this is there any hope?). Heading out this weekend. Any suggestions welcome.
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Fri 10 Nov, 2017 11:44 am
by tom_brennan
Pipeline Track is closed. See this thread for a possible way around the closed section
http://www.bushwalk.com/forum/viewtopic ... 36&t=15767I don't think you have much chance on the Wollemia nobilis...
Have fun. What canyons are you looking to explore?
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Sun 12 Nov, 2017 6:40 pm
by Allchin09
tom_brennan wrote:What canyons are you looking to explore?
I assume Jurassic Canyon would be on the list!
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Mon 13 Nov, 2017 4:55 am
by Grabeach
rodb2013; You may not be aware, but unless I've been getting it completely wrong, the David Noble who discovered the Wollemi Pine is not the one who regularly contributes here. That there were two David Nobles with similar interests had me confused for quite a while.
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Mon 13 Nov, 2017 6:30 pm
by puredingo
Grabeach wrote:rodb2013; You may not be aware, but unless I've been getting it completely wrong, the David Noble who discovered the Wollemi Pine is not the one who regularly contributes here. That there were two David Nobles with similar interests had me confused for quite a while.
Huh?... Two Dave Nobles you say. I've got an old bushwalking book and that's also by a Dave Noble, so which one wrote that?
And if you tell me there's a third Dave Noble I'll know there's a cloning device in play and the rise of the machines is near...
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Mon 13 Nov, 2017 6:57 pm
by Allchin09
puredingo wrote:Huh?... Two Dave Nobles you say. I've got an old bushwalking book and that's also by a Dave Noble, so which one wrote that?
There are at least two David Nobles in the NSW bushwalking / canyoning scene.
The one of Wollemi Pine fame has a Wikipedia page here -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Noble_(canyoner) and in some circles referred to David Noble Junior.
The one who contributes here, has written for Wild and other publications about canyoning and bushwalking and has a blog here -
http://www.david-noble.net/blog/ is a different person, and in some circles referred to David Noble Senior.
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Wed 15 Nov, 2017 8:12 pm
by rcaffin
The Wollemi Pine Dave Noble is (was?) an NPWS Ranger. Possibly retired now.
I think the other DN is/was a teacher.
Cheers
Roger
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Wed 13 Dec, 2017 9:53 pm
by rodb2013
Thanks for the clarification re the Dave Nobles. Wasn't a Wollemi Pine on sight. Will try to post a report soon. 2 days down Capertee, 1 day down Colo and back (quicksand!), 3 days up Wolgan and over Pipeline Track.
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Thu 14 Dec, 2017 8:37 am
by kanangra
I did that exact same trip in the reverse direction back in c. 1983. Camped at the junction. Will be interested to hear how you got on.
K.
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Sat 16 Dec, 2017 7:40 pm
by rcaffin
1 day down Colo and back (quicksand!)
Oh yes, quicksand - lots and lots of quicksand. All the way.
Cheers
Roger
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Sun 04 Mar, 2018 5:06 pm
by rodb2013
No trip report yet, but you might get a laugh out of me trying to get out of quicksand.
https://youtu.be/ilSOWRjaLhA
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Sun 04 Mar, 2018 5:19 pm
by Lizzy
Wow that’s pretty impressive Rod!
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Sun 04 Mar, 2018 6:43 pm
by LachlanB
Next time, can we have the show with a backpack on as well?
Would definitely be interested in your trip report when it comes out!
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Mon 05 Mar, 2018 7:05 pm
by Allchin09
Haha, I had a very similar experience on the Colo last year, except I was walking by myself... was stuck in there for a good 10 minutes I reckon!
Re: Glen Davis - Capertee - Wolgan - Pipeline Track
Posted:
Mon 05 Mar, 2018 9:16 pm
by rcaffin
I quickly found that a stout 2 m long stick would work wonders for leaning on when we sank in the quicksand. It seemed to spread the load enough.
It was also useful as an extension arm for pulling my wife out.
And yes, this was all with full packs!
- ColoGorge1S.jpg (155.15 KiB) Viewed 16604 times
Cheers
Roger