Archived trip from old website run by u5451101
Cocktails at the Castle is an annual ANUMC tradition, involving the strange mix of formal wear and hiking. Coinciding with the end of ANU exams, this is a chance to celebrate somewhere else than Mooseheads.
We will leave early Saturday morning. Arriving at Long Gully carpark, we will start our short but steep (1560m ascent over 5km) hike up to the Castle. The walk is exposed, with some scrambling and rock climbing (though no climbing experience is necessary). Once we summit, there will be spectacular views of Pigeon House, Byangee Walls and Mt Talaterang. After a quick change from hiking clothes into formal attire, the festivities will begin.
Have a look at Jess’ write ups for descriptions of the previous events and information about the hike: https://wordsandwilds.wordpress.com/2014/12/04/cocktails-on-the-castle-the-red-promenade/
https://wordsandwilds.wordpress.com/2014/01/23/cocktails-on-the-castle-the-heatwave-edition/
This is a great social event for all club members. While you don’t need to have any experience, please let me know your hiking experience when signing up, and vehicle details (or lack thereof). You will need to be reasonably fit. Let me know if you have any doubts and we can have a chat.
Essential gear list:
Formal/cocktail dress
Cocktails
Food (groups will be allocated entrees, mains or desserts closer to the date - get creative with what you can cook on a Trangia!)
Camping/hiking gear (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, clothing, hat, pack, stove + fuel + matches, plates + cutlery, toiletries, torch, sunscreen, water, etc.)
Good pair of walking shoes/boots
See trip description. Long Gully carpark -> Kalianna Ridge -> Meakins Pass -> The Castle, following the castle walking trail. Map: Corang 1:25k.
Cocktails at the Castle is an annual ANUMC tradition, involving the strange mix of formal wear and hiking. Coinciding with the end of ANU exams, this is a chance to celebrate somewhere else than Mooseheads.
We will leave early Saturday morning. Arriving at Long Gully carpark, we will start our short but steep (1560m ascent over 5km) hike up to the Castle. The walk is exposed, with some scrambling and rock climbing (though no climbing experience is necessary). Once we summit, there will be spectacular views of Pigeon House, Byangee Walls and Mt Talaterang. After a quick change from hiking clothes into formal attire, the festivities will begin.
Have a look at Jess’ write ups for descriptions of the previous events and information about the hike: https://wordsandwilds.wordpress.com/2014/12/04/cocktails-on-the-castle-the-red-promenade/
https://wordsandwilds.wordpress.com/2014/01/23/cocktails-on-the-castle-the-heatwave-edition/
This is a great social event for all club members. While you don’t need to have any experience, please let me know your hiking experience when signing up, and vehicle details (or lack thereof). You will need to be reasonably fit. Let me know if you have any doubts and we can have a chat.
Essential gear list:
Formal/cocktail dress
Cocktails
Food (groups will be allocated entrees, mains or desserts closer to the date - get creative with what you can cook on a Trangia!)
Camping/hiking gear (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, clothing, hat, pack, stove + fuel + matches, plates + cutlery, toiletries, torch, sunscreen, water, etc.)
Good pair of walking shoes/boots
See trip description. Long Gully carpark -> Kalianna Ridge -> Meakins Pass -> The Castle, following the castle walking trail. Map: Corang 1:25k.
Trip category
Bushwalking
Date and Time
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Estimated Costs
None