BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://mybilby.com//Activity Downloader//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kiandra west circuit day hike + car camp at Three Mile Dam UID:20241005T130000-2785@https://mybilby.com DTSTART:20241005T130000 DTEND:20241007T130000 DTSTAMP:20241005T130000 GEO:-35.891308;148.448023 DESCRIPTION:Using Three Mile Dam campground as a base for two nights, we will complete a long day hike from Mount Selwyn resort to summit Tablet op Mountain, via the Selwyn Trail and Tabletop Mountain Trail North trac ks and passing alongside the Nine Mile diggings. On the return leg we wi ll head north on the Four Mile trail to visit Broken Dam No. 2 hut, then go off track over ground heavily mined for gold in the back half of the 19th century thru-1930's, to visit the Elaine Mine site and the recentl y-rebuilt Four Mile hut. We will then re-join the Tabletop Mountain Trai l North and backtrack to our parking near Mount Selwyn resort, concludin g the walk and heading back to camp to relax and socialise for night #2. Sunday is the first day of DST! Using the long weekend permits us to dr ive up at a leisurely pace, arriving in the mid-afternoon to set up for night #1, virtually at the trail head for an early start. Pending intere st we'll walk the 3km Goldseekers Track early on Monday as an optional c ooldown (the trailhead is opposite the dam entrance). https://www.nation alparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/goldseekers-track/visitor -info, t Given the time of year it is likely to be *cool to cold*, the p osition can get *very* windy (at 1430m the dam is among the highest in A ustralia), and there's a chance of snow in October. *This hike is long, the setting exposed, and the weather unpredictable. Anticipate a four-se ason experience on this trip, please ensure you have the fitness and nec essary equipment to safely participate, and gear to comfortably enjoy th e nights*. A list of essential (and optional) equipment can be found at the Tasmanian PWS website. In addition to the 'Essentials', please ensur e you have the 'Alpine Walks' list covered also. A number of members wil l have PLB's. https://parks.tas.gov.au/Documents/Walker%20Pack%20List%20 and%20Alpine%20Safety%20Checklist.pdf URL:https://canberrabushwalkingclub.mybilby.com/activities/2785 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR