Monthly Archives: November 2023

Wednesday Win (2023-Nov-29)

Arc’teryx Presents: On The Verge In the mountains behind the sleepy coastal town of Powell River, BC, a small group of rock climbers has spent decades quietly pioneering routes on some of the largest granite walls in Canada. As the … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2023-11-26)

In brief: 🏕️ Ditch the bucket list: A ‘slow mindset’ can help you travel deeper (2023-Sep-28) [adventure.com] … 🌳 Environmental group accuses VicForests of more threatened species breaches (2023-Dec-01) [ABC|News] ❝ A community group accusing state-owned logging company VicForests has … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2023-11-19)

In brief: 🏕️ BARCOM 2024 – Not a camp, an Adventure (2023-Nov-17) [BARCOM Rafting] 🌳🔊 Ecological protection through recognition of cultural significance (2023-Nov-18) [ABC|RN] 🌳 VicForests records $60m loss as industry closure looms (2023-Nov-16) [The Canberra Times] … 🌳 #OptOutside … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2023-11-12)

In brief: 🏕️ 10 Tips for a Comfortable and Snug Winter Campsite (2023-Nov-10) [Explore Mag] 🌳 Species of mammal named after David Attenborough believed extinct rediscovered Long-beaked echidna with spines of a hedgehog and snout of an anteater photographed on … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2023-11-05)

In brief: 🏕️ Youth hostels face tough times—but they are perfect for authentic, spontaneous experiences (2023-Nov-03) [Adventure.com] … 🌻 How Melbourne felt this week (2023-Nov-10) [Melbourne Pollen Count and Forecast] ❝ This week has been challenging for thousands of Victorians … Continue reading

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In the November-2023 Sky

01-07 Nov – Taurid meteor shower 07 Nov – Lunar apogee (furthest from Earth) at 404,569 km. 10 Nov – Crescent Moon near Venus 13 Nov – New Moon 13-20 Nov – Leonid meteor shower (peak 18th) 20 Nov – … Continue reading

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November – Buath Gurru – Grass Flowering Season

Buath Gurru – Grass Flowering Season (November) The weather is warm, and it is often raining. Kangaroo Grass is flowering. ❝ They must have done something with the seeds for damper to pulp down into a floury thing for damper. … Continue reading

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