flatfoot wrote:I'm going on an overnight walk into the Blue Gum Forest in August. What overnight temperatures can I expect at that time of year?
Lithgow is forecast for -3 overnight ... brrrr!
eddie the eagle wrote:If you're talking about the Blue Gum forest just below Katoomba, Flatfoot, then I grew up in the next set of ranges (Central West, 900-950m ASL.)
Greenie wrote:I am planning to do the six foot track in late July. So those temps would be the same for overnight in the Megalong Valley. I hope that cold air blows over to the Jamieson Valley instead!
wellsy wrote:Bluegum Forest is more or less just down the road and over the cliff from my house in Blackheath. For August camping at Acacia Flat I'd just make sure you take thermals, beanie, wool bed socks, 0 degree sleeping bag or better. If you find it a bit cold at night you can always wear your jumper to bed or take a silk sleeping bag liner. I've found this more than adequate and I don't use a tent (which will give you a bit more warmth. Acacia Flat camping area is around 320meters above sea level as compared to Blackheath's 1065 meters asl.
melinda wrote:Flatfoot,
I'm sure you will love the downmat. They are heaven. Bit heavy but comfy.
(Why did you sell the Neoair??)
Wellsy's advice on Perrys and Govetts is 100% right. (Advice from Wellsy is always solid!)
Both of these are big climbs.
Great training hills.
Melinda
PS Wellsy, I still have a sore tail!
melinda wrote:Hi Flatfoot,
Might see you out there.
We do Govetts/Pulpit Rock/Perrys/Blue Gum/Lockleys/Blue Gum/Junction Rock/Govetts as a training walk quite often.
Great place to get a bit of hill fitness going.
Melinda
melinda wrote:You have to keep moving. Can't waste too much time lying on you back looking at the trees.![]()
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