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Opinion? HR burns smog not making BMts walks worthwhile?

Thu 28 Mar, 2013 6:46 pm

Current HR burns (and incidents, if any) are here - http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_content.cfm?cat_id=683

HR advisory is listed here, shown statewide (until mid-April 2013) - http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_content.cfm?cat_id=689

The links would be useful for other like-minded bushwalkers/trail-runners/MTBs at other times in the future.

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I guess it is the Linden Ridge HR burn that caused traffic issues on the GWH at Faulconbridge on the morning of Thursday, March 28 - viz to <10m, as reported on ABC radio.
Is the St Helena HR burn making The Oaks FT off limits at the moment (28th, 29th March)?

I want to walk Pierces Pass to Perry's Lookdown (or Lockleys Pylon), as well as Golden Stairs - Mt Solitary - Kedumba Pass this weekend.
Will the views be dismal courtesy of the HR smoke?

Many thanks.

Re: Opinion? HR burns smog not making BMts walks worthwhile?

Thu 28 Mar, 2013 6:53 pm

This week the smoke has been thick down in the Nepean Valley, but a mate of mine has been posting photos from his house at Wentworth Falls showing clear skies and impressive sunrises and sunsets. I think it is very unlikely smoke will be a problem up there. It almost always runs down the mountains and settles in the valleys.

Re: Opinion? HR burns smog not making BMts walks worthwhile?

Thu 28 Mar, 2013 9:04 pm

No smoke at all here in upper mountains, beautiful views and clear skies.

Re: Opinion? HR burns smog not making BMts walks worthwhile?

Sun 31 Mar, 2013 8:19 pm

Wollemi, if you went over solitary, did you see this bloke? Police are still looking for him.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =1&theater
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