HIKE Inc. on extended leave

HIKE Inc. is on holiday.
Well not quite, but it is going to take an extended break and may come back some time next year.

If you're not ready to hang up your hiking boots and are keen to continue hiking let me know, and I can put you together with others who are also interested.

Connie

Next HIKE Inc. this Sunday 4 Oct

HIKE celebrates it's 4th birthday this Sunday 4 October!!

Come celebrate with a hike at Olinda Falls. The hike is 6.7km, around 2.5 hours and rated Easy/Moderate.

Time: 9am for a 9.30am start CANCELLED

Where: Mechanics Reserve (50km from Melbourne) Melway Map 52 H12

Getting there:

Follow Canterbury Road for 35km to Montrose. Turn right along the Mt Dandenong Tourist Road and follow it for 8.5km to Mechanics Reserve on the left.

Let me know if you are joining us, and remember to bring lunch, snacks, a raincoat and water.

We Went to Bali ... (i.e. HIKE Inc. 41)

The views at the You Yangs (i.e. Bali, wink wink) on Sunday 13 Sept were sensational and worthy of the unexpected rocky uphill climbing. For lunchtime entertainment the You Yangs provided a dramatic backdrop to Phil's captivating poetry recital and the now famous Green & Blacks chocolate tasting challenge with Elie the fresh winner!

See you on the next hike.

HIKE Inc. 41 photos (You Yangs)

Next hike Sunday 13 September

Keen to get out of town, but not too far, and exercise in the fresh air, but not too strenuously? Excellent, HIKE Inc. on Sunday is for you!

The hike will be at the You Yangs, 60km from Melbourne. It will be 7.5km, is rated easy, and should take around 2.5 hrs.

(Note: The hike can be split into a 1.5hr hike and then a 1hr hike, both start from the same location.)

Time: 8:30am for a 9am start

Where: Turntable Carpark, You Yangs (60km from Melbourne)

Getting there:

From Melbourne take the Princess Freeway past Werribee to the Little River turnoff. Continue west 6km into Little River and then a further 10km west following the signs to the You Yangs Regional Park. A small fee may be charged at the entry gate.

Please let me know if you are joining us (my mobile is 0412 372 652). Remember to bring lunch, snacks, a raincoat and water.

Stepping in the mud, HIKE Inc. 40

HIKE Inc. was back with a 4 hour walk in Sherbrooke Forest. The initial muddy uphill gave way to a less muddy leveled track, continual conversation and lots of snacking. The highlight according to our youngest hiker - stepping in the mud!

See you on the next hike.

HIKE Inc. 40 photos (Sherbrooke Forest West)

HIKE Inc. is back!! Next HIKE Inc. Sunday 2 August.

HIKE Inc. is back!!

The next hike is on Sunday 2 August, it will be the Sherbrooke Forest West hike in the Dandenong Ranges. The hike is around 4 hours, 9.5km and rated Medium. See HIKE Inc. 25 for photos.

Remember, HIKE Inc. is on the first Sunday of the month. For 2009 diary dates, see the right hand side of the blog.

And note, I have a new mobile number 0412372652. If you are coming on a hike, make sure you have this number with you.

Time: Meet at 9am for a 9.30am start
Where: Grants Picnic Ground (41km from Melbourne)

Getting there:
From Melbourne drive 38km along the Burwood Highway to Belgrave. Continue along Monbulk Road (towards Kallista) for 3km. Turn right into Grants Picnic Ground. (There's a cafe for hot drinks if required!)

Let me know if you plan to come along and be sure to send me your mobile number if you haven't previously. If you want to car pool, let me know. Remember to bring a raincoat, lunch, snacks and water ... and a desire to get hiking again!

Below are photos of me eating my way through summer in Italy.

See you on the hike!

I'm back!! Italy 2009

A perfect hike: HIKE Inc. 39

HIKE Inc. 39 photos (Mt Macedon)