During a period of prolonged inertia due to illness I was inspired to create a list of local challenges that were conceivably achievable but nonetheless aspirational in their skill, time, logistical or athleticism requirements. The list became an objective and being that I’m situated in the 26’ parallel 26 objectives seemed right. The objectives are grouped as pure adventure challenges or creative challenges and are listed in no reasoned order for your contemplation and my accountability.
WARNING: I HAVE NOT CONSIDERED YOUR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND ACCEPT NO ACCOUNTABILITY FOR YOUR ATTEMPTS AT OBJECTIVE 26. FURTHERMORE, I IMPLORE YOU TO CONSIDER YOUR SKILL, FITNESS AND THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES.
Acknowledgement: I pay my respect to the land and the custodians of the Gubbi Gubbi and Kabi Kabi people who have walked upon it and shared it’s stories and bounty throughout history and into the future.
| Challenging the Sedentary Culture – ADVENTURE CHALLENGES |
| 1. All AR 16 climbs in the 26 Hinterland 2. Climb Mt Tinbeerwah, Mt Cooroora, Point Pure connected by human powered travel (HPT) in a weekend. 3. Gravity – Fastest ascent (hike) and descent (abseil) of Mt Cooroora 4. Paddle the Mary 5. Tri Mary’s Way (paddle, ride, run) 6. Paddle Upper Noosa 7. Ride the rail trails 8. Gympie – Barrambah – Amamoor – Gympie Ride 9. Harry’s Hut to Rainbow (CWT) 10. FKT for Cooloola GWTrail 11. Boorumba Creek Portage GW return 12. FKT for Connondale GW Trail 13. FKT for Mt Cooroora 14. Boorumba HPT crossing 15. Cooroora-Boulder – Dbl 16. Cooroora- Boulder – HPT Dbl 17. Abseil Point Glorious & Point Pure HPT 18. Gympie 5 Ways Ride 19. New choice |
| Challenging a Common Culture – CREATIVE CHALLENGES |
| 20. Wrong Turn (Sea to the Heads via Turn 10 @ Tewantin) 21. Scrambled eggs up Egg rock (Point Glorious) 22. Sportsman’s Attire (Tinbeerwah) 23. The Pound (Total # team ascents of ‘…dog’ @ Tinbeerwah) 24. Reef’n’Beef – Great Barrier Reef (Point Pure) and a steak. 25. Level up! 26. New choice. |
| 26+ Challenges |
| 27. Retire Early (FIRE) 28. Volunteer 100 hours |
Paddled the Mary Valley-Gympie stretch of The Mary with Paul, my son and his mate. Green banks and curious turtles…
We’ve been attempting the AR ‘teen’ climbs in 26’ South region this June and July. Together with Paul and Billy…
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We’ve been attempting the AR ‘teen’ climbs in 26’ South region this June and July. Together with Paul and Billy and during some TOEC training we’ve climbed at Point Glorious, Point Pure and Tinbeerwah on top rope. As new climbers all our interactions with the spaces and fellow climbers have been super instructive and inspiring. Off climbing at Brooyar again today – going to try-out a self belay seen on https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/113927471/tr-solo-with-prusik-tending-pulley under assistance and supervision ready for sneaky sessions on drive-throughs from Barrambah.
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Paddled the Mary Valley-Gympie stretch of The Mary with Paul, my son and his mate. Green banks and curious turtles and platypus greeted us at Garapine on the first night. Countless catfish circles seen through the crystal clear water and the gasps of lungfish as we paddled North. An overnight storm on the second night added the element of risk young boys nervously recount later on.
A great paddle and nice to see what it looks like without flood.
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