MountainSphere Adventures | Navigation Weekend 17-18 May 2025

The forecast during the week was pretty wild for this weekend, with an east coast low developing, rain forecast and a vicious cold snap forecast for Sunday. But after driving across Sydney in dense fog early on Saturday morning, we burst through to clear blue skies and no wind on the climb into the mountains. We gathered at Bell station in the clear sunshine and clearing mist, optimistic about the weekend ahead. It remained a glorious day all day and the small group enjoyed the spectacular scenery while learning to navigate their way to our campsite using the terrain, their maps, and their compasses. There were ample opportunities to learn a range of navigation techniques on the way. It was a long day and we arrived at the campsite both mentally and physically tired but very happy after an amazing day. By the time our tents were up and water bottles filled and firewood collected, it was already getting dark. We had a pleasant evening around the small campfire, and the weather remained fine on a clear and starry night. The next day dawned cloudy and because of the forecast of wind and rain later, we made an early start. Up into the weak sunshine that briefly broke through the clouds for our group photo at an amazing viewpoint, and this is where the group planned their navigation route for the day. Then it was off on quite a long but scenic and educational hike. The forecast wind never eventuated but it turned cold and we walked layered up the whole day. Lunch was had in a truly amazing place with 360 degree views of the surrounding wilderness. Then the clients navigated their way back to the cars by a new and different route. A fantastic weekend enjoyed by all and no rain and no wind!!!