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Our Office Volunteers are a key group of people who commit to one day per week to support the Foundation staff in keeping the organisation running. As well as processing memberships and merchandise, they assemble, dispatch, and check-in our range of hire equipment for both, event participants and individual hires. Some will process end-to-end registrations, […]
BTF volunteers were busy recently at both campsites near Mt Cooke. A large group of maintenance volunteers (with Track sections in Perth Hills District) gathered at the Mt Cooke campsite for their annual Field Day. A hive of activity There were plenty of tasks to keep them busy for the morning – from sanding and […]
If you think you’d like to do a long trek but you’re not sure you could make it, you’re wrong! It’s all in the preparation. Here’s some tips from a former non-trekker. It’s never too early to start preparing! Although you can definitely decide one day and start the next, you will have a more […]
While we applaud the fact that more people are exploring our beautiful State, it has unfortunately resulted in an increase in off-road vehicle (ORV) activity in non-designated areas – including on WA’s premier long-distance hiking trail, the Bibbulmun Track. Why is it so important to stay off the Bibbulmun Track? The BTF (Bibbulmun Track Foundation) helps to maintain and promote the Bibbulmun Track which […]
Our superseded gear found new homes with worthy recipients. The sleeping bags were donated to an organisation that runs camps for Aboriginal youth in foster care, to reconnect them to country and culture. The backpacks went to one of our Affiliated Organisation members, The Boys Brigade WA, that caters for children and young people during […]
Jim’s special spot This last year, more than ever, people have looked at the bigger picture beyond the normal fast pace of life. Stuck indoors, with excess time to think about priorities and what gives us meaning and purpose, we may put family and friends at the top of the list. Many also reflect on […]
There’s something very special about a campfire, and for many people the camping experience is not complete without sitting around the crackling flames in the evening. It is an experience that you can enjoy in many campsites. But with fire comes risk and responsibility. In places that are as hot, dry, and distant from emergency […]
Maringup campsite, nestled on the shore of the beautiful Lake Maringup south of Northcliffe, is a favourite location for many walkers. However, due to the relatively remote location it is overdue for some maintenance attention. Having survived the 2015 Northcliffe fire (when we lost Gardner and Dog Pool shelters) the timber structure and surrounds require […]
An important milestone arising from the 2017 Vision Survey was achieved in mid-January with the completion of a realignment to move the Track off Ficifolia Rd (south of Walpole) thereby adding to walker safety and enjoyment. A team of Support and Sectional volunteers were lucky to strike cool weather which allowed them to cut […]
Pemberton Discovery Tours have been operating in the stunning Southern Forests Region for over 10 years. Owned and operated by highly knowledgeable and environmentally conscious locals Toni and Graeme Dearle, you’re guaranteed to not only have fun, but enjoy a unique and educating experience as they guide you through the stunning region they call home. […]