Y Striders

Episode 4 - The Main Event.
Sunday is always the main walk day. Previous long walks have been along parts of the Bibbulman and Cape to Cape walks. This year our walk planners, Kevin, Pam, Bill and Ken had us walking part of the Wadandi Track from Cowaramup back to MR, breaking it into 5km, 12km and 16 km sections to give walkers an exit choice if they were carrying injuries.We were fortunate to have great weather for walking and beautiful bush surrounds.
Another amazing evening was organised by Tracey at Swings and Roundabouts with more food than some could handle – definitely a place to return to.

Margaret River Adventures – Episode 1
Although Y Striders have been going away for a long weekend as a club since 1999 our member numbers have grown since then, so the logistics of planning walks, accommodation, catering and activities has become more involved. Thanks to our hard-working volunteers and committee, this year has been another fun packed adventure. The weekend has also grown from 3 days to 5 days and more for some who stay on to visit and explore more.
Many eager Y Striders arrived on Thursday to check out the shops and get in some shorter walks and bike rides, (even to Witchcliffe for coffee).
Then it was gathering at the caravan park gazebo for meet and greet nibbles and drinks.
The weather looks promising and the early arrivals are here and ready to start. Stay tuned for episode 2!

A Warm, Wonderful Weekend
It’s not just the weather that contributed to the success of our recent Y Striders long weekend in Margaret River. It’s always the people. The fit, friendly, can-do attitude of the Y Strider members is a large part of the fun on our annual weekend away.
A lot of preliminary work goes into this as well, with our volunteer committee and helpers planning up to a year in advance. Where to go? What walks will be included? Is there enough suitable accommodation? Which venues can cater for our numbers for meals? What additional activities are in the area?
It all came together with so many stories and photos to share we may need to make this post into episodes 🙂