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While anybody who knows her would agree with the title of this piece, it might be more accurate to have written, "Yvonne Hardiman is IN the Star" because when the Penrith Star published a story this week about Safety in the Bush, it was Yvonne they approached for expert advice.
The story, about a new police initiative called Think Before You Trek under which bush walkers can borrow a personal locator beacon before venturing into the wild to allow search and rescue squads to locate them more quickly.
The Star contacted Yvonne, as an authority on bush walking safety and the article is quoted below.
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St Clair bushwalking guide Yvonne Hardiman also stresses the importance of bush walking preparation and safety. She has been a guide for the Nepean Blue Mountains University of the Third Age weekly "Walking with a touch of history" group for two-and-a-half years. Her essential list includes maps, water, being hydrated before setting out, food, layers of clothing, bright colours, appropriate footwear and a lighter. A small first aid kit is a must too. "The bush is very unforgiving to people who are under prepared and inexperienced," she said. "People should also know their own limitations and stick to them." |
The complete article has been published on line and can be accessed at the Penrith Star's web page by clicking HERE.
Nice work, Yvonne. Now the rest of Penrith knows what we already knew—you're a star!
 Yvonne and Darryl Hardiman |
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