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Wed 13 Nov, 2013 10:52 pm
Thu 14 Nov, 2013 7:01 am
Nice
look forward to the updates. Did your DuCane trip go as planned?
Thu 14 Nov, 2013 7:12 am
Unfortunately not! First trip, and an all round failure really :p Ended up turning back within about 100m of the top of The slope up Falling as I wasn't having fun with the heights in slippery snow, and especially not by myself. A bit disappointing really, especially as I know there would have been harder sections later in the walk, but I guess I underestimated how much being solo would affect me! Learnt some useful things though, and will definitely be back
Will just probably bring a walking buddy this time :p
Did still end up out for 4 days in the end though, went and camped near the OLT/Pine Valley Track junction and headed up to The Labyrinth for an afternoon of book reading by Lake Elysia the next day, before walking back out to Cynthia Bay n the 4th day. Lack of fitness was also definitely an issue, a bit ambitious a trip to plan after essentially a 2 month layoff I guess. More valuable lessons!
Next trip was intended to be 3 nights in the Denisons this Sat-Tues, but given how much rain we've had, that one's also gone in the "later" basket for now. Might head p to WoJ - Rogoona - Cathedral, or perhaps the Anne circuit... But bringing the significant other this time, so hopefully more successful
Thu 14 Nov, 2013 3:58 pm
Ah never mind. If unsure it's always good to backtrack. We picked a bit of a dodgy route onto Falling but there were 3 of us to be silly together. I'm sure you'll knock it over soon, as I'm sure I'll go back soon!!
Thu 14 Nov, 2013 5:45 pm
Based on some quick trig calculations and shadow length analysis, I'm guessing #3 is the summit of Wylds Craig?
Thu 14 Nov, 2013 6:53 pm
Minty wrote:Based on some quick trig calculations and shadow length analysis, I'm guessing #3 is the summit of Wylds Craig?
Give this man a chocolate, that's some mighty fine mathematics.
Fri 15 Nov, 2013 7:31 am
Nice shots BB. Fingers crossed for better weather over the summer now that University has finished for the year/good for you! I'm looking forward to seeing your next set of photos
Fri 15 Nov, 2013 4:36 pm
Nic pics
The good weather is just around the corner now hopefully. I'm headind up to do the DuCane circuit in mid summer.....can't wait. I hear you with the lack of condition thing....nothing a good week in the bush wont fix
Keep the photos coming pls.
Sun 17 Nov, 2013 7:39 am
Is that the Platform Peak summit cairn? I read somewhere it was massive.
Sun 17 Nov, 2013 7:51 am
Love the tyndall photo Alex
It's been a while inbetween overnighters for myself. Keen to just get out there now. Thanks for the motivation
Tue 19 Nov, 2013 7:42 pm
It sure is Tibboh, and it was huge! I'm reasonably tall at around 195cm, and it was easily 50% again my height. Biggest I've ever seen. My understanding is that it is a Sprent cairn, which was used in his trigonometric survey back in the 1800s? Somebody is welcome to correct me if I'm wrong. According to an article I read, there are only 12 or so of the Sprent cairns still intact, which is a little sad.
Cheers for the comment Nick! I'm free mostly all summer, and Nitya's on leave starting early December, so if you need walking buddies, you know where to come
Tue 19 Nov, 2013 8:32 pm
Pretty sure it's a Wentworth cairn not a Sprent. Sprents were more square in shape, like the one on Mt Sprent
Could be wrong I often remember things backwards.
You can see this cairn from the Lyell Hwy!!
Wed 20 Nov, 2013 4:48 pm
Some awesome photos biggbird. Thanks for sharing. Where is the first photo taken from?
Wed 20 Nov, 2013 5:33 pm
Cheers MickyB! The first shot of them all is looking up to Olympus from the OLT around 10 minutes before reaching Narcissus Hut (coming from the north). The first shot of the last bunch was a little fella we found at the northern end of Lake Adelaide. He was happily munching away on some ants on the ground next to the track, and was kind enough to pose for some photos!
Fri 22 Nov, 2013 12:40 am
nice photos pal!! i'm gunna have to raid your collection one day, all these superdoop shots that make a mockery of my point'n'shooters!! plus I need to document my grug days for the grandchildren
Sat 23 Nov, 2013 1:09 pm
Awesome photos. You Tasmanians are spoiled for choice of walking routes.
Can't wait to see some of this myself in Feb
Mon 02 Dec, 2013 9:44 am
What is the log hut in the 3rd from the end? I like the look of that.
K.
Mon 02 Dec, 2013 9:00 pm
Hi Kanangra, the second hut in the previous batch is the Lake Meston hut. Beautiful little hut, well worth a visit!
Tue 03 Dec, 2013 5:34 am
You know it is amazing what a difference a change of angle and mood makes. I was there only a few months ago in totally different conditions and didn't recognise it! Great shot.
K.
Wed 04 Dec, 2013 3:47 pm
Great photos - thanks for sharing!
Sat 21 Dec, 2013 6:54 am
Really beautiful images, thanks Bigbird.
You highlight the beauty and diversity of our beautiful island.
OSM I hope you have a rewarding experience here.
That motorised buggy looks interesting. Might be a way to entice the wife back into the bush.
Do Service Tasmania hire them out?
Sat 21 Dec, 2013 1:54 pm
Lovely photos Bigbird
Sat 21 Dec, 2013 2:07 pm
Cheers guys
Hopefully off for an extended walk tomorrow, so fingers crossed I will come back with a few more photos!
Sat 21 Dec, 2013 4:29 pm
Really good photos mate, have a good trip wherever you are going.
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