Winter trip to Lake Rhona

[pazzar]

I had such a beautiful weekend, I thought it would be cruel not to post some photos. I went as part of the University Walking Club, and we carried a 'Poo Tube' to test whether people would be open to the idea. Unfortunately (or fortunately), no one had to use it, but the whole group said they would have if they needed to, which was good to hear.

The Poo Tube

The Gordon River crossing

First view of Mt Wright

A frosty start

The Denison Range

[pazzar]

Gordon Vale

Mt Field West

The first view of Rhona

Reflection on the ice

The campsite

[pazzar]

Sunday morning magic!

Leaving Lake Rhona

Interesting frost patterns at Gordonvale

[pazzar]

And finally....

Two brave souls in the Gordon

We had a fantastic trip, despite it being absolutely freezing. The cold was well worth it!

[Chris]

I had such a beautiful weekend, I thought it would be cruel not to post some photos.

It certainly would have been cruel not to share - what a superb weekend, and beautifully portrayed.

we carried a 'Poo Tube' to test whether people would be open to the idea. Unfortunately (or fortunately), no one had to use it, but the whole group said they would have if they needed to, which was good to hear.

Maybe the temperature was a little inhibiting? Do let us know if it's used next trip - maybe it's easier to say "I would have than to actually do so?

[Stibb]

Great pics! I love that weird frost pattern.
Are they really walking in the water

[pazzar]

I might have told them it was knee deep ..... It was knee deep in the middle, but that is an icy cold river. The guy in the white actually fell in at one point.

[Mickeymoo]

Nice photos, looks like a fantastic trip!

[Nuts]

we carried a 'Poo Tube' to test whether people would be open to the idea. Unfortunately (or fortunately), no one had to use it, but the whole group said they would have if they needed to, which was good to hear.

I did warn you about the size needed and the effect the thought of using it has
Really nice photo of the Dennison Range and the frost pattern photo is interesting eh, well done.. good on you for posting

[Phil]

Beautiful photos. What a magical place.

So how cold did it get overnight?

[pazzar]

Not exactly sure of how cold it got, but it would have been in the vicinity of -8 to -10 degrees. The temperature at 9am on Sunday in Maydena was -5.7, so imagine what it was 600m higher!

[Phil]

Not exactly sure of how cold it got, but it would have been in the vicinity of -8 to -10 degrees. The temperature at 9am on Sunday in Maydena was -5.7, so imagine what it was 600m higher!

[sthughes]

-8.9 at Liawenee on Sunday morning, a tad higher than Rhona but I'd guess warmer if anything.

[pazzar]

wow. Most of our group slept reasonably well. I only had a -4 sleeping bag and was pretty warm, except my feet were a little cold early in the morning.

I think the novelty of being in such cold temperatures kept us all in good spirits. Defrosting our boots in the morning was great fun. It was a weird sensation to step into a boot that was just filled with hot water, then having all the cold seep through with each step.

[Stibb]

Defrosting our boots in the morning was great fun. It was a weird sensation to step into a boot that was just filled with hot water, then having all the cold seep through with each step.

About defrosting...I remember a friend from back home (Sweden) used some kind of bag (plastic? rubber?) that she filled with hot water and then into the boot for a while. Kept the feet dry. I know she used to do this in around -30C so should be ok in -8C. I never seen it so not sure exactly what kind of bag it was. Would a freezer bag (or similar) be able to take the temp? Just an idea someone might like to try.

[Son of a Beach]

Liawenee got down to -11.2° on Friday night / Saturday morning, and didn't get above 5° all weekend. (Then -9.4° and -8.4° on Sat/Sun nights..

[weetbix456]

awsome pazzar. such a great weekend to be out n about! whats your secrets of persuasion?? fun multiplied

[destroythescrub]

Great pics there mate, never seen the lake like that before. Anyone go up to the ridge for a look west?

[pazzar]

Unfortunately we didn't have enough time to safely head up to the ridge. We contemplated climbing Reeds from the steep side on the way in, but when we discovered the amount of ice at the lake we thought better of it.

[frank_in_oz]

Great pics thanks, looks a fun trip.

[proskub]

I might have told them it was knee deep ..... It was knee deep in the middle, but that is an icy cold river. The guy in the white actually fell in at one point.

And thank you for that. I think I might have defrosted by now :/
Also, the log crossing was taking too long.

[pazzar]

I might have told them it was knee deep ..... It was knee deep in the middle, but that is an icy cold river. The guy in the white actually fell in at one point.

And thank you for that. I think I might have defrosted by now :/
Also, the log crossing was taking too long.

I'm glad you have thawed out. I'll find something worse for you next winter

I'm sure I'd rather be patient than freeze my backside off. There was good reason why I wanted to be first to the log!

[bushbasherbrad]

which tasmap do i need for this track because it looks like a good walk?

[stepbystep]

which tasmap do i need for this track because it looks like a good walk?

Brad if you can't find the map it's probably best not try and do the walk

https://www.tasmap.tas.gov.au/?gclid=CN ... pgodtEigiA

[Mountain Rocket]

Oh wow I just found this... and worked out why the people in the photos look familiar!
I think I did Space Place and Nature with a few of them. The Uni Walking Club eh? I might have to check it out