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22 Jan 2015: Mt Hotham
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair
After settling into the Austen Lodge on...
The 12.5km path from Brandy Creek Mine to...
There was plenty of time in the warm...
Much of the hard work done in the early...
New bridges cross washed out sections where...
Views across to the nearby high plains can...
Wildflowers were in full bloom.
Where the water race crossed over sections...
Information boards helped to appreciate the...
The final section of the walk involved a...
We all completed the walk shortly after...
After dropping our packs back at the lodge...
Back at the lodge and entrees were set out...
Dinners had been pre-allocated and the chefs...
Satisfied chefs admire their efforts before...
Pointing out the dishes for the Friday night...
Quiet reflection on the balcony after a big...
Saturday was the day for a big walk along...
The top of Mt Feathertop was covered in...
With The Razorback stretching out ahead the...
The track swung around the ridge line...
An occasional orchid offered a chance to...
With good fortune the cloud had lifted as we...
Step-by-step we edged our way up.
Near the top and the views were stunning.
Relaxing at the top with the Bright valley...
Cloud swirled around on the other side as we...
Something in the grass caught the eye of a...
A spider on the top of Mt Feathertop!
A final group shot before the descent down...
Rapidly moving storm clouds and thunder...
We made a quick retreat to the shelter of...
From near the hut we had a good view of The...
Fortunately the storm missed Mt Feathertop...
It was a dry walk back to Mt Hotham with...
Back at the lodge we all had stories to tell...
Saturday night was a chef's night off as we...
Sunday was to be an easier day of walking....
Checking out the upper reaches of Carmichael...
Taking in the views from Precipice Plain.
Tabletop Mountain lay across the valley from...
The day soon passed and we felt refreshed...
Back at the lodge for another great shared...