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28 Oct 2016: Big River - Mt Wills Circuit
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair, Mark Simpson, Ray Spooner, Derrick Brown
After an early morning drive to the start of...
Our first encounter of snow along the Heathy...
We danced across Heathy Spur with Rocky...
Patches of snow dotted the landscape.
Derrick and Ray were the tough ones wearing...
We moved at an easy pace taking care not to...
A side trip to Fitgerald Hut before heading...
We paused to admire one of the old snow gums.
Passing Kelly Hut on our way down Track 107.
Track 107 was built by Angus McMillan under...
Ian looks for a crossing over wild horse...
Track 107 still has original rock work cut...
Mt Wills and Mt Wills South taunted us...
The descent was steady and a testament to...
At the bottom we camped not far from Big...
Agajan strips back to bare essentials for...
Once our leader was safely across we...
Agajan provided a helping hand as the far...
With everyone across without getting wet...
The river looked almost benign at our side...
Heading for Mt Wills.
Recent rains had ensured even the smallest...
A more cautious approach and dry boots was...
Deb and Agajan cruising up a 4wd track...
Low cloud and heavy rain begins to close in
Heavy rain dampened our approach to the...
It was only a token drying by the fire...
Morning sunshine soon had us dry and packed,...
Setting off on Track 107.
Our ascent was slower and steady with time...
A short break on the track.
Before too long we were back at Wild Horse...
A short stride for some but a stretch for...
Agajan leads his flock into green pastures...
Gina demonstrates the foot maintenance...
Snow flakes fell as we all chilled out at...
Clouds rolled in during the afternoon and...
A fire provided a warm glow as dusk turned...
Rugged up and ready to go.
The team strides out from Kellys Hut enroute...
With a goal in mind it was swift pace across...
