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03 Nov 2017: Mt Solitary Circuit hike in Blue Mnts - NSW
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair
We celebrated our safe arrival in Katoomba...
Our leader, Agajan, with Anita and Kathie.
We were dressed for the weather as we...
The surrounding mist didn't dampen our...
It was a steep drop down the Furber Stairs...
At the site of the old coalmine underneath...
Leaving the main tourist area the track soon...
Exposed roots and boulders called for...
A side trip to the Ruined Castle provided a...
Undeterred we continued towards Mt Solitary...
Waratah in flower added a touch of colour to...
Our route took us up some steep inclines...
Tracey offers a smile as she picks her way...
An awkward boulder brings us to a stop as we...
Intricate patterns on the eroded rock...
By late afternoon we were set up at our...
The Sunday morning forecast for the next few...
All smiles as we headed back across the top...
It was an eerie atmosphere among the rock...
The track rose and fell along the ledges of...
At times it looked like we would simply drop...
Fortunately there was always something hard...
Back at the cleft rock we waited again to...
Near the bottom and time for a snack.
For our second night's camp we rejoiced in...
Monday still threatened thunderstorms as we...
A bit of breeze and clearing mist exposed...
The thunderstorm was brief and brought with...
Across the valley we were treated to the...
And around the next corner ....
... straight ahead stood Mount Solitary...
The track edged its way across the face of a...
Fiona points out Mount Solitary at the left.
Quickly passing through the throng of...
And so our climb began.
Leo furtively looks to see if there is any...
The Katoomba Falls come into view.
Across the valley The Three Sisters are...
A side trip to the upper falls revealed...
From the rim of the Jamison Valley the views...
A closing shot of the Three Sisters and...
