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08 Mar 2019: Mt Buller West Ridge
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair, Andrew Newton
Following closure of the Alpine NP around Mt...
We followed the Mt Buller Epic bike trail...
Our leader as we crossed the Delatite River...
A change of socks before the climb.
Setting off up Doughty Road.
A stick insect tried to hitch a ride.
It was a long climb up Doughty Road and we...
At the start of the West Ridge Track we...
We also checked the map and did a side trip...
Ready for the West Ridge Track.
As we approached our camp site location on...
After setting up the tents it was time to...
Sunday morning was clear and windless -...
There were frequent stops along the way to...
The climb became steeper the higher we...
Soon we were getting good views of the West...
A refreshment break along the way was a good...
Mt Buller still seemed a long way ahead.
A some-times indistinct path hugged the...
In places the only way to go was up! We were...
The rest of our group slowly wound its way...
Over the nose and on to the next saw-tooth.
Mt Buller is getting closer!
The final ascent edged its way steeply up to...
Arriving near the top.
The ski slopes on the west side of Mt Buller...
A pause by the fire-tower at the summit.
Down in the village Ros treats herself to a ...
Next stop, the hut at Howqua Gap.
Some took advantage of the first class...
After a bit more climbing we set up camp...
A late-afternoon shower had left some of us...
After a few hours the rain had passed and...
The rain had cleared the haze from fires and...
Cameras were in action everywhere.
In the other direction The Bluff and...
Next morning it was a sharp drop down to the...
It was an easy walk with interesting...
Blackberries were taking over sections of...
We coasted along the Delatite River banks...
