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25 Jun 2021: Pyrenees `Endurance` Walk
Photos:
Sal MILILLI, Robert Ian MAIR
After an early car shuffle from our Friday...
Looking across to the toe of the Pyrenees...
We set off at a brisk pace and the carpark...
The track followed the line of the spur and...
It wasn`t long before we were spreading out...
A pause to regroup with plenty of smiles.
Up ahead the track wound its way in and out...
Reaching the ridge-line we emerged onto the...
A break at the summit of Mt Avoca was a...
Our group
From the summit the road continued for a...
Then it was back onto the walking track as...
Another 4WD track dropped sharply into the...
A fallen tree along the track provided three...
The top looked a good choice.
Bettina took the lead and opened a path...
We soon become familiar with fallen trees...
Our leader looked thoughtful while we...
Claire showed her class and soon had the...
Fungi glistened in the background.
Lunch over it was time to get ready to...
The open forest and flat track provided a...
It wasn`t long though before we were...
A steep downhill section highlighted the...
Down in the gully the normally dry creek was...
We edged our way along the side.
The track followed the creek to the toe of a...
From the creek it was another long uphill...
A fuel reduction burn cleared part of the...
With Camerons Track campsite as our...
It was a steep climb up the road.
One foot in front of the other ....
We arrived at Camerons Track campsite by mid...
Jill found a spot with a view.
Tents up and time to relax with an open fire.
Despite the chilly conditions we chatted...
With an 8:30am start planned it was still...
Rain overnight cleared to a light mist when...
The joy of having a downhill start was...
Around a kilometer later we rejoined the...
The track continued to wind around the...
A pause to regroup provided another chance...
Heath was in bloom in places.
Down into another gully and the track...
Joshua showed his form as we powered up the...
The rolling hills of the Pyrenees Range were...
The gullies and rocky outcrops provided...
A short break to adjust clothing as we...
After the early start we welcomed a mid...
Another view down one of the gullies.
As we approached the western end of the...
By now we were appreciating why it was...
With the last climb in sight we were looking...
A 4WD road eased us down from the higher...
Off to the side we could look across the...
The final section of the Pyrenees Endurance...
Down at the level of the surrounding plains...
Refreshments at the Pyrenees Hotel Lexton...
