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24 Mar 2023: 4 Mile Spur-8 Mile Flat-Little Buller
Photos:
Robert Ian MAIR; Leigh WYKES; Gina HOPKINS
Arriving on the top of Mt Buller we found a...
From the summit the clouds hung around the...
As we headed dpwn the ski slopes to the...
The track dropped sharply as we headed down...
Rocky outcrops along the spur afforded views...
It was not all down and the knolls along the...
As we summited each knoll the way ahead lay...
In good time we were on the final approach...
We took a break and checked out the private...
To avoid multiple river crossings we chose...
A switch to the Low Track as we approached...
Walking close to the river`s edge was fun at...
Surprisingly 8 Mile Camp was almost empty...
Was it the mosquitoes? Our Ninja Warrior...
Next morning we continued on the Low Track...
Only one more river crossing and we would be...
We were pleased to find that the unmarked...
It was a sharp climb but with each upward...
Every now and then those at the front paused...
The spur changed from earth to broken rock...
Holy .... ! What did I sign up for?
With each sharp rise the views opened out...
We were making good time and a lunch break...
The path ahead was clear.
Time to take another photo.
Looking back to the narrow spur that dropped...
It continued in this vein as we moved higher...
Up and over we went as each rocky outcrop...
Care and guidance from those more skilled...
A return to vegetated ground provided a...
Until! The last climb on the final ascent to...
Our leader offered helpful hints from above.
Step by step we made our way up.
Over the top and standing at the summit of...
From here it was all easy walking back to...
