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14 Apr 2023: Mt Howitt via Howitt Spur and unnamed spur
Photos:
Leigh WYKES, Robert Ian MAIR, Gina HOPKINS
After a windless night we arose early at...
We would be in two groups. The first to...
The second group opted for the easier direct...
Both groups had an initial section along the...
Starting early, the first of many river...
Nimble feet worked on the following...
The path along the edges of the river was...
There was time to enjoy the serenity with a...
As the second group approached the bottom of...
Having left the Howitt feeder track and...
The top of the ridge looks rocky and...
It's a steep climb.
Progression up the ridge at times required a...
Becky looking happy as always
Gina rests on a steep grassy slope while...
Breasting Mt Magdala, we continue in the...
After Hells Window we We We camped at Mt...
Meanwhile the second group started out on...
A clearing between the trees gave a view...
We were happy to be following a well defined...
With Mt Magdala as a backdrop there were...
Higher still and the expanse of the Alpine...
Still a way to go and the weather was...
The coming climb to the top of West Peak...
In the distance the storm clouds were...
As we neared the top of West Peak the low...
On top of West Peak. In the mist we could...
In quick succession we were on top of Mt...
Onward now to Macalister Springs to camp the...
Camp at Macalister Springs looks calm enough...
We took advantage of the hut as the winds...
Next morning the rain had eased but the...
Yesterday`s tracks were today`s rivulets.
In a coordinated convergence both groups...
The larger group would return via the Howitt...
Starting on the Crosscut Saw in the rain.
The Crosscut Saw is one of the best ridge...
With the cloud starting to disperse a photo...
From this side West Peak did not look so...
From here it was nearly all downhill to the...
Walking poles provided an extra point of...
It was still all smiles despite the...
Alas, one small slip needed a bit of...
With the rain overnight the river level was...
And then it was off to The Produce Store in...
