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28 Mar 2024: Quartz Ridge - Mt Bogong - Spion Kopje
Photos:
Derrick BROWN, John FRITZE, Yiting ZHENG, Robert Ian MAIR
After meeting in Tawonga South for a relaxed...
Next morning we split into two groups with...
The route down to Bogong Creek was broad and...
An easy crossing of Bogong Creek near the...
The firetrail route rose steadily towards...
A break at the start of the Bogong Creek...
The aqueduct was followed a short distance...
There were a few creek crossings where water...
A sharp turn at the Big River Firetrail...
Some creek crossings along the way opened...
As the day wore on it was starting to warm...
As we gained in elevation panoramic views...
Meanwhile, after leaving the cars at the end...
The Possum Spur Track was relatively clear...
Stops to take in the surrounding country...
Both groups arrived at Bogong Creek Saddle...
It was then time for relaxing in the shade.
The evening sky took on a firey red as the...
On Day 2 both groups headed out early...
A stop to refill water bottles anticipated...
The water flowed conveniently from an...
The climb was steady with the trees at the...
Glimpses of Mt Bogong in the distance...
There were a few sharp declines on the way...
Usually followed by an equally sharp incline!
Once above the tree line the views were...
Off to the left the mountain ranges...
The nearby rocks formed interesting natural...
The group now split once again with the...
At our back lay The Grey Hills and Timms...
The faster group moved quickly across the...
A cairn on the summit marked their arrival.
From West Peak the view of the township of...
Lunchtime saw the groups back together again...
Back on the move and the snowpole line...
We arrived at camp early enough to sit back...
Only a few chose to revisit these stunning...
They were back in camp well before time for...
A bit of rearranging of the furniture would...
We chatted and relaxed until stars started...
Day 3 we were on the move before other...
We headed off into the morning sun to our...
The track rose gently as we followed to...
Picking up the Australian Alps Walking Track...
A few fallen trees provided a bit of extra...
From near the top of T.Spur Knob there were...
We passed a cluster of eucalypt sawflies,...
The AAWT descended through Snowgum to...
The river was low but we were still thankful...
The relentless climb up Duane Spur to Ropers...
Camp at Ropers Hut was the time for a...
Time too to take in the natural surroundings.
Energies restored we gathered for dinner as...
Sunrise opened up on another clear day for...
An initial spurt along the Big River...
An off-track traverse across Whiterock Creek...
It was easy walking and we made good time.
Once on the Spion Kopje Firetrail we set our...
The view of Falls Creek and Rocky Valley...
Smile for the camera ....!
Paper Daisies were still in bloom.
Time to celebrate! We were at the high point...
From the summit of Spion Kopje we continued...
More views, more `ooohs`.
Further down the firetrail opened out to a...
An early lunch was welcome to break up the...
Another crossing of Bogong Creek signalled...
A minor slip received quick medical...
A refreshment break in Mount Beauty prepared...
For some a pub meal in Euroa was too good to...
