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Date: |
Tuesday, 13 December 1983
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Start: |
Near Mt Selwyn South Saddle
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Finish: |
Near The Twins
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Daily
Kilometres: |
24.8
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Total
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203.6
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Journal: |
After bad night (woke with feet aching) got up at 6:30am and set
off at 7:50am. After a couple of kilometres reached Mt Selwyn
South Saddle and found water with great difficulty at least a
kilometre down a scrubby gully. Had a wash and picked up
several leeches, some of which not discovered in shoes until an hour
later. Whole effort took two hours and set off again at 10:50am.
Feet both extremely tender (more blisters) especially on outside of
both heels – worried about infection. Carried on through
Barrys on pleasant fire-trails wooded with good views. More
water at Murray Hut – another kilometre there and one kilometre
back, but nice little valley. Carried on up towards The Twins
on crest of ridge – alpine meadows with flowers and fantastic views.
Suddenly cloud closed in, wind rose and no views from The Twins.
Bad descent in fog with extremely sore feet. Will hike to
Hotham tomorrow and then head for home.
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