Sunrise on Carina Peak at Promontory Lake
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Western and Eastern Arthurs Traverse – Part 4

A 12-day traverse of the Western and Eastern Arthur Ranges in Southwest Tasmania by Kylie and Clinton Garratt.  Part Four takes us over the final section of the Western Arthurs visiting an Abel enroute and descends to the surrounding plains at Pass Creek. Day 7 - Promontory Lake to Lucifer Ridge A stunning sunrise inspired a pre-breakky photography session…
High Moor from Mt Columba
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Western and Eastern Arthurs Traverse – Part 3

A 12-day traverse of the Western and Eastern Arthur Ranges in Southwest Tasmania by Kylie and Clinton Garratt.  Part Three sees us traversing the infamous Beggary Bumps, bagging a fog-bound Abel and moving beyond Kappa Moraine. Day 5 - High Moor to Haven Lake Pre-dawn on the tent platform revealed the fog had retreated since last night and there…
Mt Olympus
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Shadow Lake & Little Hugel

My last post described a failed trip to Lake Rhona* which ended up being a Florentine Valley Road recce with a short walk to Richea Creek.  I left that story with us camped in public forest at Catagunya looking for an alternate adventure.  We certainly found one! Mt Olympus After checking Lake St Clair ferry prices we decided a…
Snow covered road
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kunanyi / Mt Wellington Snow Run

Last Friday, with snow falling to low levels and a few spare hours, there was an obvious choice for a run: kunanyi / Mt Wellington. Last time I did a snow run I added the summit as a side trip on my regular back yard loop.  I was after a shorter run this time so I drove 5 minutes…
Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery
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Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

A funny treat arrived in my inbox tonight: The latest YouTube installment from FloNo Trail Just last Sunday I posted my Denmans Cove blog entry and, already, Flo & Nord have given it a go.  Their antics are quite amusing. Stinking Bay
Denmans Cove
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Denmans Cove

There have been four runs for me in the past month: A couple of jaunts along the Denmans Cove Track on the Tasman Peninsula (9th and 21st August) and a pair of Back Yard Loops (30th July and 13th August). Stinking Bay - not living up to its name on this occasion Anyone familiar with the new Three Capes Track…
Tiger Road bridge
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Richea Creek

With three days off in early July Kylie and I set our sights on Lake Rhona.  It had been a record dry June in many places so, despite being winter, we thought we had a chance at crossing the Gordon River.  We had heard mixed reports about whether the crossing log was usable so we decided seeing is believing.…
Back Yard Rain & Snow
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Back Yard Rain & Snow

Up and down tracks of my Pearl Izumis(...and the 4WD tracks of a techo working on the TV towers) A couple of runs to report in the past week.  Last Sunday some rain had switched on the New Town Rivulet at the Clapper Bridge.  This was a pleasant contrast from last week when we found the stream unseasonably dry.…
Pandani Grove, Lake Dobson
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Mount Field Snow

Time for a break from Western Arthurs... Pandani Grove, Lake Dobson Looking ahead to the first week of school holidays two days stood out from the forecast.  With 12 year old Henry keen for an overnight hike it was easy to pick the best time.  As for location, options abounded.  We selected Mount Field which did not disappoint. Lake…
Back Yard Loop – Bridges
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Back Yard Loop – Bridges

Yesterday was a relaxing home day - perfect for getting back into running with a gentle back yard loop. Mini troll's bridge I mentioned the loop in my first bog post (Inspiration).  There are many facets to our loop which I could describe in more detail.  No prize for guessing what trail features caught my attention on this particular…