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Charlotte Pass – Twin Valleys

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Monday 17/09/2018   Charlotte Pass – Twin Valleys

                                         Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

                                          Ngarigo country

Participants: Margaret Baz, Helen Cromb, Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies, John Fuller, Kathy Husselbee, Jacque Paynter, Stephen Poole, Colin Ridley, Jean, Kevin, Rod, Wayne

A lack of recent significant snowfalls, warmer temperatures early last week and recent overnight minimums of about -10degrees have the cover set hard. With the days forecast of cold winds to 50km/h our options were limited. Hoping that the recent light snowfalls may have accumulated on the lee side of Rams Head Range our party of thirteen led by Colin had decided to head over to Twin Valleys hopeful of some shelter that it may provide and to ski the pockets of snow we envisaged would be found there. Continue reading →

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Charlotte Pass – Trapyard Creek – Wrights Creek

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Sunday 16/09/2018   Charlotte Pass – Trapyard Creek – Wrights Creek

                                       Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

                                      Ngarigo country

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies

We arrived at Southern Alps Ski Lodge by oversnow transport from Perisher Valley in the afternoon of the previous day after a polar system had injected a mass of cold air and strong winds across the area earlier in the day. We were disappointed that at most a centimetre of snow came with it. So, after some warm weather earlier in the week we were left with a hard, frozen base with patches of fresh windswept snow. Continue reading →

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Brindle Bull Hill – Paddy Rushs Bogong – Teddys Hut – Jerusalem Hill

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22/08/2018 – 27/08/2018   Brindle Bull Hill – Paddy Rushs Bogong – Teddys Hut – Jerusalem Hill

                                                Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

                                                Ngarigo country

Distance: 80km   Total Ascent: 3150m   Total Descent: 3150m   

Time: 35 hours

Participant: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report)

A six day solo snowcamping ski tour exploring the area around Brindle Bull Hill, Paddy Rushs Bogong, Bullock Yard Creek, Teddys Hut and Jerusalum Hill.

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Dead Horse Gap – Rams Head Range

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20/07/2018 – 24/07/2018    Dead Horse Gap – Rams Head Range

                                                 Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

Distance: 41km   Total Ascent: 2900m   Total Descent: 2900m   

Time: 19 hours                                               Track Info

Participant: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report)

This solo skiing trip was my first snow camping adventure for 2018. It provided some great skiing to tune the legs for the season to come and the usual early winter variability in weather along with a couple of amazing sunsets. The greatest challenge though proved to be getting mobile phone reception to confirm my safety and report progress.

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Stanwell Park – Sublime Point – Austinmer

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Tuesday 17/07/2018   Stanwell Park – Sublime Point

                                         Illawarra Escarpment, Austinmer, NSW

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Mel Brodie, Paul Brodie, Sue Davies (Report)

The walk combines several hiking tracks but is easily navigated. It offers scenic views of the stunning Illawarra coastline and beaches. It is best to have a car at each end making it a pleasant one way walk.  Continue reading →

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Rifugio Stoppani – Rifugio Pedrotti

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11/07/2017 – 12/07/2017   Rifugio Pedrotti, Bocca di Brenta

                                                 Madonna di Campiglio, ITALY

Distance: 64km   Total Ascent: 2620m   Total Descent: 2620m   Time: 15 hours

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

This fantastic two day walk starts and ends at the lovely alpine town of Madonna di Campiglio, a summer and winter resort. Expect to be totally immersed and up close to the mighty Brenta Dolomite group, the Italian “Rocky Mountains”.  This is one of the most scenic walks we have ever done. Continue reading →

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First sighting of Bonnum Pic

Bonnum Pic

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Sunday 17/06/2018   Bonnum Pic

                                       Nattai National Park, NSW

                                        Gundungurra country

Participants: Mel Adern (Leader), Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Kylie Falconer, Frank Mathey

This varied and enjoyable day walk to Bonnum Pic culminates in a spectacular knife edge ridge. There are expansive scenic valley views, interesting geology and some rock scrambling. It is recommended for the cooler months as there is no reliable water supply. However, it would be best not to attempt it when there is a severe weather warning for damaging winds!
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Sunset along Wilkinsons Creek from our camp below Muellers Peak at 2000m

Hannels Spur – Moiras Flat – Muellers Peak – Dead Horse Gap

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08/04/2018 – 10/04/2018     Hannels Spur – Moiras Flat – Muellers Peak – Dead Horse Gap

                                                  Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

                                                  Ngarigo country

Distance: 37km   Total Ascent: 2870m   Total Descent: 1870m   

Time: 18 hours

Participants: Damien Aggio, Stephen Davies (Photos, Report)

Hannels Spur runs up from the Geehi River to the West of the Main Range up to the highest peaks in Australia. This 1,800m climb is the biggest in Australia. 

Damien and I had both harboured ambitions to complete this walk for some time. However, heavy regrowth after the 2003 bushfires that devastated the area meant there had been some serious scrub bashing along the route for some time. Fortunately for us we had some inside information that National Parks were planning a work party early in 2018 to clear some of the worst of this regrowth. An opportunity too good to miss had now presently itself. Continue reading →

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Velika Zelnarica (2310m) from Rjavo jezero

Lake Bohinjsko – Krn – Trenta – Triglav region

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4/09/2014 – 11/09/2014     Lake Bohinjsko – Krn

                                                Trenta and Triglav region,  Julian Alps, SLOVENIA

Distance: 88km   Total Ascent: 5600 m   Total Descent: 5200m   Time: 41 hours

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies

This eight day trip through the Julian Alps allows a great overview of this scenic area. Lake Bohinjsko is accessible from Bled by bus but the frequency of these drops off outside of the summer season. Features include beautiful forests, crystal clear streams and waterfalls and majestic mountain views. The Doms (usually larger) or Kocas (offering seasonal bunk style accommodation) provide hearty food and welcoming hosts. Continue reading →

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Annapurna Base Camp 10/1/1986 (24mm)

Annapurna Sanctuary – Poon Hill

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5/1/1986 – 15/1/1986   Pokhara – Annapurna Sanctuary – Poon Hill

                                          NEPAL

Participants: Peter Davies, Stephen Davies (Report, Photos), Ram Hari Kndel (Porter), Ram Karki (Guide)

Following our aborted attempt at completing the Annapurna Circuit due to excessive snow fall above Manang we decided to attempt the Annapurna Sanctuary trek, which should take us between 7 and 10 days. Continue reading →

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28/12/1985

Annapurna “Circuit”

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18/12/1985 – 4/1/1986     Annapurna “Circuit” 

                                               NEPAL

Participants: Peter Davies, Stephen Davies (Report, Photos), Ram Hari Kndel (Porter), Ram Karki (Guide), John Meehan (1 day)

Steve and Pete’s tale of their 1985 trek from Dumre to Manang on which they encountered an overnight snowfall of about 1 metre at Hongde. We had arrived at Hongde where we encountered a very significant snowfall which forced us to abandon our plan to complete the Annapurna Circuit. As the weather improved and after some retreating parties set tracks in the snow we managed to get a little way up past Manang to check the scenery before turning back. Continue reading →

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Views along Slemenova Spica track

Slemenova Spica

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Saturday 12/09/2014   Slemenova Spica

                                          Kranjska Gora, SLOVENIA

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies

About 9km south of Kranjska Gora on route 206 after a climb and series of hairpin bends in the road you reach the car park park at Vrsic (1611m). Although there are numerous trails heading off in all directions from this carpark our aim was Slemenova Spica, so we sidled up the hill towards the north to reach Vratica (1799m) before turning west and continuing towards Slemenova Spica. Continue reading →

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