Tag Archives: 1984

Western Arthurs and Lakes Pluto, Neptune & Triton from Mount Herperus   31/12/1984

The Westerns Arthurs – TASMANIA

30/12/1984 – 12/01/1985   Scotts Peak Dam – Moraine A – Lake Cygnus – Square Lake – High Moor – Haven Lake – Lake Sirona – Promontory Lake – McKays Track – Huon Camping Area – Scotts Peak

                                                Western Arthurs, Southwest National Park, TASMANIA

Participants: Jenny Brunker, Peter Davies, Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Trish Law, Dave Whitelaw

Jenny, Peter and Stephen had big plans for an 18 day traverse of the Western Arthurs, Eastern Arthurs and Picton Range. Trish and Dave were joining us for the Western Arthurs. With meticulous planning we were carrying all 18 days of food, Peter and I had 28.6kg packs and Jenny 26.8kg. Needless to say the best laid plans don’t always come off, as possibility the worst summer weather for 30 years presented some very big challenges.

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Newhaven Gap – Folly Point – Angel Creek – Mount Tarn – Mount Houghton – Styles Creek – The Vines

17/11/1984 – 18/11/1984   Newhaven Gap – Angel Creek – Mount Tarn circuit

                                               Morton National Park, NSW

                                              Yuin country

Distance: 39km Total Ascent:1870 m Total Descent: 1870m

Participants: Stephen Davies (Report), John Meehan, Lance, Bruce Bowman, Jo Slattery

After picking John Meehan, Lance, Bruce and Jo up by 7:30pm we were heading south. After a couple of beers at the Leprechaun Hotel we drove through and camped alongside the car in the tent by the side of the road. An amazingly fortunate choice of campsite as all the tent pegs went in very easily and remained firm all night.

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Snowy River crossing 14/10/1984

Charlotte Pass – Mount Clarke – Carruthers Peak – Charlotte Pass

12/10/1984 – 14/10/1984   Charlotte Pass – Carruthers Peak return

                                               Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

                                              Ngarigo country

Distance: 28km Total Ascent: 1570m Total Descent: 1570m

Participants: Debbie Christlo, Greg Christlo, Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Peter Davies, Gillian Ible, Wayne Ible

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Dave & Peter   6/10/1984

Thredbo – Byatts Camp – Wilkinsons Valley – Thredbo

6/10/1984 – 7/10/1984   Thredbo – Wilkinsons Valley – Byatts Camp return

                                           Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

                                            Ngarigo country

Distance: 32km Total Ascent: 1990m Total Descent: 1990m

Participants: Greg Christlo, Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Peter Davies
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Dave & Peter   6/10/1984

Thredbo – Upper Snowy River – Mount Kosciusko – Thredbo

28/09/1984 – 30/09/1984   Thredbo – Upper Snowy River return

                                               Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

                                              Ngarigo country

Distance: 30km Total Ascent: 1420m Total Descent: 1960m

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Thredbo – North Rams Head – Thredbo

21/09/1984 – 23/09/1984   Thredbo – North Rams Head return

                                               Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

                                                Ngarigo country

Distance: 10km Total Ascent: 270m Total Descent: 610m

Participants: Ian Burns, Greg Christlo, Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), John Meehan Continue reading

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Peter heading to camp

Guthega – Crummer Spur – Guthega

7/9/1984 – 9/9/1984   Guthega – Crummer Spur return

                                      Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

                                      Ngarigo country

Distance: 34km Total Ascent: 2090m Total Descent: 2090m

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Peter Davies Continue reading

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Grey Mare Hut   31/8/1984

Guthega Power Station – Valentine Hut – Grey Mare Hut – Strumbo Hill – Guthega Power Station

30/08/1984 – 2/09/1984   Guthega Power Station – Valentine Hut – Grey Mare Hut – Strumbo Hill – Valentine Falls

                                             Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

                                              Ngarigo country

Distance: 73km Total Ascent: 3080m Total Descent: 3080m

Participants: Greg Christlo, Stephen Davies (Photos, Report)

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Ian's missed creek crossing along the Aqueduct   29/8/1984

Guthega PS – Whites River – Dicky Cooper Bogong – Rolling Ground – Guthega PS

24/08/1984 – 29/08/1984   Guthega Power Station – Whites River – Dicky Cooper Bogong – Rolling Ground

                                                Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

                                                Ngarigo country

Distance: 47km Total Ascent: 2550m Total Descent: 2550m

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Four Mile Hut   17/8/1984

Mount Selwyn – Four Mile – Mount Selwyn

17/08/1984 – 19/08/1984   Mount Selwyn – Four Mile Hut return

                                               Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

                                                Ngarigo country

Distance: 10km Total Ascent: 255m Total Descent: 255m

Participants: Greg Christlo, Stephen Davies (Report), Debbie Christlo Continue reading

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