Walkers: Coralie G, Fiona P, Lothar S (leader), Marg F
Photos: Lothar's
Report:
The numbers were smaller this year than the inaugural event held in 2007 but the participants were no less keen. Fiona P, Margaret F, Lothar and I met in Dunkeld early on Saturday morning ready for serious walking. We tackled the big one first, Mt Abrupt (Muddadjug), with overcast skies threatening above.
Climbing steadily we reached the summit in good time. The cold, blustery weather didn’t encourage us to stay too long and we descended rapidly. Fiona, barely recovered from a respiratory infection, decided that one mountain was sufficient for her so we all drove back to Dunkeld for lunch.
In the cold conditions we ate in the pavilion at the caravan park where Marg had spent the previous night. Waving goodbye to Fiona, the three of us then set about bagging Mt Sturgeon (Wurgarri). On the way back we detoured along the flat sandy section to the Victoria Valley Road and the Piccaninny (Bainggug). Descending to the Piccaninny car park we found a number of orchids. The Greenhoods and Wax-lips were the most numerous, but we did spot a few Leopard orchids thanks to a tip off from the friendly caravan park manager.
Coffee at the Mountain View (please remove muddy boots as we have carpet inside!) Cafe finished a delightful day. Thanks Lothar for organising the activity. It is a worthy event on a number of fronts – exercise, wildflower spotting and social so let’s hope in 2009 a greater number of walkers will join in to enjoy annual spring Three Peaks Challenge.
Coralie G
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