Walkers: Peter and Kerry T (G),
Mabel M (W), Diane D (G&W), Neville B (G), John Van G (G; leader).
G=Geelong Bushwalking Club. W=Warrnambool Bushwalkers
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Easter
Saturday 3rd May
“The climb up to Teddy Bear Gap was no picnic”
Some morning drizzle and low cloud at Jimmy Creek campsite as the group gathered
and readied themselves for the walk. These dull starts seem to be par for the
course, cannot seem get a sunny start of late. We made a quick car shuffle and
water drop before starting the steady climb up to the gap. The real climbing
then began after picking up our water at the gap. First there was hill feature
595 to give us view into what lie ahead for the weekend. We had lunch
overlooking Green Gap. The going was slowish over the sharp ridgeline with lots
of scrambling required. The views as ever on this range did not disappoint. Mt
Lang drew closer as we climbed hill feature 640 and then we descended into camp
in the next saddle. This was a quite a good choice as the site was sheltered and
flat with little undergrowth. Peter and Kerry were trying out their new pup tent
expecting tight conditions in camp. It was good for only one really and with two
you needed a can opener to get out in the morning.
Easter
Sunday 4th May
“Sunny Morning for a Lang of a good time”
The ridge had eased a little and the scrambling of the yesterday was behind us.
It was a short but solid climb up hill feature 749 and then up to the main cleft
peak of Mount Lang at 917m. Spectacular views at this point and very worthwhile.
The descent was a little tricky at first over some convoluted ground to get down
to the next saddle which was one of my alternative exit points. It was an
excellent point to get off the range so the decision was made here to drop packs
and ascend to hill feature 825 and return for lunch. After lunch it was a steep
decent down to the 4wd track which took us out to the Second Wannon Creek where
we had parked a couple of cars next to the tourist road. An excellent walk over
a spectacular part of the range.
John Van G
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