SUBW PBT ~ October 2006
On Friday Night, Tom, Rachel & I left Katoomba station and headed off into the blackness. It was a stunning clear, starry night - perfect for a neckbash!!
We camped in an overhang at the end. Up bright and early next morning we made our way down white dog ridge to the coxs river for breakfast. If it hadn't already, the weight of our bludge packs sure kicked in as we climbed up the ridge to the low gangerangs.
views north from the low gangerangs
Coxs River from the low gangerangs
We followed the ridge up through the oak terraces to rigby rock and had lunch in a fine patch of cool shady forest. Our plan for the day had been to get to dex creek via gentles pass for lunch, and reach the campsite on gingra creek via cloudmaker and ti willa. The warmth of the day combined with our heavy loads convinced to take the sensible option of a shortcut via Kowong Mountain.
views of the dam from rigby rock
We met the rest of the gang an hour or so after dark. I had dinner and went to bed early.
Next morning we strolled casually up the kowmung....glorious....
Kowmung RIver
Luisa et al walking along the kowmung
the party takes a well earned rest!
el presidente
Along the way we spotted these snakes - they were actually mating
Red belly black snakes
Red belly black snakes
One particularly deep swimming hole was too good to refuse. I took a video of this group jump.
Camp was made just upstream of ferny flat. We were all pleased to find our fire scar from last year had completely regenerated.
That night we all made merry with song, fine food and wine. In the morning we slowly assembled by the fire...
Our campsite on the kowmung
breakfast time
Dan and Rach
Rach, Kate, Nic, Rob & Roger
Ashley, Tarrin, Tom & Dan
Tarrin & Tom
an extended breakfast
Jacqui
Jo, Ashley, Jacqui, Tarrin, Tom
That day the group split into three - each making their own way back to the gingra range.
Crossing the Kowmung
Jaime crosses the kowmung
In the afternoon we assembled on cottage rock to enjoy some views befitting the quality of the walk.
Nic, Jiri, Tom, Rob, Dan & Rach on cottage rock
Nic, Rob, Jiri, Rach, Tom & Dan on cottage rock
Jacqui & Jaime on cottage rock
experimenting with black and white
Then we made our way back to the walls...
Rach admires the view
Tom with his prize
Mt Cloudmaker and Kanangra Walls
It was a tremendous few days in the bush. Many thanks to Kate and everyone else for making it so.
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