1 January 2008

Day 3 post 5 – Dargo / Bogong High Pains / Mt Feathertop Expedition 2007 and 2008

Posted by Mick under: 2008; 20080101 Dargo & Bogong High Plains; Expeditions; Hiking / Walking; Photos .

20080101 1700hrs – Diamantina Hut

I’m absolutely buggered…the walk back was really hot and i ran out of water with about 2km to go which wasn’t exactly a smart thing to do with this heat. I was going to fill up my 2.1 litre water bladder that sits in the back of the pack near the base of the Mt Feathertop ascent, but thought that i had enough left over which was a silly mistake. You would think i would have learnt by now that you always fill up on water whenever you get the opportunity.

Other than the heat and the lack of water near the end, the walk back was pretty good. I had to stop a few times and recoup, but it just meant i got to check out some amazing views :)

When i finally arrived back at Diamantina Hut and DSCVRY, i threw down a couple of cups of water, drenched myself with about 500ml of water to cool down and changed out of my walking clothes into a clean shirt, some shorts and replaced the walking boots with my Teva sandals.

I’ve packed DSCVRY and now I’m heading up to The General at Mt Hotham for some dinner and a well deserved ale…or two :)

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