Mt Anne - "one helluva day walk"

So they actually say this is a day walk.... hmmm, maybe if you didn't bring a pack full of gear.... as it was Gail and I had ALL our bushwalking gear as we planned on staying a night in the hut, but thought we should take the tent incase there were too many people. Killer of a 2.5 hour walk basically straight up hill to the hut in the blaring Tassie sun (read approx 25 degrees, no clouds, LOT'S of UV!!). Shame about the smokey haze... bloody Victorians and their bushfires!!

Forboding warning to start the walk


Our first rest after climbing the first steep section - also turned out to be one of the steepest for the entire walk (bar the scree ascention on both Mt Eliza and Mt Anne)


Almost Lord of the Rings country here


The scree climb on Mt Eliza - go gailo go


We've climbed HOW FAR?? Lake Pedder in the background


Cushion plant - careful of these fragile beauties


Tarns of water sitting up on the cliff edge


The destination, Mt Anne from the saddle below


The scary semi-climb bit - anyone got a rope?


Finally there, looking back over Lightening Ridge


From the hut, the sun sets over Lake Pedder


The next morning, walking out the smokey haze had cleared somewhat - Mt Anne on the left, Mt Eliza on the right... and yes, Mt Anne is higher


The pain and suffering (blisters, jarred knees and strained muscles) lasted a week, but the photo's will last forever... and hopefully the memories will too.

I CLIMBED MT. ANNE - That's something I will take with me wherever I go.