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Dec. 26th, 2012 11:16 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
shapeofthingsRodway Range, Mount Field National Park
Safety: The track to this peak follows high exposed ridges and suitable footwear and water-proof clothing are essential. Some warm clothing should also be carried. The walk is only suitable in fine weather - be prepared to turn back if the weather changes. Do not attempt this walk if it is snowing or when cloud covers the range.
- Day Walks Tasmania, J & M Chapman.
Follow the steep road from Lake Dobson to the Mawson ski field, take the boardwalk trail across the peatlands then climb the boulders up to the start of the Rodway Range.
Stop to enjoy the view over Lake Seal & Tarn Shelf.
Shelter from the wind a while amidst the rocks of Lion's Den, marvel at the twisted vegetation holding onto life in the cracks.
Feel the full fury of the south-westerly wind as you descend to K Col in low-visibility conditions on the epic boulder slope.
Stop a while and wait to see if the weather will clear and wonder if you've got the ability to continue any further.
Watch the magic unfurl as slowly the view is revealed then, feeling tired but happy, begin the journey home.
From high alpine plains back down to the pandani groves of Lake Dobson, the end of the trail. Safe and warm.
I was aiming for the 16 km round trip to Mount Field West, described as a challenging 8 hour walk. I made it to K Col and back - 10 km - in just under 6 hours (with a few stops to shelter from the worst of the weather). Given the tricky terrain, the leery weather (I was nearly blown terminally off-balance on the boulder slopes a few times) and the state of my various injuries I'm happy with that!
Merry Christmas!
Follow the steep road from Lake Dobson to the Mawson ski field, take the boardwalk trail across the peatlands then climb the boulders up to the start of the Rodway Range.
Stop to enjoy the view over Lake Seal & Tarn Shelf.
Shelter from the wind a while amidst the rocks of Lion's Den, marvel at the twisted vegetation holding onto life in the cracks.
Feel the full fury of the south-westerly wind as you descend to K Col in low-visibility conditions on the epic boulder slope.
Stop a while and wait to see if the weather will clear and wonder if you've got the ability to continue any further.
Watch the magic unfurl as slowly the view is revealed then, feeling tired but happy, begin the journey home.
From high alpine plains back down to the pandani groves of Lake Dobson, the end of the trail. Safe and warm.
I was aiming for the 16 km round trip to Mount Field West, described as a challenging 8 hour walk. I made it to K Col and back - 10 km - in just under 6 hours (with a few stops to shelter from the worst of the weather). Given the tricky terrain, the leery weather (I was nearly blown terminally off-balance on the boulder slopes a few times) and the state of my various injuries I'm happy with that!
Merry Christmas!
