The weather was kind, although we had a few snow flurries climbing up the chains to Marion's from Dove Lake and the winds as we came up on to the plateau made it difficult to stand. It did improve.
Getting to the hut from the OT is quite straightforward, and it has been discussed in another thread. Since it is off track there are any number of paths that could be taken. We chose a direct route passing just south of Lake Agnew. Yes, the outlet was running quite high.
Another walker arrived after we had been there an hour or so, he came in from Windermere. he described his route as "stepping off the helipad at Windermere and walking".
He followed us out the next day, a little under two and a half hours to get back to the OT. Then to the lodge in time for a very late lunch (too early to call it dinner).
A couple of pics as we passed Cradle.....


From the ridge line not far from the hut. An un-named lake butts up to the cliff. View shows Oakleigh through to Pelion West.

Literally from the front of the hut... a couple of shots facing north to Cradle, and one south to Oakleigh et al.


