Mt May eastern ridge

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Mt May eastern ridge

Postby ofuros » Sat 04 May, 2013 12:59 pm

Overnighter. Had all the intentions of completing a circuit of Mt May's north & south peaks,
camping in the secluded saddle between the two.
But during the descent of the n/east ridge I caught glimpse of more easterly ridge through the
eucalypt canopy that looked more interesting. Specifically to photograph MT Maroon & Mt Barney at sunset & sunrise.
So retraced my steps back up to the summit again & dropped down onto the eastern ridge & found a place to
make camp before the last of the light disapeared.

Plenty o' tree's for hammocks...not a lot of level ground for tenters. Good half /day walk.
A few rocky outcrops with clean views of Barney & Maroon, great shots during dawn, dusk & moonlight.

Oooops nearly forgot.....check yourselves for ticks when you get home, there's a few around.

Sunmap Mt Maroon 25:000


Morning approaching ....behind Mt Maroon

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To the right....Mt Barney

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Really fancied pancakes & honey for breakie.....had to settle for lentils & rice.

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On the way back out....

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Great trip,
ofuros
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Re: Mt May eastern ridge

Postby hunsta » Sat 04 May, 2013 4:40 pm

Nice pics mate. Looked great up there. Heading for Mt Barney in July myself.
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Re: Mt May eastern ridge

Postby Leppy » Sat 04 May, 2013 5:04 pm

Great hang spot, and what a view! Thanks for sharing
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Re: Mt May eastern ridge

Postby ofuros » Sat 04 May, 2013 5:39 pm

A surprisingly calm, windless, star spangled night.
Thanks hunsta, enjoy your climb on Mt Barney.

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Re: Mt May eastern ridge

Postby ofuros » Sat 04 May, 2013 5:41 pm

Thanks leppy,
Views were to die for......8-)

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Re: Mt May eastern ridge

Postby tas-man » Tue 18 Jun, 2013 10:32 pm

Some great views of Barney from there!
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