Lady lake in the snow

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Lady lake in the snow

Postby Nick S » Sat 28 Aug, 2010 9:39 pm

Having a few days off I decided to get into the bush, but with a recent toe injury I had held back from doing a big trip, deciding instead to have a wander up to Lady Lake.
Being solo I took my time on the way up, stopping to take a few photos and drinking from the many creeks flowing across the track.
Finding the hut empty, I then read some books, skimmed the logbook and drank tea for a few hours.
Lady lake forest.jpg


It started to snow quite heavily soon after nightfall
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But around 10pm the snow had stopped and it was completely calm. A surreal atmosphere.
Lady lake night.jpg


Morning arrived with an awesome sight
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First sight from hut.jpg
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Re: Lady lake in the snow

Postby Nick S » Sat 28 Aug, 2010 9:46 pm

Lady lake hut.jpg


I plodded around to check out lady lake, but decided against walking to the edge of Nells Bluff as I had planned after plunging both feet into icy water holes :)
Lady lake frozen.jpg


On the way down I passed two blokes with skis who were planning some cross country, and I reckon they would've had a great time.

A great overnight trip made awesome by a heap of snow.

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Re: Lady lake in the snow

Postby Drifting » Sat 28 Aug, 2010 9:49 pm

wow- beautiful
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Re: Lady lake in the snow

Postby tasadam » Sat 28 Aug, 2010 9:56 pm

Cool and cold! Excellent...
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Re: Lady lake in the snow

Postby Bap » Sat 28 Aug, 2010 9:59 pm

ALways good to see some snow, the third shot is great.
It is easier to go down a hill than up, but the view is much better at the top.
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Re: Lady lake in the snow

Postby GerryDuke » Sat 28 Aug, 2010 10:02 pm

Fantastic Nick.
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Re: Lady lake in the snow

Postby north-north-west » Sun 29 Aug, 2010 7:38 pm

Love the shot from inside the hut. Sounds like a terrific weekend.
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Re: Lady lake in the snow

Postby Nick S » Sun 29 Aug, 2010 8:53 pm

Thanks for the comments. I really enjoyed that little trip.
This is a place I've been multiple times before but it's a great spot, quick to reach and has a real sense of wilderness. Like much of the tiers really, any of the tracks are great for a walk when I'm not sure of where to go on a clear day.
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Re: Lady lake in the snow

Postby Speculator » Tue 31 Aug, 2010 10:17 pm

Nick,

Love the pics. I've never seen enough snow at Lady lake to have it settle on the hut. Looks like a great value trip to a great value hut. Everybody look after the hut wont ya, it's a cracker! :)

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Re: Lady lake in the snow

Postby ILUVSWTAS » Tue 31 Aug, 2010 10:36 pm

Everest Speculator???
Is that why you've been quiet lately??
Nothing to see here.
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Re: Lady lake in the snow

Postby Phil » Wed 01 Sep, 2010 8:54 am

Speculator wrote:Nick,

Love the pics. I've never seen enough snow at Lady lake to have it settle on the hut. Looks like a great value trip to a great value hut. Everybody look after the hut wont ya, it's a cracker! :)

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Have been wondering about you speculator......so you're stilll alive then!!
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Re: Lady lake in the snow

Postby Speculator » Wed 01 Sep, 2010 9:06 am

Phil wrote:
Speculator wrote:Nick,

Love the pics. I've never seen enough snow at Lady lake to have it settle on the hut. Looks like a great value trip to a great value hut. Everybody look after the hut wont ya, it's a cracker! :)

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Have been wondering about you speculator......so you're stilll alive then!!


Here I am *waves to everyone*. Just been busy, that's all! :)

Have been lurking in the background. Haven't done a lot of walking lately, but off on a bit of a wander this weekend.

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Re: Lady lake in the snow

Postby Nick S » Wed 01 Sep, 2010 5:45 pm

Heh, thanks spec. Yeah I hadn't been on any bushwalks for a few months before last week, so I was pretty quiet on the forums myself.
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Re: Lady lake in the snow

Postby Son of a Beach » Thu 02 Sep, 2010 12:40 pm

What a great time to be at the Lady Lake Hut. Fantastic pictures too - I like the 10pm one!
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