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Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Sat 28 Aug, 2010 9:39 pm
by Nick S
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

Re: Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Sat 28 Aug, 2010 9:46 pm
by Nick S
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.

Nick

Re: Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Sat 28 Aug, 2010 9:49 pm
by Drifting
wow- beautiful

Re: Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Sat 28 Aug, 2010 9:56 pm
by tasadam
Cool and cold! Excellent...

Re: Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Sat 28 Aug, 2010 9:59 pm
by Bap
ALways good to see some snow, the third shot is great.

Re: Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Sat 28 Aug, 2010 10:02 pm
by GerryDuke
Fantastic Nick.

Re: Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Sun 29 Aug, 2010 7:38 pm
by north-north-west
Love the shot from inside the hut. Sounds like a terrific weekend.

Re: Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Sun 29 Aug, 2010 8:53 pm
by Nick S
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.

Re: Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Tue 31 Aug, 2010 10:17 pm
by Speculator
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! :)

L8r.

Re: Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Tue 31 Aug, 2010 10:36 pm
by ILUVSWTAS
Everest Speculator???
Is that why you've been quiet lately??

Re: Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Wed 01 Sep, 2010 8:54 am
by Phil
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! :)

L8r.


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

Re: Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Wed 01 Sep, 2010 9:06 am
by Speculator
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! :)

L8r.


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.

L8r.

Re: Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Wed 01 Sep, 2010 5:45 pm
by Nick S
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.

Re: Lady lake in the snow

PostPosted: Thu 02 Sep, 2010 12:40 pm
by Son of a Beach
What a great time to be at the Lady Lake Hut. Fantastic pictures too - I like the 10pm one!