Jono and I took to the Franklin-Gordon Wild River National Park once again for a 4-day foray into the heart of the West Coast Range. We climbed Frenchmans Cap, the shining, quartzite and most prominent peak in the area.
The "Sodden Loddens" were 6 hours one-way of button grass plains, hollowed out by many generations of walkers creating a boggy slog, oftentimes reaching up to our thighs. The going was tough, but extremely rewarding.
Heading into the West Coast Range.
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The first hut at Lake Vera was a fantastic find. Dick Smith, philanthropist and entrepreneur, has donated $100,000 to this particular walk every year for the next ten years. His donations are obvious in the huts and frequent track work.
Having a rest at Barrons Pass, on the second day.
Lake Tahune was shadowed by the gorgoroth that is Frenchmans Cap. We spend the afternoon drinking tea watching the peak pop in and out from behind the clouds. We would attempt the summit on the morning of the third day.
The silvery Precambrian quartzite is some of Australia’s oldest exposed rock.
Boulder > Human
Boggy mess
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