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Time for a hike. The Rees–Dart Track which allegedly is stunning. The day starts with beautiful weather so that’s a good start. I just need to pack my backpack and I’ll be on my way
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Mt Earnslaw is the highest peak on the left, straight ahead in the distance the Forbes Mountains
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The track follows the Rees River upstream on the true left
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No wet feet today
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Looking back towards the Richardson Mountains
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I hope the weather stays this way, it’s great for hiking
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A fair amount of today’s hike is through forest
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Slip Flat
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Lupins, they’re everywhere
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Bridge and small waterfall
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Forbes Mountains
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Mt Cunningham, tomorrow’s track will go just behind it
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Getting close to the hut now
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Yes! Shelter Rock Hut and Campsite! I hung out my yellow tent to dry as it was still wet from the night before
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It’s packed tonight, both buildings are pretty much full
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The hut at dusk
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Track log of today, distance was 20 km and that took just over 7 hours