Hi there… We finished the weekend in style by deciding to go and attempt to get to the summit of Cradle Mt
We have wanted to do this for a while, but with one thing or the other, hadn’t gotten around to it (Weather, lack of time etc)
We went with Fiona and Paul which made for a great day out together.
Getting to this point was an effort in itself. Fiona and I sensibly jumped into crater lake on the way up (fully clothed) which was gorgeous. So refreshing!
I had to put my camera away for a lot of the climb… there was a rough path for a while but then…
It got rocky.
And then it got seriously rocky.
But the views were magnificent
You have to go through a false summit or two before tackling some really tricky inclines before getting to the top!
Getting back down the rocky mountain was no less challenging. The only plus was gravity was on our side (at times a little too much on our side – because whichever way you looked at it… falling down was not going to end comfortably)
Yup… that was the way down. Choose your own adventure ‘path’
Its a wonder I didn’t wear a hole in the seat of my pants as often the only sensible way of getting down was sitting and scootching over the edges!
I probably don’t need to tell you how tired and sore I am right now. I think we were out there about 8-9 hours.
I am making no promises to return tomorrow with more photos/details from today because tomorrow I have no intentions of getting out of bed. 🙂
Despite all, we were pretty proud of ourselves and it was an amazing day!
I’ll chat again once I can move again…
Cheers!
Am constantly enthralled with the geology of where you live. Gotta wonder what the original settlers had to say about it, coming from England where everything is green! My dad started out studying to be a geologist, so he would know all the rocks etc around when we hiked together. Something I depended upon him, never had the interest. Wonder what he would have to say about your surroundings!
Hi Elizabeth!! Your Dad would have been fabulous to walk with! We love geology/rocks but not as knowledgeable as we would like to be! Aren’t the rocks on Cradle just something else?? I likened them to a big game of Jenga gone bad haha
Its a lot drier this season in Tasmania than usual. On the mainland I am used to it being dry and yellow, but seeing it in Tassie at times comes as a shock!
Yes I am out of bed. No I don’t want to be!! 🙂 Lots of bits hurt today but it was well worth it!
Nice pictures and congratz for summiting! 🙂
For me the rocky part at top was the most fun because like you said everyone got to choose their own adventure path.
Thanks Chris! I loved the rock hopping too – although longer legs and stretchier pants would have been handy!! When did you get to do this fabulous climb?
I didn’t introduce myself but we actually met before the hike in the car park and also near the summit when you guys were going up and I was going down 🙂
Too funny!! Well it was nice to meet you. I’m Lisa, my husband is Jeff, and we were with my cousin and her husband Fiona and Paul! It was a fabulous day wasn’t it? Great weather and great challenge! Drop us a line if you are around our area, west of Burnie! Meanwhile, enjoy your time in Tasmania!
Fabulous day indeed! 🙂
I’m getting nearer to Burnie with my travels. It would be nice to see you guys once more before I catch a ferry back to mainland. If you’re currently not too busy and have time for a visitor?
Hi Chris! Sounds great. I’ll send an email!
Wow! Sleep tight and rest well…you earned it.
Thanks Carmen! I have mostly taken it easy today! Lovely!