Western Arthurs.

this is lake oberon which is up on the western arthurs range in southwest tasmania. i spent 6 days walking this range and did not come across another person in this time. on past trips alone, i would usually get lonely, but on this walk i did not. i rather enjoyed the solitude.
me in my rain gear, the usual south west tassie uniform. the water bag is on the outside because it sprung a leak on the first day. it was cheap, and it is now in the bin!
campsite on high moor. i was expecting a bog hole of a campsite but was extremely happy to find that it had been boarded to prevent damage to the fragile area up on the moor. because of its remoteness and inacessability, the wood is flown in by helicopters. it gave me a chance to try and dry some wet things.
this little obstacle is known as "tilted chasam" . its steep, wet and badly eroded. this was one of three sections i had to packhaul on. note the expedition footwear......dunlop volleys!!
back on the arthur plains, heading through some of the area that was effected by the very recent bushfires. i was keen to get out and ended up walking 9.5 hours with two 10 minute food breaks.