Lake Skinner - 26 October 2021

On an overcast day 8 intrepid walkers set out for Lake Skinner.

Initially the track is on the shadow side of the ridge and therefore typically ferns, mosses lichens etc. After climbing for about 2kms it reaches the top of the ridge and the vegetation suddenly changes to alpine - plenty of rocks with sparse trees and bushes.

A misleading sign if every there was one - notice it clearly states 3hrs return to Lake Skinner.

The next sign is more accurate as it lists the walk time as 4-5 hours and grades it as 'Hard'.

After checking in and cleaning our boots we are on our way.

We had our morning tea while standing up as the narrow track didn't have any 'seating'.

Chris points out a log that has been prepared for use on the track as part of the 'boardwalk' but was never laid down.

Natures art!

No I'm not going to smile

Just planning where to put my foot for the next 3 steps

Finally Lake Skinner with Sally enjoying her lunch in the bright sunshine

Beginning of our return trip

Some plants grow anywhere

Can anyone guess what Margaret is doing?

Lyn walking the plank

Continuing the walk back

Very relaxed once the walk is completed

All up today we walked for 5hrs 15 min covering 6.61kms of which 430 metres was climbing.