Leader: Bob Renshaw

Ten of us arrived at Inwood’s Lookout on a cold, crisp and cloudless day with light wind. We wound our way up through the trees and out onto the open ridge and could see the odd patch of snow high up on Gordon’s Knob. As we climbed higher, we were greeted with great views across to Mt Owen and Mt Arthur Ranges, both covered in snow.

Morning tea was had at the start of the traverse across to the saddle beneath Gordons Knob, where we sat and enjoyed sublime views.

On obtaining the saddle, we started the final summit climb. At this point, the wind started to pick up and the temperature started to fall. By the time we reached the summit, the wind was quite strong and bitterly cold. Sitting on the sheltered side of the summit, we stopped for lunch and enjoyed 360-degree views. Lunch was short due to the drop in temperature. We started the descent, arriving at the cars after about six hours’ tramping. It was a great day out, enjoyed by all.

On the trip were Bob Renshaw (scribe) Bruce Alley, Chris Louth, Sue Martin, Ken Ridley, Christine Hoy, Ian Morris, with newcomers Mike Crehan, Anja Cholz and Grant Derecourt.