Ellis Basin/Twins. Organiser: Andy Clark
A compact group of 5 set off from the Baton valley to commence the good haul up to the Ellis Basin and hut. Being 20 years since the organiser had travelled by this route it didn't take long to refresh his memory with creek crossings and fixed cables aplenty. A cracking pace was set which soon settled down but still had the gravy flowing to have us at the hut in 4.5 hrs. A brew was had while Ian scanned the hut book for hints on campsites under the Twins. All information found was less than positive but onwards we went to explore this new area for all. We followed an old caver's track to the bush edge and looked with awe down some serious holes in this honeycombed area. Cairns were picked up here and there which helped with the route finding, so around 4pm the looking began for a campsite. The choice was not the best but after an hour or so the 4 tents were up after the necessary rocks were removed. Meals were cooked and eaten before the rain came with all retiring to the shelter of tents.
Morning dawned with cloud and wind on the tops so a trip up the South Twin was going to be hit or miss. We progressed on around under the Twins arriving at Paddys Ridge to be hit with the full force of the wind, so a decision was made to head along and down to the Baton Valley and leave the South Twin for another day. A great trip was had by all as this, in parts, was new country to all involved.
Our compact group were Andy Clark, Steve McGlone, Ruth Hesselyn, Ian Pavitt, Brian Renwick.