The day of our eleven-kilometre ridge walk from Crag Camp to Lake of the Clouds Hut dawned wet and windy. Our bunks and meals were previously reserved at "Lakes" so there was no verbal debate about the day's plan.We suited up with our wet wear, climbed the 2 km to Thunderstorm Junction and felt the full force of the wind. We put our heads down, looked for the line of cairns and started followed them south. The rain picked up as we advanced. Each of us concentrated on our footing across the slippery rocks and snow patches. We stopped now and then for a quick snapshot, a sip of water and a GPS confirmation of our route (Gulfside Path most of the way). After six-and-a-half hours our AMC hut appeared like a welcome phantom in the mist.
Damp through and through we changed in dry, warm layers and settled down to anticipate the evenings meal. A good but demanding day toasted with a glass of merlot and lots of laughs.
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