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Packard Peak, 02-03 July 2016

Satisfying and scenic loop in the Craigieburn Forest Park climbing Packard Peak along the way. Team: Dave Laffan, James Thornton and Nina Dickerhof
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Packard Peak tarn.
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Packard Peak tarn.

  • Stormy skies at camp the next morning.
  • Packard Peak.
  • Packard Peak tarn.
  • Climbing to the saddle south of Packard Peak.
  • Reaching the saddle.
  • Dave nearing the summit, Harper-Avoca confluence below.
  • James on the summit of Packard Peak.
  • Looking up the Bealy River towards Mt Oates, Mid Hill and the ridge we traversed at the bottom.
  • Summit shot.
  • Descending back down to the col.
  • On the ridge between Long Creek (left) and Windy Creek (right).
  • Spectacular travel.
  • Is there a way down to the Harper?
  • Lagoon Saddle Shelter.
  • Harper Valley from Lagoon Saddle.
  • Back down to the car enjoying the sunset above the Waimak.
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