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Mount Engadine
July 6, 2003
Much of the ascent
is enjoyable scrambling, but be prepared for a lot of route-finding.
It calls for a lot of backtracking to get around cliff bands and overhangs.
We returned via the west-facing gully as recommended but we ran into
a narrow waterfall drop-off. The next gully east was also too steep
to downclimb and we ended up on the second gully over. Next time, I'll
go back the same way or try a gully further west.
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Mount Engadine seen from Mount Buller.
It
gets interesting once above the treeline.
We stay below the ridge for some time
On the ridge. On the return
we went down this gully.
We found we could stay below the ridge most of the time.
Looking back at one of the overhangs that must be bypassed.
Some good scrambling can be found on the ridge.
Straddling the ridge
Coming up to a downclimb. Summit is in view.
Steep climb before the summit
Looking back at the ridge. The final few metres is a scree slog.
Last steps to the top
Dale waits for us at the summit cairn.
We ran into difficulties on the gully descent.
360°
view from the top. The Tower is on the right.
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