Noseeum Mountain attempt II – August 17, 2008
Scrambling with Mark.
This was definitely a case of ambition exceeding common
sense. 5 hours after completing a 24.5 hour ascent and descent of
We reached the three beautiful waterfalls at the headwall to
find that the first (and most stunning) of the three had very little water
flowing down it. By contrast, the furthest to the right had a torrent of water
cascading down - courtesy of the melting Molar Glacier on the northeast side of
Fortunately, once above the headwall, clouds started to form
over the area. I say fortunately because at this point we were both feeling the
strains of the Murchison ascent and the clear sky and beautiful scenery was the
only thing keeping us going. After getting a look at the colourful waters of
Coming soon…attempt number 3.
Hiking alongside Noseeum Creek
Scrambling alongside the first waterfall
Compare the amount of water flow to May's visit
Waiting for the bush to start burning
More of the beautiful rock of the headwall
Trying another bush
More cool rock
Delivering my sermon
Mark and Mount Andromache
Same as above
The environs of Noseeum Lake; summit of Noseeum to the left
Patterns in the mud
Noseeum Lake
Same as above, with increasing gloomy skies
A reflection appears in the lake
Several of the peaks that make up the Noseeum Horseshoe