Olsen's Tours and Training Blog

This morning began with a short drive into the site of the old township of Maytown, then we explored several of the old mining sites before setting off on one of the roughest and most challenging tracks on the Cape.

A rough rocky descent into the North Palmer River had everyone anxiously anticipating what lay ahead. A large vertical sided gully in the river bed denied us access to the easier of two climbs out of the river and to the top of the ridge-line. The remaining choice has a very difficult steep climb over large rocks right at the very top of the ridge and immediately prior to that , there is a very steep long climb on loose soil.

Kerry’s 80 series struggled to climb the slope, and at first it simply appeared to be a tyre pressure problem, but it soon became obvious that the centre diff lock was not engaging. A quick inspection under the car found the source of the problem, and much to everyone’s delight Kerry and Janice easily climbed to the top off the ridge.

More Jill climbing rock hopping and creek crossing adventures continued for the rest of the day. We made camp at about 4 pm on Jessop Creek, where I staked a tyre on a very sharp rock.

A good wet season prior gave us yet another camp on a delightful waterhole.