South Twin Organiser: Ian Pavitt

It was very pleasant listening to the water passing under Mike's 4WD as we crossed the Baton River on our way to the Baton swingbridge: this vehicle saved us a total of 8km of road walking. A couple of minutes walk upstream from the bridge, we turned off at the "Twins"-marked tree, and started our ascent. Climbing steadily for 3 hours got us on to Paddy Ridge. Once on the main ridge, the grade was much easier and a 20 minute lunch was taken just above the bushline. From here it took an hour to get to the summit where, in glorious sunshine, we had 360 degree views. It was a quick return from whence we came, arriving at the car just on dark, perfect timing, after 10 hours of walking.

Trip positives: great company, great weather, great country, Mike's 4WD. Trip negatives: wasps.

Many thanks to the South Twin socialites: Mike Marren, Uta Purcell, Ruth Hesselyn, and visitor Lawrie Halkett.