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Newsletter
Back Creek
Club News
Abseiling Handbook
At the April committee meeting it was agreed to purchase 10
Abseiling Handbooks produced by the New Zealand Mountain
Safety Council Inc.
It is a booklet of 37 pages and details safe abseil practices for
beginners. Contents include, risk management, equipment,
anchor systems, abseil site set-up and instruction and
emergency procedures.
Once the Club receives these booklets, they will be available to
members interested in furthering their knowledge of abseiling.
To find out more about the New Zealand Mountain Safety
Council Inc, go to their web site at
http://www.mountainsafety.org.nz/index.asp
Mecca Bah Dinner
Eighteen Club members attended this dinner in the Fortitude
Valley on The 21st of April. The Mecca Bah is one of several
restaurants in a large complex on a site which was once a tram
and bus depot.
The dishes served were of a Middle Eastern theme inspired by
the traditional fare of Turkey and Morocco. The restaurant was
very popular with the area bustling with people.
Our group had a long table to ourselves and we had a choice of
entrees and main courses to pick from. As we enjoyed the meal
the conversation was mostly of past and future walks.
However it was good to see that beside Club members, there
were also relatives of members who seemed to enjoy the night
too.
Many thanks to Barbara for organising this dinner.
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Rochedale South
QLD 4123
Email qldbwc@yahoo.com
Phone No (07) 3341 7509
www.geocities.com/qldbwc
May 2006
50th Birthday Party
Over 30 club members celebrated Barbara Makepeace’s and
Trevor Davern’s 50th birthday at the Grey Gum Picnic Area at
Mt Coot-tha on Anzac Day.
The picnic area had sheltered tables and seats plus toilet
amenities in a natural setting. Even a large goanna wanted to
join in the festivities!
Linda had to get to the picnic area early in the day to ensure
our group had a table, as the spot was very popular.
Many thanks to Linda for her time and effort.
Wanted - Assistant Editor/s
Anyone interested in being an assistant editor for the Club
Newsletter is welcome to contact Richard Kolarski at the Club
email address or by phoning 3341 7509.
The editor is planning several overseas trips and will be unable
to put out the Newsletter every month as at present.
Anyone interested should own a computer and have internet
access. They should also be able to use MS Word. Some
knowledge of MS Front Page or any other web editor would be
helpful.
The editor would be very pleased to teach any skills necessary
and the Club laptop computer might even be available.
New Members
Jens Ruschmeyer
No of financial Ordinary Members 130
 General Information The Management Committee
Meeting Place President Trevor Davern 0411 512 202
Club Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at Vice President Helen McAllister 3844 8464
the East Brisbane State School, corner of Stanley Street and Secretary Lynn Nicol 3219 6228 (H)
Wellington Road, starting at 7:30pm. No meetings in January.
Treasurer Gary Woodward 3245 2695 (H)
There is parking within the school grounds off Wellington Road.
Consult a street directory, as there are a number of one-way Outings Secretary David Haliczer 0419 676 893
streets in the area. There is also parking in Wellington Road. Membership Officer Lynne Cavanagh 3376 5053 (H)
Tea/Coffee and cake/biscuits are provided after the meeting. A Editor Richard Kolarski 3341 7509 (H)
coin donation would be appreciated.
Social Secretary Barbara Makepeace 3245 2186 (H)
Membership Training Officer Frank Garland 3341 5207 (H)
Before a visitor can go on a walk, he/she must be a Member
(Probationary or Ordinary) or be a member of an affiliated club.
Other Voluntary Positions
Membership of QBW is only $20 and lasts till the end of the
Equipment Officer Trevor Davern 0411 512 202
Club’s financial year which is on the 30th of June each year.
Supper Convenor Patricia Kolarski 3341 7509 (H)
Probationary Membership
Federation Rep Richard Kolarski 3341 7509 (H)
A non-member automatically becomes a Probationary Member
on his/her first walk after signing the waiver form. There is no Federation Rep Trevor Cox 3273 3484 (H)
fee payable to become a Probationary Member. FMR Rep Frank Bowling 0419 715 719
However a Probationary Member must become an Ordinary FMR Rep Position Available
Member on his/her 2nd walk by filling out a membership form
and paying the membership fee.
Campsite Monitors
Ordinary Membership
Ratatat Hut Barbara Makepeace
A person may become an Ordinary Member by filling out a
membership form and handing the form to a committee member Running Creek Falls Richard Kolarski
or walk leader and paying the $20.00 membership fee. Throakban Kerry de Clauzel
An Ordinary Member has the right to vote at an AGM or be Mt Superbus Christine & Cliff Harrison
elected to a committee position. A Probationary Member has Spicers Peak Ann Kemp
neither of these rights.
Mt May John Brunott
Members of Another Bushwalking Club
Members of another bushwalking club affiliated with the
Queensland Federation of Bushwalking Clubs or another State Editors Pic
Federation are covered by the same Insurance as QBW. It is
not necessary for them to become a member of our Club to go
on our walks.

Equipment for Use by Members

ITEM No Contact Ph No
Compasses 29 Dave Kenrick 3349 8238
EPIRBs 5 Frank Garland 3341 5207
GPS 4 Trevor Davern 0411 512 202
UHF Radios 12 Trevor Davern 0411 512 202
Abseil Gear Trevor Davern 0411 512 202
Back Pack 1 Trevor Davern 0411 512 202
Emergency Lights 6 Richard Kolarski 3341 7509
First Aid Kits 3 Richard Kolarski 3341 7509
Topo Maps 34 Richard Kolarski 3341 7509
Sunmap CD’s 1 Richard Kolarski 3341 7509

Equipment for Sale

Bivy Bags $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00

These bivy bags are 2 metres by 0.9 metres and are bright
orange in colour. They can be used as a pack liner and can
double as an emergency bivy bag.
Club Polo Shirts $20.00 each
L, M and S size left only
Many Happy Returns
Space Blankets $2.50 each.
Light weight and take up no room at all. A must for all walkers! Trevor and Barbara cutting the cake at their 50th birthday party.
Ring Patricia Kolarski on 3341 7509 to purchaser any of the Wishing them to be still walking in another 50 years!
above.

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 Special Coming Events
Winter Wonderland Walk June/July 2006
For all those walkers who need to cool down after the long hot
humid summer we have had in Queensland, there will be a
winter walk along Tasmania's Overland Track in the Cradle
Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park in June/July 2006.
This is a great opportunity to see one of the most popular
wilderness walks in the world without the crowds. In winter
buses service the start and end of the walk 3 times a week.
There is coal available for the stoves in each hut and some huts
have gas available.
Snow Shoes are not necessary but warm waterproof gear is.
If interested contact David Rae 33951838
Pilgrimage 2006 18 - 20 August 2006
The Pilgrimage is the name of the annual gathering of the
Bushwalking Clubs of Queensland, who are affiliated to the
Queensland Federation of Bushwalking Clubs.
Venue: Rocky Creek Scout Camp, Old Gympie Road,
Landsborough.
More information about the pilgrimage will be in the next
Newsletter. Also the Pilgrimage now has its own website at
http://au.geocities.com/qldpilgrimage/index.html
FMR
As mentioned at the February 2006 FMR meeting, FMR has
changed its objects so that they better convey what FMR
actually does at present. The new objectives of FMR are to:
• Promote and encourage a professional approach to
bushwalking safety through practical training, adoption
of sound and credible methods, and by demonstration
to other clubs.
• Promote, encourage and conduct advanced
bushwalking and related activities.
• Promote and encourage safe bushwalking practice
internally, in other clubs and to the general public.
• Assist other bushwalking club members and their club
safety and training officers with training at club level.
• Maintain skills in search and rescue techniques. These
skills are above those which would usually be required
in normal bushwalking activities.
• Enable members of other bushwalking clubs to
become proficient in search & rescue organisation by
training, by leading bushwalking club walks, and by
demonstration of walking safety and related
techniques to enable members of other bushwalking
clubs to become proficient in these activities.
• Obtain equipment to enable the search and rescue
function to be carried out, and train members in the
correct use and maintenance of the equipment.
• Where possible maintain liaison with police, SES,
communications media, property owners and other
bushwalking clubs.
• Carry out research and analysis of any aspect
associated with bushwalking, search and rescue, and
the techniques and equipment used.
FMR meetings are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month
at Little Kings Movement, 33 O'Keefe St, Buranda. Meetings
begin at 7.30PM.
More information and their events calendar can be obtained
from their web site at http://www.geocities.com/fmrqld
At present QBW has only one representative. Each club is
allowed 2 representatives. If you would like to represent QBW
at the meetings please see one of the committee members.
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Training Quiz
This Month’s Questions:
The questions for this month to consider are:
1. What items should a QBW bushwalker carry as part of a First
Aid Kit?
2. In daytime, it is possible to identify north direction by using
the sun and an analogue watch and how would you do this?
Previous Month’s Questions with the Answers:
1. What are the QBW Principles of Minimum Impact
Bushwalking?
Answer
Refer QBW 'Minimum Impact Bushwalking' notes on the web
site at http://www.geocities.com/qldbwc/articles/minimpac.html.
Main points covered in this statement include:
Carry all rubbish back with you.
Don't disturb or damage campsites, flora & fauna.
Use a fuel stove.
Use existing tracks.
Washing and toilet must not pollute waterways, campsites etc.
Be self reliant and
Be considerate of all other walkers & campers.
2. When reading a Grid Map, what do you call the vertical grid
lines which run from the bottom to the top of the map and what
do they do?
Answer
EASTINGS. The vertical grid lines running from bottom to top
(or south to north) and divide the map from east to west are
known as EASTINGS.
Their value increases towards the EAST.
Exercise Spread out a grid map and identify the EASTINGS.
Now look for the NORTHINGS. A grid map will be available at
the next club meeting for any member wishing to go through
this.
Mackay Great Walk
The Mackay Great Walk has now been officially opened.
The Mackay walk, which totals 56km, starts in the Eungella
township, 85km west of Mackay. It traverses Eungella National
Park, Crediton State Forest and Homevale National Park. It
passes through a variety of natural landscapes including sub-
tropical rainforests, bluegum forests, ironbark woodland,
riverbanks and open plains punctuated by cliffs and spires.
The trail offers easy short walks of 1-2km up to more
challenging overnight and multi-day options. The entire track
takes four to six days to complete.
Construction of the $1.6 million Mackay Highlands Great Walk
commenced in June 2002. The project included construction of
new track, upgrades to existing tracks and adapting for use as a
walking track some forestry and local roads. Three new
campsites were built, tripling the number of people who can
camp from 32 to 96. There was also a major redevelopment at
the Broken River recreation area.
This is part of the Great Walks of Queensland program, a $10
million initiative to create a series of world-class walking tracks
through some of the state’s most beautiful natural areas.
The Great Walks at Fraser Island, Whitsundays, Wet Tropics
and Sunshine Coast hinterland have already opened, with the
last of the walks due to open on the Gold Coast later in the
year.
More information at
http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/parks_and_forests/great_walks
 Past Walks
Black Canyon 18 February 2006
Arriving at O'Reillys at 8:00am or there-abouts we began the
long track walk along the Albert River Circuit. The closed track
which is the old Border Track up to the Lightning Falls turnoff
was still in remarkably good condition given it has been closed
for 3 years.
The taped trail from the graded track down to the Albert River
was hard to follow at times due to the walking stick palm berries
which can look remarkably like red tape.
The real challenge was the slippery descent from the cairn
above the cliff line until we reached the Albert River itself. We
had to hold onto anything we could to stop a lengthy slide whilst
at the same time attempt not to disturb any rocks that could
harm people below us.
When the Albert River was reached at 10:45am we had
morning tea beside a little waterfall. A few of us went under to
get refreshed by the therapeutic force of the waterfall on back
and heads. Mid February is always a great time for this walk
because the water is warm enough to enter yet cool enough to
be refreshing.
Lamington Blue Cray
A Lamington Blue Cray was the star of the day. Over the day
we collectively saw about 50 of these - more than I have ever
seen in the park. Most of the crays were out of the water and
eager to be handled.
The one pictured is called Kevin. Kevin would have come with a
$5000 fine if we ate him so we put him back to enjoy the rest of
his short life. Assume that every part of this walk write up
included encounters with Kevin and his mates, so punctuate
every sentence with another Lamington Land Cray encounter.
The rock hop up the river was painfully slow perhaps because
the water level was higher than usual and the rocks were often
slippery. Normally the rock hop upstream takes 45 minutes but
this day it was more like an hour and a half.
We reached Thunder and Lightning Falls at about 1:00pm
where we had a swim and lunch. The water was too cold for
most of us to last any more than about 3 minutes but the sun
that was around allowed us to warm up a bit afterwards.
The return trip was a little longer than the approach and it took
us until 5:30 pm before the cars were reached. We all had a
great long day - another classic South East Queensland walk
that should be an annual February event.
Thanks to all who met the task. Another great day. David
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Back Creek 19 February 2006
The Back Creek walk involves abseiling down a number of
waterfalls. Some of us had never done this walk before but had
heard a lot about it. Ten of us met up in Canungra and drove up
to the entrance to back Creek which is on the way to Binna
Burra. We had all done some abseiling before but for a few of
us, they had had only training days. This was the real thing.
At the start point we donned our harnesses and the abseil gear
was shared around. After a safety talk by John, we walked
along a small track to Back Creek.
The first waterfall was reached quickly and the anchor points
were checked. We then lined up and before each person
abseiled down there was a check of gear and a double check.
I must admit that I was a bit nervous on the first abseil and at
the bottom my legs felt like jelly. The second waterfall though
was exhilarating as there was a free fall drop down into the pool
at the bottom of the falls. I enjoyed a short swim to cool down
and began to enjoy the beauty of the day.
Back Creek Abseil
The third and fourth abseils also involved short free fall drops
and everyone was enjoying the abseils and scenery. The fourth
abseil involved a compulsory descent into the pool and
disengaging from the rope. We all managed well and had lunch
on some rocks next to the pool.
There was one more abseil to do and after a short bush bash
we arrived at a very picturesque spot. Here there was a
tumbling waterfall in a narrow gorge which then widened out to
another high waterfall. We explored the area which would make
a great day walk without any abseiling necessary.
After the fifth and final abseil it was time to take off our
harnesses and stow away the gear. There was a steep walk up
to a cliff line which we then contoured around. We then walked
up a narrow ridge up to a walking track which led us directly to
the cars. Finally we could get into some dry clothes on this hot
and humid day.
The obligatory afternoon tea at Canungra was filled with talk of
possible future abseil days.
Many thanks to Steve for the use of his equipment, John
Brunott for his leadership, Trevor and Kieren D, and Trevor S
for their assistance and all the others who joined in to make this
a memorable day. Richard
Lepidozamia Track 23 February 2006
Initially this was going to be a walk on Laheys Tabletop but after
difficulties getting permission crossing private property the walk
was changed to this equivalent grade walk. Lepidozamia Track
is in Brisbane Forest Park and is mostly a forestry road.
Eight of us met up at Maiala National Park on an overcast day
and then drove to the start of the walk. The forestry road was
wet and occasionally slippery but we made good time walking
through rainforest which was infiltrated with cloud. Light rain fell
intermittently during the day and after trying on our raincoats,
we found it made no difference to how wet we got. By the end
of the day most of us walked without raincoats even when it
drizzled.
We had morning tea on a rocky outcrop with a view during a
break in the rain, but it had to be cut short as another rain cloud
came over. During the walk there was some discussion on what On The Way To Neglected Mt.
the Thursday walkers should be called. There is already the We all watched as Steve erected a beaut hot water shower
“Golden Oldies” from another club who mostly walk on system with enough buckets to fill a dam…well almost. Thanks
Wednesdays. Suggestions ranged from the Thursday Steve for the creature comforts. After tea we all retired around
Thrillseekers to Thursday Trudgers. the campfire and reflected on the day.
The next day we packed up and planned the day ahead. John
and Steve returned on their survey of Buchanans Fort while a
few others decided to venture further down Kerry Rd to the Lost
World. Traci and I decided to drive up Duck Creek Rd and
explored O’Reillys before heading back home.
It was a great weekend with great company. Thanks to all who
came along for what was a good relaxing and laid-back
weekend camping down at Darlington Park. Stuart

Lake Manchester 2 March 2006

The skies were dark and gloomy as seven bushwalkers met
near Ipswich for this walk round part of Lake Manchester. The
forecast was for heavy rain that day.
We drove out to the Lake Manchester day area and after
perusing the map we set off to walk as far as a log cabin on the
The Mouldy Oldies? western side of the lake. It would only be a short walk in case it
There are forestry roads throughout the park and we did a began to rain.
circuit which went past a waterfall. Here there was a new
campsite and we did a small detour to look at the top of the
falls. From the campsite it was all uphill and we slowly trudged
our way up in the rain. Luckily it stopped raining for a short
while to have lunch.
Finally back at the cars, we put on some dry clothes and then
drove to Samford to have afternoon tea at the bakery there.
Many thanks to those who came along. Richard

Darlington Park Base Camp 25-26 February 2006

Over the weekend 25-26 Feb about 10 intrepid members
trekked down to Darlington Park for a weekend of camping,
socializing, campfires and bushwalking.
Darlington Park is a campsite about 27 km south of Beaudesert
along the Kerry Rd to Lost World. It straddles a beautiful
country road and we were lucky enough to secure the very
shady sites under the shade of the only very large tree within
hand-reach distance of the babbling brook.
Some arrived on Friday, others on Saturday morning. Two trips
were planned. John Brunott and Steve Moyle carried our a
survey of Buchanans Fort whilst the rest of us: John Rosendale
Lynn Nicol, Linda Hellmuth, Richard Kolarski, Fran Murdoch,
Traci Nudl and Stuart Mackay walked the trail leading up to
Neglected Mt.
The trek proved a little too much for some and our pace, a little
slow, to make it all the way to Neglected Mt itself. Nonetheless,
we found a beautiful spot for lunch before making our way back
down the mountain.
We missed the rains, fortunately and retired back to the
campsite and caught up on John and Steve’s vertical
adventures on Buchan’s Fort.
Log Cabin on Lake Manchester
We walked to the dam and checked out the spillway and the
now abandoned and derelict suspension bridge. There was a
lone pelican on the water.
The dirt road going round the lake ascended and descended a
few small hills. It was pleasant walking under the overcast sky
as it was not too hot. The lake was fringed with water lilies and
there was a cool breeze blowing.
We stopped on top of a small rise and had morning tea. About
an hour of walking later we reached the log cabin which is over
60 years old. Here we explored the surrounding area and
walked on further to an old fence line. Back at the cabin we had
lunch, ready to go inside the cabin in case it rained.
It did not take us long to get back to the cars and as we
changed clothes it finally began to rain.
Many thanks to those who came on this easy walk. Richard

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 Patrick Logan
Explorer of the Brisbane Region
Patrick Logan was born in 1791 in Scotland to a local
landholder. He joined the 57th Foot Regiment in December
1810 and saw active service in Spain, France and Canada.
Logan was promoted to lieutenant in 1813 and to Captain in
1823. On 5th September 1823 he married and he and his wife
had two children, a son and a daughter. Shortly after the birth of
his second child his regiment was ordered to New South Wales.
They arrived in Sydney on 22 April 1825 and after spending a
year there, he was appointed the new Commandant of Moreton
Bay which he took over on March 1826.
Moreton Bay began its penal history with the arrival of the first
load of convicts aboard the “Amity” on 11 September 1824.
When Logan arrived in 1826 Moreton Bay still had only
temporary and flimsy shelters. He immediately began
construction work and built a reputation as a harsh and cruel
administrator with floggings being a common occurrence for
disobedience.
However he was also an avid explorer of the surrounding
districts for the important task of finding land for agriculture.
During his first year in Brisbane Town, Logan set off in a
rowboat with a convict crew and discovered the Logan River,
the entrance of the Nerang River and proved that Stradbroke
was actually an island, rather than part of the mainland.
In 1827 he explored the upper reaches of the Brisbane and the
Bremer River and established a limestone quarry at Limestone
Hills (Ipswich). He also explored down towards the present day
Mt Barney and failed in an attempt at climbing it.
In 1828 he led an expedition along with Cunningham and
Fraser with the objective to explore a new route along the
Logan River and explore the area around Mt Barney. The
journey began on 23rd of July 1828 and this time Logan
successfully climbed Mt Barney on the 3rd of August. He also
discovered the route now followed by the Mt Lindesay Highway
through Collin’s Gap.
In July 1830 he explored the Richmond River and in October he
led his last expedition to the west of Brisbane Town to map the
areas of Pine Mountain, Lockyer Creek and Mt Brisbane and to
visit the Glass House Mountains.
Six men accompanied Logan on his last trip. Five were convicts
and the sixth was a soldier, Private Collison. They set out on 9
October 1830. On 11 October the party saw some 200
Aborigines in the distance who followed them for a short while.
On 17 October Logan ordered the men to return to Brisbane
and for Collison to make camp further along the river while he
rode off to follow the tracks of a lost horse. This was the last
day that his men saw him alive.
His men assumed he had carried on but by the 20th October a
search party was organized. Logan’s naked body was found in
a shallow grave on the bank of a creek with the back of his
head beaten about and the appearance of a spear wound in his
body.
Some people claim that aspects of Logan’s death were not
typical of an Aboriginal attack and that he may have been killed
by escaped convicts. His murder is still unresolved.
Unfortunately for Logan, his reputation as a brutal tyrant has
overshadowed his work as an explorer in the Moreton Bay area.
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The First Ascent of Mt Barney
It was a cold and frosty morning on the 3rd August 1828 when
Logan, Cunningham and Fraser began the ascent of Mt
Barney.
Following is a description by Charles Fraser of the climb as
written in his journal…….. we scrambled, with considerable
difficulty and some risk, over masses of detached rock, lightly
studded with trees and shrub, by which our progress was much
aided for about 1,000 feet farther, till we reached the summit of
one of the defiles, where, all farther advance seemed to be
forbidden. Hence we saw Mount Warning bearing east by
south, and about twenty-five miles distant.
On a careful scrutiny of the fearful precipices which overhung
us, Capt. Logan detected a path by which it appeared possible,
and barely possible, to ascend, so, putting off our shoes and
stockings, and leaving the rest of the party behind, he and I
began scrambling on hands and knees to the first peak, a
height of about 300 feet, with great difficulty, but having once
attained a certain elevation, we had no alternative but to
proceed, any attempt at a downwards was most perilous, for a
dreadful chasm, 1,600 feet deep, yawned below us; while to the
right extended a trackless labyrinth of detached rocks: to look
forward was enough to quell the firmest courage, by displaying
the dangers and difficulties that beset our path; so that all we
could do was, by clinging fast with our great toes, to trust
ourselves to small nodules on the surface of the crags, and thus
to effect an advance by suspending our weight on slender twigs
of Casuarina and Metrosideros, whose appearance scarcely
warranted them strong enough to support a goat. When the
summit of this peak was gained, my nerves were so agitated
that I was forced to lie down on a rock, resting myself against a
bush till I recovered.
Capt. Logan now proceeded towards the next peak, and, as
soon as I possibly could, I followed him, leaving my shoes and
collecting bags behind. From the size of the detached portions
of rock, and the stunted nature of the shrubs of Casuarina,
Eucalyptus, and, Banksia, which start up here and there
between the fissures, our progress was both difficult and
dangerous; and finding it hopeless to climb far on such ground
without shoes, I returned for them, and thus thrown
considerably to the rear. I hallooed continually to Capt. Logan,
who always answered me while within hearing, but the number
of echoes, at least five, which repeated backwards and
forwards the different sounds, had such an effect in confusing
me, that I knew not whence the voice came; and it would have
required the speed and agility of an antelope to overtake him.
I continued onwards till half-past eleven, when I perceived Capt.
Logan near the summit, and then relinquished all hope of
joining him……. I advanced about 500 feet higher still, when my
strength became so much exhausted, and the day so far
advanced, that after waiting an hour in expectation of seeing
Capt. Logan, I commenced my descent, the summit of the
mountain rearing its gigantic head full 800 feet above me.
The descent proved a more difficult task than the climbing had
been from the narrowness of the ridges, in many places not
exceeding six feet, with huge precipices on each side, and the
danger of slipping between these masses when leaping from
one to the other, many of them being as slippery as a piece of
ice, in which case an instantaneous death must have been my
portion.
After prodigious exertions, I succeeded in regaining the point
where I had left my collecting bag and shoes before me from
one point to another, I at length got within site of Mr.
Cunningham and the rest of the party, by whose assistance I
was lowered down the rocks, having almost all my clothes torn
off my back…….At four o’clock we were joined by Capt. Logan,
who encountered much risk and difficulty, and we regained our
encampment, passing through the forest land, at six o’clock.
Captain Patrick Logan simply wrote in his journal …….started
the ascent of the mountain at seven minutes past 7 o’clock,
and, after considerable difficulty, I succeeded in reaching the
summit at 12 o’clock: The rest of the party failed in the attempt.