The Hike

The hike started just like any other hike. We started at Redbank Gorge and hiked to the Orche Pits (approximately 70 km away). The desert was absolutely beautiful and we only had a few hiccups, mainly blisters. I think the best think about the hike was the fact that we were the only two people on the trail. We didn't see another living soul except at the beginning, the end and one camping spot that have a sealed road to it and a ranger station. It was wonderful knowing that you were the only people around for km/miles. The other thing you realize is that you will do anything for water. As you look at the pictures you are see the diversity of the desert we hiked. No two days were the same, except the noon day sun.

The start of the 6 day hike across a small very diverse part of the red center.

Hill Top lookout. What do you see?

The view from Hill Top lookout. Mt Sonders.

Day three on the trail. Everything looks burnt.

The end of day three. Ormiston Gorge. Huge pools of water but no rain and no flowing creeks or rivers.

Day Four on top of the world.

Day Four

The morning of Day Five at Waterfall gorge camp site. Can you believe I had Katie up at 5am.

Palm trees in the gorge.

Well it looks like these are the only ones I can download at the moment. I will post more later. I hope you enjoy the beauty of the desert as much as I did. Or maybe as much as I enjoyed the shower after 6 days. Ahhhh.