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The aim of this: medium, trip was Mitre Flats : and Blue Range: On' Friday: night the party set up camp near thè bottom of the track and pulled their pitsrup round their ears'to stifle: the sound of rain on nylon. The, rain paused just long enough for a brew and breakfast, then it was off through the dripping bush on the sidle trackwith the river. roaring below. * By the time the party reached Mitre Flats it became apparent to the trip leader that an ugly mutiny was brewing. Some. membersi were.not at all keen to carry on, each new thought of continuing up river quickly extinguished by yet another heavy" shower on the tin hut roof. Reluctantly, keener. members yielded to these pressurés: and settled into their pits with a hot brew. Sunday morning's much improved weather was just right for a climb up to: Baldy to quieten the dissidents, before strolling down the river to meet the bus.: : Trip members. - Meg Smith, Mike Bogisch, Barry Ihle, Rachael Patrick, Steve :Raynes and honest: trip leader, Jan Simmons. car :
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