ACTRA Champs 2008 - Tallaganda

Matt was competing in the 24 hour, I could not risk being out there so long with my collar bone only 6 weeks in to healing, Amanda was keen to do the 8 hour so we entered as a team. When we arrived I discovered that though I was not staying overnight I really should have brought my down jacket along, the wind was ripping along and the temperature was very low. Eeeeeek (with a high pitch I think). Still I like Tallaganda and there was some good terrain (and tought terrain), Keith, Ron and Jean did a good job with what we saw of the course.

Fun was had, thanks Amanda.

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Dave adjusting his pack with Julie above listening to the brieifing.

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Amanda ready to go at the briefing.

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Paul and Matt ready to go.

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Amanda and a competitor from another team at control 60

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Amanda showing off the boulders at the control

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A gorgeous gully at which Amanda wished she had her new camera equipment.

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I decided to hop in a shot at the gully.

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Trying to show how miserable the weather coming in above us is, I may be grinning too much to give the full effect for that.

Steven Hanley <sjh@svana.org>

Last modified: Sat May 17 23:05:00 2008