Hi,
Just returned from a failed attempt to get to Lake Curly via lake rhona, denison range, craigs bond. The decent from bonds craig proved our downfall as we took the wrong pad option and ended up in a world of pain, strung up in dense scrub with legs and arms pretty well turned to mince. given the 30 degree day and the effort in scrub bashing, we got pretty desperate with water though luckily happened on a couple of puddles on a small saddle half way down the spur from bonds craig. The puddles were filled with the most turgid muck i've ever had to rely on - anyone attempting this walk should know that things are really dry up there at the moment with no guarantee of water between great dome and squirrel creek. we camped by the puddle, licked our wounds and pressed on the next day and made it to within about a km of North Star before finally giving up on the scrub bashing and retreating back up Bonds Craig to our 'puddle'.
Despite the pain and failure to get to L Curly, the walk was fantastic, really spectacular country with sweeping views across to Frenchmans, POWs, The Spires and beyond. Lake Rhona was in all its splendour, what a place! I'm sure to be trying it again sometime, though next effort will be new years 09/10 at SW Cape. Thanks Tassie for another memorable time, and thanks to all for the info and tips prior to the walk - much appreciated.
Photo's attached.
Cheers
Craig