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Jordyn Grubisic
Jordyn Grubisic
Jordyn Grubisic is a senior journalist for the North Central Review primarily covering politics at all levels and sport with a particular interest in basketball. Since 2019 she has worked for several publications across Victoria including most recently at the Alexandra Standard and Yea Chronicle. She is always keen to hear from local community members about issues they face and has an interest in crime and court reporting.

Six members of the Mitchell Bushwalking Group – aged between 50 to 75 – completed a 160-kilometre trek through the Grampians last month.

The Grampians Peaks Trail is a challenging 13-day, 12-night hike from Mount Zero in the north through to Dunkeld in the south.

Hikers carried a fully loaded pack including a tent, sleeping bag, food, clothing for all weather conditions and water.

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Member of the Mitchell Bushwalking Group Rene Reynolds said the trail was a great walk.

“This was incredibly beautiful. The Grampians wildflowers were in spectacular display,” she said.

“There were many steep ascents and steep descents and plenty of boulder hopping along the way.

“The view from the peaks was very rewarding after the strenuous climbs up.”

Ms Reynolds said the campsites provided on the trail were ‘first class’.

“The shelters were large, well-built structures with windows capturing views over the valley and around the shelter were timber platforms to pitch the tents,” she said.

The six members of the Mitchell Bushwalking Group – aged between 50 and 72 – completed the Grampians Peak Trail at Dunkeld after 13 days and 12 nights of hiking and camping. ​

Each shelter had phone charging stations and large water tanks with fresh water.

The Mitchell Bushwalking participants had completed plenty of training and overnight hiking prior resulting in all managing to successfully complete the trail.

“We had a lot of fun, a few tears and a few doubts as we faced yet another peak. Our camp at the end of each day was a welcome sight,” Ms Reynolds said.

“Most of us carried a variety of dehydrated food and some welcome delicacies to share around.

“We organised two food drops for the time, which meant we were carrying around a four-day supply of food with an average pack weight of 16 kilograms, but one carried 23 kilograms because he could.

“We ended the walk at Dunkeld where we enjoyed a much-needed shower, fresh sheets and a celebration meal at the Sturgeon View restaurant – we all earned this.”

Mitchell Bushwalking Group has been operating locally for about 10 years with day walks, overnights, hiking and some long-distance walks.

New members are always welcome and can contact mitchellwalksgroup@gmail.com or the Mitchell Bushwalking Group Facebook page.

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