10Aug 2010
The Mighty Fitzroy - Kimberley 2010
01:47 - By Lachlan Carracher - News - no comment
Hey Guys,
In February 2010 Anthony Yap and myself lead a expedition to the highest volume river in Australia, The Fitzroy - The real heart of the Kimberley.
The mission was a long time ago I know but here is the photos, We have been negotiating for the rights and selling different shots so it has taken awhile to get the photos ready that can be splashed around on blogs.
The trip was amazing, 11 people was a big number to manage and we had some really different characters which made the trip I think. 24 days in the wilderness, we had the lowest recorded wet season on record which dashed out chances of finding a big wave.
I will be back on the Fitzroy next Feb though, not giving up on it, I love the Kimberley, somehow in the savage heat, humidity, remoteness I really find a sense of home.
We drove over 10,000 km, charter 4 light aircraft, people flew in from all over the world and it was an experience I don't think anyone will forget.
I am currently putting together a feature for Outer Edge magazine which will be out in the Feb edition 2011.
Enjoy the photos






PHOTO: SEAN BOZ

PHOTO: LU
PHOTO: LU
More info on the Expedition can be found at www.kayakthekimberley.com
More info on the environmental issues facing the area can be found at: http://www.acfonline.org.au/default.asp?section_id=77
Cheers, LC follow-the-river.com

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