Trip Overview
Do you like the snow, but don’t want to sleep in it? I made this trip for you.
We will be snowshoeing around Falls Creek during the day and relaxing at our accommodation in the evening!
Whilst the length of distance each day will likely be no more than 10km, in snowshoeing terms that’s a long distance. Snowshoeing is more tiring than every day hill walking, the combination of showshoes, elevation, extra layers and sometimes harsh conditions (snow, sleet, wind, whiteouts) and can be tiring on legs and soul. But the peace of the alpine is worth it.
Accommodation cost (refer Trip Price below) includes breakfast and dinner at Howman’s Gap.
Other costs are:
+ resort entry/parking per car per day, shared between passengers (est $65 per car, per day)
+ snowshoe hire (if you don’t have any, est $45 for the weekend, hiring in bright)
+ chain hire (if driver doesn’t own their own) shared amongst passengers
+ car-pooling costs (refer Transport, below)
Accommodation
We’ll be staying in bunk rooms with traditional ”school-camp” vibes (2-3 people per room).
Itinerary and Walk Descriptions
Friday 14th August
We suggest you take the Friday off work to allow for the long drive to Falls Creek.
We’ll be trying to slim down to minimum cars at Bright to get to drive up the mountain, this is because of parking limitations at Howmans, and needing snow chains, and needing drivers confident in using them.
Arrive at YMCA Howman’s Gap Discovery Camp on Friday night. If you get there by 6pm then dinner is provided.
Saturday – Sunday, 15-16 August
Saturday and Sunday will involve snowshoeing around Falls Creek. Each morning we will get into 2-3 cars and drive to Falls Creek parking at Windy Corner.
Areas we will explore (more detailed itinerary to come):
- Rocky Valley Lake
- Panorama Corner
- Some of the way to Mt McKay along Sun Valley/Pretty Valley roads.
- Some of the Ropers Trail and Heathy spur
- With plenty of time for hot chocolate/coffee at cafes, apres and other snow fun.
We will finish up early afternoon Sunday in order for people to drive home.
Transport
Transport to and from the walk location is by car. Please indicate your transport requirements and preferences on the booking request form when you book in.
If you don’t have a car, we can’t guarantee to provide you with a lift – this will depend on available drivers and their locations.
Passengers must pay the driver their share of car-pooling costs as described on the Car-pooling page. Please discuss the preferred method of payment with your driver.
Booking
Booking is required for this walk. Please indicate what similar walks you have done recently (i.e. in the past few months) to give the leader confidence that you are capable of doing this one. Refer to Walking Grades which, in conjunction with the walk description, will help you assess whether you have the required walking fitness and experience to do this walk.
The Leader will confirm your acceptance on the walk, or not, via email. The leader will provide details of where and when to meet.
Trip Price:
Members: $335 + Booking fee (nil) = $335.
Non-members: $335 + Booking fee ($12) = $347.
Payment:
Members and non-members are required to pre-pay the trip price for this event.
You can pay by Paypal or credit/debit card.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
If you need to cancel, please advise the leader as soon as possible, so that someone else has the opportunity.
If we can find a replacement for you, we will provide a refund as follows:
. For cancellations received more than 7 days before the event, the refund will be the full trip price less $20.
. For cancellations received within 7 days of the event, the refund will be 75% of the trip price less $20.
There will be no refund if we can’t find a replacement for you or you are a “no-show”.
In the unlikely circumstance that the event needs to be cancelled for any reason (e.g. safety risks due to extreme weather conditions), we will only be able to provide refunds if the club receives a refund from the service provider according to their cancellation policy.
What to Bring
• All the equipment, clothing, food and water you will need for the walks and overnight stays (refer Trip details above).
Refer to our Gear Checklist page for more details, or discuss with the leader. If you are not properly equipped, the walk leader can decide not to let you participate on this walk.
Safety and Ambulance Insurance
We strongly recommend that you have Ambulance cover. If conditions are hazardous, the walk may be cancelled. If any doubts at all, check your emails the night before and the morning of the event. For more details refer to Safety.
Still have questions?
Check out Joining a Walk.
Check out Weekend and extended walks.
Contact the leader using the Enquiry form, above the Booking Request.
