Mt Bogong Circuit: Australia Day Long Weekend
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Trip Overview
Join us for a challenging 4-day hike around Mt Bogong starting at Mountain Creek.
The hike requires two crossings of Big River. On the first day there will be no water till we get to Cleve Cole Hut and on the third day there will be no water till we get to Mitchell Hut.
Camping
We will be camping at various campsites along the route in the Alpine National Park:
Dispersed Camping in Alpine National Park
Itinerary and Walk Descriptions
Distance: 52 km
Starting from Mountain Creek, we will take the Staircase Spur to Mt Bogong then to Cleve Cole Hut.
Descent T-spur to Big River, climb to Ropers Hut and then continue to Bogong Creek Saddle.
From Bogong Creek saddle, head up Quartz Ridge to Mt Bogong then to Mitchell Hut.
From Mitchell Hut descend along Eskdale Spur back to Mountain Creek.
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.
Drivers can choose whether they wish to take passengers or not.
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.
Booking Fee:
Members: free. Non-members: $10.
Payment:
To avoid handling cash, non-members are required to pre-pay their booking fee.
Payment by Paypal or card is the quickest method, but if you choose to pay by EFT please follow the instruction to email the Treasurer with your payment details.
Cancellation:
If you need to cancel, please advise the leader as soon as possible, so that someone else has the opportunity.
There will be no refunds, so please do not book unless you are fully committed to walking.
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.
Emergency Club Contact
The emergency club contact for this walk is Ken. The leader can provide you with the contact’s phone number, if you wish to pass this on to any friend/family member who may be concerned if you return late.
COVID-19 Requirements
We need to follow all state government requirements regarding COVID-19 as explained here: Coronavirus Victoria: How we live
- You should not be attending this walk if you are Covid-19 positive and/or are required to be in quarantine or isolation.
- If you have any Covid-19 symptoms, you should get tested and follow the instructions in the Coronavirus Victoria website.
- If you are a Household Contact (Close Contact) or a Social or Workplace Contact, you must follow the instructions in the Coronavirus Victoria website.
Check out our Covid-19 status.
Safety and Ambulance Insurance
We strongly recommend that you have Ambulance cover. For more details refer to: Joining a walk and your safety
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Activity Date(s) |
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Start: |
January 26, 2023 9:00 am |
End: |
January 29, 2023 12:00 pm |
Information |
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Type: |
Pack-carry |
Grade: |
Hard |
Leader: |
Frank P |