191230 The Eskdale Spur Mt Bogong summit at sunrise on New Year's day. 22km walk 54 hours grade 4.
From
December 30, 2019 7:00 am
until
January 01, 2020 1:00 pm
Posted by
Claire Sandford
Categories: Backpacking-OvernightCamping-Hiking
Walk Mountain Creek Eskdale spur to Michelle hut and camp. Walk to the summit cairn at sunrise then descend The Staircase to enjoy morning tea at Bivouac hut.
View the sunrise from Victoria's highest mountain. A red torch is required for the walk in darkness. GRADE 4 Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited. Refer to the website in order to pack, to fill in medical declaration, to refer to policies for car pooling, and for emergency contact procedure.
https://murrayvalleybushwalkers.org.au/index.php/risk-management/event-management
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However, a more thorough guide to packing can be found at wildwomenhikes.com