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| Name | Date | Difficulty | Distance/Duration | |
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Hannel's Spur (Kosciuszko National Park) |
24 Feb, 2020 |
Very Hard |
30km 2 days |
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| I set out from the top of Thredbo chairlift about 9.10 on a great, clear but mild day. Weather predictions were good. By 10 I'd made Rawsons Pass and hiked on towards Mueller's Pass where I veered left off the main range route to find the old vehicular track that runs parallel to it and itself veers left and down to Wilkinsons Ck. When that track seems to peter out that's the opportunity to cross the creek and move on around Abbotts Peak. This was unmarked and I just walked where I thought it easiest (it looks easier on google than it is). I stuck to around the 1900m elevation mark. Around the peak with still no distinct path but occasional little stone cairns I just headed north to where Byatts Camp appeared to be on my map (I lost my way a bit here thinking I had to find a well marked and sign-posted spot indicating the Camp but to no avail). After scaling the largeish rocky outcrop I thought may conceal the camp I was ready to turn back when I found nothing but sheltered grassy areas where i could rest and eat lunch. Then I made my way back down to where I had been and a bit of keen looking revealed some more rocky cairns that led me to the wooden sign I'd searched for. From here the path clearing was evident and I was relieved to know I was on track. Now came 8 kms or so of sometimes quite steep downhill. It was clear early on that this track needs clearing at least every two years. The rest of my journey downhill entailed climbing some decent sized fallen trees while making enough of a racket to scare away the occasional brown snake. Th epath was clear enough to see in most places but it won't be long before it closes over. The hike was a great one though apart from the darn left toenail bearing the brunt of constant steep downhill. It'll be blue for months. I was laying in the Swampy Plains river before 5.30 waiting for my wife to get to Geehi with the car. |
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