Falls Creek Loop, Grade 3, approx. 27km

From March 28, 2024 2:00 pm until March 31, 2024 11:30 am
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Day one:

Meeting 2 pm at Pretty Valley pondage. We then leave a Car(s) there and drive to Cope Hut Car park

There are Toilets at Ryders Yards, Young Hut and Tawonga Huts.

5.5km Walk to Ryders Yards. Depending on the Group we can also camp at the Cope Saddle Hut (no Toilet, so we need to carry a POO container/bag) but Water next to the Hut. This option is 3 km shorter.

Day 2:

Approx. 10.5 km to Young Hut. 3km less if we camped at the Coap Saddle Hut.

Day 3:

7km to Tawonga Huts. For the energetic in the Group they can summit Mt.Jaithmathang, 4km return.

 

Day 4:

4.5km to the waiting Cars.

 

 

GRADE 4

Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited. 

 

 

Overnight Event Packing list

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  • Bedding 
  • Tent (sharing sections of the tent is an option)
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Bag Liner
  • Mattress
  • Pillow 
  • Bed Clothing
  • Thermals - top and bottom
  • Second layer - top and bottom
  • Warm Gloves beanie and dry socks
  • Keep clothing in a water tight bag - zip lock - dry bags etc.. 
  • Wet Weather / Cold
  • Rain jacket
  • Down jacket
  • Fleece jacket
  • Warm Gloves and Water Proof Over Glove plus a Benie or suitable walk hat.
  • Essentials
  • Tooth Brush and paste
  • Any medication ( please inform leader if necessary Allergies etc)
  • Personal first aid 
  • Water to drink and prepare meal ( some locations and walks have water on site or en route )
  • Leader should inform the group re water supply
  • Tablets for water ( be safe rather than get a bug ) ( water purification tablets )
  • Toilet paper and trowl to dig appropiate hole.
  • Food
  • Dehydrated food for weight considerations
  • 3 Meals , plus snacks.  per day.  
  • Stove (another item that can be shared) 
  • Plate and cuttlery 
  • Cup for warm drink  your choice
  • Extra Items
    Fully charged and credit loaded up phone
    Camera
    The leader must take a rescue beacon
  • The club has 1 Personal Locator Beacon and 1 emergency SPOT device and 3 First Aid Kits

 

 

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