AAWT track from Dead Horse gap Tin Mine Huts and back, Grade 4, 55km

AAWT track from Dead Horse gap Tin Mine Huts and back, Grade 4, 55km

From May 14, 2024 7:00 am until May 17, 2024 4:00 pm

At Dead Horse Gap

Posted by Iris Joss

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7 am  start from Wodonga. We need to get on the way on time, the drive is a bit over 3.5 hours, and the hike to the hut 4 to 5 hours. Capped on 8 hikers 

Day 1 : drive to Dead Horse gap and hike 8 km to Cascade hut for the night.

 Day 2 :17 km to Tin Mine Huts for the night  

Day 3 : We retrace our steps back to cascades Hut for the night. Don't worry, it will lock different coming from the other way.

Day 4: back to the cars 8km.

  Water is available from the creek on all stops, bring tablets or water filter.  

  GRADE 4 Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.        Overnight Event Packing list Current Medical Information Form LOGIN FIRST  and then it can be FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE  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