Mt Bogong Backpacking/Snow shoe Grade 5, 14 km, 1 Night

Length: 14km return

• ·Duration: 2 days
• ·Grade: 4
• ·Style: Circuit
• ·Start: 6.30am Wodonga to car pool via Mitta Mitta to GRANITE PLAINS GATE
• ·Closest Town: Tawonga
• ·Location: Alpine National Park
• ·State: VIC

Mount Bogong - This is a challenging hike that should not be underestimated, during the winter months you should consider this a grade 5 hike 

Overnight Camping - this an overnight hike, camping is available outside the following huts.

• ·Cleve Cole Memorial Hut, approximately 4km south of the summit (this will add to your overall hike length as a return trip is required). This is a small hut with pit toilet and water tank.

Note: Huts in alpine areas are intended for emergency use only and you should not plan to sleep in them or use the emergency firewood.

Water - tanks should not blindly rely on it having water

Walkers must be self-sufficient with food, water, first aid and camping gear,

Mandatory gear - for Alpine hiking – head light, Rain gear, thermal top, sun hat, beanie, gloves, map, space blanket, extra snacks, personal first aid, water purification tablets

Mobile phone reception – Reception in spots

Track Description – Steep, Rocky, Rocky steps, loose leaves/sticks, exposed on summit, not all track is sign posted. The exposed treeless plain of the summit offers little shelter in poor weather. Strong winds, fog, freezing temperatures, rain and snow are all common at this altitude. Navigation can be extremely difficult in these conditions so we will turn back at the tree line if conditions are poor or deteriorating.

Total distance: 21402 m
Max elevation: 1975 m
Min elevation: 595 m
Total climbing: 1530 m
Total descent: -1530 m

Be Prepared - This hike requires that you have a sufficient level of equipment (in good working order), fitness and self-reliance. Not recommended for beginners. Snow camping, please ensure you have the correct winter gear for snow hiking and camping.