Mt Stirling Summit loop, 20km, grade 4, backpacking
Camping, maybe there might not be enough snow
Distance – 20km loop
Grade – 4
FRIDAY
Mansfield to Telephone box junction drive
Hike - Mt Stirling Summit loop - telephone box junction to king spur hut
Saturday - king spur hut to Craigs hut. See attached link for more information
Sunday- craigs hut to TBJ cars via bluff spur hut
Facilities - Tank, Pot Belly Heater,Toilet, Good mobile phone reception, Emergency bunks.
Be prepared with:
Overnight camp
Mandatory Gear for overnight camping- Season 3-4 tent, sleeping bag please have the correct comfort zone rating for winter conditions, mat for Alpine conditions, Food, cooking gear
Water/Food
Walkers must be self-sufficient with
food, water, first aid and camping gear,
Mandatory gear - for Alpine hiking – head light, thermal top, sun hat, beanie, gloves, map, space blanket, personal first aid, water purification tablets, whistle
The club has 3 sets of snow shoes for use, please contact event leader if you wish to use a pair.
Mobile phone (reception in some areas)
High wind days may result in falling trees.
https://mvb.org.au/index.php/risk-management/event-management