Mt Stirling Summit loop, 20km, grade 4, backpacking

From October 08, 2021 9:00 am until October 10, 2021 4:00 pm
Posted by Dianne Ross
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 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

https://www.trailhiking.com.au/mount-stirling-summit-loop/