by Ironfox » Fri 04 Dec, 2020 6:39 pm
I recently trekked across the west peak of Bogong and in the Stirling gap at the headwaters of the Bogong creek came across what looks like a clear set of twin vehicle 'wheel' tracks. They are not extensive and there are definitely no clear walking tracks in this area as it is so 'open'. However for a short distance there appears to be a uniform and clear set of parallel tracks. Maybe a question for @Bogong who has a wealth of knowledge about all matters "Bogong" but I was under the impression that no vehicles could physically access or had ever physically accessed this region? Could these be walking tracks, very old cattle tracks or vehicle tracks? Vegetation in this gap is minimal and very small/low as per pure Alpine zone vegetation. There is also a ring of rocks signifying a camp fire (not photographed) in the vicinity which is intriguing as there is absolutely no readily available access/supply/source of timber for a looooong way away from this site. A terrific site for camping but I truely hope campers have not utilised Snow poles for short term warmth as there also appears to be a number of traditional poles missing in this remote region?