I've searched the web and forum but still don't feel like I have an answer. I think this may be to do with the unpredictable nature of hiking in Alpine regions and therefore not being able to say whether a hike is suitable or not.. ie, need to know what the weather is doing, which you can only know a few days beforehand (?)
But I'd like to throw it out there and see what you guys think. I'm inexperienced .. Have done summer day hikes - NZ (Tongariro, Roy's Peak), Grampians, Cathedral Ranges, Wilson's Prom ... The only overnight hiking has been at the Prom. Anyway, I now live in northern NSW but am heading home to visit the family next month. Was hoping to squeeze a good hike in.
Do you think Mt Bogong (or Feathertop) is suitable for someone without a whole lot of experience. I have decent amount of gear - currently in need of new hiking boots/shoes (on a sidenote, I recently sprained an ankle but am thinking hiking shoes with a brace rather than boots). Do not have a down jacket, but do have merino base layer, mid-layer, MD fleece/soft shell and Marmot Precip Outershell.. Have a 12 year old MD Sleeping Bag rated to -6... I'm mainly concerned about getting lost/slipping to my death! .... Probably wouldn't do it on my own, so dependent on finding a mate who is keen to join. If you think it is out of my league and I should aim for something a little easier - please feel free to offer suggestions. I'm 34, and fairly fit
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Also, if you can provide any info/tips or point me in the right direction for info/tips, it's all much appreciated.
Regards