Hi guys,
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 ... I'd be looking at staying in Mt Beauty and then heading up and spending one night on the hike.
Also, if you can provide any info/tips or point me in the right direction for info/tips, it's all much appreciated.
Regards