Mt Kosciuszko this weekend 7/8 Dec main track

[Kingsleythelost]

If you want to walk with me this weekend im happy to give transport from canberra nothing exciting just the main track leaving from perisher along blue lake way towards mount Townsend where im camping for the night . Returning to Perisher the next day around 2. should be back in canberra by 4.

I had a friend pull out in the last minute happy to go solo but thought someone might want to come along...

Easy walk good conversation is a must no strange people, drug addicts or general crazy's

PM if your interested

[Ellobuddha]

So how was it?

I'm hoping to get up there during the week. Where did you camp? What were conditions like - snow etc?

How was the Snowy River crossing - water height wise? Ive never done the Main Range but understand that the river can be unpassable due to snow melt.

Thanks,
Paul

[Kingsleythelost]

Hi Paul

It was a fantastic trip. When i left early on Saturday heading out of CP towards Blue Lake the snowy river was easy to pass. A few of the rocks there were a couple of CM's under water but no problems at all. The track heading up the hill towards Carruthers Peak was barely visable under all the snow. However when i came back around from Mt Kosciusko i noticed all the snow had melted on that side.

The main snow drifts were along the back of the main trail before i headed off to Mt Townsend in some places waist deep (something i didnt expect). I camped the night over the back of Mount Townsend in the most spectacular spot. There was plenty of snow around for a good water supply up the top of the mountain. There was considerable amounts of snow heading off the main track towards M Townsend. I would guess a fair chunk would be gone by now. For once i was very thankful i bought my poles!

On the way back i was involved in a rescue so didnt get as much chance to enjoy the back end trail that had no snow on it. (from Mt K to CP). I had to carry a poor girls backpack and my own equipment , Just when mine was getting light !

When i was heading out i noted ppl were still crossing the Snowy RIver up towards Blue lake and dont think it would get much higher.

Enjoy