tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post1822157962108576559..comments2022-06-24T05:34:21.909+10:00Comments on Trails and Tracks: The Bluff Southern Circuit - August 2012Andrew Bishophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09176259282167612157noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-82360336030428383562014-10-07T23:45:01.115+11:002014-10-07T23:45:01.115+11:00good on you for handing in the phonegood on you for handing in the phoneJakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-72842040430226184252013-02-03T20:46:49.540+11:002013-02-03T20:46:49.540+11:00There is a great campsite below King Billy 1. The...There is a great campsite below King Billy 1. The track down is slightly to the SE of the main route through to Magdala and Howitt, where the walking track down from KB1 joins the road. You descend a hundred metres or so to a shelf below KB1. It's reasonably sheltered and there is water in a creek about 5 minutes further on. The creek is shown on the VMTC map.Stuartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-73713786437887222792012-10-14T01:29:12.580+11:002012-10-14T01:29:12.580+11:00Hi Peter I cut the walk just short of the KBs, so ...Hi Peter I cut the walk just short of the KBs, so couldn't tell you what camping options there are near KB1 - and the guidebook doesn't mention anything. I will return again next year to complete the full circuit. Cheers.Andrew Bishopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-80494651715476472352012-10-14T01:00:53.347+11:002012-10-14T01:00:53.347+11:00I add at least 25% to those guide book times in su...I add at least 25% to those guide book times in summer. They don't count any rest stops either. Getting an earlier start from a car camp takes off the time pressure and you can enjoy it more. You can relegate your old gear to this duty and justify any new gear then. Are there any campsites up near KB1? I've camped on the Bluff track near Mt Lovick in snow - might have been no harder way back.Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-48067935256416015292012-09-18T10:10:44.144+10:002012-09-18T10:10:44.144+10:00Hi JaneLOL. Be sure to check back in Summer so y...Hi JaneLOL. Be sure to check back in Summer so you can read about my warm weather exploits - then you can reach for a chilled water. :)Andrew <br />Subject: [trailsandtracks] Re: Trails and Tracks: The Bluff Southern Circuit - August 2012Andrew Bishopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-56599603764372163852012-09-17T20:24:25.398+10:002012-09-17T20:24:25.398+10:00Enjoyed the read Andrew. Thx. (off to put a jacket...Enjoyed the read Andrew. Thx. (off to put a jacket on - shivering after checking out your pics).Janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-43616296395847906482012-09-17T08:58:31.076+10:002012-09-17T08:58:31.076+10:00Cheers, Darren. I have read quite a few mountainee...Cheers, Darren. I have read quite a few mountaineering books over the past year. Next step is to get some technical training..my goal is to climb Mt Cook within 3 years. Andrew<br /><br /><br /><br />Subject: [trailsandtracks] Re: Trails and Tracks: The Bluff Southern Circuit - August 2012Andrew Bishopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-41619321044507549612012-09-17T05:53:53.494+10:002012-09-17T05:53:53.494+10:00Nice little adventure mate, and good choice of rea...Nice little adventure mate, and good choice of reading material too! Darren Mhttp://djm74.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-14586538831201587772012-09-15T21:30:48.724+10:002012-09-15T21:30:48.724+10:00JF Between this and another recent hike (blog in p...JF Between this and another recent hike (blog in progress) I have found the multiplier to be closer to 3x. All the best for your next Bogong tripAndrew Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176259282167612157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-28260994938274453532012-09-15T21:24:24.364+10:002012-09-15T21:24:24.364+10:00James Dio you mean the Overland Track in Tasmania,...James Dio you mean the Overland Track in Tasmania, the Routeburn or the hike near Melbourne where we pitched camp then had the day hiikers stroll past? (It was none of those?)Andrew Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176259282167612157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-42077063368317930922012-09-15T21:16:02.859+10:002012-09-15T21:16:02.859+10:00Thanks Greg and great point re the Yowie looking f...Thanks Greg and great point re the Yowie looking for his shoes!Andrew Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176259282167612157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-61657076383259177142012-09-15T17:49:52.030+10:002012-09-15T17:49:52.030+10:00I think the general rule in snow is to double the ...I think the general rule in snow is to double the time it would take in normal conditions, so that three day walk becomes a six day walk, not to mention the sun setting earlier and rising later in winter (although in August the days are starting to lengthen after the solstice) and the normal margin for error you might add. I did a three day walk on Bogong in mid June and we were hard pushed to cover 10k a day in snow. Not to matter. It's all a learning experience. Mind you, I've had my eye on that walk for a while, and doing it as a six day walk on snow shoes next year is not a bad idea...<br /><br />J. jfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-69737569129501222712012-09-15T16:29:44.346+10:002012-09-15T16:29:44.346+10:00Bro, is that the same hike we did 20 years ago?
-J...Bro, is that the same hike we did 20 years ago?<br />-JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-31811898211093303322012-09-15T05:13:27.797+10:002012-09-15T05:13:27.797+10:00Hi Nielsen. I have only used the mid in Winter so ...Hi Nielsen. I have only used the mid in Winter so far. For the centre pole I use two ski poles, joined with a strap. For Summer I am planning to use a 170cm bamboo staff. I have a foldup Easton pole, but the gauge (11mm) is too light and it bends when under pressure. 16mm would be better. <br />I have used the tent once in strong winds - on Mt Bogong. That night a corner tie out got ripped out! I have since reinforced all the tie outs with an extra piece of material. I have also added a noseeum skirt, which I can also use as storm flaps in the snow ie cover the skirt with snow to hold the tent down. <br />Overall, it has been sufficient for the snow, but I would prefer to have a 2-skin, floored tunnel tent for Winter and use the mid for rest of the time. <br />AndrewAndrew Bishopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-15921242250177606412012-09-15T03:50:13.322+10:002012-09-15T03:50:13.322+10:00Well done on the phone, here hunting is a way of l...Well done on the phone, here hunting is a way of life and I have orange clothing and hats to match. It is when the shot is fired when you are half asleep in your tent that frightens the ... out of you. Your report brings back fond memories of the area. BTW how is that mid going? What pole set up do you use to support it? And I did wonder if you have camped above treeline in high winds in the mid?<br />nielsenbrownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-35879013500774169542012-09-14T23:36:08.912+10:002012-09-14T23:36:08.912+10:00Ifoletta I felt a bit exposed with the hunters aro...Ifoletta I felt a bit exposed with the hunters around. I really wanted something blaze orange to wear (could have worn my tent, I guess :) )Andrew Bishopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-20354659237503004612012-09-14T23:08:29.460+10:002012-09-14T23:08:29.460+10:00A big ask, that walk at that time of year. I'm...A big ask, that walk at that time of year. I'm always a bit nervous when hunters are about. How did you feel about it?Ifolettanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538396298019058271.post-39007614293291902702012-09-14T18:23:07.573+10:002012-09-14T18:23:07.573+10:00Good to see you out and about and blogging again! ...Good to see you out and about and blogging again! This sounds like a pretty eventful trip! I don't know, but I never feel comfortable walking around where there's blokes with guns. No doubt they're responsible shooters, but it doesn't make me feel any easier.<br /><br />Mm... that footprint. Maybe it was a Yowie looking for his shoes? Which just so happens you've got?! Nice work with getting the phone back as well!Greghttp://twitter.com/HikingFiasconoreply@blogger.com