platypus wrote:Hi, haven't been up Bogong at this time of year, a couple of questions (please):
-I assume I need to carry chains to drive into Mountain Creek Camping Area?
-I don't plan on taking snowshoes, whats the above snowline walking like?
-planning on going in the next 3-4 weeks, appreciate any thoughts/advice.
Thanks!
I can't see anyone needing to carry or use chains to get to Mountain Creek camp area at any time of the year. Sometimes in winter you may need them to get to Eskdale spur but this time of year you should be fine. Above the snow line will be melting over the next month but there will still be snow on the mountain. Enough snow for you to warrant snowshoes at times. Early morning it will most likely be very icy so you could need some traction on your boots. Mircospikes may be worthwhile but snowshoes with a metal crampon type toe would do the job. As the top crust softens in the sun and warmer day, you will find yourself sinking into the snow. Waterproof boots and gaters will help if you intend to post hole it. Bogong still has a nice solid base so you may not sink too far down every step but expect areas around vegetation to be a bit softer. North facing areas will be melting quicker so your approach will be mostly bare of snow to 1500m, maybe 1600m. Hard to say. Have fun. Be safe. Think about taking snowshoes.