Champion_Munch wrote:Shrike, as tomh has already mentioned... if you are unsure at this stage just hit up Mt Maroon first to get a feel for the type of terrain you're likely to encounter in the western Rim (if you're not familiar with the Mt Barney region, it's very different to the flat, rainforest tracks at Binna Burra). Mt Maroon is awesome and you won't be disappointed. If you find Maroon difficult then give Barney a miss. If you find Maroon straight-forward then give the South Ridge of Mt Barney a go. Just make sure you give yourself plenty of time... and even better if you go with someone who's been up the mountain before.
north-north-west wrote:Scrambling and climbing are acquired skills. You don't want to start on something like Barney. If you're unsure, find either a bushwalking club with people who can teach you the basics, or even try a formal course.
South Ridge is neither hard nor dangerous - if you're a competent scrambler and it's dry.
Just because other women have climbed the more 'interesting' doesn't mean you have to - bushwalking isn't a competition.
NEVER ever did I imagine pushing myself to such extreme limits, but I thank GOD literally for my protection and giving me the strength to endure. How the 52 hike challenge has changed my life, well gosh it's even hard to put it into words!!! As I am very much grateful for the vision that was pioneered by Karla and Phil. I am forever changed!!! The mountains have taught me so much about myself. I have grown so much spiritually and physically. I will end this with YOU too can DO IT!! Don't be intimidated go out and EXPLORE you will not regret it! It will be LIFE changing!
Shrike-Thrushes wrote:It just inspiring to see other women hike these routes! And who says its not a challenge you set yourself goals and see if you can do better! I invite you to this!
http://www.52hikechallenge.com/
north-north-west wrote:Shrike-Thrushes wrote:It just inspiring to see other women hike these routes! And who says its not a challenge you set yourself goals and see if you can do better! I invite you to this!
http://www.52hikechallenge.com/
a) Been there done that.
b) I don't 'hike', I bushwalk.
c) There's virtually nothing women haven't done, so be careful choosing your inspirations. I, for instance, am not a good choice.
Shrike-Thrushes wrote:Is this what you were talking about? So you don't do dangerous things that can be harmful?
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