by johnw » Thu 14 Jan, 2021 6:07 pm
Yeah, I can relate as I'm terrible with exposed heights. That said I have managed to climb Cradle OK, but did find the bit that NNW was talking about earlier quite scary.
It was one of those "don't look down, but watch where you're putting your feet" moments. Yes a fair amount of boulder hopping but it's a well marked route.
When we did the OLT I attempted Barn Bluff and got within a whisker of the top, but struggled with the last very steep scramble.
WInds were very high at the time and I'm a bit of a shortarse, so had problems reaching hand/foot holds on that bit and became very uncomfortable to continue.
I was happy to wait there, with some great views, more concerned about finishing the whole track. I sent my (much taller) son up to the summit to get some photos.
I really enjoyed Ossa and didn't find it particularly difficult. That would probably be my pick based on the info provided.
And I'd second the suggestion of The Labyrinth from Pine Valley. Some really good views from the lookout above Lake Cyane and the walk isn't hard.
I haven't done the others but would be happy to attempt Emmett, Oakleigh and possibly Pelion East. A return to the OLT is on my bucket list if we ever get past Covid.
John W
In Nature's keeping they are safe, but through the agency of man destruction is making rapid progress - John Muir c1912