Lonsdale1970 wrote: ... down the Bon Accord. Thinking downhill should make it pretty easy ...
Xplora wrote:Firstly, the Bon Accord turnoff is clearly marked from the Razorback and once on the spur you should have no problem. The other things to consider is total distance for the day. NNW has also intimated how taxing it will be on your body. It is a very long spur and you do need to carry extra water as mentioned also. If the boys are fit then you can make it in a day from Fed hut. Most outdoor ed hiking programs start with 14 yo but this is a bit further than what would normally be asked of them in a day. Once past the ruins, there are not many places to pitch a few tents so you would have to make a decision early. I don't want to put you off. I think it would be a great experience but you need to know if the boys are up for it mentally as well as physically. I think you would know this once you have climbed Bungalow spur. If they struggle with that then consider returning the same way. Going down via NW spur would still mean a 5km walk back to Harrietville and NW spur is long and steep down also.
paidal_chalne_vala wrote: The Bungalow spur is seemingly made for newbies and even that causes some newbies to sweat , gasp and swear and complain.
Lonsdale1970 wrote:Hopefully this gives them a taste of what we all love.
Lonsdale1970 wrote:Thank you everyone for comments. Hopefully this gives them a taste of what we all love.
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