Mt Buffalo in Winter Grade 3, 10km Snowshoe

Meet at Mt Buffalo Park entrance at 9.30am. Please consider car pooling from Albury Wodonga.

This trip will be a day exploring the trails around Mt Buffalo. Distance of approximately 10km depending on the group.

Weather permitting I plan to have lunch somewhere out on the trail so pack something to eat, a warm drink and something to sit on.

The club has 3 sets of snowshoes for members to borrow.

Please check what to bring on the day. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.

Suitable for anyone wanting to try snow shoeing. 

GRADE 3

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Track may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

Day Walking / XC Skiing / Snowshoeing in the Alps

Activities in the Alps require additional safety equipment due to the fact that weather can change really quickly from benign to dangerous

• Current Medical Information Form FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE
• Water - 2 litres recommended - exercise in the Alps uses prodigious amounts of fluid
• Sunscreen
• Gloves and hat
• Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event (snacks for morning and afternoon tea and lunch)
• Suitable clothing and footwear - note denim pants are uncomfortable
• Wet weather waterproofs, jacket and pants
• Thermal top and bottoms
• Walking poles
• Gaiters
• Basic first aid kit including your specific medication eg asthma applicator
• Torch or headlamp for contingencies
• Whistle
• Toilet paper, trowel and sanitiser
• A set of dry clothing in a separate bag to be left in the car to change into if you get wet