Walking At Dead Horse Gap and Thredbo...Grade 2&4 Day Walks
From
March 12, 2022 9:00 am
until March 12, 2022 3:00 pm
At Thredbo
Posted by
Tony Marsh
Categories: DayWalks
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Walk 1
Pack carry Dead Horse Gap Track - to Ramshead Range camp and Aries Tor - Grade 4
Approx 10km over 2 days mostly on Track some off track
500m up over 5km to overnight camp
500m down over 5km back to Dead Horse Gap
Walk 2
Half day walk - Dead Horse Gap to Ramshead Range and Aries Tor return 10km - Grade 4
We start walking from Dead Horse gap up the Dead Horse track to the Ramshead Range.
After lunch at the tor (or alternatively coffee at Eagles Nest Restaurant) back to the cars the same way
500m up over 5km
500m down over 5km
Bring Water and snack (lunch if you prefer)
walk 3
Thredbo Valley Track - Grade 2 9km
Beautiful walk along the Thredbo River
Car Shuffle required
Bring Water and a snack
Any cars park within the park will need a pass
• Fees in Kosciuszko National Park depend on the time of year and area of the park, information can be found here www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/kosciuszko-national-park/visitor-info
WALK GRADES
GRADE 2
No bushwalking experience required. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.
GRADE 4
Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.
What to Take for Day Walking
- Current Medical Information Form - LOGIN FIRST and then it can be FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE
- Water - up to 2 litres recommended for a full day walk
- Sunscreen
- Gloves and hat
- Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event
- Suitable clothing and footwear - note denim pants are uncomfortable
- Wet weather waterproofs, jacket and pants
- Walking poles
- Gaiters
- Basic first aid kit including your specific medication eg asthma applicator
- Torch or headlamp for contingencies
Overnight Event Packing list
Current Medical Information Form LOGIN FIRST and then it can be FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE
- Bedding
- Tent (sharing sections of the tent is an option)
- Sleeping Bag
- Bag Liner
- Mattress
- Pillow
- Bed Clothing
- Thermals - top and bottom
- Second layer - top and bottom
- Warm Gloves beanie and dry socks
- Keep clothing in a water tight bag - zip lock - dry bags etc..
- Wet Weather / Cold
- Rain jacket
- Down jacket
- Fleece jacket
- Warm Gloves and Water Proof Over Glove plus a Benie or suitable walk hat.
- Essentials
- Tooth Brush and paste
- Any medication ( please inform leader if necessary Allergies etc)
- Personal first aid
- Water to drink and prepare meal ( some locations and walks have water on site or en route )
- Leader should inform the group re water supply
- Tablets for water ( be safe rather than get a bug ) ( water purification tablets )
- Toilet paper and trowl to dig appropiate hole.
- Food
- Dehydrated food for weight considerations
- 3 Meals , plus snacks. per day.
- Stove (another item that can be shared)
- Plate and cuttlery
- Cup for warm drink your choice
- EXTRA ITEMS
Fully charged and credit loaded up phone
Camera
THE LEADER MUST TAKE A RESCUE BEACON - The club has 1 Personal Locator Beacon and 1 emergency SPOT device and 3 First Aid Kits