The 'Aussie Ten' (actually, Eleven). Kosciuszko NP. *Full*

A two night hike over the Canberra Day long weekend to summit Australia's eleven highest peaks, all over 2000m in elevation and all conveniently located on and adjacent to the main range of Kosciuszko National Park. Two of the eleven are the same elevation, and we will climb both.

This hike is rated as Grade 4 (Tracks are long, rough and very steep. Directional signage is limited).

The hike is a 45+km circuit out of Charlotte Pass. There is significant walking time on the Saturday (around 8 hours moving and approx. 25km) and also on Sunday. There is a big elevation gain (around 2km, excl. Rams Head South) and a fair part of it is done with a full pack on. Breaks will by necessity be short. There is boulder scrambling and possibly a bit of snow.

This event will suit members with good fitness and appropriate gear. It is a slog, but very rewarding.

Itinerary. Peaks in the order we'll summit them:

- Saturday 8/3 [08:00 start]

1. Mount Twynam (2209m) #3
2. Carruthers Peak (2145m) #9
3. Mt Northcote (2131m) #10

-Set camp in Wilkinsons Valley

Afternoon excursion with a day pack:
4. Alice Rawson Peak (2160m) #7
5. Mount Townsend (2209m) #2
6. Abbott Peak (2145m) #9
7. Unnamed Peak SW of Abbott Peak/AKA Byatts Camp Peak/AKA Mt Du Faur (2159m) #8

- Sunday 9/3 [08:00 start]

8. Mount Kosciuszko (2228m) #1
9. Unnamed Peak on Etheridge Ridge (2180m) #5

-Set camp near Rams Head North

Afternoon excursion with a day pack:
10. Rams Head North (2177m) #6
11. Rams Head (2190m) #4
11a. (Time permitting): Rams Head South (2052m) #13
-Visit Aries Tor

- Monday 10/3 [08:00 start]

Decamp and walk back to Charlotte pass via Kosciusko Rd for the drive home.

Though showers, frost and snow is part and parcel of this area at this time of year, this event will not run if the forecast looks severe (wind, rain, snow).