Anyone been lately and if so where was the snowline?
Particularly interested to hear whether getting to the top of the Cap remained possible without any equipment.
Cheers,
JohnR
Frenchmans Cap - current conditions?
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Frenchmans Cap - current conditions?
by JohnR » Fri 04 Sep, 2015 2:54 pm
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Re: Frenchmans Cap - current conditions?
by Dr Moreau » Fri 04 Sep, 2015 5:51 pm
This was the view from Mt Rufus on 01/09/15.
Snow line there was around 1100 m, which should be similar to Frenchmans, although there has been a few relatively warm days since.
Snow line there was around 1100 m, which should be similar to Frenchmans, although there has been a few relatively warm days since.
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Re: Frenchmans Cap - current conditions?
by weetbix456 » Sat 05 Sep, 2015 12:35 pm
A mate of mine got back from an attempted ski trip just the other day. Said the snow past Barron Pass was a bit of a motley mix. Crampons or snow shoes a must for the summit ascent.
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Re: Frenchmans Cap - current conditions?
by JohnR » Wed 23 Sep, 2015 10:40 am
Thanks Guys.
Thinking of heading in next week so any update on the amount of snow from Barron Pass on would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
JohnR
Thinking of heading in next week so any update on the amount of snow from Barron Pass on would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
JohnR
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Re: Frenchmans Cap - current conditions?
by weetbix456 » Wed 23 Sep, 2015 11:42 am
What day you heading in John?? We're planning to head in on the 3rd at this stage. If you could shoot me through an update when you get back would be much appreciated. Have fun!!
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Re: Frenchmans Cap - current conditions?
by JohnR » Wed 23 Sep, 2015 11:51 am
In on 30 Sept / 1 Oct and out on 2 or 3 Oct.
Hopefully won't be too crowded.
Our paths may cross and I may be able to update you in person.
Hopefully won't be too crowded.
Our paths may cross and I may be able to update you in person.
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