Speculation Mt Koonika via Muesli Spur 8th-9th June
Posted: Sun 09 Jun, 2024 8:10 pmLacking motivation to drive up Friday night I sucked it up and left Melbourne around 5:30am to arrive at Muesli Trailhead, the gates at Buller-Stirling asked where I was going and surprisingly since its declared snow season and no snow waved me on without paying the entry fee, were 4wd hoonbags ahead and sure they were all getting the free of charge entry too.
Was walking a little after 10 , was soon taking off layers as the trail steepened in parts and was on all fours, scrub and a large tree has blocked the track quarter of the way up or further I don't remember, with no way around it but over... also found a blue Petzel headlamp if anyone is missing it I have it for you.
Arrived at Spec Rd around 12ish and started the rough rocky road bash I found it *&%$#! tedious, plan was to fit in a side trip to Mt Koonika was low on water so I figured ill collect at Camp Creek come back that way on return to car next day. A couple collecting firewood further up the road failed to see me coming up, with a hand load of tinder in her hands she jumped out of her skin throwing all the timber in the air with a frightened scream... her bf thought it was funny , didn't see anyone else after this.
Got up on Mt Spec around 3ish great views all round top place to camp the night, thought I had the placed to myself 3 others walked in from coming across the crosscut via Helicopter Spur at around 5ish a solid days walk , I gave them kudos and had a chat before dinner.
Woke up around 6:30am and rolled out for natures television show of sunrise and clouds hovering and moving over the Xcut like a wave , was an epic show , was packed and ready walking by 8am and headed across the ridge to Mt Koonika the fog and clouds rolled in so no views from Koonika summit, dropped back down to Spec road and headed back down Muesli , I bum slided down the steep rocky parts and was down at the car by 1pm but this stage was raining.
Headed back to Melbourne via a bucket of hot chips and almond latte down the mountain at Mirimbah.
Was walking a little after 10 , was soon taking off layers as the trail steepened in parts and was on all fours, scrub and a large tree has blocked the track quarter of the way up or further I don't remember, with no way around it but over... also found a blue Petzel headlamp if anyone is missing it I have it for you.
Arrived at Spec Rd around 12ish and started the rough rocky road bash I found it *&%$#! tedious, plan was to fit in a side trip to Mt Koonika was low on water so I figured ill collect at Camp Creek come back that way on return to car next day. A couple collecting firewood further up the road failed to see me coming up, with a hand load of tinder in her hands she jumped out of her skin throwing all the timber in the air with a frightened scream... her bf thought it was funny , didn't see anyone else after this.
Got up on Mt Spec around 3ish great views all round top place to camp the night, thought I had the placed to myself 3 others walked in from coming across the crosscut via Helicopter Spur at around 5ish a solid days walk , I gave them kudos and had a chat before dinner.
Woke up around 6:30am and rolled out for natures television show of sunrise and clouds hovering and moving over the Xcut like a wave , was an epic show , was packed and ready walking by 8am and headed across the ridge to Mt Koonika the fog and clouds rolled in so no views from Koonika summit, dropped back down to Spec road and headed back down Muesli , I bum slided down the steep rocky parts and was down at the car by 1pm but this stage was raining.
Headed back to Melbourne via a bucket of hot chips and almond latte down the mountain at Mirimbah.
