bÖbby wrote:Hey guys,
A few friends and I are planning to climb to the summit of Mt Barney in just over a week from now, I'm wondering if this is a realistic goal for inexperienced climbers, and whether it's doable with no specialized hiking equipment. Also is it a single day trip or does it require camping. I'm thinking of doing the South Ridge or SE Ridge, are these realistic for newbies?
Any other advice/tips etc. are more than welcome, I've been reading some track notes and trying to find out as much as I can before I go.
Thanks in advance, Bobby.
Hi Bobby,
It is certainly an ambitious goal for bushwalking noobs, but isn't necessarily unrealistic. Stick to the South ridge track up and back I'd say. This is the most common and well marked. Not too many navigation difficulties here (as long as the weather and visibility is good). It can just be a bit confusing coming back down to rum jungle which can be made much worse with fading light. So make sure you have plenty of light and have a hard cutoff time where you turn around and go back if you're not at the top.The weather can change quickly and cloud cover can come in fast, making navigation very difficult.
Apart from this, the main question is just on fitness. If you have a good fitness level then you shouldn't have too many troubles doing it in a day.
Gear wise, you don't need specific gear, but make sure you at least have the basics. At least some warm clothes, raincoat, first aid, good shoes and enough food/water.