AAWT Part 1 Perisher to Mt Cobberas August - September 2013

[@blu112233]

Hi Ann. Thanks. The maps are google maps and recorded on a "record screen app" then put into motion 5 and finally final cut x. Putting together a film at the moment of travelling through Central America on motorbikes.

[@frozenragu]

80kmhr is not ideal. Not far off that at hotham right now, making it very difficult to get off the couch and get out there

[@blu112233]

Go on do it. Do it for all the people stuck in Stage 4

[@blu112233]

We walked late august and September. If you walked in May you would not need snow shoes however it still may snow. Hope the video helped your planning.

[@juanofrbucketliz]

very informative many thanks

[@MisterTMH]

You should have XC skied it and then stashed the XC skis after the BHP.

[@mickbeckers]

In your clip you reference Category 1 and 2 climbs and descents. What grading system are you using so we can make a comparison.

[@titaniumquarrion9838]

Hi Mick - You asked this 3 years ago however I suspect people still wonder so I'll answer. From trail Hiking Australia's website (I highly recommend Aussie hikers check it out and register there is a wealth of info there): In March 2011 the Council of Bushwalking Australia endorsed the Australian Walking Track Grading System, a voluntary walking track standard. The Australian Walking Track Grading System is a nationally consistent system to grade the level of difficulty of the track walking experience and then to clearly communicate that information to walkers. Grade 1: No bush walking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. Walks no greater than 5km. Grade 2: No bush walking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. Grade 3: Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bush walking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km. Grade 4: Bush walking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited. Grade 5: Very experienced bush walkers with specialized skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km. There is a 50km 3 day Grade 6 Track in the Blue Mountains. I assume ti is grade 6 as it involves scaling chain ladders up and down cliffs....

[@frostyhongo]

awesome! cant wait to watch the rest of the AAWT videos youve uploaded. how come you snowshoed and didnt xc ski?

[@JH-iz6fk]

Did you use gators for snakes and things or for rocks and sticks?

[@titaniumquarrion9838]

You clearly didn't watch the whole video did you?

[@frostyhongo]

also was this during the 2013 season? looking a bit lean down at DHG especially for late august

[@MisterTMH]

No trekking poles? :-0

[@anncornish9520]

Hi! This is amazing. I can't wait to do this myself one year. How did you add the fantastic maps?

[@blu112233]

Hi Mick. It is a bit of a joke in relation to the Tour de France. However there is some truth to it. I would say 2 is a pleasant up / down hill ascent that is near normal walking conditions with little added pressure on knees etc with walking times between 4 - 5km per hour on a well marked track. 1 requires more energy, but still walking and a reasonable level of fitness would still see reasonable walking times, between 2.5 - 4km per hour on a well marked track. Where HC climb / decent is physically demanding, frequent stops and has some scrambling sections between .5 - 1.5 km per hour on a well marked track. I hope that is a little clearer.

[@davidmaddison2628]

Well done.