Climbing Federation Peak | Australia's Toughest Mountain | 4K

[@trudiswanson9855]

Watching months later. That was grueling!! A wet, steep mountainside. My gooddness! Incredible work there young man. Well done!

[@ScalingSummits]

Thank You! sometime the toughest terrains are the most rewarding! Thanks for watching!

[@keithdrower9120]

Beautiful Tasmania. It never disappoints. Glad the cloud cleared for you to enjoy the scenery.

[@ScalingSummits]

Certainly one of my favourite hiking destinations in Aus . Cheers for watching!

[@0nlyPlants]

Absolutely mind blowing that you did that on your own... Not a negative comment, I appreciate your spirit!

[@ScalingSummits]

Thank you! It's certainly a unique and challenge trek!

[@andrewdoran6410]

Loved your video... well done. My Dad loved Fedder and summited many times, even wrote a book about it. Watching your video makes me think about him after his recent passing. Like you, he loved the mountains and was not afraid to go solo. Cheers

[@ScalingSummits]

Glad you enjoyed it and that you could reflect on those precious memories. Would love to read the book if available to the public, might ignite the fire to write one myself one day.

[@leandrore]

Amazing footage, thanks for sharing.

[@ScalingSummits]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulstephen_]

Great video Liam! It was great to meet you at Cutting Camp and a good chat about the climb before we did it. Very impressed you did the trek by yourself! All the best in your future hikes!

[@ScalingSummits]

Cheers mate, look forward to viewing your next adventure!

[@lizriley8781]

Great to see you made it to the top of Federation Peak! You passed us camping at Bechervaise campsite on your way to Hanging Lake camp =)

[@ScalingSummits]

Cheers Liz, I recall hearing you guys cheer with excitement whilst I was ascending, assumed it was when you scaled one of the gnarly sections just past the junction.

[@honeyfriedchicken6153]

wow... this hike looks a bit scary at the end! You are very brave, and you made it up - well done! i really enjoy your videos, wishing you best of luck with the seven summits! i'll follow your expeditions, from here 😊😊

[@ScalingSummits]

Thank you! I tell you what, honey fried chicken would be nice reward on top of a summit ha.

[@honeyfriedchicken6153]

@@ScalingSummits ha ha yes it's yummy, i picked the username just because i have such bad imagination 😂

[@leemasters8759]

Sick timelapse mate!!

[@ScalingSummits]

Thanks mate, appreciate it!

[@mercury683]

Amazing, so impressed you did this solo!! I would never be able to go up there, too scared of heights! And I don't have the skills to do so....just average hiking for me such as at Newnes and Blue Mountains

[@ScalingSummits]

Thankyou! I actually grew up around the Blue Mountains, but it took me over 21 years to explore them due to uncertainly around overnight hiking, lack of skills and fear of the unknown etc. Everyone needs to starts somewhere, I often found the 1st step the hardest but with it came the courage and confidence to push my limits beyond doubt.

[@jamesbell6996]

Nice work mate, looked like a slog, but an awesome hike. I cant wait to get back down to Tassie.

[@ScalingSummits]

Cheers mate! Absolutely a slog but wouldn’t have it any other way. Tassie wilderness is a special place.

[@nickmof]

Me and two mates summited Federation New Year’s Day 1993. Clear skies too. Was pretty amazing trip. We had done the Western Arthur’s a week before that in late December. One of the best things I have ever done.

[@nickmof]

We did the walk with Chapmans guide, maps and compass.

[@ScalingSummits]

Would have been a unique experience back in the 90s. Hard to comprehend the extra difficulty back then with gear, navigation, food etc, certainly a unique experience. Curious how people came across Chapmans guide book back then.

[@hashnoodel2012]

Beautiful mate

[@ScalingSummits]

Cheers mate!

[@kristianserrano2843]

amazing brother, i have a dream to one day summit these amazing mountains. Any advice on how to get started? I am a complete beginner, but eager to get into it this year...

[@ScalingSummits]

Cheers mate, sorry for the late response, been a busy few weeks. I was a complete beginner not too long ago. I would suggest getting familiar with hiking with a heavy back over multiple days whilst gradually accumulating the essential gear required for more alpine terrains etc. Gear can be expensive so buying items gradually over the course of a few target hikes or climbs is ideal. Building on survival skills in terrains that you're familiar with is ideal. learn and grow confidence before scaling up into an altitude environment. Once you feel ready to step up, there are numerous peaks around the world that can be scaled with basic trekking skills. The ultimate difference is obvious altitude which can affect anyone differently. Learning how your body adapts to height under the guidance of someone who is experienced in altitude environments is beneficial. My first big climb was Mt Fuji overnight (this pushed me as I was unfamiliar with high altitude at the time and suffered from the initial stages of altitude sickness as I simply did not understand my body at the time). Kilimanjaro was the next big mountain, I did this as a guided group and from there i did several treks with groups and solo such as Everest Base Camp, Salkantay, Peru etc. until I was comfortable with altitude environments ( how long it takes me to adapt, how fast/ what pace i'm comfortable with ascending etc. . From there I did a few basic climbs and glacier walks under certified mountain guides. I generally opted for a 1 on 1 guide to fast track the skills etc as opposed to group learning. Yes the cost of mountain guides are expensive, but how much is your life worth? The mountains are a dangerous place, reducing unnecessary risks is key so for me spending the money and time 1 on 1 is priceless. Once you've gained the confidence of crampons and basic techniques, there are numerous mountains which can be undertaken to build up confidence by yourself or with others of equal experience. Fundamentally, the mountains will always be there, don't rush and jump straight into it without building up the skills and confidence. As frustrating as it is, the summit is a clear sight, sometimes the conditions and/or your mental or physical state might not be feeling it on the day, so never be afraid of turning around if in doubt. Can go further into detail if required. let me know.

[@ThomasSaar]

What gear did you bring along for this trip?

[@ScalingSummits]

Hi Tomas, I went fairly light with the list as follows: waterproof shoes - must Camp shoes Anti blister socks Socks Gaiter Blister kit Shorts Softshell layer pants Harshell layer pants Fleece top Down jumper 500 loft Hardshell jacket Head Bennie Buff Sunscreen Hat Hands Inner fleence - black diamond General Equipment Light weight tent 3 season tent Additional light weight tarp for rains or waterproofing Misc water bottle with attachment to bag First aid Navigation Beacon Ensure maps are downloaded on app (all trails and gaia) 100L ruck sack (expedition) Sunnies - category 4 with wide protection Attachment for sunnies Waterproof bags 1 for sleeping bag, and clothes, one for camera etc and 1 for books etc. No pillow - I use clothes and waterproof bag Nemo light weight pad Technical equipment accessory cord (5m's of 5mm) I hauled my bag down a few spots on moss ridge due to the slipper nature when the rains was present. made down climbing easier I took a few sling and Caribbeans and some rock protections incase the weather turned as a precaution measure, however did not end up using any. Can go into further details if required.

[@steve24550]

Bravo !

[@ScalingSummits]

Cheers Steve!

[@youngthugger3309]

great video

[@ScalingSummits]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@carl8568]

Nice one. As a Victorian, that terrain in the beginning looked like leech city. I'm surprised you didn't find any on you, not that they're going to physically harm you. Have you been up to Mt. Feathertop (near Mt. Hotham, Vic) before? That's a good one to do early June before the snow gets really deep, it's not technical, best to have crampons though. On a clear day the view is superb.

[@ScalingSummits]

I gathered they just don't like the smell/taste of me? - Guess I can't complain ha. I'm temporarily down in VIC for work and planning to hit the highlands over winter. Feathertop is a possible contender for the long weekend.

[@carl8568]

@@ScalingSummits Cool. I'm working up at Mt. Baw Baw this winter. The resort is about an hour from my property in Walhalla.

[@samuel_wilson]

Awesome video, mate. I'm planning on doing this soon. Top effort to do it by yourself. Was the climb to the summit what you expected?

[@ScalingSummits]

Cheers mate! Having done the western Arthur’s a few years back, i had braced for the worst and was often reminded of that experience when attempting federations peak. Found the actual approach walk toughest with the fresh rain and mud. The actual climb itself I found relatively straight forward (still rather exposed and required good judgment and hand/foot placements) but was also expecting it to be tougher with possible rain/ wind though fortunately got a clear day. I did pack a few protection device and slings etc as a precaution in the event the weather turned, but did not require. The decent is always a consideration which is probably the most challenging aspect.

[@paulgriffiths9552]

Have done it with mates but not sure I could have done it solo without getting spooked - congrats!

[@ScalingSummits]

Cheers Paul! I remember watching your film on Fed a while ago for some motivation and found what I was searching for with all the gnarly and exposed sections.

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Amazing video. Thanks for sharing. sub & 👍78

[@ScalingSummits]

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated!

[@Aran_chini]

Walking there it was clear to me why colonial authorities deemed Tasmania to be a natural prison. Rugged, hostile to prolonged survival, plants grow so dense and close that it’s almost impossible for a person to squeeze between them. Extraordinary that one escaped convict Alexander Pearce walked half-way across the island without provisions (except his escapee companions, who he resorted to eating to survive). But for his criminality, his feat would have been hailed as one of the most extraordinary achievements in modern Australian history.

[@ScalingSummits]

Our history as a bunch of convicts is certainly unique. No doubts would have been extraordinarily difficult to roam all those years ago.

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

australia seems un organised and cut trials there is more erosion with messy trails and via ferret cables europe is much more organised amazing place

[@ScalingSummits]

This is an extremely rugged and remote part of Australia, not many people attempt this trek as it's not your average hike and believe it should be kept untouched. Australia has many other well maintained treks for the average Joe.

[@thegorn]

Looks pretty hairy up high

[@ICTBKco]

Cool! That'd be annoying walking back to grab your camera all the time.

[@ScalingSummits]

Cheers! I've gotten used to it over time ha. Sometime I question myself