Name: Alpine NP - Mt Cobbler, Mt Speculation & Various POI - 50~KM - 3 Days - Grade 4
Start: 2024-10-17T19:00:00+11:00
End: 2024-10-20T21:00:00+11:00

**Hike Description:**
More information will be provided privately to attendees about the exact route and start point on sign up.
Expect on and off track, Beautiful alpine views (and alpine weather!)
You will need to take Friday 18 October as a leave day.

Participants will need to be able to drive up to the start point (about an hour behind Mt Stirling) and camp on the Thursday night for a 9am early start on Friday morning.
Friday will see us set off track and explore and bag a couple of peaks and camp in a beautiful spot.
Saturday we will explore the area further.
Sunday will be a reasonably early start, some sightseeing and back to the cars mid afternoon to allow for the drive home.

Car pooling may be a good idea as it's a long drive. We will be able to discuss that privately via group messenger chat or whatsapp.

**Phone Number:**
As part of this walk, I require your phone number so that either myself, group admins or emergency services can contact you in case of an emergency. You may message this to me personally on meetup or you may respond in the group chat that will be set up as part of this hike (it will be visible to other attendees if you post in the group, please be aware of that) Failure to provide phone number 24 hours before the hike start, will result in you being removed from the hike (I will contact and ask you, before that happens)

**What to expect:**
My walks are at varied pace depending on terrain and participants, usually not too fast but a “good” pace. I like to stop and enjoy views and points of interest. Some walks have side trips or detours, on or off track (group ability dependant).
I’ll do my best to predict the hiking time, but you may have to be flexible and should understand that the times are a GUIDE only.

**What to Bring:**
· Trail Snacks and nutritious food.
· Hat and sunscreen
· Enough water carrying ability for a full day.
**· Consider your layering strategy and need for waterproof and/or warm clothing** **and sleeping gear for cold alpine conditions.**
· Quality footwear to suit the hike description.
· First Aid Kit – Leader will have a suitable kit, but you should carry at least a basic first aid kit at all times.

**Transport:**
Transport to and from the walk location is by car. I like to be environmentally friendly wherever possible. Carpooling is one of the best things we can do, as hikers, to minimise our impact.
It is important to note that carpooling is NOT part of the official hike and you are organising carpooling in a **private capacity**, using meetup as a communication tool.
Passengers should pay the driver the fair share of costs, if a lift is provided.

**The following actions will get you on my “Watch List”:**
· If you are a no show without demonstrating good reason or cancel your RSVP often.
· If you are a late drop out without a good reason (up to 48 hours before is ok, but later is not ideal).
· If you are a member of other Meetup Hiking groups (that’s great!) and you are updated from the waitlist to “Going” on my hike, you MUST update your RSVP, either here or elsewhere to be attending ONE walk on that day, within 24 hours of being notified of “Going” status. Failure to manage this will result in being removed from the hike.

**Safety and Ambulance Insurance:**
I strongly recommend that you have Ambulance cover. Some private health insurance offer basic cover but most do not cover airlift, specialist or 4WD track rescue/medical assistance.
Please contact your insurer to identify if you have appropriate cover. Ambulance Victoria reasonably priced and being a fully paid member could save you a huge bill (Heli rescues are NOT cheap) [https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/membership/](https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/membership/)

**The IMPORTANT fine print:**
Visit [https://www.greentrails.com.au/shop](https://www.greentrails.com.au/shop) ­ for a large range of quality hiking gear and support your meetup owner (they pay to administer this meetup group!)
As a participant of this walk, you must READ our WAIVER of Liability & Risk. BY COMING ON THIS HIKE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO IT.
[https://www.greentrails.com.au/meetup-events/waiver-of-liability-and-risk](https://www.greentrails.com.au/meetup-events/waiver-of-liability-and-risk)
Read this if you would like to Become a Hike Leader:
[https://www.greentrails.com.au/meetup-events/becoming-a-hike-leader](https://www.greentrails.com.au/meetup-events/becoming-a-hike-leader)
If you have ANY questions or concerns, I am contactable via meetup – just ask away and wonder no more!

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