Już jutro rozpoczyna się sportowo-turystyczna impreza w Górach Śnieżnych pod nazwą "The end of Summer on Mt Kosciuszko". Bumerang Polski będzie na bieżąco relacjonował przebieg imprezy. Szczegóły programu poniżej. W sobotę wyrusza również autokar z Sydney z przystankiem w Warwick Farm dla tych, którzy chcą uczestniczyć w niedzielnych punktach programu imprezy. Rezerwacje miejsc w autokarze: Wojtek 0404 265 014 lub Dominika 0430 903 603.
DETAILED PROGRAM
“End of summer on Mt Kosciuszko”
organised by the Strzelecki Heritage Inc and Strzelecki Hiking Club.
The event aims to promote Snowy Mountains and
especially Mt Kosciuszko summit in Australia through sport.
It will give the participants an opportunity to learn about the history and geography of this region.
Participants will be able to choose one of the four ways to conquer Mt Kosciuszko:
1. Strzelecki Hike
3 day bush walk via a difficult trail, starting from the Geehi via Hannels Spur and Mt Townsend to the top of Mount Kosciuszko. Strzelecki Hike will begin on Friday, 10th of February at 6AM and finish on Sunday, 12th of
February around 9AM.
2. Kosciuszko Run
11km mountain run, starting from Charlotte Pass on Sunday, 12th of February at 10AM. The run is only suitable for experienced mountain runners as it requires excellent physical fitness.
3. Kosciuszko Ride
riding to Mt Kosciuszko summit on a mountain bike. - starts also at Charlotte Pass on Sunday, 12th of February at 8:30AM.This option also requires good level of fitness. It starts at Charlotte Pass at 8:30AM.
4. Strzelecki Walk
Medium level of fitness required.
Starts also at Charlotte Pass on Sunday, 12th of February at 8:30AM.STRZELECKI HIKE 2012
1 DAY FRIDAY , 10.02.2012
KOSCIUSZKO RUN 2012
12.02.2012
CHARLOTTE PASS-MT KOSCIUSZKO (VIA KOSCIUSZKO ROAD)
start time: 10 am
KOSCIUSZKO RIDE 2012
12.02.2012
STRZELECKI WALK 2012
12.02.2012
DESCRIPTION:
MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
12.02.2012 MT KOSCIUSZKO
1 DAY FRIDAY , 10.02.2012
Geehi Swampy Plain River/Alpine Way Bridge
time:6 am
time:6 am
DESCRIPTION:
terrain, especially on the first kilometre.This part will make some difficulties during first day
Beginning of the hike. Not too long distance via Hannels Spur Track, but very steep and overgrown 6.5 KM HARD at Moiras Flat around 5PM-6PM SECOND DAY OF OUR HIKE - Saturday
11.02.2012
TIME: 8AM -4PM
Start at Moiras Flat
DESCRIPTION:
different. Soft ground, and fantastic views.
DISTANCE: 6 km
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: hard
approx.camping
3 DAY SUNDAY
12.02.2012
Still very steep and overgrown terrain, but when we pass the 1800m the terrain will be absolutely 6 KM HARD at Byatts Camp or Mt Townsend around 5PM-6PM 12.02.2012
FINISH OF OUR HIKE
TIME: 6AM
Start at Mt Towsend to Mt Kosciuszko
DESCRIPTION:
2012. We will get the summit around 9AM.
DISTANCE: 3 km
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: easy
approx.camping
or accommodation in Jindabyne around 6-7PM or coach to Sydney.
or accommodation in Jindabyne around 6-7PM or coach to Sydney.
KOSCIUSZKO RUN 2012
12.02.2012
CHARLOTTE PASS-MT KOSCIUSZKO (VIA KOSCIUSZKO ROAD)
start time: 10 am
DESCRIPTION:
of Mount Kosciuszko by Sir Pawel Edmund Strzelecki in 1840. It is a 11km run through Australia’s High Country aimed at
promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, whilst showcasing the beauty of the mountain and teaching a new generation
about the history of the highest peak in Australia and the life of Tadeusz Kosciuszko.
DISTANCE: 11 km
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: medium-hard
APPROX. RUNNING TIME: 1h
KOSCIUSZKO RIDE 2012
12.02.2012
CHARLOTTE PASS-MT KOSCIUSZKO (VIA KOSCIUSZKO ROAD)
MT KOSCIUSZKO-CHARLOTTE PASS (VIA KOSCIUSZKO ROAD)
Start time: 8.30 am
Start time: 8.30 am
DESCRIPTION:
( not permitted within wilderness areas). Pick up a bike from Charlotte Pass and have ride you never forget! This is an
alternative for those who want to get to the top of Mt Kosciuszko in another way.
DISTANCE: 22 km
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: easy-medium
APPROX. RIDING TIME: 2-3h
STRZELECKI WALK 2012
12.02.2012
CHARLOTTE PASS-MT KOSCIUSZKO (VIA KOSCIUSZKO ROAD)
MT KOSCIUSZKO-CHARLOTTE PASS (VIA MAIN RANGE WALK)
Start time: 8.30 am
Start time: 8.30 am
DESCRIPTION:
Participants of the Strzelecki Walk will come back to Charlotte Pass via Main Range Walk. Finish at Charlotte Pass NSW, Australia,
Sunday afternoon time. Very easy, flat and soft ground, and fantastic views.
The walk grants views of Blue, Club and Albina Lakes. This main range circuit is one of the classic walks in New South Wales, as
the views in clear weather extend all the way over the mountainous landscape to the distant horizon.
DISTANCE: 22 km
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: easy-medium
WALKING TIME: 2-3h each way
MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
12.02.2012 MT KOSCIUSZKO
& JINDABYNE
DESCRIPTION:
the Mt Kosciuszko summit for all the participants who make it to the top.
Following the anthem, participants will return to Charlotte Pass, via beautiful route along the Main Range Walk or
Kosciuszko Rd. (the choice is yours) and then continue to Jindabyne.
Further entertainment is scheduled at 4PM in Banjo Paterson Park, in Jindabyne. Paulina Caine and Sylvester Gladecki
will perform their original songs to officially close the “End of Summer on Mt Kosciuszko 2012”.
For more information visit website www.strzeleckiclub.com/endofsummer
or write an email
[email protected] or [email protected]
Phone contact: Paul Gospodarczyk 0404 592 978 or Oscar Kantor 0415 869 007.
Phone contact: Paul Gospodarczyk 0404 592 978 or Oscar Kantor 0415 869 007.