Bushbasher: Easter at Mt Feathertop

We had aimed at getting up to Mt Feathertop some time in February but due to some very unfortunate circumstances we weren't able to make it. We made new plans for Easter and were able to be joined by some friends this time.

The day arrived and we started walking in cloud, with the threat of rain and a forecast of thunderstorms. This didn't slow the boys down who took off a a great pace with no sign of slowing down.

Foggy statrt

We managed to keep pup with the boys for the first hour and met them at a couple of rest breaks before they well and truly left us behind. Of course, I was using the excuse that I needed to stay at the back of the group "just in case" but I think they saw through my excuses.

Break time

Thankfully the weather didn't close in any further and never developed into the threatening rain. This meant we had quite pleasant walking with plenty of time for photos and video. I think April particularly enjoyed not having to keep up with the boys and so she made good use of some Mum time.

On the Razorback

As we approached Federation Hut we could see a few tents already set up but were hoping there wouldn't be huge crowds. Due to the cloud the hut popped up out of nowhere rather than seeing it grow closer for the last hour or so.

Approaching Federation Hut

The second day (Saturday) couldn't have been a greater contrast. We woke to ice on the tents and cloudless skies after an incredibly windy night. Sunrise promised a great day of exploring.

Mt Buffalo in the morning

We summited in the morning as all the boys had a full day of exploring ahead of us. The girls summited also then returned to the tent for a restful afternoon.

Summit of Mt Feathertop

We left the summit via the northwest spur along a track that was something less than a very minor goat track. We made our way to the MUMC hut then returned around the side of Mt Feathertop in time for a late lunch.

That evening we made our way up Little Mt Feathertop for a chilly, but fabulous, sunset. Remarkably we had no cloud, no rain and no storms today despite persistent forecasts by the weather bureau. We built a cairn, took some photos then climbed down in the dusk.