This is the premier backcountry touring destination in Victoria.
The high ridges that stretch from The Bluff to Mt Howitt sit to the south and east of Mt Buller ski resort in north east Victoria. The Bluff ridge stretches towards the Great Divide, where Mount Howitt provides incredible backcountry skiing. From here the impressive Crosscut Saw leads north to Mount Speculation and more forested plateau country to Mt Cobbler. The area has a feeling of winter induced remoteness (no trail bikes or 4WDs in winter!), wonderful skiing and camping, and relatively easy access.
An average trip would involve a minimum of four days, as the approach is slow (from the Snowy Plains to the south, via the Howqua River on the Mansfield side or in through the Cobbler plateau to the north).
August 2, 2015 at 6:24 pm
I hiked the Crosscut Saw to Mt. Speculation from Mt. Howitt in November last year. One of the most beautiful and spectacular places I have been to. I could only imagine how stunning it would look, covered in a pristine layer of snow. Thanks for the post, and pics 🙂 Leah