Climb all the Abels in the most popular Tasmanian Peak Challenge. Includes all peaks at least 1100 m high with at least 150 m prominence. Based on the 2 volumes of guide books called The Abels, volume 1 published in 1994 and volume 2 in 2011. See more at http://www.theabels.dreamhosters.com/the-abels-volume-1/
Highest peak
Mount Ossa
5,305 ft / 1,616 m
Most prominent peak
Mount Ossa
5,305 ft / 1,617 m prom
Most summited peak
Cradle Mountain
30 summits
Most difficult peak
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Difficulty breakdown
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Highlights
Latest summits
"Very hard climb, just goes up and up and up. Fairly good marking on the track up to the trig point. However, the trig point is not the summit and there doesn't seem to be a track there. The bushes on the plateau are very sharp and scratchy and my legs bled everywhere - gaiters highly recommended. It was very slow going to get to the true summit. The way back down was slippery and we fall over a lot, probably wouldn't be great in the rain. Total time was 8 hours and 50 minutes. Still loads of fun and would recommend, just come prepared! " — GabrielleK • Jan 26, 2022
"The route is very clearly marked and the path is easy to follow. I was surprised at the relative ease of this Abel (compared to others), especially as it's the second-highest mountain in Tassie. It took us just under an hour, round trip, at a pretty good pace. " — GabrielleK • Jan 25, 2022
"We couldn't see any markers so just went straight towards the peak. After some extensive bush-bashing we ended up off course but we kept climbing, trying to correct our course. After getting up onto the ridgeline we decided to head back as it was starting to get dark. I had read online that there was quite a bit of scree and rock-hopping. Turns out it's basically 100% scree, the mountain is just a pile of loose rocks. In hindsight, this was all pretty stupid. Oh well, gotta get lost sometimes to keep the excitement up! " — GabrielleK • Jan 14, 2022
"Got severely sunburnt on my back ascending Cradle! Met so many incredible people and together we all summited together. What began as a group of strangers ended as a group of friends. The views were phenomenal, never seen such nice weather for the hike before. " — annekerichards • Jan 1, 2022
"Dis-abled by the snow at the top. It was difficult to find safe passage towards the rocky summit with deep pockets of snow and cairns difficult to find, although the trig was in sight in the distance. We'll try again in warmer weather when the snow has all melted.
The road into the start of the hike on West Picton Spur 1.2 is in rough condition and should only be driven by confident 4WD'ers. The rest can park at the start of the spur road and hike the shortish distance up to the start which is marked by a cairn and tape beyond the clearing for a carpark. There are 5 creek crossings before the ascent through the slippery, dark forest starts in earnest. The vegetation stays very dense until the alpine boulders are reached, where cushion plants thrive and the views really open up.
We did plenty of trail clearing along the way for whoever comes next." — FinniganPeakbagger • Aug 27, 2021