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🥾 Day 46: Camp Creek – Macalister Springs (Vallejo Gantner Hut)
Alpine National Park (Razor–Viking Wilderness Zone), Victoria
Waywurru and Dhudhuroa Country

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🎯 What You’ll Discover:
Step into one of the most awe-inspiring sections of the Australian Alps Walking Track, combining the climb to Mount Speculation’s panoramic summit with the iconic Crosscut Saw traverse. Experience sweeping views back over The Viking and Razor ridges, rocky ascents and descents, and the dramatic exposure of the Crosscut Saw’s narrow alpine spine. Navigate through Horrible Gap and Mount Buggery before reaching Vallejo Gantner Hut at Macalister Springs — a beautifully designed high-country shelter. Encounter unpredictable alpine weather, from afternoon showers to light snow overnight, and collect water from the tiny but reliable Macalister Springs source just before arrival.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Depart Camp Creek and meet hikers in the carpark
01:40 Ascent to Mount Speculation summit with panoramic views
03:20 Steep descent from Speculation Track intersection
04:50 Traverse of Horrible Gap to Mount Buggery
06:15 Crossing The Terrible Hollow and returning through Horrible Gap
07:00 Ridge-top walk along the Crosscut Saw
09:10 Decision on water collection near Mount Howitt
10:00 Arrival at Vallejo Gantner Hut and Macalister Springs
11:20 Evening snow at the hut

📍 TRAIL INFO:
Distance: ~12 km
Total Ascent: ~700 m
Total Descent: ~750 m
Terrain: Rocky alpine ridgelines, steep climbs/descents, exposed sections
Water: Macalister Springs (~150 m before hut), slow flow — main reliable source in area
Highlights: Mount Speculation summit views, Crosscut Saw traverse, Vallejo Gantner Hut architecture, unpredictable alpine weather

🎒 GEAR FEATURED:
• Lightweight trekking rucksacks (AAWT configuration)
• Trekking poles for steep alpine climbs and rocky terrain
• GPS navigation and topographic maps
• Layered alpine clothing for cold, variable weather
• Compact tent and sleeping gear for hut or tent camping
• Water filtration for spring source collection

Summary
Day 46 delivers both beauty and challenge — stunning high-country panoramas, alpine ridge walking with The Crosscut Saw’s dramatic drops, and the architectural splendour of Vallejo Gantner Hut at day’s end. Weather shifts swiftly here, with clear skies giving way to rain and snow as night falls. From Mount Speculation’s summit to the narrow ridge over Horrible Gap, this leg is a defining highlight of the AAWT, demanding steady footing, camera-ready moments, and an appreciation for alpine extremes.