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🥾 Day 44: Barry Saddle Campsite – Viking Saddle Campsite
Alpine National Park (Razor–Viking Wilderness Zone), Victoria
Waywurru and Dhudhuroa Country

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🎯 What You’ll Discover:
A challenging and unforgettable day on the Australian Alps Walking Track, tackling the formidable Viking climb. With heavy packs loaded with extra water for a dry camp, the ascent pushes physical limits through steep, rocky pitches and faint, often unmarked tracks. The summit rewards with breathtaking cliff-edge vistas of The Viking’s dramatic rock face before a cautious descent via an alternative gully route. Bush-bashing and scree traverses test navigation skills before arriving at the secluded Viking Saddle campsite. Highlights include a rare nocturnal wildlife encounter with a large possum, a warming campfire under clear alpine skies, and an appreciation for one of the toughest and most spectacular sections of the AAWT.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Depart Barry Saddle Camp with extra water load
02:15 Beginning steep 600m ascent of The Viking
04:40 Summit arrival and panoramic cliff views
06:00 Alternative gully descent, leaving marked track
07:15 Bush-bash to rejoin main trail
09:00 Arrival at Viking Saddle Campsite
10:15 Evening campfire and possum visit

📍 TRAIL INFO:
Distance: ~7–8 km
Total Ascent: ~600 m
Total Descent: ~550 m
Terrain: Steep rocky climbs, faint tracks, scree slopes, dense vegetation
Water: None at Viking Saddle (carry in from Barry Saddle)
Highlights: The Viking summit cliffs, Razor–Viking Wilderness views, challenging navigation, remote wilderness campsite

🎒 GEAR FEATURED:
• Multi-day hiking packs with heavy water carry (5–6L each)
• Trekking poles for steep ascents and descents
• Topographic maps, GPX navigation
• Layered clothing for calm alpine nights
• Compact campfire kit and cooking gear
• Camera equipment for cliff-edge photography

Summary
Day 44 delivers the toughest yet most rewarding climbing challenge on the AAWT so far — The Viking. This rugged alpine peak demands slow, careful progress through steep pitches and navigational obstacles, with a water-loaded pack adding to the strain. Summit views offer a spectacular reward before an arduous off-track descent and a peaceful night at Viking Saddle. A rare possum encounter and the comfort of a campfire round out a day that embodies the essence of remote wilderness trekking.