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In short:

A tourist has been accompanied down Cradle Mountain, in Tasmania's north west, after attempting to climb it without footwear.

Police say the man contacted emergency services Saturday morning, reporting that he was unable to walk due to his toes being frost-bitten.

What's next?

Police have urged people to remember the importance of going out into the wilderness with appropriate equipment.

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[–] dgriffith@aussie.zone 14 points 6 days ago (1 children)

For reference, temps at cradle mountain are still a few degrees below zero overnight.

Soooo, you know, it's nice to feel connected to nature by going barefoot, but shoes are probably a good idea.

[–] perslue@lemmy.ca 13 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

I've walked barefooted up and down a Canadian mountain similar to Cradle with snow still fully on the path, so it is doable... But I wouldn't recommend it and even less so if you've not previously hiked barefooted.

Tasmania is also deceptive, it can look 20C one minute and be below zero the next.

Agreed that shoes probably make sense.

[–] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 11 points 6 days ago

At least bring some just in case even if you plan to walk barefoot.