Looking down at 500m exposure in the valley below, tentatively balanced on 25mm of Nylon webbing. I could feel the tension of every muscle holding me in place, I managed a breath that felt like sucking air through a straw. I was equally elated and terrified and wanted to soak up every moment of it. I heard encouraging words from the crew, and found the motivation to keep taking hesitant steps forward. Each step felt like an existential battle, trying to quell my terror and maintain my focus. I had to wonder amongst the chaos, how remarkable it was that each event had fallen into place perfectly leading up to this moment. The perfect timing, weather, and crew on an impossibly challenging mountain.
Federation Peak is a fortress erupting from primordial Gondwanan land, it’s renowned for its volatile weather, remoteness, and up to 700m sheer cliffs.
Fed has intimidated bushwalkers and climbers for generations. Posing a particularly difficult challenge for longer expeditions, with the need to carry
