Hiker provided with assistance, and shoes, after attempting to climb Tasmanian mountain without them

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.