Every now and then we come across a jewel of information about the Overland Track in Tasmania. In the following video, shared on our Facebook page by Mark Finlay. you get a real feel for the track conditions, scenery and huts. It is a delightful production and we enjoyed every minute of it.
Overland Track from rfphotographics on Vimeo.
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If you have done the Overland Track and want some great memories, check out this video. Alternatively, if you are planning the trip from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair, study this video closely. You will learn a lot and see why you need to be prepared for all types of conditions.
Thanks Mark for giving us the heads …
Posted on August 25, 2011, 11:09 am, by Frank, under
Clothing.
We have a new eBook planned.
Just for a bit of fun.
It will be a giveaway on Our Hiking Blog.
It is designed to help people starting out.
We want to help them get setup with the best hiking clothing for a multi-day trip.
The mini guide will be a slightly expanded version of the “What clothes to wear on the Overland Track” section of our How to hike the Overland Track guide. Some of you may be familiar with it, and hopefully found it useful.
Gratuitous photo of naked person hiking in an attempt to be funny…..
End of gratuitous naked photo, hope you laughed…..…
Posted on August 24, 2011, 10:15 am, by Georgie Bull, under
Advice and help.
Georgie Bull, one of our contributers, has been sharing her “Get Fit” program in preparation for Hiking the Overland Track in Tasmania in September.
This last couple of weeks she has been struck down with “the flu” but is finally on the mend. In this piece she muses over how her fitness campaign is progressing:
Over to Georgie:
Regrettably, my fitness regime collapsed two weeks ago when I picked up a nasty dose of the flu.
I am a miserable patient and spent a lot of time mopping about, just willing my lungs and head to clear and my energy level to bounce back.
I felt better on Sunday, so decided to walk up to Montville. I got just past …
Sometimes hiring hiking gear is a great option if you are looking to kit up for a trip.
You know the times, there may be an additional member join your party, something breaks at the last minute or you just don’t trust that backpack to survive another five day trip without disintegrating.
Hiring also gives you the chance to try out different gear at a fraction of the cost of buying an untried piece.
Ian Ferrier from Mountain Bike Tasmania in Launceston hires out hiking gear. After selling Mountain Designs in Launceston back to the company, Ian is now concentrating on his tourism business and has continued the hire gear service once offered through the shop in Launceston.
Gear can …
Posted on June 24, 2011, 11:42 am, by Frank, under
General.
Like many of you, we have been trying to juggle work, family and trip planning into our busy lives.
Here are a few things that have been happening around the world of Our Hiking Blog.
Food to Go – Feedback
Jonathan let us know by email that Farm Pride Egg Powder is now available through Coles Supermarkets in Australia. It’s in the bread making / baking section for anyone who is interested in taking it on a trip. A 150g container, equivalent to a dozen eggs, sells at around $5.00. Previously it has been hard to get.
He also bought “Food to Go” recently and gave us some positive feedback (thanks!):
Great, although I have been hiking for 25 years
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