It was very hot in Tasmania over the New Year period. We usually hike “out of season” when the days are cool and the nights cold and clear. It usually rains or there is heavy weather.
On this trip, out back of Cradle Mountain to celebrate New Year, it was HOT! We struggled with the heat and reflections off the hot track.
It was fun, of course, great fun!…
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 …
It is pouring down rain in Victoria this morning and very wet across southern Australia. One person who has been watching the weather closely in Tasmania for the last week is fellow Our Hiking Blogger, Sue.
On Thursday, Sue and three friends head off to Tasmania to hike the Overland Track. This will be her 8th time walking from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair.
They are well prepared for this trip, no matter what the weather or conditions. By drawing on her experience and using the information in our How to hike the Overland Track guidebook she has the right gear for the Overland Track and Tasmanian walking conditions.
With excellent gear, great lightweight food, appropriate clothing and …
Our Hiking Blog friend, Matthias, has an interesting tale of a young German walker who came across him recently on a walk from Lake St Clair, Pine Valley, Never Never, Walls of Jerusalem, Lake Ball to Dixon’s Kingdom.
Matthias was alone at the camp near Dixon’s hut, but just as the weather set in and visibility reduced to 50m, in strolled a young German backpacker.
Experienced walkers can tell hair raising tales of young travellers poorly prepared for the unpredictable weather encountered in Tassie’s highlands, but Matthias says this young fellow was extremely poorly prepared, with only street clothes and cross runners, a plastic poncho and three plastic bags of supermarket food.
With no hiking boots, proper raincoat, gaiters, GPS, …
It has been a very busy 2010 at Our Hiking Blog. We thought it was a great time to review some of the most popular articles over the last 12 months and share a couple of highlights of the year.
We hope you had a great 2010 with plenty of adventures and have some fantastic trips planned for 2011!
What to eat while hiking or bushwalking has been very popular.…
