Sometimes we come across fantastic trip reports and this one about the South Coast Track in Tasmania is a winner.
Maintained by “The Sons of the Desert”, this site is interesting, quirky, well written and contains some really great information.
We suspect very clever people , who can actually write and photograph, are behind it.
With “the Son’s” permission we have linked to a couple of their excellent images and stolen some amusing and enlightening pieces of text.
Please read the full trip report, it is well worth your time if you are planning the South Coast Track or just want to see why you might never go there….or, just live the adventure vicariously.
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Posted on January 10, 2012, 10:30 am, by Frank, under
Tasmania.
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 …
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 July 16, 2011, 7:09 pm, by Frank, under
Tasmania.
This video, in our usual amateurish fashion, cobbles together a few moving and still images taken over five days in southern Tasmania. The plan was to walk from Scotts Peak dam to Lake Oberon and back over 5 nights.
We were fully aware the weather forecast was bad but had good gear and equipment, a flexible plan and some experience bushwalking in Tasmania.
This video (hopefully) tells the story of the journey. We made a few mistakes, lost a bit of gear and suffered a couple of injuries. We will deal with these in a seperate article maybe titled “Lesson Learnt” or 25 things not to do in the Western Arthurs…….
Due to a severe cold front and low pressure …
