Olt first timer

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Olt first timer

Postby Oztom » Sun 01 May, 2016 8:53 am

Hi, I'm considering doin the OLT in May. Is it true, you don't pay the fee but it is busier because of this?
Also looking for anyone else keen to join me early May ?
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Re: Olt first timer

Postby eggs » Sun 01 May, 2016 10:00 am

Don't know about numbers, but you still have to book in May.
And be prepared for bad weather.
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Re: Olt first timer

Postby teak » Sun 01 May, 2016 10:02 am

The overland track fee applies until the 31st. of May.
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Re: Olt first timer

Postby zac150 » Sun 01 May, 2016 7:05 pm

As the others have stated the fee will apply. Whilst I can't speak for the May / June period i'd imagine the weather will start to scare walkers off and numbers would drop off very quickly. Especially June as id imagine you would have to deal with snow.

I walked the track in the last week in September before fees started again and it was horrendous, the huts resembled youth hostels, I think we jammed 90+ into Windy Ridge hut. If I had my time again id pay the fee and walk the first week in October when numbers were very low.
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Re: Olt first timer

Postby Oztom » Sun 01 May, 2016 8:43 pm

Hmm interesting, might be worth spending a few$$$ to avoid the crowds then. Good to know cheers guys.
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Re: Olt first timer

Postby north-north-west » Mon 02 May, 2016 10:47 am

Nah, go when it's knee deep in snow. Brilliant!
That's my plan this year, anyway. Of course, that probably means it won't snow up there all winter . . . :roll:
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Re: Olt first timer

Postby Oztom » Tue 03 May, 2016 11:39 am

Yeh right, Sounds good, what's the best time for snow there roughly? I'm new to Tassie so not up to date with the season
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Re: Olt first timer

Postby north-north-west » Wed 04 May, 2016 4:37 pm

Best time for snow is usually when it decides to snow heavily and/or persistently during July/August and maybe into early September, although there are never any guarantees. Snow in Tassie is very much a temporary maybe thing. Although last winter was really good.

Snow up on kunanyi this morning. Thought last night got rather nippy . . .
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Re: Olt first timer

Postby MountainMadness » Fri 06 May, 2016 9:06 am

Yeah we went in winter a few years back (Aug) and we had a ball. Highly recommend it if your in for a bit of an adventure! Great fun for us folk who don't see snow very often but a tough slog if it does snow heavy

If contemplating the OT in winter of course make sure you are prepared for rain and/or snow. Provision for snow shoes is probably a good idea and perhaps make the call on the start day whether to bring (we got hammered with snow and could have done with snow shoes)

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Re: Olt first timer

Postby dazintaz » Sun 15 May, 2016 7:41 am

Having walked it last week i have never seen the track wetter! Snow only an issue around Cradle Cirque and over Pelion Gap its all fun and recommend any time of the year. No such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. Have fun!
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