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O.T Overland Track (Tassie) in Winter 30-Jan-2013 At 6:50:04 PM DaveN

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When I did the track in winter, we took snowshoes. There had been a big fall of snow just before we set off. However, by the time we got there, the snow had mainly washed away by rain. But a few days earlier - they would have been very useful. We did find the duckboards and corduroy parts of the track quite icy. Trekking poles did help here providing stability. It was too icy when we passed by to attempt Ossa, so instead we climbed Pelion East, which wasn't too hard. I think Microspikes would have been a good thing to take along.(see http://www.kahtoola.com). I used walking shoes rather than boots. They were fine. I think for most conditions - microspikes and trekking poles would be a good combination rather than taking heavier crampons and an ice axe.

Dave