Overland track hiking partner 25 Nov 16

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mark electric
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Overland track hiking partner 25 Nov 16

Sun 13 Nov, 2016 6:27 pm

I start the OLT hike Friday morning 25 Nov 16 as a solo hiker.
Prefer to walk with someone or just look out for one another.
Cheers from Mark
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Re: Overland track hiking partner 25 Nov 16

Sun 13 Nov, 2016 7:16 pm

Just go - no way you will be alone.
mark electric
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Re: Overland track hiking partner 25 Nov 16

Sun 13 Nov, 2016 7:54 pm

Thanks Ron, no prob's, I am all booked. I will be fine once I get started. Just a bit of trepidation.
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Re: Overland track hiking partner 25 Nov 16

Sun 13 Nov, 2016 8:46 pm

If I did it again I'd go alone.
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Re: Overland track hiking partner 25 Nov 16

Sun 13 Nov, 2016 8:47 pm

Hehe - if you are like most of us here, you'll be looking more to escape the crowd than seeking out company.

But if it's company you crave, there'll be plenty of it.
mark electric
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Re: Overland track hiking partner 25 Nov 16

Mon 14 Nov, 2016 7:22 am

Gotcha, I get it.
I will soak up the scenery and experience like a sponge.
Am excited (which can be rare).
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Re: Overland track hiking partner 25 Nov 16

Mon 14 Nov, 2016 7:47 pm

On the 25 Nov there are only 13 spaces left, so that means there are 21 other "independent" hikers starting the track the same day as you - not to mention the "Cradle Huts" hikers and guides.
As the day approaches chances are more people will also book so there will be plenty of people around dont worry.
mark electric
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Re: Overland track hiking partner 25 Nov 16

Mon 14 Nov, 2016 10:25 pm

kitty wrote:On the 25 Nov there are only 13 spaces left, so that means there are 21 other "independent" hikers starting the track the same day as you - not to mention the "Cradle Huts" hikers and guides.
As the day approaches chances are more people will also book so there will be plenty of people around dont worry.


Must admit, didn't think of it like that, feeling better :)
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Re: Overland track hiking partner 25 Nov 16

Tue 15 Nov, 2016 9:44 am

I walked it alone, i even got sick of him by the time it ended :D
mark electric
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Re: Overland track hiking partner 25 Nov 16

Tue 15 Nov, 2016 5:22 pm

DanShell wrote:I walked it alone, i even got sick of him by the time it ended :D


Hopefully I wont get sick of myself Dan :)
I was going to go solo, then with Tas expeditions, back to solo.
Seems like a lot go by themselves.
6 days on the Cooloola great walk, only saw one other hiker.
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