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Lotsafreshair
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Frenchmans Cap - Next week!

Mon 02 May, 2016 1:28 pm

I'm thinking of jumping out to Frenchmans Cap next week to get a wee 3 day trip in before the white stuff threatens too much, as I'll be down in Hobart for work stuff... Yay!
I'd love any recent news, tips, conditions, things to be aware of, etc... Thanks!
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Re: Frenchmans Cap - Next week!

Mon 02 May, 2016 2:28 pm

I was there at Easter and it was quite busy of course.
The weather was terrible on summit day so we couldn't reach the top sadly but made it half way so we will be back!
We used our tents but there were no complaints about bugs etc from the hut people.
There's a lot of track work being done so the track is quite good for the most part.
Good luck and I hope the weather is kind to you, which it rarely is down there ;)
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Re: Frenchmans Cap - Next week!

Tue 03 May, 2016 8:02 am

Thanks Dan... I'll bring my snoring proof tent and all my wet weather gear... In the hope that I won't need them. :wink:
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Re: Frenchmans Cap - Next week!

Tue 03 May, 2016 11:19 am

You'll need that wet weather gear I reckon lotsa! Enjoy the fresh air :)
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Re: Frenchmans Cap - Next week!

Tue 03 May, 2016 2:33 pm

https://www.facebook.com/Tasmap/photos/ ... =3&theater

New map just released for Frenchman's, might come in handy. IMHO a 1:25000 would be more handy closer to the summit as there's not a lot of detail on the previous version of the linked map that I carried. If you have time, definitely walk a short way down the irenabyss track, spectacular views !
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Re: Frenchmans Cap - Next week!

Wed 04 May, 2016 10:57 am

Yep, StepbyStep, layer upon layer upon layer :-)
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Re: Frenchmans Cap - Next week!

Wed 04 May, 2016 10:58 am

Thanks CasualNerd... Great tip! I need to pop into a shop in Hobart for some fuel, so I'll try to pick up the map at the same time. Can you recommend a good one in town?
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Re: Frenchmans Cap - Next week!

Tue 24 May, 2016 11:20 am

Curious to know how this walk worked out for you? Was the weather kind on summit day?
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Re: Frenchmans Cap - Next week!

Sat 18 Jun, 2016 6:32 pm

Lotsafreshair wrote:Thanks CasualNerd... Great tip! I need to pop into a shop in Hobart for some fuel, so I'll try to pick up the map at the same time. Can you recommend a good one in town?


Hi,

The next time you're in Hobart try Elizabeth rd. There's at least 5 outdoor shops within 200 meters. Also a map shop across the road where they probably have maps for the entire world.

Also, thanks for your videos on youtube. Big fan :)
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