Hi all,
I am a long time lurker, first time poster! I've been getting into bushwalking over the last year and have found these forums invaluable in helping me plan my adventures across Victoria.
I have planned to walk the OT for the first time with two others next week - from September 23rd to 29th. I've been refreshing the Cradle Mountain webcam each day and watching the increasing amount of snow with a lot of trepidation! As a group, we are by no means experienced walkers. We have completed a few overnighters in cold Victorian conditions, copped some light snow/sleet, but have never seen big snowfall or had to deal with much snow on the ground.
The weather forecast is showing a likelihood of snow up until the 16th at least - should we be worried? We are not afraid to pull the plug on the trip if need be, but as we are inexperienced, we're not sure exactly when to make the call! What factors would you be looking at if you were in our position?
We're a sensible bunch - we've got good sleeping bags and insulated mats, we are reasonably fit and in our 20s, and we're not afraid to stay in a hut for a day (or 2) if need be. In fact, we can take up to 8 nights to complete the OT.
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance, Patty.