Time to conquer Low Saddle. MEDIUM / HARD

Walhalla, VIC

As I have had to postpone our HC trip originally set for that weekend, have decided to run a daytrip to drive a track that I have not driven for over 8 years called Low Saddle Tk. This track is a seasonally closed track but was permanently closed for a number of years. Last year a group of us attempted it, but it was too wet and slippery, so we had to turn back.

 

The basic plan for the day is a reasonably small loop with the other tracks being Deep Ck 1 & 4, (to check condition before our HC trip), then onto Fultons and Beardmores before finishing the day with Low Saddle. From there we then head home with the plan being back on the 'black top' by about 3pm; all going well. Minimum vehicle requirements for this trip are as follows;

 

VEHICLE:    32" A/T or M/T tyres, low range, some lift, (body or suspension) & full recovery gear.   Traction aid and snorkle preferred but not  mandatory.

 

As per all my trip, participants must 'CHECK IN' at least 24 hrs prior to start of trip to confirm their attendance or they will be removed and sombody else given the opportunity to attend. Feel free to bring partners/family etc, but sorry NO DOGS/PETS. Everyone must be self sufficent with food/water as we will have a short lunchbreak hopefully near a river. Last fuel available is in Moe so I suggest everyone tops up there even though we will only travel 100+ kays during the day from Erica.

 

At this stage, I am limiting the trip to 4 as I am sending invites to a couple of others, but if they dont wish to take part, I will increase numbers to 6 or 8. All drivers must be experienced and trip is not suitable for those new to 4wding.

 

Any questions feel free to ask.

 

 

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • Allan

  • Allan (allanmac) Trip Leader - Level 3 (Completed over 30 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (14-Mar-2019 09:02)
    NL Pajero GLS (1998 NL)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Brenton (Hundyinmelb) I am first-aid qualified

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (15-Mar-2019 08:25)
    VDJ76 series LC (2018 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Rick

  • Rick (Rick T) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (15-Mar-2019 08:24)
    (2020 troopy)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Julius

  • Julius (Mishka) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (14-Mar-2019 11:24)
    Old MQ Patrol (1989 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Anthony

  • Anthony (Digger1982) I had chainsaw training I had winch training Trip Leader - Level 2 (Completed over 11 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (15-Mar-2019 05:46)
    GQ V8 (1989 Patrol)
    • 37" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Scott (RDN578)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (15-Mar-2019 11:01)
    105 L/Cruiser (1999 105 Landcruiser)
    • 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Jason

  • Jason (Allterrain2000) Completed Proficiency training


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Landcruiser 200 (2016 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Trevor

  • Trevor (Trevor56) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips) Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Patrol GQ (1993 GQ)
    • 37" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Geez, that filled quick.
07 Mar 2019
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Great to see you joined Rick, seeing you had to pull out from the HC trip.
07 Mar 2019
Rick
Rick (Rick T)
It’s gunna be a fun day
07 Mar 2019
Winston
Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Fun track. We did it early in Jan. It's been graded fairly recently, so was an easy drive even in the Patrol in stock trim. The only bit that had me a little anxious was the crossing. With no snorkel, and a notoriously deep crossing, even the shallowest line was sketchy.

Are you sure you want to be venturing in there though? Walhalla and Thompson fires are still burning and it's smack bang in the middle of them both.

https://i.postimg.cc/7LXycg3h/Screenshot-20190307-195811-Vic-Emergency.jpg
07 Mar 2019
Rick
Rick (Rick T)
I couldn’t make the other trip cause I’ll be camping with colleagues at running creek reserve near Howqua. Come say hello if you’re near
07 Mar 2019
Brenton (Hundyinmelb)
Looking forward to it Allan. My weekend just freed up
07 Mar 2019
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Winston (Winston_FJ) wrote: Fun track. We did it early in Jan. It's been graded fairly recently, so was an easy drive even in the Patrol in stock trim. The only bit that had me a little anxious was the crossing. With no snorkel, and a notoriously deep crossing, even the shallowest line was sketchy.

Are you sure you want to be venturing in there though? Walhalla and Thompson fires are still burning and it's smack bang in the middle of them both.

https://i.postimg.cc/7LXycg3h/Screenshot-20190307-195811-Vic-Emergency.jpg
All ok with the fires Winston, checked yesterday. Remember the river crossing was deep many years ago so obviously it hasn't changed, thanks for update.

Am going to increase numbers to 6
07 Mar 2019
Winston
Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Allan (allanmac) wrote:
Winston (Winston_FJ) wrote: Fun track. We did it early in Jan. It's been graded fairly recently, so was an easy drive even in the Patrol in stock trim. The only bit that had me a little anxious was the crossing. With no snorkel, and a notoriously deep crossing, even the shallowest line was sketchy.

Are you sure you want to be venturing in there though? Walhalla and Thompson fires are still burning and it's smack bang in the middle of them both.

https://i.postimg.cc/7LXycg3h/Screenshot-20190307-195811-Vic-Emergency.jpg
All ok with the fires Winston, checked yesterday. Remember the river crossing was deep many years ago so obviously it hasn't changed, thanks for update.

Am going to increase numbers to 6
Ok, all good Allan, just want to make sure you and your convoy are safe. They're in excellent hands with you.

Yes, when you do the crossing there are 2 fairly distinct lines to take, the one closest to Erica (the right line if coming from Erica end, left line if coming from Walhalla) is the shallower of the two.
07 Mar 2019
Anthony
Anthony (Anthony-Avenoso)
I have all the requirements except for a winch! Will that be okay? I have 35” muddies and 3” lift
07 Mar 2019
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Anthony (Anthony-Avenoso) wrote: I have all the requirements except for a winch! Will that be okay? I have 35” muddies and 3” lift
Sorry Anthony, winch is mandatory on any trip rated medium/hard or above.
08 Mar 2019
Anthony
Anthony (Anthony-Avenoso)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
08 Mar 2019
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Good to see you joined Digger; it's been awhile so looking forward to catching up again.
11 Mar 2019
Anthony
Anthony (Digger1982)
Allan (allanmac) wrote: Good to see you joined Digger; it's been awhile so looking forward to catching up again.
Cheers mate, yes been a long time. Will be good to catch up. Always fun heading out Walhalla way.
11 Mar 2019
wayne (Defender130)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Unfortunately I have other things that have popped up.
12 Mar 2019
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
It looks like we are going to have great weather,about 29 and sunny. 'Check in' should be available tomorrow, so please make sure you do so by the cut off time and please arrive at Erica pub on time so we can 'have wheels turning' by 9.15am after introductions/driver briefing etc.

Hopefully we all will enjoy the trip.
13 Mar 2019
Rick
Rick (Rick T)
Great stuff Allan.
Can’t wait
13 Mar 2019
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Only a few hours left for those who havent checked in to confirm you are coming. Thanks Julius & Digger for checking in nice & early.
15 Mar 2019
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Thanks to everyone for checking in to confirm your attendance. I am heading up later today staying at the caravan park so I can have a bit of a sleep in.

See you all at the Erica Pub in the morning and hopefully we all have an enjoyable day.
15 Mar 2019
Julius
Julius (Mishka) Premium Member
Thanks uncle Allan for the a great day, should of been an overnighter, really enjoyed it. As well as everybody's company, no issues all day. The tracks were quite challenging witch i liked. So thanks again everyone who turned up and made it a grouse day. Hope to see you's soon. P.S Now that i know where you leave Allan, i put my property on the market as from Monday. Ha-Ha.
17 Mar 2019
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Glad you enjoyed Julius. I will put up a trip report in the forum section later today or tomorrow with the some pics & video footage, so once it is up, feel free to add pics and/or comments.
17 Mar 2019
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TRIP COMPLETED

6 GOING, 2 Interested
7 adults
Trip Date
Sat, 16-Mar-2019

Meeting Point
Erica Hotel Moe-Walhalla Rd Erica
9:00 AM (Sat, 16-Mar-2019)

TRIP FULL

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Allan

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