Strathbogies - Exploration trip (2 Nov to 4 Nov) MEDIUM / HARD

Strathbogies state forest, VIC

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Explore Strathbogies state forest. This trip is for experienced 4wders who have well setup vehicles due to the unknown track condition and possible hard technical tracks in the area. 

 

This trip is to continue help lead another group which has been cancelled due to the unavailablity of the original trip leader. 

 

More details will follow. 

 

I have led a hard trip in the area so I am still new to the area. So expect there will be a lot of poking around, turning around so be patient. 

 

I have rated this trip as Med/Hard..... if the weather is wet, I may change it to Hard. 

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • Kelvin (TREXGQ) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 6 (Completed over 83 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (01-Nov-2019 09:27)
    TREXGQ (1993 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch


  • Duke (Nav pig) I had chainsaw training

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (01-Nov-2019 21:39)
    Nav pig (2008 Navara)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Jesse (Jess) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (31-Oct-2019 22:20)
    Petrol 80 (1993 80 Series)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Colin (EastEndBoy) I had chainsaw training I had winch training Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 ChildrenChecked-In (01-Nov-2019 15:49)
    Mt Henry (2016 Everest)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Julius (Mishka) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (31-Oct-2019 15:15)
    Old MQ Patrol (1989 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Marc (GONM4D) I had chainsaw training I had winch training Completed Proficiency training Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    GONM4D (2003 Patrol)
    • 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

Marc (GONM4D)
G day Kelvin, are we going to base camp or stop at a different camp ground each night?
23 Oct 2019
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi guys, just updated the meeting point at Beechworth Bakery in Healsville at 8am.
We will meet Duke, one of our members at Bonnie Doon Pub at 10am. Duke is a local in the area so he is going to take us to a few good spots. Thanks Duke.
The camping ground will be likely at James Camping Reserve.
25 Oct 2019
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Marc (GONM4D) wrote: G day Kelvin, are we going to base camp or stop at a different camp ground each night?
Hey mate, sorry for my late reply. I am happy to base camp at James Reserve (or other camp spot Duke can take us), just mean that we will have to drive all the way back if we travel far. I think it should be fine.
25 Oct 2019
Mitch (Moonman)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: New suspension required to get to the Moonman
Sorry guys bushes are all flogged out catch use on the next one
27 Oct 2019
Colin (EastEndBoy)
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote: Hi guys, just updated the meeting point at Beechworth Bakery in Healsville at 8am.
We will meet Duke, one of our members at Bonnie Doon Pub at 10am. Duke is a local in the area so he is going to take us to a few good spots. Thanks Duke.
The camping ground will be likely at James Camping Reserve.
James reserve will be heaving as will the other formal grounds. Eddie.G and I were up there a few weeks ago and it was busy then. Think about a Plan B.
27 Oct 2019
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi guys, there has been a small changes. I have to change to time to 7am instead. I know it's quite early but it will take 2 hours to get to James Camping Reserve where we will meet Duke. Duke will help secure the camping ground on Friday. If you like, you can join his camping on Friday night. Please do let me know if you decide to camp on Fri instead, and I will let Duke know.
https://goo.gl/maps/ouUeiQ7Gko3fvZCD7
28 Oct 2019
Marc (GONM4D)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Can't make it due to rain might get my awning wet ,
28 Oct 2019
Colin (EastEndBoy)
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote: Hi guys, there has been a small changes. I have to change to time to 7am instead. I know it's quite early but it will take 2 hours to get to James Camping Reserve where we will meet Duke. Duke will help secure the camping ground on Friday. If you like, you can join his camping on Friday night. Please do let me know if you decide to camp on Fri instead, and I will let Duke know.
https://goo.gl/maps/ouUeiQ7Gko3fvZCD7
Link does not work.
I will be up there Friday night, so I need Dukes contact details.
Alterative campsites … Rooftop maps (Benalla) 0397-3 / 5928-2 & 0403-9 / 5926-9
The second camp includes a nice track down to it.
29 Oct 2019
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Colin (EastEndBoy) wrote:
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote: Hi guys, there has been a small changes. I have to change to time to 7am instead. I know it's quite early but it will take 2 hours to get to James Camping Reserve where we will meet Duke. Duke will help secure the camping ground on Friday. If you like, you can join his camping on Friday night. Please do let me know if you decide to camp on Fri instead, and I will let Duke know.
https://goo.gl/maps/ouUeiQ7Gko3fvZCD7
Link does not work.
I will be up there Friday night, so I need Dukes contact details.
Alterative campsites … Rooftop maps (Benalla) 0397-3 / 5928-2 & 0403-9 / 5926-9
The second camp includes a nice track down to it.
No worries Colin. Here is the link to James Reserve, hope it works this time. Looking forward to catching up with you and everyone. I will send you his mobile. He is on the list, Duke.
29 Oct 2019
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi all, looking forward to the trip. Please make sure your 4wd is checked. Check your winch is working (very important). Looks like it's going to be wet, so prepare this becomes a hard trip. Duke, please can you send me the name of the tracks you are thinking to take us so I can map them out on my gps.

So far I know we have Duke and Colin camping on Friday at James Reserve. If anyone want to camp on Fri night, please reach out to Duke. James Reserve is about 2.5 hours from Healsville.
31 Oct 2019
Julius (Mishka) Premium Member
I'll see you at the bakery Saturday about 7.00 am
31 Oct 2019
Colin (EastEndBoy)
Guys, thanks for a good weekend, and the help getting winched.
Please can you share any movie / pix you have of my Everest either here or send to via WhatsApp 0448271077. Thanks Colin.
05 Nov 2019
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TRIP COMPLETED

6 GOING, 1 Interested
7 adults , 1 children (8 in total)
Trip Date
02-Nov-2019 (Sat) to 04-Nov-2019 (Mon)

Meeting Point
Healsville Beechworth Bakery
7:00 AM (Sat, 02-Nov-2019)

TRIP FULL

Organiser 4WD TRIP
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member

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