Selma Snow run. MEDIUM / HARD

Walhalla, VIC
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The snow season has been very average this year but there has been some good falls recently and the next reasonable dump is forecast from Thursday Aug 17th down to 1100 mtrs for a few days. We had a trip up to Mt Selma a few weeks ago and were fortunate enough to see some 'white stuff' and if the forecast is correct, I expect to see more this time.

As well as driving in snow, we will also be driving some of the good tracks in the Walhalla area on route to Mt Selma. Most of the tracks are of medium standard, but there a couple, Fultons for example, that can be on the hard side especially if wet so trip standard is rated 'Medium/Hard'. If you wish to take part in this trip, you and your vehicle must have the following minimum requirements;

Tyres:                                                                      32" either aggressive A/T's or M/Ts. (no H/T tyres).

Suspension/body lift:                                            Not mandatory, but advantageous.

Winch:                                                                     Preferred.

Recovery Gear:                                                     All vehicles must have the basics; snatch strap, shackles, rated recovery points etc.

Snorkle:                                                                  Whilst preferable, if you dont have one please bring a tarp/water blind for river crossings.

UHF Radio:                                                             Mandatory, either in car or hand held.

 

This will be a big day of 4wding. Please be at Erica Pub by 9.15am at the latest for a 9.30am departure. Ensure you have suitable warm clothing as it is possible that we may encounter blizzard conditions. Be self sufficent with lunch/drinks as we will stop somewhere for a 30 minute lunch break.  Plan is to be 'airing up' by 5pm to make our way home and if anyone is keen, we can stop at the Erica Pub for a counter meal before heading home.

 

Last available fuel is in Moe so advisable to top up your tanks there. Total distance from Moe back to Moe will be aprox 200 klms with low range required on a large percentage of the tracks we are driving.

 

;CHECKING IN'.    ALL participants MUST check in by 1.00pm on Friday the 18th.  If not checked in by this time, you will be removed from trip.

 

Any questions, feel free to ask.

 

PS: If anyone has a chainsaw, please bring it along. It is possible that there may be strong winds on the day, so best to have a couple handy in the event of fallen trees.

 

 

 

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • Allan

  • Allan (allanmac) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 3 (Completed over 30 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (17-Aug-2017 16:44)
    NL Pajero GLS (1998 NL)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Alex

  • Alex (TEQ-80) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 4 (Completed over 35 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (18-Aug-2017 11:12)
    Dual cab dual locked dual t/cased LN106 (1992 Hi-Deluxe)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Pauly

  • Pauly (Dagy) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 3 (Completed over 29 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (17-Aug-2017 16:29)
    STU - V6 Petrol (2004 120 Prado)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Mick

  • Mick (Grey Ranger)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (18-Aug-2017 10:15)
    Ford Ranger (2017 Wildtrak)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Damien

  • Damien (105_cruiser)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (17-Aug-2017 21:01)
    HDJ105 landcruiser FTE (1999 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • () I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (17-Aug-2017 19:17)
    gu (1977 L)
    • 29" Tyres
  • Freddy

  • Freddy (Frenchy) I have mechanic skills I had chainsaw training Premium Member

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (18-Aug-2017 16:09)
    Nissan patrol GU (2004 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Alex

  • Alex (Alex_Lemons)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    4.0L Petrol 120 Prado (2004 Prado)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Daniel

  • Daniel (wj_dan) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    grand cherokee (2013 wk)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Red

  • Red (Redtarro)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Red (1995 80 Series)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • David Waldron (dirty)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    42 gu (2001 patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Mike

  • Mike (Belvo)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Coil cab td42 (1995 Patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Paul

  • Paul (kibz)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    PX2 Ranger (2015 Ranger)
    • 34" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Luke (Griff0)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Gq 4.2 TD (1995 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

Maarten
Maarten (DUTCHD)
G'day Al! Since my last trip with Kelvin was rated 'medium', and this one is 'medium/hard', I'm a bit lost at the ratings.... How will it compare to the last Toolangi trip?
12 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Maarten (DUTCHD) wrote: G'day Al! Since my last trip with Kelvin was rated 'medium', and this one is 'medium/hard', I'm a bit lost at the ratings.... How will it compare to the last Toolangi trip?
Dutchy, as you know I always prefer to rate any trip a bit harder than it actually might be. You have done most of the tracks with me previously, so you will be fine. As I said, most of the tracks will be medium with only a couple a little harder; hence the trip rating.
12 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
That filled quickly, looking forward to meeting some of the guys I am yet to meet. Will work out the route over the next few days, but 1st track of the day will be Fultons; (yes Alex going in the direction you havent been) and will then have a few options depending on weather/track conditions etc.
12 Aug 2017
Pauly
Pauly (Dagy) Premium Member
Cool did Fultons last year both ways was a bit of a challenge. Look forward to it, Caltex at longwarry 7.15 for me :-)
12 Aug 2017
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
Yep I reckon be a bit more challenging going the other way 'specially if it's a bit slippery!
12 Aug 2017
Pauly
Pauly (Dagy) Premium Member
Thinking I may through the tent in and stay overnight ?
13 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Pauly (Dagy) wrote: Cool did Fultons last year both ways was a bit of a challenge. Look forward to it, Caltex at longwarry 7.15 for me :-)
Will see you at the Caltex Pauly, thanks for letting me know. Yes, Fultons has some challenging bits in the dry, more 'character building' when wet. Whilst 80% of the track is probably only medium rating, the other 20% is hard and I always roll my eyes when some say it is a easy track. Have seen many vehicles having to winch one section in particular.

Alex, you will enjoy 'going the other way', especially if we do the full track; l'm not sure if you have done this before. Again it will all depend on weather/track conditions on the day.
13 Aug 2017
Steve
Steve (blue rangie 304) Premium Member
caltex at longwarry for me as well then go up as a group if its ok with trip leader


steve
13 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Steve (blue rangie 304) wrote: caltex at longwarry for me as well then go up as a group if its ok with trip leader


steve
All good Steve, thanks for that.
13 Aug 2017
Maarten
Maarten (DUTCHD)
sounds like i better put the new sliders on.... if i can find the time! Another terminally ill dog is taking up a lot of my time.... Off to the show too this week, get some new goodies if theyre going for a good price. I doubt i'll have a front locker fitted in time though....
13 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Maarten (DUTCHD) wrote: sounds like i better put the new sliders on.... if i can find the time! Another terminally ill dog is taking up a lot of my time.... Off to the show too this week, get some new goodies if theyre going for a good price. I doubt i'll have a front locker fitted in time though....
Shit Dutchy, you cant take a trick with your dogs at the moment; hope all goes well. You can get by without the sliders on the trip and what locker did you buy?
13 Aug 2017
Maarten
Maarten (DUTCHD)
tell me about it Allan. I've only had Blackers (the black lab obviously) 1 1/2 years, but he's so lovely and easy going. Thought he looked a bit bloated thursday, when it wasnt looking better friday i saw the local vet, swollen spleen, did bloods, Saturday the results showed blood cancer. Basically nothing you can do, just hope you get the timing right when you let him go, if he doesn't go before then. So hard, he doesn't look bothered at all, so hard to decide the right moment.
Harrop E-locker, haven't bought it yet though. Was hoping for a deal at the shop. About $2100 installed normally.
13 Aug 2017
Eddie Guerin
Eddie Guerin (Monkey21)
That should be a good little wheel around the bush have fun lads
13 Aug 2017
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
Hi Allan, what time at Caltex ? Is 7.15 the go ?
"AND", it had better not be hot as it looks like I have to drop my air-conditioning belt, the tensioner bearing is starting to squeak. Not bad, it only lasted 12 months grrr.
It's only 20 bux at the bearing shop but I don't have time to do it between now and Sat worse luck.
14 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Dont think you will need your aircon Alex; forecast is for a max of 11 degrees in Walhalla on Saturday so think it will be between 0 and 5 up in the hills. Hope your heater is working.

Yep 7.15am if you want a bite to eat; will be leaving at 7.45am sharp.
14 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Here is the link to the forecast for this week, so at this stage it is looking pretty good.

http://www.snowatch.com.au/1-7-day-forecast/
14 Aug 2017
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
Good deal, thanks, yes, the heater is full of kero and ready to burn.
I sent this to Marks 4WD:
Hi Nick

I’ve attached some pics as best I could rolling around under my car just now.
Car was converted by 4x4 Obsession just under 3 years ago. About 12 months ago I had a squeal from the front of the engine somewhere, process of elimination it was coming from the AC tensioner pully.
Took it off and the 2 single row bearings in it had gone dry and started to seize, the pulley had started spinning on the bearing.
I replaced the 2 singles with a wider single bearing and a washer to try and keep dirt out, but 12 months later, probably done 5,000 klms as its not my daily drive, and its going again, same bearing noise.

I don’t so mud, just the odd river crossing, but want to have a spare pulley with bearings already set up so I can quick change on the roadside.
If this is unusual any idea why mine, which does ultra low miles, would be on its 3rd bearing so quickly ?

I’d also like a spare water pump to suit my fan drive as well, just in case that goes on a long trip.

Cheers,
Alex.
14 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Good luck Alex, hope you have success.

Found a link that is Mt Selma specific and forecast only gets better for snow; up to half a metre from Wednesday with a big dump on Friday night. Fair bit of rain on Tuesday/Wednesday so tracks will be slippery, but I guess upside is 'no dust'.

https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Selma/forecasts/1463

Could those who are coming please advise who can bring a chainsaw. Mine needs a new chain and I wont have time to replace it this week.
14 Aug 2017
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi all, hope you have a great weekend! ... Just some info which may help planning the trip. I did Fulton Creek Track from north of Walhalla to O'Tooles couple weeks ago. The condition of the track was "technical" and in some part i would consider HARD if you don't have locker. Some sections are quite rocky now. For those who were on my snow trip, it would be much much easier than Strictland Spur Track but Fulton is a lot steeper. All the crossing level were VERY low, so hopefully it will stay that way. It took us around 4 hours to complete the track with 8 cars.
Have fun guys and thanks Allan for running the trip.
15 Aug 2017
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
Thanks Gazza. I was wise enough to but a few dabs of bearing retaining compound on the inside of the pulley this time so the pulley couldn't spin on the outside of the bearing. I ripped the old one out last night and have the best quality W5203 bearing they could find coming in to Bearing Wholesalers in Lilydale about lunch-time today. So Ill be changed out and done by tonight. Its easy to get to a 5 minute job. Its a serpentine belt so if it was out of alignment it would throw the belt pretty quick, that said it only goes around the crank pulley, the back (flat) face of the belt runs over this tensioner, then round the A/C pulley and back to the crank, so not much serpentine action. Anyway, I'll have a fully set up 'ready to change' spare in my toolbox in case it ever happens roadside- so far its 18 months per bearing, pretty average. Hopefully this new one is better quality.

And bring on that snow !
15 Aug 2017
Daniel
Daniel (wj_dan)
Alex are u cleaning your engine bay with degreaser? If so stop now. Degreaser does exactly what it says. Removes all the grease and wax from all those places which should have some sort of protection or lubrication. Use wd40 or similar style product.
15 Aug 2017
Pauly
Pauly (Dagy) Premium Member
Alex (TEQ-80) wrote: Thanks Gazza. I was wise enough to but a few dabs of bearing retaining compound on the inside of the pulley this time so the pulley couldn't spin on the outside of the bearing. I ripped the old one out last night and have the best quality W5203 bearing they could find coming in to Bearing Wholesalers in Lilydale about lunch-time today. So Ill be changed out and done by tonight. Its easy to get to a 5 minute job. Its a serpentine belt so if it was out of alignment it would throw the belt pretty quick, that said it only goes around the crank pulley, the back (flat) face of the belt runs over this tensioner, then round the A/C pulley and back to the crank, so not much serpentine action. Anyway, I'll have a fully set up 'ready to change' spare in my toolbox in case it ever happens roadside- so far its 18 months per bearing, pretty average. Hopefully this new one is better quality.

And bring on that snow !
Alex - I had the same problem, blanked off the holes in the bash plates as water was getting forced in by river crossings and slowed down ( yes) a bit on any river crossings.
I also now tend to keep away from water on the left hand side of car eg puddles as thats where all the bearings, the starter, alternator etc are.
15 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote: Hi all, hope you have a great weekend! ... Just some info which may help planning the trip. I did Fulton Creek Track from north of Walhalla to O'Tooles couple weeks ago. The condition of the track was "technical" and in some part i would consider HARD if you don't have locker. Some sections are quite rocky now. For those who were on my snow trip, it would be much much easier than Strictland Spur Track but Fulton is a lot steeper. All the crossing level were VERY low, so hopefully it will stay that way. It took us around 4 hours to complete the track with 8 cars.
Have fun guys and thanks Allan for running the trip.
Thanks for that Kelvin. Like you I consider some parts of Fultons hard to very hard and we will 'play it by ear' as to how far we venture along this track as I have no interest in spending half the day winching. We also did some of Fultons on the earlier Mt Selma trip and I was surprised at how low the river crossings were. I expect them to be a little higher this trip as a fair bit of rain is forecast for today and tomorrow.
15 Aug 2017
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
Daniel (wj_dan) wrote: Alex are u cleaning your engine bay with degreaser? If so stop now. Degreaser does exactly what it says. Removes all the grease and wax from all those places which should have some sort of protection or lubrication. Use wd40 or similar style product.
Hi Dan long time no see hope to catch you on a trip haven't seen you since I think Woods Point last ?

Eh, wash ? What's that ??? Yeah, no I don't degrease if it's one thing they got right with the LS is no oil leaks. The 1FZ was like the Exxon Valdex in comparison. I'm hoping bad luck the guys at Marks' aren't familiar with it and neither are the 80 series LS forums. Fingers crossed this new bearing goes a bit longer than 18 months, sure the cost isn't a biggie but its something I want to forget about and not have to do every other oil change or similar !
15 Aug 2017
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
Pauly (Dagy) wrote:
Alex (TEQ-80) wrote: Thanks Gazza. I was wise enough to but a few dabs of bearing retaining compound on the inside of the pulley this time so the pulley couldn't spin on the outside of the bearing. I ripped the old one out last night and have the best quality W5203 bearing they could find coming in to Bearing Wholesalers in Lilydale about lunch-time today. So Ill be changed out and done by tonight. Its easy to get to a 5 minute job. Its a serpentine belt so if it was out of alignment it would throw the belt pretty quick, that said it only goes around the crank pulley, the back (flat) face of the belt runs over this tensioner, then round the A/C pulley and back to the crank, so not much serpentine action. Anyway, I'll have a fully set up 'ready to change' spare in my toolbox in case it ever happens roadside- so far its 18 months per bearing, pretty average. Hopefully this new one is better quality.

And bring on that snow !
Alex - I had the same problem, blanked off the holes in the bash plates as water was getting forced in by river crossings and slowed down ( yes) a bit on any river crossings.
I also now tend to keep away from water on the left hand side of car eg puddles as thats where all the bearings, the starter, alternator etc are.
I hear you bro. Have a look at the sucker in the picture section. Beats me how something so simple can go south twice in 3 years....
15 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Mmmm, they are saying snow down to 600 mtrs tomorrow night into Friday; lets hope they are right.

On a side note; if it is raining at Erica for the meet up,might be a good idea to meet at the shelter/toilet block opposite the pub; you cannot miss it. Again, just a reminder, if you have a chainsaw, bring it along if you can.
16 Aug 2017
Pauly
Pauly (Dagy) Premium Member
Will throw in the chainsaw all good, snow yes rain no
Oh well it is what it is.
16 Aug 2017
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
Not going to argue with this for service !

From: Marks4WD Sales [mailto:sales@marks4wd.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 1:33 PM
To: Alex McAllister
Subject: RE: L98 V8 80 series A/C tensioner pulley attention Nick

Hello Alex

I have spoken to the boys

Just for the part you need it’s just over $85.00
There was a change to the product 3 years ago and you must have missed this by a fraction

It also looks like your pulley might be installed back to front
I don’t have one of the original setups like yours but this is how the new one goes together



The bush is designed to run on the bracket side not to be locked down nut side

After talking to management we have decided to send you a new pulley setup and see how you go
Please contact me to organise this
17 Aug 2017
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
Sorry I've clogged up your trip notes with 80 series dribble Allan......
17 Aug 2017
Pauly
Pauly (Dagy) Premium Member
I'm sure we will hear more dribble on Saturday:-)
17 Aug 2017
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
Yes, you will.. Lots of cough......muffled LS comment.......cough!
17 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
All good Alex. BTW, 'check in' is now available. This time Pauly beat me to it.
17 Aug 2017
Konrad
Konrad (Koni)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry for the late notice but my water pump has decided to go on me today (which with hindsight is a bonus). I may as well replace the serpentine belt and bottom hose at the same time while I'm at it. I'd rather be prepared than stuck in the middle of no-where. I was really looking forward to meeting some of you guy's as I've been watching the uploads for ages now.
Anyway, I hope everyone has a good and safe time.
cheers K
17 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Konrad (Koni) wrote: WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry for the late notice but my water pump has decided to go on me today (which with hindsight is a bonus). I may as well replace the serpentine belt and bottom hose at the same time while I'm at it. I'd rather be prepared than stuck in the middle of no-where. I was really looking forward to meeting some of you guy's as I've been watching the uploads for ages now.
Anyway, I hope everyone has a good and safe time.
cheers K
That's a 'bugger' Konrad, but as you said, better to let go now rather than on the trip. No doubt we will catch up on a trip one day.
17 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Well done Damien in getting the last spot; remember to 'check in' before the cut off time.
17 Aug 2017
Konrad
Konrad (Koni)
Allan (allanmac) wrote:
Konrad (Koni) wrote: WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry for the late notice but my water pump has decided to go on me today (which with hindsight is a bonus). I may as well replace the serpentine belt and bottom hose at the same time while I'm at it. I'd rather be prepared than stuck in the middle of no-where. I was really looking forward to meeting some of you guy's as I've been watching the uploads for ages now.
Anyway, I hope everyone has a good and safe time.
cheers K
That's a 'bugger' Konrad, but as you said, better to let go now rather than on the trip. No doubt we will catch up on a trip one day.
Sorry I should have said , looking to meet all you guy's instead of some of you guy's.
17 Aug 2017
Steve
Steve (blue rangie 304) Premium Member
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: have come down with the flu staying home a-few days to get over it sorry fellars next time
17 Aug 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
It's going around.
Iv been off work all week recovering from it.
Daughter the week before and now my son just started getting sick.
17 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Thanks for letting us know Steve; probably not a good idea to be up in the freezing cold. Mick, if you are still feeling crook it might be best to give it a miss as nothing worse than driving when you are feeling shite.. Just let me know what you decide.
17 Aug 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
The flu is behind me. Got a nasty throat infection that came after it but that should be gone by tomorrow with all the meds I been taking .
I plan on visiting the 4x4 show tomorrow so through sheer willpower I expect to be well tomorrow
17 Aug 2017
Damien
Damien (105_cruiser)
Hey looking forward to this trip, just to confirm is it the caltex on the side of the freeway outbound?
17 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Mick (Grey Ranger) wrote: The flu is behind me. Got a nasty throat infection that came after it but that should be gone by tomorrow with all the meds I been taking .
I plan on visiting the 4x4 show tomorrow so through sheer willpower I expect to be well tomorrow
Good to hear Mick. Not sure why you need to go to the 4wd show; your Ranger has everything already going by what I read on the Ranger forum. Look forward to seeing it 'in the flesh' on Saturday.
17 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Damien (105_cruiser) wrote: Hey looking forward to this trip, just to confirm is it the caltex on the side of the freeway outbound?
That's the one Damien; we will be in Hungry Jacks. Think you will have a early start Sat morning as you have a fair way to travel, as does Glen, but if you havent been to the Walhalla area before; can gaurantee it will be a place you will go back to time and time again.
17 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Great to see you got the vacant spot Gazza and thanks to those who have already 'checked in'.
17 Aug 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
Have fun guys, will be plenty of white stuff!!
Will be thinking of you all freezing your asses off while I am lounging beside a pool drinking scotch in QLD sun
17 Aug 2017
Maarten
Maarten (DUTCHD)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry guys, can't do bumpy stuff with Blackers in his current state, too risky and uncomfortable for him. Because of his medical condition, leaving him home all day isn't an option. We'll probably go find some snow ourselves in Matlock, stick to the main roads rather than tracks. Was gonna decide last minute, but this way someone else can grab my spot!
18 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Sorry to hear about Blackers Dutchy; a good call on your behalf.
18 Aug 2017
Freddy
Freddy (Frenchy) Premium Member
Hey Allan and guys , still possible to join the group ?
18 Aug 2017
Pauly
Pauly (Dagy) Premium Member
Alex, I think you will be ok without your aircon tomorrow you can always wind down the windows if you get hot :-)
18 Aug 2017
Pauly
Pauly (Dagy) Premium Member
Thermals and winter woolys I think
18 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Frederic (Frenchy) wrote: Hey Allan and guys , still possible to join the group ?
Frederic, well done on taking the last spot; look forward to meeting you tomorrow.
18 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
You are right guys; it is going to be bloody cold. Is only 4 in Emerald atm. As Gazza said, the tracks are going to be slippery so even though I have planned the route, this may change.

Might be an idea to bring a change of clothes, just in case we get muddy/wet if any winching/recoveries are required. See some at Hungry Jacks and the others at Erica in the morning.
18 Aug 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
I would also like to take the oppurtunity to thank you as well Allan for leading a trip yesterday and to everyone else on the trip.
It was a really enjoyable day.
I look forward to doing those other trails you mentioned on another trip in the future.
I could definitely do that Fultons track again.
Hopefully next time I can bring some of the family along.
20 Aug 2017
Pauly
Pauly (Dagy) Premium Member
Great trip, Thanks for organizing Allan. Good group.
20 Aug 2017
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
That was epic with more than we bargained for on several occasions. Thanks again Allan for leading us into the wilderness and out again despite a few mechanical maladies. I got snowed on coming home doesn't get better than that !
21 Aug 2017
Allan
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Thanks for the pics guys, well do a trip report in the forum section tonight.
21 Aug 2017
Damien
Damien (105_cruiser)
Cheers for the trip guys first trip I've done with this forum and it was heaps of fun and very well planned out, hope to do one again shortly!
21 Aug 2017
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
Garry (Gazza) wrote: Just realised only 3 vehicles made it to are destination. The other 5 where 200 metres short. Lol
Nah, we just chose the hard way and ended up in a different spot :-)
21 Aug 2017
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TRIP COMPLETED

7 GOING, 9 Interested
9 adults
Trip Date
Sat, 19-Aug-2017

Meeting Point
Erica Hotel Moe Walhalla Rd Erica
9:30 AM (Sat, 19-Aug-2017)

Organiser
Allan

Allan (allanmac) Premium Member

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