Mt Dissapointment MEDIUM / HARD

Mt Dissapointment, VIC
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First time leading a trip so it will just be a casual day out. No real plan. Probably head up Quarry rd, The ladder, Pipeline and anything else that we see so I've selected Medium/Hard.



 



Most of these are drivable on 31's (except pipeline) but please have decent rubber and a working winch for if it turns nasty or we find something a bit more challenging.

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • Nathan

  • Nathan (SIKRUBI) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (15-Sep-2017 12:11)
    JK Rubicon (2009 Wrangler)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Mick

  • Mick (Grey Ranger)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 ChildrenChecked-In (16-Sep-2017 11:38)
    Ford Ranger (2017 Wildtrak)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Ben Howe

  • Ben Howe (Nacho) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (16-Sep-2017 13:51)
    hilux (2012 hilux)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Amanda

  • Amanda (Ma Mutha) I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (16-Sep-2017 12:06)
    Mad Mutha (1993 GQ)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Gavin

  • Gavin (KE70GT) I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (15-Sep-2017 20:03)
    Discovery 2 v8 (1999 Discovery 2)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
  • Chris

  • Chris (Milney) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Workhack ranger (2020 Ranger)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
  • Jono

  • Jono (Driva hard)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    D22 (2004 Navara)
    • 33" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Tony

  • Tony (le Dakar) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    GU Patrol 4.8 (2004 GU Patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Damien

  • Damien (105_cruiser)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    HDJ105 landcruiser FTE (1999 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

Braden (TD_Courier90)
would a lift kit be necessary?
05 Sep 2017
Alex
Alex (AlexRanger)
Ben's winch is definitely working. It's been known to pull down trees..
05 Sep 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
Lol. Can't wait to see his new lockers in action.
05 Sep 2017
Nathan
Trip Leader Nathan (SIKRUBI)
Braden (TD_Courier90) wrote: would a lift kit be necessary?
Probably not. But ill switch up the tracks to suit the cars if need be.
05 Sep 2017
Winston
Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Braden (TD_Courier90) wrote: would a lift kit be necessary?
Braden:

Quarry has some tough to very tough sections but go-arounds that are medium (heading west to east, climbing).

The Ladder (the Bump) would require probably a 2" lift and potentially a locker or otherwise some berries and nuts to go with them. Some bog holes at the bottom, then a bit of a wind up to the top section which has a big wheel lift corner followed by a bit of a step. Also needs low tyre pressure.

Pipeline is mostly easy apart from a very intense climb down the bottom. I've attempted it twin locked, 33 aggressive MT's on 4" lift and failed after several goes. It also has a go-around. For the most part I'd call it easy-medium for an experienced driver. Lots of tree dodging.

Edit: I meant Quarry from West to East. Starting down at the Stony Creek End heading towards Main Mountain Rd.

To add to that, if you cross Stony Creek at the Western end of Quarry there is a section now loosely known as Triton Hill. Wrecked Triton at the bottom and a nasty climb up to Spur Rd. Twin locked and serious vehicles only.
05 Sep 2017
Chris
Chris (PunisherJK)
I frequent this area alot....i would say minimum 33's and mud terrains...
Its very slippery in places and heavily rutted out...im on 4 inch and 35s and max out my flex
05 Sep 2017
Nathan
Trip Leader Nathan (SIKRUBI)
Chris (PunisherJK) wrote: I frequent this area alot....i would say minimum 33's and mud terrains...
Its very slippery in places and heavily rutted out...im on 4 inch and 35s and max out my flex
I agree with all this. I live 10 mins away from dissa. I have driven all 3 tracks on 31's but it was a smallish ZG Cherokee with coils all round. Ill leave it up to the owner of each vehicle to make the call.
05 Sep 2017
(DonK)
Seems like 1-2 people pull the pin closer to or on the day, keen if there's any drop outs. 👍🏻
13 Sep 2017
Shawn
Shawn (Shawn)
Don Kalapp (DonK) wrote: Seems like 1-2 people pull the pin closer to or on the day, keen if there's any drop outs. 👍🏻
Count me in a little notice would be good cheers 👍
13 Sep 2017
Nathan
Trip Leader Nathan (SIKRUBI)
Anyone have any problem if i open up a few extra spots to cover the interest in this trip? Maybe run with 10 cars? Also if your not checked in by 4pm tomorrow i will remove you to open a spot for someone else. Cheers.
15 Sep 2017
Greg
Greg (94_200TDi)
No problem here
15 Sep 2017
Shawn
Shawn (Shawn)
All good
15 Sep 2017
Nathan
Trip Leader Nathan (SIKRUBI)
Just opened up a few extra spots.
15 Sep 2017
Chris
Chris (Milney)
I was keen as to get out tomorrow, but with work tomorrow night and what looks like a fair bit of rain getting around I think it best I stay home.

Gonna be slippery out there, have fun!
16 Sep 2017
Greg Sando (GregPS)
I have kids stuff on. Have fun.
Greg
16 Sep 2017
Dan
Dan (Disco_Dan)
Looks like fun. I'll have to let you know if I break something out in Neerim East today though. That could throw a spanner in the works... possibly quite literally :P
16 Sep 2017
Chris
Chris (Milney)
Dan (Disco_Dan) wrote: Looks like fun. I'll have to let you know if I break something out in Neerim East today though. That could throw a spanner in the works... possibly quite literally :P
Driving a land rover with a right foot as heavy as yours it's inevitable ;)
16 Sep 2017
Dan
Dan (Disco_Dan)
Chris (Milney) wrote:
Dan (Disco_Dan) wrote: Looks like fun. I'll have to let you know if I break something out in Neerim East today though. That could throw a spanner in the works... possibly quite literally :P
Driving a land rover with a right foot as heavy as yours it's inevitable ;)
Haha, I'm not going to lie, that did happen after that trip. It has a new transfer case now... Still dunno if the winch works though :P
16 Sep 2017
Shawn
Shawn (Shawn)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Hi Guys due to the bad rain had up the mountain overnight and as we speak still raining i will be pulling out . Have fun
16 Sep 2017
Braden (TD_Courier90)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
16 Sep 2017
Braden (TD_Courier90)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
16 Sep 2017
Chris
Chris (PunisherJK)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry guys something has come up...so cant attend
16 Sep 2017
Dan
Dan (Disco_Dan)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry guys! We had a... uh... failed river crossing. Don't worry, mines fine!!
16 Sep 2017
Nathan
Trip Leader Nathan (SIKRUBI)
Dont forget to bring some lunch with you tomorrow. With the line up of cars we have going now we will be looking at the harder stuff and its very wet at the moment! Should be a fun day! 😁
16 Sep 2017
Corey
Corey (Paj083)
Wish i didnt have plans for tomorrow would of loved to come along
Was up there today testing the car and was definitely wet i would of liked to do more then i did but ran out of time the ladder / bump is alot more rutted out then last time i drove it so clearance would be an advantage

Have fun hopefully get out again
16 Sep 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
Are there any good bakeries up that way I can stop in before the meetup time?
That's my usual go to for these trips.
16 Sep 2017
Nathan
Trip Leader Nathan (SIKRUBI)
Mick (Grey Ranger) wrote: Are there any good bakeries up that way I can stop in before the meetup time?
That's my usual go to for these trips.
Best bets probably stop off in wallan. Not sure on the wandong bakery situation.
16 Sep 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
Cheers.
See you in the morning.
16 Sep 2017
John Flannery
John Flannery (johnonline1)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry guys just spoke to my brother who was up there today and he said its a swamp up there and my A/T tyres wont do the job. sorry guys have fun
16 Sep 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
Winston (Winston_FJ) wrote:
Braden (TD_Courier90) wrote: would a lift kit be necessary?
Braden:

Quarry has some tough to very tough sections but go-arounds that are medium (heading west to east, climbing).

The Ladder (the Bump) would require probably a 2" lift and potentially a locker or otherwise some berries and nuts to go with them. Some bog holes at the bottom, then a bit of a wind up to the top section which has a big wheel lift corner followed by a bit of a step. Also needs low tyre pressure.

Pipeline is mostly easy apart from a very intense climb down the bottom. I've attempted it twin locked, 33 aggressive MT's on 4" lift and failed after several goes. It also has a go-around. For the most part I'd call it easy-medium for an experienced driver. Lots of tree dodging.

Edit: I meant Quarry from West to East. Starting down at the Stony Creek End heading towards Main Mountain Rd.

To add to that, if you cross Stony Creek at the Western end of Quarry there is a section now loosely known as Triton Hill. Wrecked Triton at the bottom and a nasty climb up to Spur Rd. Twin locked and serious vehicles only.
Having just completed all those tracks you listed I would have to say you were pretty right on the money.
I would have rated the trip hard compared to other trips I have done rated medium/hard.
We did that Wrecked Triton climb to Spur road also.
Was white knuckles most of the way, wouldn't dare attempt again in the rain.
17 Sep 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
Cheers to Nathan for leading the trip. Was a great group that came. Would love to do that area again soon.
17 Sep 2017
Nathan
Trip Leader Nathan (SIKRUBI)
No dramas mate. Your definitely not afraid to use that ranger! Was wicked to watch.
17 Sep 2017
Winston
Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Mick (Grey Ranger) wrote:
Winston (Winston_FJ) wrote:
Braden (TD_Courier90) wrote: would a lift kit be necessary?
Braden:

Quarry has some tough to very tough sections but go-arounds that are medium (heading west to east, climbing).

The Ladder (the Bump) would require probably a 2" lift and potentially a locker or otherwise some berries and nuts to go with them. Some bog holes at the bottom, then a bit of a wind up to the top section which has a big wheel lift corner followed by a bit of a step. Also needs low tyre pressure.

Pipeline is mostly easy apart from a very intense climb down the bottom. I've attempted it twin locked, 33 aggressive MT's on 4" lift and failed after several goes. It also has a go-around. For the most part I'd call it easy-medium for an experienced driver. Lots of tree dodging.

Edit: I meant Quarry from West to East. Starting down at the Stony Creek End heading towards Main Mountain Rd.

To add to that, if you cross Stony Creek at the Western end of Quarry there is a section now loosely known as Triton Hill. Wrecked Triton at the bottom and a nasty climb up to Spur Rd. Twin locked and serious vehicles only.
Having just completed all those tracks you listed I would have to say you were pretty right on the money.
I would have rated the trip hard compared to other trips I have done rated medium/hard.
We did that Wrecked Triton climb to Spur road also.
Was white knuckles most of the way, wouldn't dare attempt again in the rain.
Balls.
18 Sep 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
Uploaded some action shots. Does anyone have any videos they want to add?
18 Sep 2017
Nathan
Trip Leader Nathan (SIKRUBI)
Cool pics. Keen to see the video.
18 Sep 2017
Damien
Damien (105_cruiser)
What tracks did you guys do? Heading up to dissa this weekend and not sure of good tracks around
18 Sep 2017
Jono
Jono (Driva hard)
Nathan (SIKRUBI) wrote: Cool pics. Keen to see the video.
Would any of u guys be keen to head back out this weekend coming
18 Sep 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
Missus has grounded me this weekend lol. Got a wedding to attend and a whole lot of jobs around the house I been putting off.
The main tracks we did were The Ladder, Pipeline and part of the Quarry road.
18 Sep 2017
Nathan
Trip Leader Nathan (SIKRUBI)
I can't go out this weekend either. 😔 If your going to do the west end of quarry road make sure your ready! Lockers lift and winch are a must! And insurance.
19 Sep 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
I put this up in the trip report section but in case it gets missed il post it here as well.
Footage from the trip up on youtube.

https://youtu.be/ngNyWcJb4Jg
22 Sep 2017
Ben Howe
Ben Howe (Nacho)
Amazing video Mick. Can't believe you guys got up that 'triton' hill, bloody scary.
Great to meet everyone.
Thanks Nathan for organising the trip.
Have to do it again sometime.
22 Sep 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Awesome video Mick! Those are some insane tracks!!
22 Sep 2017
Nathan
Trip Leader Nathan (SIKRUBI)
Love the video Mick! 👌
22 Sep 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
Cheers for the positive feedback.
Just don't ask how long it took me 😏
22 Sep 2017
Chris
Chris (Milney)
Usually the videos make hills look like nothing... but that hill looks epic, so I'm guessing it's genuinely scary in real life!
22 Sep 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
I was shitting myself when I got hung on that rock.
2 vehicles in our group with more brains than me decided to take a different route.
According to the 4x4 Earth Tracks database it has a Very difficult rating.
Would be fun going down it as well from Spur road.
22 Sep 2017
Nathan
Trip Leader Nathan (SIKRUBI)
And you couldn't see from the sun being right in your eyes. Made for an interesting time. Lol.
22 Sep 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Mick, I shat myself watching the youtube video haha let alone you in the car!

Front locker would have made it much easier! Got mine installed today :D
22 Sep 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
Front locker would have made a big difference.
In the end more right foot and a better line closer to the trees was all that was needed.
Did you get a rear locker to Thurstain or just front?
22 Sep 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Mick (Grey Ranger) wrote: Front locker would have made a big difference.
In the end more right foot and a better line closer to the trees was all that was needed.
Did you get a rear locker to Thurstain or just front?
Yes right foot usually does it haha! Bloody good driving none the less.

No in the rear I have a very good LSD, for now it's doing a great job (it's what got me up Strickland spur without a lot of trouble!) so not worth it to spend money on it for now.. Maybe in the future when my build is complete..
22 Sep 2017
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TRIP COMPLETED

5 GOING, 5 Interested
9 adults , 1 children (10 in total)
Trip Date
Sun, 17-Sep-2017

Meeting Point
Wandong Caltex servo
10:00 AM (Sun, 17-Sep-2017)

Organiser N.J.E Engineering pty ltd
Nathan

Nathan (SIKRUBI)

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