Dargo to Bright Dash - Take 2 MEDIUM / HARD

Alpine National Park, VIC
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We'll be slicing the high country in half, taking all the seasonally open trails available to us. The scenery will be incredible, it'll be cold, there will be snow and you will remember the trip. It'll be around 125-150kms of massive mountains between fuel, so you'll need to be prepared. Please arrive friday night if possible so you have a good night sleep and you aren't sick of driving by saturday arvo. We'll be leaving camp around 8.30am Saturday morning. Pack your chainsaw. Inspect your car properly. We should be in Bright in time for a morning coffee Sunday. 
Note - this trip will be slightly faster paced than usual because of the distance we need to travel. If you like to drive in second gear at exactly 1500RPM all the time, this won't be your ideal trip. I'm not saying we'll be flying but it's not a leisurely stroll. Mud tyres are recommended.

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • Jason

  • Jason (FauxBogan) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills I had chainsaw training Completed Intermediate training Trip Leader - Level 4 (Completed over 36 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (19-Oct-2018 11:44)
    Shadow (2020 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Steve

  • Steve (blue rangie 304) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 5 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (19-Oct-2018 00:27)
    ex blue rangie/ landcruiser (2015 wildtrack)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • John

  • John (JRP) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (18-Oct-2018 21:28)
    79 series (2017 79 series)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Kelvin

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

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (17-Oct-2018 22:37)
    TREXGQ (1993 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Zak

  • Zak (Uzooz) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 4 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (18-Oct-2018 17:22)
    Dakuwqa (2020 Gladiator)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Faris

  • Faris (Mudway) I had chainsaw training I had winch training Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips) Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Gq with 350 chev 5.7 (1989 patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Steve (TV200)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    3ltr Diesel turbo (2005 Hilux turbo)
    • 30" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Chris

  • Chris (Skurfer)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Ford Ranger PX (2014 Ranger PX)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Freddy

  • Freddy (Frenchy) I had chainsaw training Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Nissan patrol GU (2004 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Alex (15triton)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    MN Triton (2015 Triton)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Winch

Peter
Peter (PJM_Prado150)
I have recovery gear but no winch so would this eliminate my eligibility for this trip?
09 Oct 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Yes, it does, sorry Peter.
09 Oct 2018
Peter
Peter (PJM_Prado150)
Jason (FauxBogan) I've sent you a Private Message. Please check your inbox.
09 Oct 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Trip difficulty - didn't post properly and I just realized. Please only come if you're ready for a difficult trip and have the skills to match.
10 Oct 2018
Paul
Paul (Sir_luxalot)
This would be the most challenging trip I’ve done but am keen to give it a red hot crack
10 Oct 2018
Freddy
Freddy (Frenchy) Premium Member
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: Trip difficulty - didn't post properly and I just realized. Please only come if you're ready for a difficult trip and have the skills to match.
Wow, sounds like a fun trip !
10 Oct 2018
Paul
Paul (Sir_luxalot)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
11 Oct 2018
Paul
Paul (Sir_luxalot)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
11 Oct 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
It's good to see we've got a chilled group coming along. Who will be the last?! See you all soon.
11 Oct 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
I have feeling that this trip is going to be EPIC!..... Can't wait :) ......
13 Oct 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
The last time I did this trip someone else was leading and the average speed was 30-40km/h, which was a bit quick. The trip went too fast. The trip distance for saturday is 85 or 110 kms, depending which camp we end up at. Sunday we'll be starting the day on the main dirt road home, so no need to rush; all the hard work will be on saturday.
14 Oct 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Anyone camping on Fri night?.....
14 Oct 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
I am. It's a great camp site down on the river. I'm not sure what time I'll be there cos I might have dinner at the Dargo Pub. I'd be there around 7pm, if anyone is keen to join.
15 Oct 2018
John
John (JRP)
I will be camping their Friday night. Just not sure what time I’ll be their yet, just depends on what time I finish work.
15 Oct 2018
Toyotachick
ToyotaChick (cruiser_v8)
Female only here.... skills to match but no winch,
Surely one of you guys could help me out if I get in trouble lol 😉
15 Oct 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Hi ToyotaChick,
Sorry but the trip is full. And I prefer if people have their own winch because it's safer to do self-recovery and people don't damage their car pulling you out.
15 Oct 2018
Steve
Steve (blue rangie 304) Premium Member
i will be there late afternoon too camping the night
15 Oct 2018
Robin
Robin (Robin80series)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry guys wouldn’t able to join due to my little one not well ..have fun 👍👍
16 Oct 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Sorry to hear that Robin. I hope they're better soon.
16 Oct 2018
Robin
Robin (Robin80series)
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: Sorry to hear that Robin. I hope they're better soon.
he is getting better..thanks...have fun guys..
17 Oct 2018
Steve
Steve (blue rangie 304) Premium Member
anyone bringing fire wood chainsaw or anything else we might need
17 Oct 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
I'm bringing a chainsaw but everyone should bring one if they have it. Many hands makes light work and I prefer to share the wear. :)
17 Oct 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Yes, me too. I will bring my little chainsaw, and a bag of wood.....
I will come with Zak, may likely to arrive camp 9-10pm....
17 Oct 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
This sounds like an awesome trip. Wish I could make it!

Hopefully if it's a success you will run it again.
18 Oct 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
I've uploaded two .gpx files for the trip. The start point is different but continues on the same path from Talbotville. Upload it to your navies if possible in case you need it.
18 Oct 2018
Zak
Zak (Uzooz) Premium Member
Anyone bringing their family or kids
M thinking of bringing my 4 year old boy
18 Oct 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Zak (Uzooz) wrote: Anyone bringing their family or kids
M thinking of bringing my 4 year old boy
Unfortunately my kids can't come due to their Sat school. I can entertain him :)
18 Oct 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
It's a lot of driving on saturday, but bring him if you like.
19 Oct 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi guys just got off the phone with Jason. Unfortunately his car got some problems on his way near Moe... he may have to pull out so I will take over the trip. I will try to get the route from him.... all good just mean we are now down to 4... so should be a fast convoy... looking forward to catching up tonite around 10pm... we will be camping next to the bridge...
19 Oct 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote: Hi guys just got off the phone with Jason. Unfortunately his car got some problems on his way near Moe... he may have to pull out so I will take over the trip. I will try to get the route from him.... all good just mean we are now down to 4... so should be a fast convoy... looking forward to catching up tonite around 10pm... we will be camping next to the bridge...
Route is in the files section. Gpx format.
19 Oct 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Sorry guys just to clarify... we will camp at Italian Flat camp just passed Dargo ..
19 Oct 2018
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TRIP COMPLETED

5 GOING, 7 Interested
5 adults
Trip Date
19-Oct-2018 (Fri) to 21-Oct-2018 (Sun)

Meeting Point
Italian Flat Camp Ground - Just past Dargo
7:00 PM (Fri, 19-Oct-2018)

Organiser
Jason

Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member

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