Having recently getting my vehicle back after an engine rebuild etc, I need to take it for a 'test run' prior to an upcoming High Country trip to ensure everything works as it should. I have classified this trip as 'medium' as I am basing it on standard or slightly modified vehicles attending and for members who have little or no experience driving in the Toolangi State Forest.
UPDATE: Please note change of meeting time at Glenburn.
SO IF YOU HAVE A HEAVILY MODIFIED VEHICLE AND HAVE BEEN TO TOOLANGI NUMEROUS TIMES, PLEASE DO NOT JOIN THIS TRIP AS WE WILL NOT BE DRIVING TRACKS SUCH AS ROCKY, AEROPLANE, RED WEST, (LYNDALLS), COCKPIT, BLOWHARD ETC AND ANY TRACKS THAT ARE FULL OF BOG HOLES.
This will be a family friendly trip so feel free to bring partners and/or kids, ( no dogs), with plan to be heading home by 4pm. We will have a 30 minute lunchbreak somewhere along the way, so dont bring a bbq as we want to spend most of the day driving, not waiting for the snags to cook. If you wish to buy your lunch, there is a great bakery in Yarra Glen. I expect us to drive aprox 100 klms max on the tracks so if you need fuel there are stations in Yarra Glen and at our meeting point at Glenburn The day is designed to be enjoyable for all, a few challenges but nothing that will put anyone outside their comfort zone.
As with all my trips, there are a few 'pre requisites';
1. CHECKING IN.
You must check in at least 18 hrs prior to trip commencing, (midday Fri 28th at latest). If you have not checked in to confirm your attendance, you will be removed from trip. (Common courtesy to trip leader & other attendees).
2. RECOVERY GEAR/UHF.
Everyone attending must have basic recovery gear, (snatchstrap, shackles, appropriate recovery points) and UHF either handheld or in car. Winch is not mandatory.
3. TYRES
A/T as a minimum.
4. BE ON TIME.
Introductions/drivers briefing will commence at 9.30 sharp.
You also must have a sense of humour and not be 'politically correct'....
At this stage I have limited this trip to 8 vehicles, but Matt (Discomatt) may run a seperate 'hard' trip on the day for 5 vehicles if there is any interest.
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