Snow trip - Mount Matlock MEDIUM

Mount Matlock, VIC

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With the forecast cold temps and low snow on Saturday night into Sunday morning, thought I'd run a casual snow drive for those that are interested. 


We will meet at the Four Pillars Gin Distillery carpark in Healesville as there is another trip running to Strickland Spur that is meeting at Beechworth Bakery. Please be on time as it would be nice to beat the Sunday crowd up there. 

Snow forecast down to 700m Saturday and 900m on Sunday. 

It will be a nice casual drive from Marysville up the Marysville-Woods Point Rd towards Mt Matlock. Will air down around the snow line. It's an easy drive for the most part so depending on the amount of snow on the ground and the vehicles attending, we will discuss the track up to the top of Mt Matlock on the day as it can be a challenge in the snow. AT tyres are a must as the forecast low snow on Saturday night and the early departure means we could be the first vehicles through. Winch is recommended but not essential. Recovery gear is essential. Will stop for lunch along the way, not anticipating a long day so should be heading home by around 2pm.

Trip rated medium as the unknown amount of snow on the road is the variable. Would be 'Easy' to the base of Matlock in the dry and 'Medium' up to the tower in the dry. Could become medium/hard if we decide to take the track up to tower depending on the amount of snow. 

Cheers

Alex

Requirement

  • Recovery Gear
  • Alex (AlexRanger) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (17-Jun-2018 00:03)
    Ranger (2015 Ranger XLT PX2)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Rod Campbell (Rod)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (16-Jun-2018 13:21)
    09 D22 Nav (2009 D22 Navara)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Aruna (LC1fzfe)

    GOING
    Driver + 2 Adults
    4.5 Petrol 80 Series (1993 Landcruiser)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Mitch (miggs) I am first-aid qualified

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (16-Jun-2018 16:12)
    MQ Triton (2017 Triton)
    • 31" Tyres
    • Rear Diff Lock

  • Paul (kibz)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (16-Jun-2018 18:55)
    PX2 Ranger (2015 Ranger)
    • 34" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Daniel (BushRanger30)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    2017 Nissan Patrol Y62 (2017 Patrol Y62)
    • 34" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch


Andrew (Gemandandy)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Mrs won't let my
16 Jun 2018
Warren (Bailz66)
Andrew (Gemandandy) wrote: WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Mrs won't let my
Interested but car might not be up to it yet.
Prado 120, 31 AT's
Full set of recovery gear but no winch yet

If not, should be running winch/lift/33s next year and will be Keen for one of these trips
16 Jun 2018
Trip Leader Alex (AlexRanger)
Warren (Bailz66) wrote:
Andrew (Gemandandy) wrote: WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Mrs won't let my
Interested but car might not be up to it yet.
Prado 120, 31 AT's
Full set of recovery gear but no winch yet

If not, should be running winch/lift/33s next year and will be Keen for one of these trips
Hi Warren,

Your Prado will be fine. It’s essentially a gravel road all the way to Matlock.
16 Jun 2018
Warren (Bailz66)
Alex (AlexRanger) wrote:
Warren (Bailz66) wrote:
Andrew (Gemandandy) wrote: WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Mrs won't let my
Interested but car might not be up to it yet.
Prado 120, 31 AT's
Full set of recovery gear but no winch yet

If not, should be running winch/lift/33s next year and will be Keen for one of these trips
Hi Warren,

Your Prado will be fine. It’s essentially a gravel road all the way to Matlock.
Thanks Alex, any concerns with the kids coming along? Will be an early morning for them but think they would have a great day
16 Jun 2018
Trip Leader Alex (AlexRanger)
Not at all Warren, that’s what it’s all about!
16 Jun 2018
Trip Leader Alex (AlexRanger)
Alex (AlexRanger) wrote: Not at all Warren, that’s what it’s all about!
Hey Warren. The trip is now full but if you’d like send me an inbox we can get in touch privately if you’d still like join. Cheers
16 Jun 2018
Warren (Bailz66)
Alex (AlexRanger) wrote:
Alex (AlexRanger) wrote: Not at all Warren, that’s what it’s all about!
Hey Warren. The trip is now full but if you’d like send me an inbox we can get in touch privately if you’d still like join. Cheers
Hi Alex, thanks for that.

The family and I ended up staying at home watching in bed. Will be keeping my eyes out for the next one

Cheers
17 Jun 2018
Paul (kibz)
Thanks Alex for organising great trip👍 Also great to meet everyone that came alone too. Great day trip. 👍👍
17 Jun 2018
Mitch (miggs)
Great day out thanks gents. Big shout out to Alex for bringing it together and leading the trip. 😁
18 Jun 2018
Trip Leader Alex (AlexRanger)
Thanks to everyone for coming. Was a great trip - the amount of snow was epic! Thanks to Paul for the help up at Matlock recovering a crew that were in trouble.
20 Jun 2018
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TRIP COMPLETED

5 GOING, 2 Interested
8 adults
Trip Date
Sun, 17-Jun-2018

Meeting Point
Four Pillars Gin Carpark, Healesville
7:00 AM (Sun, 17-Jun-2018)

TRIP FULL