Zipidee
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 02-2008
Location: Sydney
TOTAL POSTS: 322
|
|
|
|
Hunter Range Trip - 1st of Nov 2008
Hi Guys,
Well, we've had so much interest from the forum, Dingomouse and I have decided to go for a Hunter Range trek. The date is Saturday 1st November. A few important details.
First - it is important that you read the threads relating to forum trips here - http://www.runboard.com/baustralianxtrail.f10.t125341
Secondly, this is a long trek...approximately 100km, most of which is 4WD dirt. This means we will need to make an early start so as not to be stuck out in the bush after dark.
Third, the trek is rated as easy, but can be quite difficult after heavy rain, so weather may influence what we do. Overall, the guide lists it as soft roader suitable and from our experience, we would rate it as a grade 2. The harder sections are near the end of the trek, so newbies will have had some experience before they have to tackle the more challenging tracks. We believe it is suitable for first timers. There will be a number of more experienced drivers to offer advice if needed.
We will be meeting at Putty (about an hours drive up the Putty Rd from Windsor) at 8:30am for a 9am (sharp) start. I will supply maps and meeting points a little closer to the date.
The following X-Trailers have indicated their desire to attend
Chris & Emma
Dave
Alex
Wendy
Rich
Tony
Paul
Zhivan
Harish
Can you please confirm you attendance ASAP. Of course...anyone else is welcome to attend.
More info to come closer to the date. This is going to be great....looking forward to it!!!
Last edited by jalalski, 10/Oct/2008, 3:14 pm
--- Dave X-774(c)
2006 T30 STS Extreme 5 Speed Platinum. Yokohama G012 AT-S
|
25/Sep/2008, 8:17 pm
|
|
cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
|
|
|
|
Re: Hunter Range Trip - Nov 2008
I'm still in.
Tony
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
|
25/Sep/2008, 8:37 pm
|
|
DingoMouse
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 03-2008
Location: Belrose, Sydney
TOTAL POSTS: 317
|
|
|
|
Re: Hunter Range Trip - Nov 2008
Hi all,
as Dave has mentioned this is quite a long trip hence the earlier than normal start. Also, there are no facilities enroute, so make sure you have plenty of fuel, food & water for the day. All being well we would hope to be at Sheepskin Hut for a brief lunch break, & then on to tackle Comission rd.
Looking foreward to seeing you all again (or for the first time)
--- Happy Trails,
Chris & Emma,
X804(c), This is our ride.
T30 II ST,2004 Auto, Silver, Bashed Plate, LED Tail Lights
|
25/Sep/2008, 8:47 pm
|
|
cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
|
|
|
|
Re: Hunter Range Trip - Nov 2008
Hi all
Does anyone have a small petrol chainsaw they can bring with them?
Tony
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
|
27/Sep/2008, 6:22 am
|
|
jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
|
|
|
|
Re: Hunter Range Trip - Nov 2008
quote: cooch t31 wrote:
Hi all
Does anyone have a small petrol chainsaw they can bring with them?
Tony
Here we go again with the chainsaws LOL
|
27/Sep/2008, 7:12 am
|
|
cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
|
|
|
|
Re: Hunter Range Trip - Nov 2008
quote: Can't we just use a snatch strap to get the trees out of the way?
Sure if your Exy can suddenly turn into a Drot. You won't even need a snatch strap then. hehehehe
Tony
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
|
28/Sep/2008, 4:30 pm
|
|