NSW/VIC/ACT Alpine camping 25th/26th May (THIS WEEKEND)

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

There's fresh snow on the mountain tops this week, so I'm heading to Mt Pinnibar for some light snow driving and fantastic views. Mt Pinnibar's altitude is 1729m, and situated just nearby Tom Groggin, at the NSW/VIC border.

I'll be arriving there very early Saturday morning, camping near an Alpine hut on Saturday night, and leaving Sunday afternoon.

If you'd like to join in, please express your interest here or via PM, and I'll provide more details.

Notes:
- Temperatures are expected to be between -5 and 2 degrees, which will feel more like -15 when exposed to heavy wind on the mountain tops, so snow/ski clothing is absolutely required.
- Butane cookers will not function at these temperatures.
- Conditions on the roads will be slippery, expect black ice on the tarmac and mud and snow in the bush tracks, so MT/AT tyres, a winch and recovery gear is required.
- Consider if your engine fluids are suitable for cold weather, and a healthy starting battery is recommended

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

Hmmmm this must be too hard core for Prado drivers ;-)

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

Sounds good, but as you may know, some of us Vic crew are already booked!

[mrkrinkle Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mrkrinkle]

My Prado's off the road atm with a busted fuel changeover solenoid otherwise I would be tempted!

Love the high country...

[CaLLaN 52 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close CaLLaN 52]

Hey mrkrinkle,

What happened to the Dargo trip,,, have you bailed out?

[mrkrinkle Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mrkrinkle]

If my car is on the road I'll be there but looking doubtful at this stage unfortunately :-(

[Fungi2003 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fungi2003]

There's fresh snow on the mountain tops this week, so I'm heading to Mt Pinnibar for some light snow driving and fantastic views. Mt Pinnibar's altitude is 1729m, and situated just nearby Tom Groggin, at the NSW/VIC border.

Mega jealous as its my favourite 4WDing and camping destinations! The tracks from Tom Groggin to Mt Pinnibar are very steep and clay based so if the terrain is wet I'd think twice about going up there by yourself! Make sure you check out Geehi whilst you are over there, up the road from Tom Groggin, which is probably one of the best camping grounds in the region (NSW side of the boarder).

Definitely will be interested in coming along when I eventually get the new rig!

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

The snow has reduced significantly so the trip is postponed. Hopefully the conditions will "improve" over the next couple weekends.

Thanks Fungi2003
I've been up those tracks many times and yes I know it can get slippery, especially at the start of the track near Tom Groggin. There's a steep/rutted out clay section which has caught both myself and a friend off guard. Just a tiny sprinkle makes it too slippery to climb, and reversing down a clay track with big ruts is not fun! When I go, I'll be expecting to use a winch to avoid track damage.

When is the new rig coming along?

[williade Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close williade]

When I go, I'll be expecting to use a winch to avoid track damage.

For your sake I hope you wont be using the hand winch again

[kav Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close kav]

Hey glen only just found this . If your planing on going some other time I'd be interested , but I guess the tracks will be closed soon

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

Hey Kav,
Yes, I'm hoping to go on one of the next couple weekends before the gates are locked on the 13th of June (can be locked earlier if conditions change dramatically). You're welcome to join in. Keep in mind snow chasing is the priority so I could go either weekend, with my decision being made on the Thursday of each week, based on forecasts

[Fungi2003 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fungi2003]

When is the new rig coming along?

Not until the end of the year; the wait is killing me!