Snow trip August

[AB]

Just got back from one of the best snow trips I've ever been on!

We got a huge dump of snow during the week and the weekend was simply perfect weather with great food and company.

There is nothing better than being the first vehicle on a track with thick snow ploughing your way through! Darren came undone on a track and ended up taking us a solid hour or more of all different types of recoveries to get his gu out of a ridiculous bog. We snapped winch ropes and had to grind off shackles and all types of double line pulls to finally get him out!

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[GQtdauto]

Not my idea of a good weekend , too much of that white stuff .

[MB]

And yellow stuff :-)
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[MB]

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[GQtdauto]

By the look of that skinny turd you put in there to seperate the M and the B you obviously haven't been on a liquid diet .

[Winnie]

Absolutely spewing I couldn't make it! We headed up to Mt Useful and Mt Selma as a day trip on the Saturday and had a blast. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/161.jpg

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[Mike02Ti]

Serious question here guys. Whats it like driving in snow? Similar to sand or more mid like?
Just interested because being in WA its highly unlikely i will ever get to driveon or through the stuff.
Go on you lot you can start laughing now in regards to my question

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[Winnie]

Serious question here guys. Whats it like driving in snow? Similar to sand or more mid like?
Just interested because being in WA its highly unlikely i will ever get to driveon or through the stuff.
Go on you lot you can start laughing now in regards to my question

Sent from my SM-G920I using TapatalkNothing like sand. More like mud but more slippery and cold.
Nothing really compares.

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[Rossco]

Yeah awesome weekend, couldn't have been luckier with the weather that snow was sooo fresh pure powdered magic! Couldn't have thought of a better maiden voyage for the GQ.

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Was a bit of a recovery effort this one. Daz had a little run off moment, although we all had at least one on this track. Being first it was hard to see where the track is under the snow and Daz was set for a swichback on a downhill but ended up being a water run off. . . bugger, missed the tree tho which was good . . .

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[Rossco]

Luckily Markies beast of a winch ended up saving the day after AB's rope snapped. Used 2 snatch blocks in the end after trying a heap of other ways. . . It was stuck pretty good. Wish i got a photo but there was a river flowing through the front wheel by the end of it!

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Grinding off the bent shackle . . .

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[GQtdauto]

How'd the golden horse go Rossco , sure hope you hooked the heater hoses back up .

[Rossco]

How'd the golden horse go Rossco , sure hope you hooked the heater hoses back up .Golden horse went great yep heater definatly works nice, certainly need that. . .

A couple of things but all good. Had issues both mornings with the diesel waxing, did put a fair amount of additive in but still had problems with fuel not getting through. Me & phil both had problems and also both had plastic ryco inline fuel filters so looks like they were the culprit.

Also had a couple of death wobble episodes on the road which is never cool. We gave the tie rod & drag link ends a bit of a grease and that fixed it to get home but Panhard rod bushes have a little bit of movement so pretty sure that's the culprit.

Apart from that great was really good to drive the thing again it's certainly better than it's ever been.

Also got some new wiper blades fitted at autobarn on the way up as the ones from the new cab were terrible and couldn't see anything but they're great now ☺

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[MudRunnerTD]

Serious question here guys. Whats it like driving in snow? Similar to sand or more mid like?
Just interested because being in WA its highly unlikely i will ever get to driveon or through the stuff.
Go on you lot you can start laughing now in regards to my question

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Nothing like sand. More like mud but more slippery and cold.
Nothing really compares.

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Nah I don't agree Winnie sorry mate. It is almost identical to driving in heavy sand. Same principles apply. Momentum is king. Wheel spin is the enemy. It sucks power and heavy deep virgin snow is like dry Deep sand. Footprint is king and muddied aren't needed. Big and wide will win the day.

Driving in wheel ruts that are packed down and icy can be very slippery and can compare to mud though and you can have trouble stopping and taking off. In deep snow if you stop you might not take off again. Back and forth in your own wheel ruts will often recover yourself the same as sand too. If you do alot of beach driving you'd love the snow.

Had an awesome weekend gents I will log on with Tappa Nd post some pics.

[MudRunnerTD]

Awesome weekend. Phil picked a great spot.

Blizzard conditions going in on Friday that magically cleared as we arrived at camp and started again after we went to bed.!!!! Sat under the stars by the fire on Friday night! Awesome.

Woke up Saturday covered in Snow. Clear skies for breakfast.

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[MudRunnerTD]

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[MudRunnerTD]

Had a great Drive Saturday and found an awesome track that was fully snowed in without any trace of wheel ruts or tracks, just space between trees and deep snow. Was Epic. It must have gone for 10 or 12kms and was glorious.

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[MudRunnerTD]

Tappa won't let me load more than 9 photos at a time??

Epic track

The recovery was pretty nuts. I found myself in the soup. Slop. Thanks gents for all your help. Was a tough gig.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/192.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/193.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/194.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/195.jpg

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[MudRunnerTD]

Saturday night the snow again cleared and we had another night by the fire under a clear sky with stars. Was awesome 9 nice again.

Mark might have smashed out the Galliano Hot Shots and we all used the pile of snow beside us as our own private want. Was an Epic night with some great laughs.

Sunday morning we woke again to a cover of fresh powder. What a great weekend away.

This ticked a heap of boxes gents, I was lucky enough to share it with my son and a great bunch of blokes I hope to grow old with. Pleasure gents. Thanks for the memories.

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[Mike02Ti]

Looks like a heap of fun. I would like to try head out that way one day.
Im used to driving on sand. I spend pretty much most of my off road time on it. Some of the beaches are stupidly soft and powdery here so would love to try snow at some stage.
Awesome trip guys . Thanks for sharing. [emoji106]

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[Sprock]

Grouse time had for sure 👍🏼 On the way home Harry kept saying - it was good to see the guys again haha - Harry the veteran camper . Fairly epic drive up in the dark in deep snow & mild blizzard , shame I had to go home on Saturday but was still good . Stubbies , Wild Honey Sting shots ( AB ) , slurps of Jack Daniels ( MudRunnerTD ) , Stubbies , Bundaberg black ( MB ) , Stubbies etc etc certainly kept us warm on the inside 👍🏼 . Feel free to post up any of my pics I sent you guys as I'm still having issues putting pics up .

[bazzaboy]

Love the snow, but that's Hut weather for me, with a raging fire going.

[PeeBee]

Love the snow, but that's Hut weather for me, with a raging fire going.

Nah, gotta be out in it! It was funny that the circle of heat extended about 2m from the fire then it was frigid cold. In the morning the snow was streaked and melted from the IR radiation given off by the fire - looked weird. Snow drop was very light when we were sitting around the fire, just got heavy everytime we moved away from it. Great experience.

[Touses]

And yellow stuff :-)
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Nah, bit suss. Looks like AB's hand writing! I understand you guys are close n all but really!!!

[MB]

Love the snow, but that's Hut weather for me, with a raging fire going.
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[Hodge]

Far out MB now I've seen everything ... Lol
When you said diesel heater I assumed it was to warm the diesel so the car can start ... But then I saw the pics !

Looked like an awesome trip gents ! One day I'll drive through the snow ...

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[MB]

You gotta do next years trips for sure Eric mate, great fun !

[Sprock]

Hodge he was 'glamping' 🤣

[PeeBee]

Hodge he was 'glamping' 🤣

Hey Sprock, I think I found a spot for that heater under the bonnet - old friend! Better start working on those knee cap callouses!

[GQtdauto]

What sort of diesel heater is that MB ?

[MB]

http://www.camp4ever.com/portable-air-heater

[MB]

We bought em mainly for our old camper trailers to keep the girls inspired on cooler family trips. I didn't have any dramas with mine but AB's had a few issues that they are collecting to assess ASAP.

[GQtdauto]

http://www.camp4ever.com/portable-air-heater

Something wrong with their website , can't find a price or navigate comes up with 404 error .

[Sprock]

Hey Sprock, I think I found a spot for that heater under the bonnet - old friend! Better start working on those knee cap callouses!

Haha no way ! After seeing under your bonnet I knew when I made that bet it was the safest 1 I've ever made .

[MB]

Rossco the Mad Ice Water Bushman :-)
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[Hodge]

Rossco the Mad Ice Water Bushman :-)
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I'm glad I'm not the only cold water nutter around. Went for a deep in freezing Howqua 2 weeks ago. Felt great ! And no I wasn't drinking then ...
Onya Rossco !

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[Rossco]

I'm glad I'm not the only cold water nutter around. Went for a deep in freezing Howqua 2 weeks ago. Felt great ! And no I wasn't drinking then ...
Onya Rossco !

Sent from my SM-G920I using TapatalkGood work Hodgey, was fairly brief and pretty fresh couldn't talk for a bit but yeah does feel great. Think we've got another thing in common. . .

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[Hodge]

Good work Hodgey, was fairly brief and pretty fresh couldn't talk for a bit but yeah does feel great. Think we've got another thing in common. . .

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That's grouse mate !! Love it.

[Maxhead]

That's grouse mate !! Love it.

One way to get rid of a hangover reeeeely quick...lol







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[Hodge]

One way to get rid of a hangover reeeeely quick...lol





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God's drink that stuff ! lol

[Maxhead]

God's drink that stuff ! lol
Isn't it just! I love it







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[Rossco]

Oooh yeah mothers milk - YUM ☺ . . .

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[Bacho86]

Sounds like an epic trip gents, well done!! Out of interest, did any one carriers 4wd chains?


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[MudRunnerTD]

Sounds like an epic trip gents, well done!! Out of interest, did any one carriers 4wd chains?


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Phil carries them permanently but id be surprised if anyone else had any. They are pretty pointless for this type of snow to be honest. Chains work very well for breaking ice packed on bitumen but make no real advantage in heavy snow. When the snow gets deep and heavy your back to big footprint. 35 x 12.5 tyres. ATs are ok and wheel spin is your enemy.

[PeeBee]

Agree, I carry mine for frictionless surfaces where the only way thru is to chug your way across the surface. I have found them useless in snow full stop, and on the very rare times its got icy it was a case of slow right down as the patches are small.

[mudski]

After looking at all those pics I just wanna go right now!!! Bloody spewin that I couldn't make it. Im in for next year...

[Winnie]

After looking at all those pics I just wanna go right now!!! Bloody spewin that I couldn't make it. Im in for next year...You and me both mate. Bit bloody depressing to see what was missed out on.

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[PeeBee]

You and me both mate. Bit bloody depressing to see what was missed out on.

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Next year Gents, mark it down. Looking at the weather prediction for this week the snow falls have dropped right off, so we fluked it big time I reckon.The season is not over and I am sure there will still be snow around at that elevation - 1500m for a little while yet.

[MB]

Don't be depressed gents, be inspired :-) ! Seasons up there seem of late to be getting longer and bigger dumps, the future is thick ;-)

[AB]

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[Sprock]

Ta man , those 80series I was parked behind was the big group that went past as we came out that side rd , there was about 10 or so Toyotas of varying descriptions , old mate at the front put it in the drain & tried to drive it out - went about 100mts then ended up right angles to the rd at a culvert , as there was plenty of them there I went past & smiled & waved 😏

[Winnie]

Ta man , those 80series I was parked behind was the big group that went past as we came out that side rd , there was about 10 or so Toyotas of varying descriptions , old mate at the front put it in the drain & tried to drive it out - went about 100mts then ended up right angles to the rd at a culvert , as there was plenty of them there I went past & smiled & waved [emoji57]

Really? We came across a stuck Toyota as well who needed some patrol power to get going again.
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[MB]

Snow driving will find I believe the 'Tail End Charlie' (Last Cars) really needing 'Mud Terrain' tyres or chains after lead vehicles ice compaction;-)

[PeeBee]

Don't be depressed gents, be inspired :-) ! Seasons up there seem of late to be getting longer and bigger dumps, the future is thick ;-)

Are you hinting at a swift repeat trip this year? I am up for it, only weekend that is out is Father Day. Could prop where we just went or a bit further down the track/up the hill, as thats sitting about as high as you would get with the seasonal closures in place, then a bit of a drive explore as you guys did.

[MB]

Would love to mate but works getting a bit hectic atm and the property needs some effort put in too.

[MB]

Always have your most experienced snow plower lead the way https://youtu.be/C9exVx8j9B0
Looks easy but not actually, well done MudRunnerTD :-)

[Winnie]

Did you guys have a good feed of chicken legs?

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[PeeBee]

Did you guys have a good feed of chicken legs?

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Yep, 32 chicken legs in the pot, smoked em, then slow cooked, served with rice, fire roasted potatoes and mini corn cobs. No one was hungry after and they cleaned up the lot!

[Winnie]

Yep, 32 chicken legs in the pot, smoked em, then slow cooked, served with rice, fire roasted potatoes and mini corn cobs. No one was hungry after and they cleaned up the lot!Nice one Phil! We're doing it again tomorrow at home.

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[MB]

Phil did an amazing job with the chicken Chrisso :-) matfew took some pics I believe?

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[matfew]

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[Rossco]

Did you guys have a good feed of chicken legs?

Sent from my SM-G935F using TapatalkDid we ever, that's the understatement of the century, man they were good. . .

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[matfew]

https://youtu.be/08KYk1Is_Z0

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[matfew]

There ya go MB video of YOU! Haha

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[Rossco]

Sounds awesome [emoji6] . . .

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[MB]

Hmmm Bugger, Daz was right again, it does sound SH#T and I thought it was HIS new turbo echoing through them mountains:-)

[MudRunnerTD]

Hmmm Bugger, Daz was right again, it does sound SH#T and I thought it was HIS new turbo echoing through them mountains:-)

Bhahahahaha. Nah sounds wicked in that vid mate. The reverb through the valley on Saturday night was bizarre mate and I was surprised that it was your car that turned up.

[MB]

https://youtu.be/zOpfsGrNvnk

[MudRunnerTD]

https://youtu.be/zOpfsGrNvnk

Pissed myself laughing

[MB]

Good mate :-) !

[BigRAWesty]

Is it too late tyo plan 2018 snow trip

[AB]

Not at all, we don't even know what to do next...

Matty newby was keen to come down for the next one too but it's just so unpredictable for us getting good snow. This trip above was insane but we were so lucky!

Even a week or two either side of this trip would be a quarter of that snow.

I would be devo if we planned a trip and you interstaters got 10mm!

This trip was extremely roughing it, I think interstaters coming down with family would struggle on this trip which brings us back to a base camp with luxuries.

This Licola trip was lucky and pricing the other side of the mountain for cabins was pretty pricey.

We need to think about 2018 carefully if you guys are keen to make journey that's all to ensure we get good snow but family friendly too.


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[MudRunnerTD]

Not at all, we don't even know what to do next...

Matty newby was keen to come down for the next one too but it's just so unpredictable for us getting good snow. This trip above was insane but we were so lucky!

Even a week or two either side of this trip would be a quarter of that snow.

I would be devo if we planned a trip and you interstaters got 10mm!

This trip was extremely roughing it, I think interstaters coming down with family would struggle on this trip which brings us back to a base camp with luxuries.

This Licola trip was lucky and pricing the other side of the mountain for cabins was pretty pricey.

We need to think about 2018 carefully if you guys are keen to make journey that's all to ensure we get good snow but family friendly too.


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I have done some ringing around and the West side of the mountain is a little more expensive but the weekend we were in Licola with only a little sight seeing snow an hour or so away I had friends staying the other side that had 600mm of snow on the ground at their accommodation and 100mm of snow over night. I see the value in that.

[Avo]

i was talking to OD this weekend about licola and how good it looked.would be interested in doing and eatern trip with snow and family...

[MB]

i was talking to OD this weekend about licola and how good it looked.would be interested in doing and eatern trip with snow and family...
Family friendly is key gents. My girls wouldn't have enjoyed this trip above ;-)

[MudRunnerTD]

Family friendly is key gents. My girls wouldn't have enjoyed this trip above ;-)

Yes there is opportunities over Woods point way to stay in Lodge and Cabin accommodation with an option for catering for one place!! Happy to make some calls.

[MB]

Must add that Licola's valley lower altitude warm base camp/cabins (plenty o wood) with surrounding tracks have seen some of the interstaters and my mob smiling a day or two at least after experiencing:-)

[Winnie]

Yes there is opportunities over Woods point way to stay in Lodge and Cabin accommodation with an option for catering for one place!! Happy to make some calls.What about dinner plain?

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[MB]

Apologies, all typing same time :-)

[MudRunnerTD]

What about dinner plain?

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Not sure about tracks or seasonal closures there. It's also a bloody long way. I have been doing snow trips up to woods point for 15 years and always get plenty of snow. The club used to stay at the woodspoint pub which was great. There is another at McAdams gap that will cater all meals and snacks including hot supper and full bar in private chalet. Limited to 20 though from memory but kids could go on the floor of rooms with parents.

[MudRunnerTD]

Licola is a 6 hour drive for me.

[MB]

Licola is a 6 hour drive for me.
Tis only a 4 hour flight for OD, AVO & Clunkstar :-)

[MB]

Woods Point recently for me was somewhat unwelcoming for a weary Monday night blizzard traveller;-)

[Avo]

now snow snow.......oh and snow cones......

[Avo]

Tis only a 4 hour flight for OD, AVO & Clunkstar :-)

n stroppy poppy n grump dog.....sure there's oithers

[MB]

So.....McGoogle...says : Where would you SandGropers like to go in da Mexico Alps :-) ?
Daz is gold true on accomm at McAdam's but is exy with a ripper full spread :-) Licola left to own devices/fire tucker in fact a children's school camp property.

[Avo]

School holidays start iune 29...flights cheap week before.....http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/169.jpg

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[mudski]

So.....McGoogle...says : Where would you SandGropers like to go in da Mexico Alps :-) ?
Daz is gold true on accomm at McAdam's but is exy with a ripper full spread :-) Licola left to own devices/fire tucker in fact a children's school camp property.

The school camp at Licola is a ripper Mark. Cant wait already for next year.

[MB]

n stroppy poppy n grump dog.....sure there's oithers
Back in my 20's a few good mates and I used to truck our 'Toy'odas' up to meet our busy holiday schedules too. Plenty of empty spaces on rigs/trains can be found blokes ;-)

[Avo]

Back in my 20's a few good mates and I used to truck our 'Toy'odas' up to meet our busy holiday schedules too. Plenty of empty spaces on rigs/trains can be found blokes ;-)





dont you wantr me in your cart MB...sob sob

[MB]

Family friendly is key gents. My girls wouldn't have enjoyed this trip above ;-) ............

[Clunk]

i was talking to OD this weekend about licola and how good it looked.would be interested in doing and eatern trip with snow and family...And we talked about it a couple if weeks ago

[Clunk]

now snow snow.......oh and snow cones......Just don't eat the yellow snow

[AB]

If it turned out this big Dazz mcadams wouldn't handle it. Including kids we could be looking at 50-70 people.


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[PeeBee]

If it turned out this big Dazz mcadams wouldn't handle it. Including kids we could be looking at 50-70 people.


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AB, You could still have some in tents/swags and leave the room accom to the women/kids. Its been 20 yrs since I have been to McAdams Gap, but this way you knock off a couple of variables in one hit.

1) comfy family friendly area with under cover communal area and McAdams can still cater and get a bigger clip,

2) the guys on the forum who do like or want to experience the snow camping experience without heat and ball freezing conditions can do so with a prop on the property and still have access to showers and toilets

3) Its closer to our side of Melbourne for our western friends

4( its exclusively yours for the entire time so no unexpected visitors blowing in or competition for the area

5) if its in the right time of the year you are right up there above the snowline and don't have to drive 1 hr to get to it and 8 hrs to return, unless you elect to go the scenic route like this year!!! Track closure is a concern however if we cracked it like the tracks on my weekend, there was more than enough opportunity to play around simply on the roads that are open. Unsure where this sits with location to Mt Skene and maybe some work needs to be done, as discussed, around access??

Just my thoughts but I would not disount the venue - maybe a call or contact to the owners of McAdams to pose this scenario would be in order.

[AB]

Yeah I think Darren is going to give them a buzz and find out some more info of potential numbers so we'll see what happens.

Camping in 600mm of snow would not be impressive for the wives though...lol

[Winnie]

If they can retreat to a cabin though they'll be right! Would be pretty cool to camp at McAdams though.

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[AB]

If they can retreat to a cabin though they'll be right! Would be pretty cool to camp at McAdams though.

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Absolutely, would be great!

If Darren comes back with numbers we might have to do a lock in poll early maybe...

[MB]

Was sure last Licola Village trip someone mentioned McAdam's was along the lines of $100 per person per night which included all meals. Drinks at bar prices too I thought was mentioned which we should consider could add up without BYO licence maybe we should check on too. I don't drink so cheap for me :-)

[PeeBee]

Yeah I think Darren is going to give them a buzz and find out some more info of potential numbers so we'll see what happens.

Camping in 600mm of snow would not be impressive for the wives though...lol

As I said, only those who want to harden up their character could sleep outside, whilst the tribe stays indoors. Anyway, lets see what the big guy finds out. I am more at home in a meter of snow than indoors to be honest.

[PeeBee]

Was sure last Licola Village trip someone mentioned McAdam's was along the lines of $100 per person per night which included all meals. Drinks at bar prices too I thought was mentioned which we should consider could add up without BYO licence maybe we should check on too. I don't drink so cheap for me :-)

You don't drink - must be a dopple ganger getting about!

[MB]

Sorry, EDIT: I meant to add 'water' and 'not cheap'. Horrible stuff H2O, did you know that fish excrete in it, yuck mate :-(

[Avo]

hey guys,,i thought all this was a licola trip to be honest,,but happy to look at any options..but i will add the mrs and kids are definates to warm and a pissa(and me...)dunno if i could handle swag time with the cold.....as this trip is also august would be hard as need school holidays with a yr 11 and yr 9 kid...cant miss out on to much school...sorry carry on as you were....

[MB]

IMHO if it is true that $100 pppn + drinks for x 3-4 nights @ McAdam's is too expensive. From memory Licola camp is around $80 for a family per night and between Phil's ovens and big pots we can all chip in to eat like Kings,Queens,Princes & Princesses:-) Plenty of room for our kids to run and enjoy the nightly activities/trampolines/playgrounds/sandpits etc...
Ooh, and the local logging members kindly supply free 2 stroke & sharp chains in their trailers & utes :-)

[mudski]

IMHO if it is true that $100 pppn + drinks for x 3-4 nights @ McAdam's is too expensive. From memory Licola camp is around $80 for a family per night and between Phil's ovens and big pots we can all chip in to eat like Kings,Queens,Princes & Princesses:-) Plenty of room for our kids to run and enjoy the nightly activities/trampolines/playgrounds/sandpits etc...
Ooh, and the local logging members kindly supply free 2 stroke & sharp chains in their trailers & utes :-)

Here Here!

[PeeBee]

IMHO if it is true that $100 pppn + drinks for x 3-4 nights @ McAdam's is too expensive. From memory Licola camp is around $80 for a family per night and between Phil's ovens and big pots we can all chip in to eat like Kings,Queens,Princes & Princesses:-) Plenty of room for our kids to run and enjoy the nightly activities/trampolines/playgrounds/sandpits etc...
Ooh, and the local logging members kindly supply free 2 stroke & sharp chains in their trailers & utes :-)

Hard to argue with this logic Mark. I am happy either way, as the cabins were fine as was the location. Just putting the options out there. There are plenty of other weekends to 'go rough' for sure.

[BigRAWesty]

Tbh I agree with Andy the trip roughness will determine the family attending lol.
I do owe Sophia a trip after taking Matilda to the Gawler Ranges.
But the whole family wants in for the snow..
Might just have to drag the dove up there lol..
But as a family trip I do vote cabin setup.
What happens to those cabins that were a big hit.
Is that Lacolia?

[BigRAWesty]

IMHO if it is true that $100 pppn + drinks for x 3-4 nights @ McAdam's is too expensive. From memory Licola camp is around $80 for a family per night and between Phil's ovens and big pots we can all chip in to eat like Kings,Queens,Princes & Princesses:-) Plenty of room for our kids to run and enjoy the nightly activities/trampolines/playgrounds/sandpits etc...
Ooh, and the local logging members kindly supply free 2 stroke & sharp chains in their trailers & utes :-)Yea bloody oath.
That's $1600 for us for the 4 nights.
That's not going to happen for us.

[AB]

Tbh I agree with Andy the trip roughness will determine the family attending lol.
I do owe Sophia a trip after taking Matilda to the Gawler Ranges.
But the whole family wants in for the snow..
Might just have to drag the dove up there lol..
But as a family trip I do vote cabin setup.
What happens to those cabins that were a big hit.
Is that Lacolia?

Yeah Licola.

It's the best place for a large group like us but thick fluffy snow is unpredictable.

However, if the snow is average we can do a day trip and find more too.

Let's wait and see what old mate comes back with first.


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[mudski]

Yeah Licola.

It's the best place for a large group like us but thick fluffy snow is unpredictable.

However, if the snow is average we can do a day trip and find more too.

Let's wait and see what old mate comes back with first.


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I think Licola should be booked as an annual family trip regardless. How much did all the kids this year love it and just get along? If we get a ship load of snow, bonus.

[Avo]

Yeah Licola.

It's the best place for a large group like us but thick fluffy snow is unpredictable.

However, if the snow is average we can do a day trip and find more too.

Let's wait and see what old mate comes back with first.


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mate we never see snow over here,it's not hard to impress us honest.....

[MB]

Our youngest pony rider finally learnt to balance a bicycle on flat there mate so it is special for us too thanks Forum :-) Garrett's Mum from FNQ touched snow for a first time :-) Year before Rusty and the NSW crew posted a wicked music/video clip hours after leaving. What can I say, personally new to it all but memories are being made I feel at Licola ;-) More than happy to spend extended nutter mountain time after my mob are home safe 'n' sound :-)