Saturday Snow Camp - Donna Buang

[Chappy]

Hey guys,
jangbanger and I are looking at doing a Saturday snow trip up Mt Donna Buang this Saturday the 2nd of July.

Would anyone like to tag along? I don't think we will do any real 4wding, just an overnight camp.

Can anyone recommend any small camp sites near the top? We're hoping to see some serious snow!

Cheers

[Rossco]

Don't think your supposed to camp up the top. You could stay in or near the rotunda but not sure if it's by the books. I know of some other sneaky snow spots if your interested. Pretty busy but i won't say there's no chance, i might head out. Only problem is just took my sleeping bag to the dry cleaners would be cold without it! !

[Chappy]

Don't think your supposed to camp up the top. You could stay in or near the rotunda but not sure if it's by the books. I know of some other sneaky snow spots if your interested. Pretty busy but i won't say there's no chance, i might head out. Only problem is just took my sleeping bag to the dry cleaners would be cold without it! !

Sneaky spots are what I'm looking for. It would be great if you could come along. We don't know that area at all..

[Rossco]

Yeah would love to have a quick peek @ the snow see how we go even if it's just in the day. Back of Lake mountain / Cambarville area was where i was thinking. There's one spot haven't been but could be good. . .

[Chappy]

That sounds good. The only issue is I finish work at 3 so it will be an afternoon departure for me

[DX grunt]

Thanks for the offer, but I'll pass.

That's why I left Victoria nearly 40 years ago. lol

[Rossco]

That sounds good. The only issue is I finish work at 3 so it will be an afternoon departure for me
Yeah no worries sounds good. Won't commit yet, but play it by ear. .

[Chappy]

Yeah no worries sounds good. Won't commit yet, but play it by ear. .
No worries, keep me in the loop. Can you maybe send me some more info on those spots you were thinking of?

[Rossco]

No wuckas, was thinking mt grant which is just a little off shoot near lake mountain turn off (which is the one i haven't been up before) or there's a track which is good for snow if there's a bit around off cambarville rd. Think it's the first on the left. Another spot that's not bad is the other side of Lake mountain up the top of lady talbot drive although a lot of tracks are seasonally closed.

[Chappy]

No wuckas, was thinking mt grant which is just a little off shoot near lake mountain turn off (which is the one i haven't been up before) or there's a track which is good for snow if there's a bit around off cambarville rd. Think it's the first on the left. Another spot that's not bad is the other side of Lake mountain up the top of lady talbot drive although a lot of tracks are seasonally closed.
Awesome thanks mate

[Woof]

Please be careful, this just posted on faceache......very close call

https://www.facebook.com/DashCamOwnersAustralia/videos/1124571680935804/

[Chappy]

Please be careful, this just posted on faceache......very close call

https://www.facebook.com/DashCamOwnersAustralia/videos/1124571680935804/
Wow that was close! Thanks for the heads up. I've saw a few head on collisions posted on Facebook due to the snow last week..

[Chappy]

Did you see my pm Rossco? Just don't want to get up there then not find a spot haha!

[Rossco]

Did you see my pm Rossco? Just don't want to get up there then not find a spot haha!
Yeah have now! ! Should be a spot. . .

[Chappy]

Looks like we have a rough spot figured out thanks to Rossco. Is anyone else keen to tag along?

[Rossco]

Not sure what I'll do yet. I'll at least go for a cruise on Sunday morning but not sure if I'll camp say night yet. It's been ages since I've been anywhere nice in the GQ.

[jay see]

Looks like we have a rough spot figured out thanks to Rossco. Is anyone else keen to tag along?
Thanks for the offer would be nice, but work this weekend.

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[threedogs]

One of the guys in the TLCCV goes snow driving and camping every year.
He calls it the "The nude tunnel ballers club". dont forget your inverter
and 240v single electric blanket, A member here swears by it,,,lol

[mudski]

dont forget your inverter
and 240v single electric blanket, A member here swears by it,,,lol

and a flat battery by the morning too... lol

[Winnie]

and a flat battery by the morning too... lol
I've got a mate who swears by it too. He reckons they don't use that much power when put on low.

[Hodge]

Wouldn't use one if they paid me to.
Elec blankets are my main source of overtime during winter. House fires.
And this winter business is super good. 3 sueing last 5 days as an example.
Sorry for thread crap.

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[Bacho86]

Looks like we have a rough spot figured out thanks to Rossco. Is anyone else keen to tag along?

Would have been keen for a drive, but not free This weekend unfortunately.
Have fun!


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[Rossco]

Would have been keen for a drive, but not free This weekend unfortunately.
Have fun!


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Yeah should be good, hopefully get a fresh sprinkle today & tomorrow, then some sunshine. . ☺

[BillsGU]

Check this out for information - especially road closures.

http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/yarra-ranges-national-park#changeOfConditions

[Chappy]

Thanks for the link BillsGU some handy info there. I'm super excited for this trip! The GQ will have a fresh set of bar work too!

[threedogs]

and a flat battery by the morning too... lol

It uses bugger all power Ill try and find the thread for you.
So your comment of having a flat battery is inaccurate lol
took a while but found this thread....well worth reading imo
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?35584-Who-s-running-an-inverter-and-why/page2&highlight=electric+blanket

[Rossco]

It'll be snowing 4 sure in the hills today ☺. .

[Chappy]

I sure hope we get a fresh dump of snow Saturday night. That would be awesome to wake up to.

[Rossco]

You guys still heading up tonight?

[AB]

You guys still heading up tonight? Are you going?

Does bubbas want to look after the kids and we go snow tripping ;)

[Rossco]

Are you going?

Does bubbas want to look after the kids and we go snow tripping ;)
Yeah, it's not a bad night actually. Hmmmm not sure about the luck we would have with bubbas. . . Bring them up, they'd love it! !

[Chappy]

You guys still heading up tonight?
Hey mate, we just set up. Not much snow but we have plenty of bevs to compensate.

Hopefully we get some over night

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[Chappy]

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[Chappy]

Rossco found his way here

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[mudski]

Hope Justin is holding up. Lol

[threedogs]

Wow you have your fire close to the Patrols or is it just a visual thing.
Looks awesome BTw

[Rossco]

Just got home, what an awsome little sneaky trip. Really lucked out we found a little track that went fairly high near lake mountain and got heaps of snow to play in.

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[Bacho86]

Just got home, what an awsome little sneaky trip. Really lucked out we found a little track that went fairly high near lake mountain and got heaps of snow to play in

Heaps of snow there by the look of it, nice work looks like you would have had fun and nice weather for the weekend as well!


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[Rossco]

Wow you have your fire close to the Patrols or is it just a visual thing.
Looks awesome BTw
Yeah it was fairly close but it was cold! ! . . . Actually wasn't too bad a little rain in the night but at least no wind.

[lucus30]

Just got home, what an awsome little sneaky trip. Really lucked out we found a little track that went fairly high near lake mountain and got heaps of snow to play in.

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Looks sweet mate. I might have to grab this track off you if you don't mind?

[Bacho86]

Looks sweet mate. I might have to grab this track off you if you don't mind?

X 2 we took the kids up to lake mountain last year and wanted to find a few tracks with some snow on them as well but didn't have any luck as most were closed with gates


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[Rossco]

Looks sweet mate. I might have to grab this track off you if you don't mind?
Yeah no worries but might do it private if you don't mind. Although not illegal probly don't want it to get to well known . . .

[lucus30]

Yeah no worries but might do it private if you don't mind. Although not illegal probly don't want it to get to well known . . .

Sounds good mate

[Chappy]

What a great little trip. We should definitely organise a little forum trip up there.

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[jangbanger]

Was an awesome little trip! First time ever seeing snow in person too so was a good experience for me haha!

[jay see]

What a great little trip. We should definitely organise a little forum trip up there.

I'll be in that, as long it not working.

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