23 - 24 - 25th August - VICTORIAN MEMBERS MEETUP at Licola/Dargo

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Originally Posted by ab

a bag each should be enough...rossco and i can bring some good night logs too.

I'm not taking snow chains but they could be needed and suggest people consider taking them. Those with snow chains will go first to pave the way.

I guess we should take care of food ourselves unless everyone wants to do a group cook up....organised later on.

Everyone needs to ensure there is plenty of support under your bed to keep the cold out. I will be personally bringing a good quality sleeping bag with a dooner and a blanket. I will be sleeping in the car fully clothed, beanie, hoody, thermos and my fire mask and gloves...lol....... I know some of you don't like the idea of sleeping in the car in the snow but i have done this many of times in these conditions and will be fine.

I have thermos top and bottom, beanie, 17 thousand jumpers, singlets, gloves, etc.

On a serious note....hypothermia can be an issue and first signs of it can be irrational behavior, difficulty in speaking, etc so keep an eye out for your fellow member and please ensure you come prepared.

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sleeping in the car,thats like sleeping in the fridge dont forget your hot water bottle
for your feet and sleeping in your clothes not a good idea tracky daks would be better
then dress in the morning you,ll get warmer quicker that way

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Note that the low pressure single bottle cookers are next to useless in the snow. A little high pressure like a jet boil or something is a winner.

If we can grab a Hut we will be on a winner too.

Barrier between you and the snow.

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Yep the little gas mate disposable ones don't work on 5 degree mornings let alone subzero.

But yeah if we get a hut....stuff the car...lol

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Note that the low pressure single bottle cookers are next to useless in the snow. A little high pressure like a jet boil or something is a winner.

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So my Companion 3 burner that uses an everyday gas bottle will be useless as tits on a bull?

There is a hut which is a short walk from the main camp sites. I will suss it out the weekend prior

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Originally Posted by mudski

So my Companion 3 burner that uses an everyday gas bottle will be useless as tits on a bull?

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No mark that will be fine

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Originally Posted by mudski

So my Companion 3 burner that uses an everyday gas bottle will be useless as tits on a bull?

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Yeah Mark it will be fine mate. You will probably have a queue wanting to cook after you ;)

Just carry you LPG bottle in you rear wheel bag or on the roof mate. Not a fan of LPG in the car.

Here are some pics from my mate who slept in that hut we visited at the woods point trip
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Photos fine for me.

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Originally Posted by roofy

sleeping in the car,thats like sleeping in the fridge dont forget your hot water bottle
for your feet and sleeping in your clothes not a good idea tracky daks would be better
then dress in the morning you,ll get warmer quicker that way

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I would be lieing if I said I was going to be warm...lol. I've done it a few times in the snow and its not too bad. I'm not taking the camper and my tent is crap...lol

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Originally Posted by AB

I would be lieing if I said I was going to be warm...lol. I've done it a few times in the snow and its not too bad. I'm not taking the camper and my tent is crap...lol

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Meh you get cold, just start the car up and turn the heater on...For the rest of the night :)

I know someone who did that, too drunk to drive home, slept in their car with heater on to sleep it off. This was middle of winter up at king lake......bloody cold!

Problem was he put the cold ac on and woke up 5 hours later beyond frozen...lol....could of got hypothermia from that!

LMAO you must be pretty drunk to make that mistake.

These are the bad boys you need for the snow......
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I have one and I'll bring my big dual fuel, 2 burner stove to make sure we have enough cooking hardware.....



Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

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Originally Posted by Winnie

LMAO you must be pretty drunk to make that mistake.

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You must be pretty drunk to wake up on someones balcony and not remember where your pants are as well ;) lol

I sleep in me car all the time and never been cold. Also saves lugging around tents and swags.....yeah soft I know!





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Originally Posted by Nisshead

You must be pretty drunk to wake up on someones balcony and not remember where your pants are as well ;) lol

I sleep in me car all the time and never been cold. Also saves lugging around tents and swags.....yeah soft I know!





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Touché! Should we out your name on the list mate?


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Originally Posted by Winnie

Touché! Should we out your name on the list mate?


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Would I miss a Vic snow trip??? NEVER!!!

Awesome mate, can't wait this will be a good one


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Here's a list of 45 Vic High Country hut waypoints

So are you coming Kris?? as you have not been added to the list...

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

So are you coming Kris?? as you have not been added to the list...

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I reckon he's saving himself for October......

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

So are you coming Kris?? as you have not been added to the list...

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Originally Posted by Nisshead

Would I miss a Vic snow trip??? NEVER!!!

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I think that's a Yes mate

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Originally Posted by taslucas

I reckon he's saving himself for October......

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I'll have a couple of months to recover for the October one mate :)

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Originally Posted by Nisshead

I'll have a couple of months to recover for the October one mate :)

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That's good then:-)

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Originally Posted by mudski

WooHoo! I'm a definite yes now, providing my gearbox doesn't spit the dummy between now and then. Looking forward to this trip.
So. What does each car need to bring? I said car instead of people as some cars will have more than one person....Also I think many of us may need some tips on whats needed for a snow trip.

• Food? We just taking care of ourselves I take it?
• Booze? Nuff said. I'll bring a bottle of grappa as I think we'll need it.
• Firewood? Winnie suggested a bag each. This gonna be enough? I will bring my bow saw aswell, not carrying a smelly chainsaw in my car.
• Snow chains? This definitely needed?
• Preparation for sleeping in the snow? Tips?
• Will my three burner gas cooktop be sufficient in the cold temps?

I think on a serious note some things need to be discussed, as we don't want someone getting hypothermia because of no experience in freezing temps. I could ruin a whole weekend for one and maybe for all if something were to happen.

Like a scout, or cub or whatever it is. I wanna "be prepared"...

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This is what I have used before.
Food- best if everybody looks after themselves with WARM simple meals that are easy to cook- I use the disposable butane stove but in cold damp weather it will freeze up so I use a couple of bottles and rotate them as they freeze, you can also poor some of the warm water on them as you boil the billy, don't forget the fire for cooking.
Fire wood- if everybody takes a BIG bag of wood, I will take my chain saw but wood might be wet anyway.
Also take some tin to put the fire on.
snow chains- if you have them bring them work great to break up ice, if possible you want to be on top of the snow not dig in, aggressive tyres can in some cases be a dis advantage, but being bigger is size helps with clearance, snow driving style is similar to sand.
Sleeping- I put my swag in a cheap tent to give an extra air barrier, under my swag I have one of those foam sleeping mats with the foil on them and a aldi thermorest. I also have a thermorest in my swag. sleep in thermals and polatec's I was hot in minus 13 deg. you could also throw an extra sleeping bag over you swag this way.
also take some waterproof tarps for under swag, car engine, etc.

This may sound silly but take enough clothes to keep warm and dry, you might get wet also, and make sure your bedding stays dry. with a good fire, food and a warm bed you will enjoy the trip.

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Originally Posted by Nisshead

Would I miss a Vic snow trip??? NEVER!!!

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Love ya work mate!!!!

Winnie (Chris)
AB (Andy)
Bloodyaussie (Jonathan)
Alitis007 (George)
Roofy
MudRunnerTD (Darren)
Liftlid (Gary)
krbrooking (Kev) with a mate
Bryden
Rossco
Nisshead (Kris)
James+1 (my plumber mate who might come?)

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Originally Posted by liftlid

This is what I have used before.
Food- best if everybody looks after themselves with WARM simple meals that are easy to cook- I use the disposable butane stove but in cold damp weather it will freeze up so I use a couple of bottles and rotate them as they freeze, you can also poor some of the warm water on them as you boil the billy, don't forget the fire for cooking.
Fire wood- if everybody takes a BIG bag of wood, I will take my chain saw but wood might be wet anyway.
Also take some tin to put the fire on.
snow chains- if you have them bring them work great to break up ice, if possible you want to be on top of the snow not dig in, aggressive tyres can in some cases be a dis advantage, but being bigger is size helps with clearance, snow driving style is similar to sand.
Sleeping- I put my swag in a cheap tent to give an extra air barrier, under my swag I have one of those foam sleeping mats with the foil on them and a aldi thermorest. I also have a thermorest in my swag. sleep in thermals and polatec's I was hot in minus 13 deg. you could also throw an extra sleeping bag over you swag this way.
also take some waterproof tarps for under swag, car engine, etc.

This may sound silly but take enough clothes to keep warm and dry, you might get wet also, and make sure your bedding stays dry. with a good fire, food and a warm bed you will enjoy the trip.

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Cheers for that!!!!

So glad you are coming Kris...


Winnie (Chris)
AB (Andy)
Bloodyaussie (Jonathan)
Alitis007 (George)
Roofy
MudRunnerTD (Darren)
Liftlid (Gary)
krbrooking (Kev)
Bryden
Rossco
Nisshead (Kris)
Mudski (Mark) plus Mark
James+1 (my plumber mate who might come?)

Am soooo looking forward to this trip, it's going to be one to remember that's for sure ( hypothermia or not ). Lol...


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Should we have a backup location? I'm case there is no snow? I will go to Licola the Sunday prior to check but maybe we should have people scout other areas if possible? I am pretty confident there will be snow but it all depends on the weather the week before.

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At 1500m if there is no snow then we won't find it anywhere Winnie. All good mate

Fair call mate

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wow! 13 Cars!

I call Trip Full!

Really. That's a lot of cars. Communication and organisation is well needed on this trip so we can flow better on the days outings!!!


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Plenty of people there to help

I think we will have to go through convoy procedures too.

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I am hoping my plumber mate does not come along but I had to invite out of politeness ... the other members are mostly experienced and should be pretty good.

We all mostly know the drill but should have a little reminder talk before heading off!!!