Baal Bone - Saturday 27/1/18 [Archive]

isherz

19-12-17, 08:42 AM

One of our favourite ‘close to Sydney’ day trips showcasing blue mountains finest spectacular surrounds.
Nostalgic for us - our first trip as guests and instantly hooked!

Mainly C/C+ trail with a couple of B grade pinch points... Good opportunity for any new club members wanting to ‘try a little adventure’ and of course the usual club suspects are welcome. Will keep 4 spots for new comers and 5 for experienced club members so 10 in total

Meet : CHANGED to Zig Zag railway - better phone signal...!

Time : 9am leave 9.30am

Grade : Mostly C with B pinch points x 2

Requirements :
Front & Rear recovery points
Stock Jeep if capable/confident driver
Recovery gear food/drink radio and camera a must sunscreen and insect repellent appropriate footwear •••full tank For car and humans•••• (water)

NOTE as with any trip off road damage is possible when tackling any challenge !!!
However you are with an experienced group that will guide you through any challenge....[emoji847]

Trip limited to 10
4 spots for newer members

Contact Di. 0422 803803

Attending :

1. Di n John JK
2. Martin. JKU
3. Richard Henning JKU
4.Ed. JKU
5. Rod Tippet TJ
6. John C rubicon JK

7. Andrew and Tracey TJ
8. Oleg Trailhawk
9. Ben Grand WH

10. Guest Aaron Moffat

Reserves
1. Martin JKU
2. Bilt JK visitor

Merry Christmas...See you in 2018!!!
Di n John

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B4RM4N

19-12-17, 08:58 AM

Hi guys,

Tracey and myself would be down for this. Sounds like a good one, own for the challenge of the pinch points.

Andrew

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SnakeDoctor

19-12-17, 09:16 AM

Please count me in, Martin / White JKU

richhenning

19-12-17, 11:18 AM

Count me in Di, thanks. Also one of my favourites and one of my very first trips with the club.

Dru

19-12-17, 01:58 PM

Super stuff guys!

I have this in the calendar now.

isherz

19-12-17, 02:33 PM

Please count me in, Martin / White JKU

Hey Martin all good see you on the flip side...!

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isherz

19-12-17, 02:33 PM

Super stuff guys!

I have this in the calendar now.

Lol does that mean your joining us?

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isherz

19-12-17, 02:34 PM

Count me in Di, thanks. Also one of my favourites and one of my very first trips with the club back when the Jeep was stock.

Thx Richard been a while since we’ve been on a trip ...! Have a fab Christmas

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isherz

19-12-17, 02:42 PM

Hi guys,

Tracey and myself would be down for this. Sounds like a good one, own for the challenge of the pinch points.

Andrew

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Welcome see you after Australia Day! Happy Xmas

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Dru

19-12-17, 03:42 PM

Lol does that mean your joining us?

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We’ll keep an eye on numbers. Just checking-in to let you know your trip is in the club calendar.

RD0401

19-12-17, 05:33 PM

Add me to the list please. Ed. JKU. Thanks.

stevet

22-12-17, 09:42 PM

Please put me in for this run...

OlegIv

23-12-17, 02:19 PM

Hi everyone,

I'd like to give it a go, but I'm on KL Trailhawk. I haven't been to Baal Bone myself yet, so don't know how hard it is or if there're any go-around options like on powerline tracks - what do you think guys about me joining the trip here?

Cheers.

isherz

23-12-17, 02:35 PM

Please put me in for this run...

Hey Steve great to have you on board...!

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isherz

23-12-17, 02:45 PM

Hi everyone,

I'd like to give it a go, but I'm on KL Trailhawk. I haven't been to Baal Bone myself yet, so don't know how hard it is or if there're any go-around options like on Zigzag trails - what do you think guys about me joining the trip here?

Cheers.

Hi there are no ‘go arounds’ on the pinchpoints.... one is heading up the other heading down. Happy to have you join us and there is experience among us to guide you and assist. As with any challenge there is risk so your decision if you’d like to give it a go ... some beautiful landscape on this trip and the rest is Easy going..! So let us know Di

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Dru

23-12-17, 02:49 PM

The Trailhawk should be fine. We had a couple of WK2s through last time and actually spent some time with Greg in his Grand Cherokee testing out the trail. You will need to drive the pinch points, but that goes for any vehicle.

Dru

OlegIv

24-12-17, 12:56 PM

Thank you guys, sounds good - please add me to the list for this trip!

H2Micr0

24-12-17, 02:49 PM

I am interested in coming along in the WH, as long as I have my lift installed LOL.

Cheers Ben

isherz

24-12-17, 03:27 PM

Thank you guys, sounds good - please add me to the list for this trip!

Done Oleg
Merry Christmas!

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isherz

24-12-17, 03:28 PM

I am interested in coming along in the WH, as long as I have my lift installed LOL.

Cheers Ben

Added Ben let us know if it changes ...meanwhile merry Christmas!

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Rocket55

31-12-17, 11:57 PM

Hi Dru, please put me down for this one, I've never been there. How bad are these pinch points, do you think I'll have any trouble in my TJ :drunk:

Flatfender

01-01-18, 08:00 PM

Add me to the list if there is still a space - thanks.

Ian W.

Dru

01-01-18, 08:15 PM

Hi Dru, please put me down for this one, I've never been there. How bad are these pinch points, do you think I'll have any trouble in my TJ :drunk:

Rod - the trips is Di's (Di and John).
You wont have any issue with the pinch points, other than maybe wondering if you can find some more. :highly_amused:

Rocket55

01-01-18, 08:26 PM

Rod - the trips is Di's (Di and John).
You wont have any issue with the pinch points, other than maybe wondering if you can find some more. :highly_amused:

Oops, sorry Di, that'll teach me for not reading the first post properly.

Thanks for setting me straight Dru and I'll take it on good authority that I'll get through ok. Haha

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isherz

02-01-18, 06:08 PM

Oops, sorry Di, that'll teach me for not reading the first post properly.

Thanks for setting me straight Dru and I'll take it on good authority that I'll get through ok. Haha

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Awesome Rod been a while since we’ve been out together....

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isherz

02-01-18, 06:09 PM

Add me to the list if there is still a space - thanks.

Ian W.

Looking forward to having you Ian

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BILTJK

04-01-18, 02:21 PM

Please put me in the reserve list
Thanks guys

Martin

05-01-18, 11:16 AM

Please add me into the list if there are any place.
Cheers
Martin Tang

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isherz

05-01-18, 05:53 PM

Please add me into the list if there are any place.
Cheers
Martin Tang

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Hi Martin at this point reserve list only ....will confirm closer to the time
Thx Di

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isherz

09-01-18, 06:58 AM

Addition to requirements.
This is for any trip long or short.
First Aid kit in your vehicle.

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Flatfender

13-01-18, 01:19 PM

Just found out that I will be stuck out at a mine site in WA on 26th January overseeing a pump rebuild.
Not expecting to be back in Sydney until 28th or 29th so must reluctantly pull out of this trip.
Hope to catch you all next time.

Ian W.

isherz

14-01-18, 07:57 AM

isherz

15-01-18, 09:56 AM

I am interested in coming along in the WH, as long as I have my lift installed LOL.

Cheers Ben

Hi Ben just touching base are you still on track for the 27th? You mentioned possible lift being the decider so if you could confirm if you’re still onboard...thanks!

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H2Micr0

15-01-18, 09:31 PM

Hi Ben just touching base are you still on track for the 27th? You mentioned possible lift being the decider so if you could confirm if youï¿½re still onboard...thanks!

I should know this week if it is going in on the weekend.

I will advise ASAP once I know.

Question though, will I make it through the pinch points if it isn't lifted? I do have Toyo Open Country A/T in stock size on it and QD2.

Cheers
Ben

isherz

16-01-18, 07:01 AM

Hi Ben
You Tyers are more than good enough for this track.
However like any track there is always a risk of potential damage.

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H2Micr0

18-01-18, 07:41 PM

Hi Ben
You Tyers are more than good enough for this track.
However like any track there is always a risk of potential damage.

Having checked with a mate who said it shouldn't be any worse than Ranger Bob/Son of Bob, which I have driven, I will be coming along.

I look forward to meeting you all.

Cheers
Ben

B4RM4N

21-01-18, 11:08 AM

Do any of you lovely people know of any good camping spots around here? Thinking of going up on the 26th and staying the night. Just not too familiar with the area. Any help would be awesome.

Thanks

Andy

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Dru

21-01-18, 07:32 PM

isherz

23-01-18, 06:57 AM

Yes newnes is a great spot but turn right before the ford and go across the river.

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B4RM4N

24-01-18, 07:44 AM

Nice, thanks guys! See you Saturday!

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stevet

24-01-18, 10:53 AM

Sorry guy's, I have to pull out of this run... The TJ is still off the road...... Anyone want a jockey for the run????....

isherz

24-01-18, 01:05 PM

No problem Steve I was wondering if you’d got her fixed in time....!

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OlegIv

24-01-18, 01:26 PM

Just to confirm the meeting point (and make sure I go to the right place :) ) - is it this spot marked on google maps here? https://goo.gl/maps/SaGxvtkxMCm

isherz

24-01-18, 01:29 PM

Pretty close we usually meet at the car park at the zig zag railway - pretty well sign posted and air down there..,!

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OlegIv

24-01-18, 01:34 PM

ah, ok, must be this place then https://goo.gl/maps/8rR43gsouhn

isherz

24-01-18, 09:50 PM

ah, ok, must be this place then https://goo.gl/maps/8rR43gsouhn

Spot on see you Saturday

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isherz

26-01-18, 10:17 AM

**UPDATE**
Good morning all - latest trip update

Weather
27c expected with 50% chance of rain not too heavy looks overcast possible [emoji939] storm
Bring wet weather gear - predicting a little mud!!!! Could make things interesting ....

Fire Alerts
There have been recent fire alerts but now down graded and quite a distance from us after checking nsw rural fire alerts and national parks n wildlife closures et al...!

So we are good to go as planned!
Anyone nervous of mud or down graded fire alerts please advise if you’ve a change of heart
See you tomorrow
Di n John

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isherz

26-01-18, 10:59 AM

New update final decision pending 6pm today as future rain and lightning strikes are being updated through the day

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Rocket55

26-01-18, 02:47 PM

Jeeps packed and ready to go

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isherz

26-01-18, 03:50 PM

Jeeps packed and ready to go

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B4RM4N

26-01-18, 04:14 PM

Ready when you are guys!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180126/67320a22bdcd3e5fbc7eb9e47ff3a485.jpg

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isherz

26-01-18, 04:34 PM

Ready when you are guys!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180126/67320a22bdcd3e5fbc7eb9e47ff3a485.jpg

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isherz

26-01-18, 06:44 PM

Ok latest rural fire service is altert advice only - spot fires around all controlled
So we are going...will reassess at 9am at zig zag if any dramas again if any one is nervous feel free to wait for the next trip
Cheers Di n John

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Rocket55

26-01-18, 07:41 PM

See you up there

richhenning

26-01-18, 08:07 PM

Great, see you at zig zag.

SnakeDoctor

26-01-18, 08:43 PM

Apologies all, i'm out.

Thanks to isherz for organising the trip.

H2Micr0

26-01-18, 08:44 PM

See you in the morning.

RD0401

26-01-18, 10:34 PM

Still looking forward to it.

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richhenning

27-01-18, 07:42 PM

Thank you for a great day John and Di, really enjoyed the trip and the group, always great to meet new jeepers!
Here is a link to a Dropbox folder with pics from the day. As it is my Dropbox, there are quite a few pics of my own Jeep!
It seems while you are waiting around when you are tail end Charlie, you end up filling the time taking photos of your Jeep!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6nddl7w4eftla50/AABYEmr-f65fsMdhwjJUp4Sta?dl=0

cheers,
rich

Rocket55

27-01-18, 11:03 PM

Thanks Di and John for leading us around for a fantastic day, well done as trip leader! Great to meet some new Jeepers! Go the mighty TJ's. Also thank you for organising the free Jeep wash on the way home. If you could of delayed it by about 10 minutes that would have been mint :-)

OlegIv

28-01-18, 12:21 AM

Awesome day, huge thanks to the organisers and all fellow jeepers!

Dru

28-01-18, 10:11 AM

Well done John and Di! How was your first experience of wheeling with no dust? :encouragement:

Rich and Rod - those pics on the rocks at the canyon are awesome. You'll just have to convince people that no you didn't take the Jeep to the Grand Canyon.

Fabulous to see another great trip by the club.