Mt Airlie B Grade

[Dru]

This may be the last run up this famous track for us. For those not familiar with the trail it is an iconic B grade run with few options or chicken tracks. It's been slated for closure by Parks for some time, not yet though. West of Sydney starting from Capertee which can make it a long day. Mostly, well prepared vehicles go fine but we have seen some damage on this trail that is well past "cosmetic".

The trail runs through some incredible environment - this trip is very definitely "tread softly" care for the environment, pack out more than you pack in.

Kerry and I are making a bit of a special occasion of this. We have booked into Hydro Majestic on the Friday Night and may possibly stay at Capertee pub on Saturday. You are welcome join us on both but it is not part of the trip as such.

Where Mount Airlie (Genowlan Point Trail)
When Saturday 26th October 2019
Meet Meet in Capertee in the park. Shop is open and has fuel. You can get breakfast there but you need to allow time as country service is not as quick as Mackers ;-)
Time Leave early from Sydney! Plan to be at Capertee for 8:30please. We head out at 9:00am sharp, sorry but late means you may miss us.
Grade B Grade with a gnarly step at the mid point.
Requirements Recovery points Front/Rear, recovery gear, radio, food/drink of choice, camera. Ideally 2" lift and off road tyres - this is not a stocker run, though Rubicon should be fine as long as you trust the stock rock rails (99.99% sure they will be tested hard in action).

Front vehicle needs a winch as back up for the step - some trips just have not managed the step without winching. Winches are not mandatory but appreciated

This run is limited to: Ideally groups should be kept to max 8. I'll look to split the group perhaps if it get's larger. We took 30+ at Jambo but really don't want to do that again.

Dru and Kerry: 0419 855 121 (tel:0419 855 121)

When posting please advise vehicle and name (not just user name)

Attending:

1. Dru and Kerry
2. Jared: JaredC - TJ
3. skye JK
4. John and Rowena JPJ - JK
5. John and Di - JK
6. Aaran Mof: JKU
7. Ben & AMy: Rubi
8. Jose, TJ
9. CRD Steve

[H2Micr0]

Dru

I would love to do this run to help farewell you both, but alas, know the limitations of my WH Grand.

I trust this will be a memorable trip for all involved.

Enjoy

Ben.

[Dru]

Thanks Ben, hopefully there is time to catch up.

We’ve been a little quiet but House has now sold :grief: and re-certification for Qld is nearly done :encouragement:

[JaredC]

Hi Dru, Mt Airly has been on my to do list for a while, could you put my name down for this run, will be great to catch up again before you guys leave, I had the TJ on the Killy loop trip
Looking forward to this trip.
Jared


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[skye]

Hi Dru could you put me down please skye JK

[JPJ]

Hi Dru
Can you add me to the list

Thanks John - JKU

[isherz]

Yes please John n Di very keen please add 15Herz


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[aza mof]

Im in
Will take a nother oil filter this time lol

[Grandberry]

Are there still affordable sausage stuffers (https://www.villagevoice.com/best-sausage-stuffers/) and free spots, fellas?

[nitrobrent]

Have a great trip , must get up there again before Christmas.
Lads did a great job on the first part.
Shame we haven't gotten out for a wheel.
Good luck in Queensland.
Joining the Qld Association?

[Dru]

Im in
Will take a nother oil filter this time lol

haha! It would be a pleasure to see you up Airlie. :encouragement:

[Dru]

Are there still free spots, fellas?

Absolutely! Need your name (not just user ID). What type of Jeep are you wheeling?

Just remember this is a challenge level trail, not all Jeeps are suited.

[Dru]

Have a great trip , must get up there again before Christmas.
Lads did a great job on the first part.
Shame we haven't gotten out for a wheel.
Good luck in Queensland.
Joining the Qld Association?

We’re still trying to fit in Watto - Skull through to Whitemans. May be a chance yet, Brent.

Qld Assoc? I do what I can to help the good guys - 4wd Assoc of NSW&ACT Inc - for now.

[nitrobrent]

Sadly , I still dont have a 4wd Jeep.
Locker case alledgedly turning up tomorrow.
Hopefully swap in spider gears etc Sunday and put back together.
Competing at Willowglen and then off to Europe for the rest of October.

[Dru]

Sadly , I still dont have a 4wd Jeep.
Locker case alledgedly turning up tomorrow.
Hopefully swap in spider gears etc Sunday and put back together.
Competing at Willowglen and then off to Europe for the rest of October.

willoglen could be entertaining without Jeep. Europe sounds fabulous.

[nitrobrent]

Haha , it will be there.
Told Liam that he may lose his locker , if plan B needed

[stevet]

Would like to come but dependent on getting that weekend off....
Stephen T.....TJ..........

[Dru]

Would like to come but dependent on getting that weekend off....
Stephen T.....TJ..........

Cheers Stephen

[JPJ]

Hey Dru,

Think you have written down the wrong John (#4)

Cheers,
John (and Rowena)

[Dru]

Hey Dru,

Think you have written down the wrong John (#4)

Cheers,
John (and Rowena)

Thanks - updated.

[isherz]

Hi all
John and I are going up Friday night to set up camp at newnes just past Lithgow about 30 minutes
Going to stay there Friday and Saturday night if any one wants to join us let me know
It’s about 40 minutes to the meet up point for Saturday....
Free firm camping so No electricity or water but there is a toilet and you can have a shower about $5 from the guest house nearby
Cheers Di


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[stevet]

Hi all
John and I are going up Friday night to set up camp at newnes just past Lithgow about 30 minutes
Going to stay there Friday and Saturday night if any one wants to join us let me know
It’s about 40 minutes to the meet up point for Saturday....
Free firm camping so No electricity or water but there is a toilet and you can have a shower about $5 from the guest house nearby
Cheers Di


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Hi,
You can camp free at Wallerang next to the lake........ They have toilets, showers etc and is pet friendly..... Also basically in town so close to all shops, pubs etc...

[isherz]

Thx Steve!


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[TrailHunt]

Hi Dru
Amy and I would love to join you on this trip! Count us in. We’ll be in Phoenix (JK Rubi).
Thanks, Ben & Amy

[Dru]

Hi Dru
Amy and I would love to join you on this trip! Count us in. We’ll be in Phoenix (JK Rubi).
Thanks, Ben & Amy

Done, and welcome. :smile-new:

[skye]

Hi is it capertee general store & cafe 44 castlereagh hwy capertee is that the location we are meeting at thanks skye .

[Dru]

Hi is it capertee general store & cafe 44 castlereagh hwy capertee is that the location we are meeting at thanks skye .

I would say “I don’t know” but actually we are meeting in the Park.

Just plot “Capertee” into your satnav.

[Fred-Astrid]

Would you still have a spot available for a visitor
We have a JK Rubi lifted running 34's

Fred & Astrid

[Dru]

Would you still have a spot available for a visitor
We have a JK Rubi lifted running 34's

Fred & Astrid

High Fred and Astrid - what is your experience level and training? This trip is one of the more challenging trips that SJC does regularly. It is the only trail I have had to abandon a damaged vehicle once only but not something I want to repeat. :highly_amused: Also rock rails are absolutely necessary. Most Jeeps go through fine and it really is an extraordinary place but there is risk in B grade.

But otherwise, yes of course you would be welcome. Let me know what you think.

Dru

[Dieselcon]

OMG ... this is one of my favs ... Please put me down on the reserves list .

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[Dru]

OMG ... this is one of my favs ... Please put me down on the reserves list .

[emoji7]


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no reserves, will enter you on the list - welcome. It’s nice to return the favour occasionally.


Dru’n’Kerry

[Dieselcon]

Thankyou [emoji110]


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[Fred-Astrid]

High Fred and Astrid - what is your experience level and training? This trip is one of the more challenging trips that SJC does regularly. It is the only trail I have had to abandon a damaged vehicle once only but not something I want to repeat. :highly_amused: Also rock rails are absolutely necessary. Most Jeeps go through fine and it really is an extraordinary place but there is risk in B grade.

But otherwise, yes of course you would be welcome. Let me know what you think.

DruHi Dru
Sorry for the late reply.
I fully understand your concerns on talking an unknown person in this trip.
We are always concerned when talking unknown members from our current club on trips we run
We will sit this one out and hopefully get on the next one when we join the club.

Fred

[Dru]

Hi Dru
Sorry for the late reply.
I fully understand your concerns on talking an unknown person in this trip.
We are always concerned when talking unknown members from our current club on trips we run
We will sit this one out and hopefully get on the next one when we join the club.

Fred

Thanks Fred - enjoy the trips on offer, plenty happening as Summer approaches.

Dru

[Dru]

Are there still free spots, fellas?

PM sent. Need to know experience level and confirmation you are interested (at the moment it's just "are there spots?")

Dru

[Dru]

Would like to come but dependent on getting that weekend off....
Stephen T.....TJ..........

Stephen, I've got you on the list but do update me when your roster is out.

Cheers

Dru

[Dieselcon]

We’re still trying to fit in Watto - Skull through to Whitemans. May be a chance yet, Brent.


Message me when your doing watto.. I will endeavour to get there.

So excited for Airlie.. one of My favourite places..


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[stevet]

Stephen, I've got you on the list but do update me when your roster is out.

Cheers

Dru
Hi, I’m working but awaiting to here from a workmate if they can swap that day with... I’ll know on Tuesday when I’m back at work if I can attend.... Sorry to keep you waiting...

[Dru]

Hi, I’m working but awaiting to here from a workmate if they can swap that day with... I’ll know on Tuesday when I’m back at work if I can attend.... Sorry to keep you waiting...

All good Stephen.

[crdsteve]

Hi Dru,
Could I be put on the reserve list please.
Steve, JKU, 3"(ish) lift on 35's

[stevet]

Hi, I can’t do the swap so I am out for this run... Stephen T...

[Dieselcon]

Hi, I can’t do the swap so I am out for this run... Stephen T...

That’s a bugger..


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[Dru]

Hi Dry,
Could I be put on the reserve list please.
Steve, JKU, 3"(ish) lift on 35's

No reserve - you are on the list. :-)

Look forward to catching up.

[Dru]

Conditions update.

1/ There is a fire ban across all National Parks, basically for summer.
2/ There is helicopter shooting (aka "aerial pest control") happening on Tuesday. Let's hope that conditions are satisfactory as we really want them finished before the weekend.

Update to be posted as we get closer.

Dru'n'Kerry

[crdsteve]

Cheers Dry,
See you then.
Mount Airly has been on my list for a while, but didn't think the Jeepsticle was suitable when I only had a 2" lift and 33's

[charith]

Hi Dru,
Would love to try out this Track on my stock JLU Rubi. Do you think it will make it ?

[Dru]

Hi Dru,
Would love to try out this Track on my stock JLU Rubi. Do you think it will make it ?

Hi there! It was great catching up with you yesterday. This one is tricky - so let's start with, sorry Mt Airlie is not for you right now.

That said - yes a stock Ruby will climb Mt Airlie. The problem is the risk of damage is high, and in particular the stock rock rails are just not up to the job at the rock step pinch point on this track. You WILL end up hung on the rock rails at this step, IF you don't ram the canyon wall. The risk of panel damage just isn't sensible on such a new Jeep.

I'd suggest keeping an eye out for the following trails as you build your JL's experience:
Spanish Steps, Moon Rock, Son of Bob: Newnes
CPT80, Green's Break: Watagans.
Mt Walker: Rydel
Monkey Gum, Middle Earth: Yalwal.

Definitely Yalwal.

All the best guys!

Dru

[Dru]

3116

Rock canyon approaching "the step"

[stevet]

3116

Rock canyon approaching "the step"
Who's that man behind the wheel of my Rubicon???.... Lol....

[Dru]

Who's that man behind the wheel of my Rubicon???.... Lol....

excellent purchase Stephen.

[Dieselcon]

Hi guys Bree and I will be camping on the Saturday night.. any other kids coming. So excited


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[Dru]

Hi guys Bree and I will be camping on the Saturday night.. any other kids coming. So excited


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Yes, we will be doing it tough - at Hydro Majestic! What can I say we always wanted to do Hydro and it’s a last chance. See you Sat Jose. :smile-new:

[charith]

.......

Definitely Yalwal.

All the best guys!

Dru

😀 Thank you very much.

[isherz]

Camping update for newnes both Friday and Saturday night

Friday night Meet at commercial hotel 198 Main st Lithgow for dinner 8pm or earlier - bistro closes by 8.30 for orders
Then convoy onto newnes about 30 - 40 minutes further in set up camp
Please advise if your joining us...
All welcome

So far
Aaron Moffit x 3
Pat Shankar x 1
Jarod Collins x 2
John Bal x 2
Ben hunt x 2!

Hopefully get away by 6pm latest
Cheers Di




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[JaredC]

Camping update for newnes both Friday and Saturday night

Friday night Meet at commercial hotel 198 Main st Lithgow for dinner 8pm or earlier - bistro closes by 8.30 for orders
Then convoy onto newnes about 30 - 40 minutes further in set up camp
Please advise if your joining us...
All welcome

So far
Aaron Moffit x 3
Pat Shankar x 1
Jarod Collins x 2
John Bal x 2
Ben hunt x 2!

Hopefully get away by 6pm latest
Cheers Di




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Is that leaving Lithgow pub at 6 or leaving Sydney at 6?



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[Dru]

Our camping gear is well and truly packed for shipping at this stage. We’ll be crashing at the Capertee pub on Sat evening. I believe Jose is too.

Dru’n’Kerry

[isherz]

Thx Dru message reads meet at 8pm or earlier at the pub so that would mean we’re leaving ok Sydney town at 6 are you joining us for dinner or gonna do the romance thing


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[Dru]

Thx Dru message reads meet at 8pm or earlier at the pub so that would mean we’re leaving ok Sydney town at 6 are you joining us for dinner or gonna do the romance thing


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Query on time was from Jared.

Will sort out Saturday night at the time. Remember that National Parks introduced a fire ban from October to March. No bonfires or camp fires. Gas cookers are OK in a clear area with water handy.

[isherz]

Yes thx shame but hey it going to be hot!


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[crdsteve]

Looks like I'll be riding solo for Saturday's Mount Airlie run. If anyone wants to ride shotgun send me a message on 0420899351. I'll be departing Kellyville around 6ish.
Cheers Steve

[TrailHunt]

Camping update for newnes both Friday and Saturday night

Friday night Meet at commercial hotel 198 Main st Lithgow for dinner 8pm or earlier - bistro closes by 8.30 for orders
Then convoy onto newnes about 30 - 40 minutes further in set up camp
Please advise if your joining us...
All welcome

So far
Aaron Moffit x 3
Pat Shankar x 1
Jarod Collins x 2
John Bal x 2
Ben hunt x 2!

Hopefully get away by 6pm latest
Cheers Di



Hi Di

Amy and I won’t be joining the camping folks but joining tomorrow morning.
Cheers, Ben

[SnakeDoctor]

How did this go folks? Pictures?

[crdsteve]

I think it went pretty well. Was my first time doing the track.
Had 1 bent drag link on Jareds TJ. Every one got winched up the step with a couple winching on the first hill climb.
I didn't get any photos but there were a lot of people with cameras.