Capertee Saturday 16th of May 2015 :) :) :)

Mt Airlee Saturday 16/05/2015....



When: Saturday 16/05/2015

Location: Mt Airly

Hi Guys,

Back to some weekends off after hectic 6 months. we need to run some recce trips for Capertee. Last time I drove it was last Jambo. So not very sure how the track will be now. Also I plan to run Capertee one day and run local trips on the other 2 trip days so anyone who wants to run this trip on the other 2 pls come along for a recce......


This property is about 155ks from Blacktown and about 50ks from Lithgow. It takes about 2.5-3 hrs to get to the property from Richmond. The track is about 7.5 ks one way so about 15ks return. It takes about 5 Hrs to go up and come back to the main road This includes a 2km return walk to edge of the cliff and I cant put the views in words... They have to be seen to be believed. From Richmond it is about 11 Hrs return trip if there are no hiccups. Add another couple of hours to cover contingencies. There are no chicken tracks around the hard bits.

Please specify which RV Point u r gonna meet up at.

RV Point 1: Richmond Mc Donalds 0730 Hrs Depart for Lithgow by 0745 Hrs.....

RV Point 2: Lithgow Mc Donalds 0900 Hrs

Grade: C+ / B- (Hopefully) But could get upto an A...

Numbers: 10 including leader with 2 reserves



Minimum Requirements: 2 inch lift, atleast 31inch aggressive AT or MT tyres is recommended (Road tyres may come back with sidewall damage), This track is best suitable for cars with live axles TJs, JKs, XJs and the like.... Independant suspensions will need lockers and we may have to snatch sometimes as there are no chicken tracks. CB radio, Recovery points, Recovery gear, Kids, Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Any friend, Camera, Food/Drinks of choice.


Further info contact -Mani 0405801230

1. Mani @ Trbn8r @ Richmond McDonald's
2. Chris @ Cpage666 @ Lithgow McDonal's
3. Dru & Kerry @ Dru @ Lithgow
4. Steve @ SteveF @ Lithgow
5. Rupert @ Rupicon (Maybe) @
6. Gene @ Gbrednya @ Lithgow
7. Stephen Taylor @ SteveT @ Richmond
8. Nekked @ Richmond (maybe)
9. Greg @ GregD @ Richmond
10.

Reserves

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Cheers and happy Jeeping...
Mani

Yep yep...that track owes me...And I'll meet ya'll at Lithgow.

Mani

Kerry and I would not miss it for the world. We're in! Edit: Lithgow collection point.

I'm hoping Ill be a goer for this. Lithgow maccas

Getting there.... Will wait till the list is full... If everyone meets up at Lithgow I will camp @ Lithgow on friday and start the trip from Lithgow....

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Getting there.... Will wait till the list is full... If everyone meets up at Lithgow I will camp @ Lithgow on friday and start the trip from Lithgow....

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Will try to get up there Friday evening myself and join you...

Put me down too :) One track I've always wanted to do and never have. Happpy to meet at Lithgow Maccas as well.

Cheers
Steve

It's an awesome track.. Take the family as it's like you've turned back time when your in there.

I would say put me down for this but the jrl team I coach has a game that day, in the event of a change or rain off you will have a party crasher probably in the jk

Hi Mani,
that's an interesting trip,please put me in.

thanks,
bert-a

Hi guys, I will join you at Lithgow.
I was there 2 months ago and it is very beautiful track and also walkable so if some family memebers prefer to see the action from outside it is durable
Thanks
Gene

Hi guys
This is beautiful track
I will be at Lithgow
Many thanks
Gene

On the list please.....

Everyone is on the list and increased the numbers to 10. If I skipped any one pls let me know..... I am no good with computers :) ;) :) ....

Put me in on this one.

Will meet at Lithgow.

Never done Mt Airly, Looking forward to it.

I will map it out and might be able to run it in one day at jambo

Thanks Steven....

Mani, Bugger..... I'm double booked.. Im out.

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Originally Posted by Dieselcon

Mani, Bugger..... I'm double booked.. Im out.

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No worries m8.....

Can I be include Mani?


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Can I be include Mani?


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Done Steve....

Sorry Mani. Need to withdraw as just found I'm training that day. Very Disappointed missing out.


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Hey, do you think a Cherokee Trailhawk could join this trip?

Possible damage I reckon.

However, if you're convinced on THIS you might want to try it.

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Hey, do you think a Cherokee Trailhawk could join this trip?

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Hi m8.... I have seen a done up independent suspension Grand Cherokee do it but I will advice seriously against it.... I haven't driven this track in 3 years so not very sure about the current condition thus erring on the side of caution. And there are no bypasses around the hairy bits........ If you are interested in seeing the track you can hitch a ride in one of the other jeeps.....

Cheers
Mani

Thanks gents, She's been up zigzag and back a few times without too much concern. Unfortunately she came shod with standard HT tires and have found those to be the most limiting factor in fun conditions :(

Perhaps will step out this time, if there are any taking passenger would be interested in checking out the track. Im based out of the Nth Ryde area...


Thanks again for the feedback
Chris.

I have a spare seat in my JK if you can get out to Lithgow, you could even park at the track from what I understand? Don't really go past Nth Ryde.

Cheers
Steve

put me down as a maybe please manny. so far so good, but plans may change closer to the date

from richmond maccas

WOW, Mt Airlie is going to be busy!!!
Suzuki 4WD Club of NSW Inc. will be there too!!!
We will be staying at the pub at Capertee on the Friday and Saturday nights and doing the area over the 2 days!!
It's sort of become an annual thing we do....
Theres about 10 cars from the zook club there too....

Col should start charging, I reckon, considering it is his backyard.

That'll help fund his retirement a bit.... ��

I don't think he owns it. Just need to drive through his property to get there


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Col used to charge for access then he stopped about 4 years ago. I think the property now belongs to a mining company but he leases it back for $1 a year....... Still a matter of courtesy we always say hello on the way in....

Hi Mani,
I'm sorry Mate. I need to pull out of this trip, something very important
comes up this weekend that need to be attended to.

thanks,
berr-a

Hi Mani

I have to pull out. Jeep is still in bits and parts havent arrived.
Will have to try and get up there before jambo to map it out.

Mani,

If OK with you, I might join you for the drive out, and do the first part of the trip, then return by myself ( and do a day trip to Glen Davis), or jump in with someone if there is a spare seat. I would love to do the whole trip in the Grand, but might wait until I have more suitable tyres.
Greg


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Mani,
If my plan is OK with you, I will meet you at Richmond.
Thanks,
Greg


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No worries Greg.... C u Saturday....

Sorry forgot to let you know I could not make it
Next time maybe


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No worries Rup.....

Great day :) Awesome track

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Cheers
Steve