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Snow continued to fall down to 700 metres on the
way back, and a couple of quick 4WD tracks were
explored in case we wanted another option tomor-
row after playing in the snow. The snow conditions
were perfect and planning for a mild week short no-
tice assault next year when conditions are hopefully
as good are already being planned.
With most Club members staying at the Jamieson
Pub for the weekend, once we got back there were
a few drinks/laughs, but mostly an early night as a
quick start was planned for Saturday morning.
Adam Takacs (2450)
Saturday 2nd August: After a quick breakfast put on
by the Pub, an early briefing was conducted outside
and 19 eager vehicles and participants were ready
to head off. There were two groups, and I managed
to talk Simon into sneaking off first, then he headed
off 5 minutes later with his group. The travel up to
the snow line went smoothly, and snow was spotted
at a similar elevation to yesterday. We all made After leaving the lookout my group got to encounter in a valiant effort and wasn’t far behind. James
good progress to the lookout where the two groups deep snow quickly, where while challenging it was obviously felt left out, so got stuck as well, and with
once again rejoined and the decision was made for deemed to be great fun. As the elevation and track three vehicles stuck side-by-side, I had to turn
me to take those in my group who wanted to head started to climb it got more interesting, and soon around and break out the winch from my spot a few
further up the mountain and see how far we could enough we were hearing calls on the UHF “for an- hundred metres further up the track.
get. Everyone else stayed at the lookout where other go”, or “can you get the snatch strap, just hold Max tracks, winches and snap straps were all put
there was a really good cover of snow to play with on for a minute,” etc. Garry and Sara may have to use, and after two or so hours of fun from leaving
toboggans, build snow men, have snow fights, etc. taken the prize for most recoveries, but Steve put the lookout, it was time to head back and let
Simon’s group have a go.
We all enjoyed relaxing in the snow after the morn-
ing’s fun, and with blazing sunshine and no wind,
conditions were great. Once Simon returned, we all
headed back to the Pub for the serious part of the
day.
Sunday 3rd August: After a fantastic Saturday had by
all, it just about had everything – sun shining, light
winds, snowing, snow fights, tobogganing, building
snow men and snow driving, we almost did every-
thing except for reaching the top of Mt Skene.
When we arrived back at the hotel, there was a plan
brewing to try and reach the peak of Mt Skene on
the Sunday.
(After some deliberation on Saturday evening,
Simon and I decided to re-organise the two convoys
where one group led by me would head to Mt Skene
again, and hopefully make it to Licola and home,
while the other group went up to Mt Terrible). Adam
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