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    Hi Guys,

    Following people attended todays recce for Mt Airly.
    1. Mani @ Trbn8r @ JKU Sport
    2. Dru & Kerry @ Dru @ JK Rubi
    3. Terry @ Tex088 @ TJ
    4. Kevin @ MY14JK @ JK Rubi
    5. Will @ Will98 @JK Sport

    We metup Dru, Terry and Kevin opposite The Minor's Lamp at Lithgow about 0905Hrs. After signing on we left for Capertee and met Will at Col's Place. Aired down, disconnected and we were on our way by 1015hrs. We progressed well with Young Will showing extraordinary driving skills and throttle control. Miraz Hill was conquered with ease. While descending into The Lost World we came across a fallen tree on the track. Terry used his chainsaw and the rest of the team quickly cleared the track of the debris. We came to the first long climb. As Will and Kevin were relatively new to 4wding and Terry was driving this track for the first time we decided to walk the track. Every one was spotted through the climb and the hill was conquered. From there we drove upto the Roof Rack Canyon. Every one cleared The canyon without any problems. Will needed a little tug just before the canyon as he was running road tyres and the rocks were a little wet causing a loss of traction. We decided to gently tug him over the obstacle to eliminate any chances of track damage or damage to the car. The Giant step at the end of the canyon was even more dug up than the last time. We decided to give Dru the first go as his JK was dual locked. After a couple of attempts we decided to winch him up the rock. I was snatched after him and then Kevin. Terry decided to give it a go in his mighty red TJ and managed to climb up using a totally different line with only minor damage to his rigth fender. We decided to leave Will's JK before this step as we didnt want to cause any sill damage to his Jeep (No rock sliders). It was already past 1300hrs. Rest of the track was done without any further incident. We walked upto the edge and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. We walked back to the Cars, had some lunch and then started our journey back to the base. But we just couldnt finish the day without any incident. My jeep got a bit high centered when a rock rolled under the transmission skid plated and ended with three wheels in the air. Terry to the rescue again. We borrowed his high lift to lift up the rear of the Jeep and then used his sledgehammer to smash the rock out from under the car. Once that was done we rolled down the track and hit the base of the mountain about 1700hrs. We aired up, reconnected the swaybars and were on our way back home by 1730hrs.

    It took us about 7hrs return to the base of the mountain. Add another 1 hour up and down from Rydal and this is an easy 9 hour trip.

    PS: Can the guy with pics please post up some to make others jealous ....

    Cheers
    Mani

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    Thanks Mani, had a fun day. Really nice track.
    Camped at Baal Bone last night, started driving this morning and clutch wasnt working only way to change gears was to turn the car off and put it in gear then start again. Was an interesting trip home.

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    Wow Terry, that would have been interesting turning the car off on climbs, losing steering and brakes, changing gears and starting again.....

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    Bummer Terry.

    Mani, another awesome day. And a wonderful track.

    Dru 'n' Kerry

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    Sounds like a great day...the little HEEP has been with the auto electrician since last Wednesday and it's STILL not finished!
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    The special thing about the Mt Airlie (Mt Gonowlan) trip is that we ascend through Rocky Mesa structures of the area. While there are small sections on trail in newness that have sections like this (eg the Rock at Blackfellow's Hand, or Baal Bone) this trip is unique in being able to climb through these structures.

    Will in the rock Meza.


    If "B Grade" is defined by risk of damage to even modified vehicles, both times Kerry and I have completed this trip meet the definition. B/B+ for me!


    Terry on the trail. The only Jeep that made it through the exit to "Roof Rack Canyon" by driving.


    Kevin with his immaculately prepared Rubi, sitting on the exit to the canyon. Remember that photos completely flatten steep grades. No matter how steep it looks, it is actually much much more! Fantastic first trip with the SJC Kevin!


    An this is what we are chasing - yes the view is even more spectacular than Baal Bone.


    But it comes with sensitivities - this is the Meza Plateau heathland "endangered ecological community" We need to look after it.

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    Jeepers demonstrating manly survival gear for harsh conditions. Make sure you have one for Jambo. ;-)


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