Blue Mountains Trip Weekend 16th May

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Hi All,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you with more details. I should have a route planned out that I can share later this week. Just need to phone up and check track condition and access.

Cheers.

Jon.



On 04/05/2015, at 9:12 PM, 'D. Papenfuss' dpapenfuss1@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Hello, 
Det & Lucy here.  We're still keen for the Blue Mountains trip on the 15th.  Happy to do Friday to Sunday or Monday - whatever you want. 
Looking forward to it; just let us know details for where we'll be meeting up. 
Regards,
Det & Lucy



On Thursday, 16 April 2015, 23:17, "me@samarnold.org [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:




Hi All,

Still keen for this trip, I should be able to do Friday to Sunday.  Just wanted to check track conditions.  My van has difflocks and an aggressive vc now, but no factory front bash plate and could do with some custom rock sliders due to a low hanging water tank.  Homemade front bash plate still a while off.  Are there any serious water crossing involved, or just 5 little? creeks as mentioned in the 4wd action article?

Cheers, Sam





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Evening all.

More information for those interested in coming along next weekend to the Blue Mountains.

The proposed trip spans Friday to Monday. Obviously those who want to come for less time are welcome to come and meet us wherever or finish up early. The provisional plan is as follows:

- Jenolan Caves (49km)
- Kanangra Walls (30km)
- Dingo Dell campsite (25km) - camp Friday night? (http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks/parkCamping.aspx?id=N0016)
- Wombeyan Caves / Taralga

From Yerrandarie on Sunday route still to be finalised however suspect the group may split up due to Monday commitments. This can be discussed en-route.

The long range weather forecast is looking good at this stage. It will be cold at night but nothing a good fire can't fix. Will check track conditions mid next week.

Can those who want to come please update the original spreadsheet with your contact details:


If you intend to meet elsewhere, let me know otherwise we will expect to meet in Hartley in the Friday.

Looking forward to it.

Jon.



On 04/05/2015, at 10:16 PM, Jon Bartlett <mail@jaybe.net> wrote:

Hi All,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you with more details. I should have a route planned out that I can share later this week. Just need to phone up and check track condition and access.

Cheers.

Jon.



On 04/05/2015, at 9:12 PM, 'D. Papenfuss' dpapenfuss1@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Hello, 
Det & Lucy here.  We're still keen for the Blue Mountains trip on the 15th.  Happy to do Friday to Sunday or Monday - whatever you want. 
Looking forward to it; just let us know details for where we'll be meeting up. 
Regards,
Det & Lucy



On Thursday, 16 April 2015, 23:17, "me@samarnold.org [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:




Hi All,

Still keen for this trip, I should be able to do Friday to Sunday.  Just wanted to check track conditions.  My van has difflocks and an aggressive vc now, but no factory front bash plate and could do with some custom rock sliders due to a low hanging water tank.  Homemade front bash plate still a while off.  Are there any serious water crossing involved, or just 5 little? creeks as mentioned in the 4wd action article?

Cheers, Sam






23

Sounds like a wonderful trip. I mentioned I was a maybe, but work commitments won't let me get away this week (I was not in the spread sheet anyway)

Richard



---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <mail@...> wrote :

Evening all.

More information for those interested in coming along next weekend to the Blue Mountains.

The proposed trip spans Friday to Monday. Obviously those who want to come for less time are welcome to come and meet us wherever or finish up early. The provisional plan is as follows:

- Jenolan Caves (49km)
- Kanangra Walls (30km)
- Dingo Dell campsite (25km) - camp Friday night? (http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks/parkCamping.aspx?id=N0016)
- Wombeyan Caves / Taralga

From Yerrandarie on Sunday route still to be finalised however suspect the group may split up due to Monday commitments. This can be discussed en-route.

The long range weather forecast is looking good at this stage. It will be cold at night but nothing a good fire can't fix. Will check track conditions mid next week.

Can those who want to come please update the original spreadsheet with your contact details:


If you intend to meet elsewhere, let me know otherwise we will expect to meet in Hartley in the Friday.

Looking forward to it.

Jon.



On 04/05/2015, at 10:16 PM, Jon Bartlett <mail@...> wrote:

Hi All,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you with more details. I should have a route planned out that I can share later this week. Just need to phone up and check track condition and access.

Cheers.

Jon.



On 04/05/2015, at 9:12 PM, 'D. Papenfuss' dpapenfuss1@... [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Hello, 
Det & Lucy here.  We're still keen for the Blue Mountains trip on the 15th.  Happy to do Friday to Sunday or Monday - whatever you want. 
Looking forward to it; just let us know details for where we'll be meeting up. 
Regards,
Det & Lucy



On Thursday, 16 April 2015, 23:17, "me@... [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:




Hi All,

Still keen for this trip, I should be able to do Friday to Sunday.  Just wanted to check track conditions.  My van has difflocks and an aggressive vc now, but no factory front bash plate and could do with some custom rock sliders due to a low hanging water tank.  Homemade front bash plate still a while off.  Are there any serious water crossing involved, or just 5 little? creeks as mentioned in the 4wd action article?

Cheers, Sam






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I also cant come along due to a Little Athletics presentation (sadly not mine - my daughters) on Friday night and a 50th birthday party on Saturday night.

Maybe we can do another in say September/ October when it may warm up a bit.

I would suggest that someone brings a chainsaw to cut a path through fallen trees if those tracks are anything like what happened in Sydney and Wollongong.

Here are a few photos of a trip Paul and I did in 2013 on the Queens Birthday weekend to wet your syncro fun taste buds:

Cheers,

Skot




On 11/05/2015 8:36 PM, cathrich1@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:

Sounds like a wonderful trip. I mentioned I was a maybe, but work commitments won't let me get away this week (I was not in the spread sheet anyway)

Richard



---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <mail@...> wrote :

Evening all.

More information for those interested in coming along next weekend to the Blue Mountains.

The proposed trip spans Friday to Monday. Obviously those who want to come for less time are welcome to come and meet us wherever or finish up early. The provisional plan is as follows:

- Jenolan Caves (49km)
- Kanangra Walls (30km)
- Dingo Dell campsite (25km) - camp Friday night? (http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks/parkCamping.aspx?id=N0016)
- Wombeyan Caves / Taralga

From Yerrandarie on Sunday route still to be finalised however suspect the group may split up due to Monday commitments. This can be discussed en-route.

The long range weather forecast is looking good at this stage. It will be cold at night but nothing a good fire can't fix. Will check track conditions mid next week.

Can those who want to come please update the original spreadsheet with your contact details:


If you intend to meet elsewhere, let me know otherwise we will expect to meet in Hartley in the Friday.

Looking forward to it.

Jon.



On 04/05/2015, at 10:16 PM, Jon Bartlett <mail@...> wrote:

Hi All,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you with more details. I should have a route planned out that I can share later this week. Just need to phone up and check track condition and access.

Cheers.

Jon.



On 04/05/2015, at 9:12 PM, 'D. Papenfuss' dpapenfuss1@... [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Hello,
Det & Lucy here. We're still keen for the Blue Mountains trip on the 15th. Happy to do Friday to Sunday or Monday - whatever you want.
Looking forward to it; just let us know details for where we'll be meeting up.
Regards,
Det & Lucy



On Thursday, 16 April 2015, 23:17, "me@... [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:




Hi All,

Still keen for this trip, I should be able to do Friday to Sunday. Just wanted to check track conditions. My van has difflocks and an aggressive vc now, but no factory front bash plate and could do with some custom rock sliders due to a low hanging water tank. Homemade front bash plate still a while off. Are there any serious water crossing involved, or just 5 little? creeks as mentioned in the 4wd action article?

Cheers, Sam







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Hi John,
We are sorry, but we will not be able to be there.
Val has been recovering from the flue, and we don't think it wise to be spending nights in the mountains.

We were really looking forward to joining the tour.
This was to be our second time on this route, this time in the opposite direction.

It's a great trip, so hope all that can go enjoy the weekend.

Peter






thanks


--Original Message Text---
From: Jon Bartlett mail@jaybe.net [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: Fri, 8 May 2015 23:39:37 +1000



Evening all.

More information for those interested in coming along next weekend to the Blue Mountains.


The proposed trip spans Friday to Monday. Obviously those who want to come for less time are welcome to come and meet us wherever or finish up early. The provisional plan is as follows:


- Meet Friday 15th May, 10am at Hartley visitor centre (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/hartley-historic-site/hartley-historic-site-visitor-centre/tourist-information)
- Jenolan Caves (49km)- Kanangra Walls (30km)
- Dingo Dell campsite (25km) - camp Friday night? (http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks/parkCamping.aspx?id=N0016)
- Yerrandarie (75km) - camp Saturday night? (http://www.oberonaustralia.com.au/visitor-information/area-information/yerranderie-regional-park/)
- Wombeyan Caves / Taralga


From Yerrandarie on Sunday route still to be finalised however suspect the group may split up due to Monday commitments. This can be discussed en-route.


The long range weather forecast is looking good at this stage. It will be cold at night but nothing a good fire can't fix. Will check track conditions mid next week.


Can those who want to come please update the original spreadsheet with your contact details:


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12qQbDAtXDSpfXindEHnAYu2Dl3jIFqwInTY1HsVVXqk/edit?usp=sharing


If you intend to meet elsewhere, let me know otherwise we will expect to meet in Hartley in the Friday.


Looking forward to it.


Jon.






On 04/05/2015, at 10:16 PM, Jon Bartlett <mail@jaybe.net> wrote:

Hi All,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you with more details. I should have a route planned out that I can share later this week. Just need to phone up and check track condition and access.


Cheers.


Jon.





On 04/05/2015, at 9:12 PM, 'D. Papenfuss' dpapenfuss1@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



Hello,
Det & Lucy here. We're still keen for the Blue Mountains trip on the 15th. Happy to do Friday to Sunday or Monday - whatever you want.
Looking forward to it; just let us know details for where we'll be meeting up.
Regards,
Det & Lucy




On Thursday, 16 April 2015, 23:17, "me@samarnold.org [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:





Hi All,

Still keen for this trip, I should be able to do Friday to Sunday. Just wanted to check track conditions. My van has difflocks and an aggressive vc now, but no factory front bash plate and could do with some custom rock sliders due to a low hanging water tank. Homemade front bash plate still a while off. Are there any serious water crossing involved, or just 5 little? creeks as mentioned in the 4wd action article?

Cheers, Sam




























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Sorry I won't be able to make it either - flu.


I was unable to check out the tracks last Monday due to inclement weather (the steep grades are pretty hairy in the wet) - had enough trouble getting home on the main (dirt) road which was an adventure in itself.


I checked with the ranger at Wombeyan caves and the road from there to Mittagong is closed.


Limeburners Track is locked off, although there is still access to Wombeyan from Yerranderie via the Range track.


There have been gale-force winds and snow on the southern tablelands today, so I suggest you take a chainsaw to clear fallen trees.


Might be better to leave it till Spring.


Cheers, Roger.

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Jon, Sam, & anyone else who's interested, 

We're still keen to go.  
Do either of you have a chain saw as if not, we'll get one. 

Kind regards,
Det & Lucy



On Wednesday, 13 May 2015, 20:12, "gullyraker53@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:




Sorry I won't be able to make it either - flu.

I was unable to check out the tracks last Monday due to inclement weather (the steep grades are pretty hairy in the wet) - had enough trouble getting home on the main (dirt) road which was an adventure in itself.

I checked with the ranger at Wombeyan caves and the road from there to Mittagong is closed.

Limeburners Track is locked off, although there is still access to Wombeyan from Yerranderie via the Range track.

There have been gale-force winds and snow on the southern tablelands today, so I suggest you take a chainsaw to clear fallen trees.

Might be better to leave it till Spring.

Cheers, Roger.




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Also wondering now if we should postpone this one, low numbers, tracks not so great / closed for round trip, weather not great... Just back from a work trip to Singapore red eye flight, was planning to pack the van tonight but too tired to even think about it just yet!  Better get an early night hopefully have some more energy tomorrow. 

Cheers, Sam   
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Hi All,

I spoke with the Parks office in Oberon and Blackheath today. They confirmed the following:

- snow forecast for tonight easing toward the weekend (warmer)
- the Kowmung River is very high after the rains a few weeks back and is most likely impassible
- high winds over the last few days means tracks likely littered with trees and not all have yet been cleared

The high river is the main issue for me as it means we cannot complete the round trip. I don't know the area that well to offer an alternative. Having just looked on the maps, other tracks are likely less used and suspect more prone to fallen trees. It is hard to tell from the maps which are currently open as well (there seems to have been a crackdown by the authorities recently closing tracks).

My gut feeling is to postpone this route until October time when the conditions are going to be more favourable. Which is a shame as I do have a pass out organised for the weekend with the family shipped off to the outlaws. If anyone wants to suggest another route which would be easier given the conditions, I am all ears. Otherwise I will probably go mountain biking in the Southern Highlands instead.

Cheers.

Jon.

On 13/05/2015, at 8:12 PM, "gullyraker53@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Sorry I won't be able to make it either - flu.


I was unable to check out the tracks last Monday due to inclement weather (the steep grades are pretty hairy in the wet) - had enough trouble getting home on the main (dirt) road which was an adventure in itself.


I checked with the ranger at Wombeyan caves and the road from there to Mittagong is closed.


Limeburners Track is locked off, although there is still access to Wombeyan from Yerranderie via the Range track.


There have been gale-force winds and snow on the southern tablelands today, so I suggest you take a chainsaw to clear fallen trees.


Might be better to leave it till Spring.


Cheers, Roger.



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Jon, 

Thank you so very much for all your efforts in putting this trip together.  We are also sad that it isn't going to happen.  Love to suggest an alternative route, but we're newbies too unfortunately.  Will plan to come when the trip does happen in the spring.  

We've shipped off our dogs for the weekend, so if anyone wants to suggest another trip somewhere North or South of Sydney, I'd love to hear it as we'll drive somewhere on Friday :)

Thanks again and looking forward to meeting you all, 
Det & Lucy


On Wednesday, 13 May 2015, 21:57, "Jon Bartlett mail@jaybe.net [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:




Hi All,

I spoke with the Parks office in Oberon and Blackheath today. They confirmed the following:

- snow forecast for tonight easing toward the weekend (warmer)
- the Kowmung River is very high after the rains a few weeks back and is most likely impassible
- high winds over the last few days means tracks likely littered with trees and not all have yet been cleared

The high river is the main issue for me as it means we cannot complete the round trip. I don't know the area that well to offer an alternative. Having just looked on the maps, other tracks are likely less used and suspect more prone to fallen trees. It is hard to tell from the maps which are currently open as well (there seems to have been a crackdown by the authorities recently closing tracks).

My gut feeling is to postpone this route until October time when the conditions are going to be more favourable. Which is a shame as I do have a pass out organised for the weekend with the family shipped off to the outlaws. If anyone wants to suggest another route which would be easier given the conditions, I am all ears. Otherwise I will probably go mountain biking in the Southern Highlands instead.

Cheers.

Jon.

On 13/05/2015, at 8:12 PM, "gullyraker53@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Sorry I won't be able to make it either - flu.

I was unable to check out the tracks last Monday due to inclement weather (the steep grades are pretty hairy in the wet) - had enough trouble getting home on the main (dirt) road which was an adventure in itself.

I checked with the ranger at Wombeyan caves and the road from there to Mittagong is closed.

Limeburners Track is locked off, although there is still access to Wombeyan from Yerranderie via the Range track.

There have been gale-force winds and snow on the southern tablelands today, so I suggest you take a chainsaw to clear fallen trees.

Might be better to leave it till Spring.

Cheers, Roger.






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Hi All,

I would suggest a late October/ early November trip as the Blue Mountains is notoriously cold till at least then.

Great call to postpone as it was nasty cold in 2013 when Paul and I did the trip and it seems the middle of winter has arrived very early this year.

Plus with that recent 1 in 100 year storm event trees are down everywhere and the bush tracks will be very low priority to clear - probably only 4wders that clear them.

Nationals are next weekend and Old Bar is on in October - 2 fun VW's and VW/camping events to attend.

See you all there!

Cheers,

Skot

On 13/05/2015 10:17 PM, 'D. Papenfuss' dpapenfuss1@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
Jon,

Thank you so very much for all your efforts in putting this trip together. We are also sad that it isn't going to happen. Love to suggest an alternative route, but we're newbies too unfortunately. Will plan to come when the trip does happen in the spring.

We've shipped off our dogs for the weekend, so if anyone wants to suggest another trip somewhere North or South of Sydney, I'd love to hear it as we'll drive somewhere on Friday :)

Thanks again and looking forward to meeting you all,
Det & Lucy


On Wednesday, 13 May 2015, 21:57, "Jon Bartlett mail@jaybe.net [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:




Hi All,

I spoke with the Parks office in Oberon and Blackheath today. They confirmed the following:

- snow forecast for tonight easing toward the weekend (warmer)
- the Kowmung River is very high after the rains a few weeks back and is most likely impassible
- high winds over the last few days means tracks likely littered with trees and not all have yet been cleared

The high river is the main issue for me as it means we cannot complete the round trip. I don't know the area that well to offer an alternative. Having just looked on the maps, other tracks are likely less used and suspect more prone to fallen trees. It is hard to tell from the maps which are currently open as well (there seems to have been a crackdown by the authorities recently closing tracks).

My gut feeling is to postpone this route until October time when the conditions are going to be more favourable. Which is a shame as I do have a pass out organised for the weekend with the family shipped off to the outlaws. If anyone wants to suggest another route which would be easier given the conditions, I am all ears. Otherwise I will probably go mountain biking in the Southern Highlands instead.

Cheers.

Jon.

On 13/05/2015, at 8:12 PM, "gullyraker53@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Sorry I won't be able to make it either - flu.

I was unable to check out the tracks last Monday due to inclement weather (the steep grades are pretty hairy in the wet) - had enough trouble getting home on the main (dirt) road which was an adventure in itself.

I checked with the ranger at Wombeyan caves and the road from there to Mittagong is closed.

Limeburners Track is locked off, although there is still access to Wombeyan from Yerranderie via the Range track.

There have been gale-force winds and snow on the southern tablelands today, so I suggest you take a chainsaw to clear fallen trees.

Might be better to leave it till Spring.

Cheers, Roger.







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A good suggestion Scot,
El Nino should dry the mountains out by then and better temperatures.
We are overseas for most of September, but should be able to do late October or November.

We would also like to thank you for your work on this run too Jon.

Peter



--Original Message Text---
From: Scott Pitcher spbconsulting@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 22:49:08 +1000



Hi All,

I would suggest a late October/ early November trip as the Blue Mountains is notoriously cold till at least then.

Great call to postpone as it was nasty cold in 2013 when Paul and I did the trip and it seems the middle of winter has arrived very early this year.

Plus with that recent 1 in 100 year storm event trees are down everywhere and the bush tracks will be very low priority to clear - probably only 4wders that clear them.

Nationals are next weekend and Old Bar is on in October - 2 fun VW's and VW/camping events to attend.

See you all there!

Cheers,

Skot

On 13/05/2015 10:17 PM, 'D. Papenfuss' dpapenfuss1@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:

Â
Jon,Â


Thank you so very much for all your efforts in putting this trip together. Â We are also sad that it isn't going to happen. Â Love to suggest an alternative route, but we're newbies too unfortunately. Â Will plan to come when the trip does happen in the spring. Â


We've shipped off our dogs for the weekend, so if anyone wants to suggest another trip somewhere North or South of Sydney, I'd love to hear it as we'll drive somewhere on Friday :)


Thanks again and looking forward to meeting you all,Â
Det & Lucy



On Wednesday, 13 May 2015, 21:57, "Jon Bartlett mail@jaybe.net [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:





Hi All,

I spoke with the Parks office in Oberon and Blackheath today. They confirmed the following:


- snow forecast for tonight easing toward the weekend (warmer)
- the Kowmung River is very high after the rains a few weeks back and is most likely impassible
- high winds over the last few days means tracks likely littered with trees and not all have yet been cleared


The high river is the main issue for me as it means we cannot complete the round trip. I don't know the area that well to offer an alternative. Having just looked on the maps, other tracks are likely less used and suspect more prone to fallen trees. It is hard to tell from the maps which are currently open as well (there seems to have been a crackdown by the authorities recently closing tracks).


My gut feeling is to postpone this route until October time when the conditions are going to be more favourable. Which is a shame as I do have a pass out organised for the weekend with the family shipped off to the outlaws. If anyone wants to suggest another route which would be easier given the conditions, I am all ears. Otherwise I will probably go mountain biking in the Southern Highlands instead.


Cheers.


Jon.


On 13/05/2015, at 8:12 PM, "gullyraker53@gmail.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Â

Sorry I won't be able to make it either - flu.


I was unable to check out the tracks last Monday due to inclement weather (the steep grades are pretty hairy in the wet) - had enough trouble getting home on the main (dirt) road which was an adventure in itself.


I checked with the ranger at Wombeyan caves and the road from there to Mittagong is closed.


Limeburners Track is locked off, although there is still access to Wombeyan from Yerranderie via the Range track.


There have been gale-force winds and snow on the southern tablelands today, so I suggest you take a chainsaw to clear fallen trees.


Might be better to leave it till Spring.


Cheers, Roger.
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Hey guys did a lot of winter camping in the snow and found a couple of hot water bottles along with a feather doona a great way to get a good night sleep in sub zero temps. Did find out the hard way that you have to fill the hot water bottle as the cap can pop if there is air in it and that's not good.
Have a great trip
Cheers Peter

On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 9:35 PM, Jon Bartlett mail@jaybe.net [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Ok all so we decided on the 16th May for the Blue Mountains trip. Is everyone still keen as not heard much from some of you?

I am quite time poor at the minute so if anyone would like to help organise let me know. Phill suggested a route but still unsure what peoples thoughts are in terms of number of days and distance travel. If you have any preferences then let me know other I will assume 3 days, either Thursday to Sunday or Friday to Monday. Personally I will struggle with longer but happy to accommodate others.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12qQbDAtXDSpfXindEHnAYu2Dl3jIFqwInTY1HsVVXqk/edit?usp=sharing

Cheers.

Jon.