Had to use my Big Haul winch for the first time

It was actually good fun because we had all the gear and knew that we would be able to get them all over the obstacle (eventually) without any damage.

The last time I was there was 2 years ago, I guess the track has changed over time, the Patrol was still able to drive up but I had to be more careful with which line I took compared to last time.

The pajeors were the scariest, they were lifting wheels and wobbling in the air, everytime they tried to back down to try a different line, the would just start sliding because the wheels were lifting, not much travel on those cars.

I haven't seen Jackass but you are right, it is the hill that joins up to the Pinnacle track. Good fun to visit every now and then when you feel ready for a generally nice drive with one good challenge.

hi fruers,

my patrol is a stock 2006 3.0 ST-L Auto with side steps, towbar and alloy bar. Only mod is a steinbauer chip for more power and torque below 2000rpm.

You are right, a good line saw the Patrol drive up the hill without any dramas. Some track building would have made it easier still. Important to let the tyres down for better traction, I started at 28psi but eventually let it down to 24psi which allowed it to just walk over some rock steps. There was no need for me to go charging at the obstacles and the only damage I got was a small scratch on my side step from a big rock.

I would highly recommend at least a handwinch, shackles and tree protector. Some gloves will also come in handy. If you take the wrong line, the car will slip sidways and put you at a funny angle from which you can't go forwards and if you tried going backwards, you may back into a ditch or a tree. Only way out is with a winch.

It is quite intimidating looking, a guy with his family pulled up in a lifted cruiser, took a look at the hill, told us we wouldn't get up that hill and left for the bypass track.

we got my mate's unmodded (except for the tyres) 2005 Rodeo manual, TD dual cab, up there with about 27 psi, keeping to the right. Bounced a bit and the knees were shaking for a while afterwards. He chose the line in two sections and I guided him up using the portable.