Too High in the Vic High Country

Wayne,

Can't answer that question, but....

Had the same problem a few years ago coming down the Caladonia River Road. Ended up having to cut a section out of the tree that just allowed the roofrack to go under.........all part of the adventure I guess.

Cheers,

Mark

Hello
we were on our way from Talbotville to Wonangatta on last Sunday and were stopped by a huge tree on Wombat Range Tk ,tried for 1 1/2 Hrs cut the main branches and then tried to swing the rest of the tree with the winch and snatch block the tree moved 2 mts then the Rodeo was dragged up the road ,our chain saw is 20 inches the tree was 30in so tree won the day and we went on a long detour,all good fun though next day on Sixteen Mile Jeep tk we had to go back 3kms due to a clump of three trees ....... lesson learnt carry more chain saw fuel + oil
Vic

Great shots Wayne, haven't been there since december myself.

Notice yours looks green still so its pretty heavy.

Cut out a similar but dry one recently and it continually amazes me
how complex some of these blockages can be and how careful you have to be with the chainsaw.

My type of car is a little lower than most and its partly the reason I like to keep things trim and do all I can to keep all accessories inside the bodyline.

We have had the case where the only solution was to dig down and the small Matock I carry was very useful , espically as it was someones elses car and they had to do the digging.

There is always a way Wayne.

"Raise the Bridge" "Lower the River" "Winch" "Go Back" or get a fire going and break out the Port (No fire and a beer in summer of course ha ha)

I always seem to strike Big Victorian trees across the track in late afternoon with snow starting to happen.

Even with our PTO'd Troopies, my old mate carries the worlds biggest chainsaw that has proven handy for times like yours.
I must admit I'm glad he carries the thing.

We clear tracks when we can but like you, circumstances dictates the action.

Great Pics mate. We'll be in that area in March, hopefully, its a beautiful area.

I reckon Old Mate should invoice State Forests.

Cheers

Seakarvan

Murphy had a similar problem when the local council were building a freeway by pass near his farm.
"How can I get me donkey cart over that lot?" he complained to the shire foreman. "I needs to get the villige shop for me supplies"
"no worries" says the foreman "we will put in an under pass for you"
Some weeks later Murphy tries the underpass, but it is a bit low, and the donkey's ears touch the roof. Spooked the donkey wont go through, so Murphy goes back to the farm to get some tools.
He is laying into the concrete lintel with a cold chisel and hammer, cutting two grooves for the donkey's ears, when the foreman comes by.
"Hey Murphy, ya dumb Irishman, what are you doing" he calls.
Murphy explains about the donkey's ears touching the bridge that is too low.
"Murphy, you're as thick as a brick, here use me shovel to dig out some dirt."
"Ah Michael," says Murphy, "tis you are the dumb Irishman that you are, 'tis 'is ears that's too long, not his feet."

Wayne

That tree has been there for a while, we went through there on 27 December. One of our convey was a Patrol with a 6" lift and a roof top tent on top. We had to let the tyres down completely and people jump on the sides to get it under.

You introduced us to the area on a tag along 18 months ago when we did a tag along and we loved it. Have been back twice since by ourselves and hope to go back many times again.

Mark

Ggggeeeeeeee I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedddddd to go bush!!!!

Duncs

Hi Wayne
Great shots.
I was only going to take the 009 but I might take the 036 at Easter time down there.
Just in case
Scott

Wayne why didn't you cut it down with your chainsaw? 30 minutes work would have cleared it for ever & a day and been a darn sight quicker than letting the tyres down.
Our local club were up around Mt Murray for the long weekend & had almost 30 trees to clear over the 3 days. Strong winds along with burnt trees from the past 2 big fires means there has been alot of timber falling of late.
Cheers Craig............

PS: You may remember our convoy bumped into your tour group on the Cobbera's track just before New Year. We were in the Red Jeep. You did a mighty job getting that convoy of standard vehicles up those hills :-)