There’s been a long standing tradition between Brad and myself, the Winter Camp. There once was a time, way back before the advent of social media when Dan would also join in on the yearly shindig. Due to unforeseen circumstances Brad was unable to make it this July, for me a reschedule to an unknown…
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Overnight getaway
With new suspension fitted and fuel tank near full it was time to burn some diesel in the best way possible, a cold and quick overnight stay at Sofala. The requirement being to get the tank down to at least quarter full as the new tank was being fitted in a weeks time! More on…
Another Snowies Adventure
Nothing spells adventure more than getting up early and loading up the coffee jar with a fresh grind, enough coffee to last the next five to six days. With breakfast done and the Hilux packed I hit the road, first destination a bakery somewhere between home and Canberra. Unfortunately Heatherbrae’s wasn’t the grand stand finish…
Snowies solo, part 3: A night at Denison Campground
During multi-day camps I really enjoy that one day where the pace is relaxed. Monday January 5th was the designated chill day, that being a day where I wasn’t in a rush to head anywhere, time enough to stop off for a dogs eye, maybe do a spot of fishing and just relax. I left…
Snowies solo part 2: Wee Jasper to Three Mile Dam
With the long haul from Sydney to Wee Jasper over, the first night in the roof top felt like my head hitting the pillow and first light occurring a few minutes later! Quick as a flash I was up, teeth brushed, face washed and espresso on the boil! With some dark clouds, lightning and thunder…
Behold the Snowies solo adventure – Part 1
It’s hard to put my finger on it, but travelling solo is one of the best things that you can ever do. Once you get past the harsh realisation that it’s only you in some remote places; the solitude and lack of timelines or timeframes is truely appreciated. This trip, like most usually starts at…
Camp #11 2025; short but sweet
Managed to kill two birds with a single stone in this expedition! What was originally slated for two nights became a single night and the opportunity to check out a vehicle for my son that was conveniently located at Sunny Corner. If I fast forward a moment; as we were about 50m out from the…
Camp #10 2025; the long way back, part 3
The decision to jettison outta Silent Creek Campground came at a cost, the ritual morning coffee torn to shreds and with the hit of liquid gold not forth coming the lengthy climb out felt like an eternity. At around 9.15am I sung out to Brad via the CB that I was finding a spot to…
Camp #10 2025; Oberon and beyond, part 2
Oberon is home to the Big Trout, Lake Oberon, Mayfield Gardens and also noteworthy; it’s main industries are farming, forestry and wood products! And a little known fact being that Oberon on winter solstice 2025 was the coldest town by daytime temperature. I’d also like to make a bold statement, the bakery next to The…
Camp #10 2025; south west of Oberon, part 1
I’m fortunate in a way, working for almost 20 years in the public health service has enabled me to bank up a lot of leave, getting a Thursday and Friday off was music to my boss’s ears. Though it probably didn’t make much of a dent to my overall balance. On to more important things,…