Brass Monkey 2010 by gravel

[_Shrek_]

"Road Closed" signs haven't stopped us before, aye Shrek...........

were there any pic's other wise can't remeber awesome ride we had

[mattsdakar]

This weather is sure going to make the Omarama saddle river crossings interesting!

[XF650]

This weather is sure going to make the Omarama saddle river crossings interesting!

You can go first.........

[FJRider]

This weather is sure going to make the Omarama saddle river crossings interesting!

The snow will make any "off's" ... softer ...

[_Shrek_]

This weather is sure going to make the Omarama saddle river crossings interesting!

may just have to up from this side & watch

You can go first.........

sign of a good leader & a camra

[RedKLR650]

This weather is sure going to make the Omarama saddle river crossings interesting!

Hi all, sorry but due to a little speeding infraction resulting in 3 months lack of lisence, I won't be able to attend this years Brass trip, however, those that are going will need to do some serious research later in the week before heading off, because as of today, the Haka Pass is still closed due to washouts and there is a LOT of snow in the area ( Mt Dobson skifield got 1.4metres in 1 night, enough to last them the whole ski season, and in the 3 days Tuesday to Thursday, Geraldine received 220 mls and Waimate 200 mls ( basically 6 months of rain in 3 days ) so I'd be getting someone to do a recce first. LOTS of weather damage to roads and culverts around here

Otherwise, for those that do go, all the best and have a great trip :-)

Cheers, Stu

[Kevin G]

Hi all, just so you know, the Dunstan has been closed as well due to slips and snow. They have told us that it will not reopen before the weekend.

Sorry, above info is bollocks, we were given incorrect information. Dunstan will be open.

[snodpete]

Went for a wee ride to give the 'Strom a taste of snow, so it won't be a shock in Otago...
Hoping some of those back roads are navigable by next weekend - Dansey's mainly.

[XF650]

Great pics snodpete. Where were you?

[snodpete]

Heading towards Mt Rochfort - slightly different conditions from when we did it ;-)

[RedKLR650]

Hi all, just so you know, the Dunstan has been closed as well due to slips and snow. They have told us that it will not reopen before the weekend.

The following link shows the amount of rain at the north end of Danseys......

http://tvnz.co.nz/close-up/nz-spot-v...-3389445/video

Wednesday video of flooding near Temuka

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3741...uth-Canterbury

Saturdays news re flooding down south

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3754...lips-in-Napier

But the 7 day weather forecast doesn't look too bad :-)

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forec...in&region=nzsi

[snodpete]

So I guess it's 'Brass Monkey 2010 by seal' now..?

"Danseys Pass Rd Closed At gate 23km in from Livingston Rd Intersection" (from Waitaki DC website)

- What does 'closed - at gate' actually mean? They've just shut it to keep people out 'til the powers can check the state of the road? Ideas, updates anyone?

[XF650]

So I guess it's 'Brass Monkey 2010 by seal' now..?

"Danseys Pass Rd Closed At gate 23km in from Livingston Rd Intersection" (from Waitaki DC website)

- What does 'closed - at gate' actually mean? They've just shut it to keep people out 'til the powers can check the state of the road? Ideas, updates anyone?

I'v been in contact with the District Councils and they are checking with their contactors.
Will up date here Thursday night.
Don't worry Pete, we will find you some gravel, legal or otherwise........

[_Shrek_]

So I guess it's 'Brass Monkey 2010 by seal' now..?

"Danseys Pass Rd Closed At gate 23km in from Livingston Rd Intersection" (from Waitaki DC website)

- What does 'closed - at gate' actually mean? They've just shut it to keep people out 'til the powers can check the state of the road? Ideas, updates anyone?

you can getya bike under the gate at Duntroon end & through the gap at Danseys end, so i've been told

[FJRider]

you can getya bike under the gate at Duntroon end & through the gap at Danseys end, so i've been told

You can get under the gate's ... apparently the problem is a washout about here ...

How bad I don't know ... or if there is other "issues" with the road as well ...