Edwards and Malings Tracks

[Crim]

Want to knock these buggers off before they close for winter (after the weekend)and it looks like the stars are aligning for Saturday if anyone is keen - early start from ChCh to fuel up in Hanmer as early as possible (Easter Sat hours same as normal 7:30 - 18:00)
Saturday 23 Apr Max 19°C MIN 11°C Dry with northerlies. is ChCh weather looks like (this far out) that Hanmer is same same.

[NordieBoy]

Hmmm...

What time leaving Hanmer?

I'd like to get down there with the TT350...

[thepom]

Allo mate,think you need to call DOC as I think they might be closed....I,m sure I read something the other day ......

[Crim]

Thanks Kenny, I'll give 'em a buzz tomorrow to check - was under the impression that they were open till the 25th - but might have changed with the rain we've had - fine week so if they are open should be fine and dandy

[NordieBoy]

The registration page is still good...

St James Conservation Area gate codes

Thank you for registering to take your vehicle into St James Conservation Area. We hope you have an enjoyable time.

Alert: The last St James cattle muster is taking place Thursday 14 April to Saturday 16 April 2011. Expect delays along Maling Pass and Tophouse Road, especially over Maling Pass on Friday.

[countryguy]

go to the Doc website and type in Edwards Valley access and you can get the code for the gate.

[countryguy]

Want to knock these buggers off before they close for winter (after the weekend)and it looks like the stars are aligning for Saturday if anyone is keen - early start from ChCh to fuel up in Hanmer as early as possible (Easter Sat hours same as normal 7:30 - 18:00)
Saturday 23 Apr Max 19°C MIN 11°C Dry with northerlies. is ChCh weather looks like (this far out) that Hanmer is same same.

Don't rely on Ch Ch weather...I live in Hanmer! Northerlies often bring heavy rain to St James. Snow on the passes at the moment

[Crim]

Don't rely on Ch Ch weather...I live in Hanmer! Northerlies often bring heavy rain to St James. Snow on the passes at the moment

I checked the weather for up that way and it just happened to correspond with the ChCh stuff (which was easier to copy and paste) - will wrap warm and bring my wet weather gear (have my soft panniers on so no probs)

The registration page is still good...

Yes I registered as well - did you do it during business hours - did you get a response yet?

[NordieBoy]

Yes I registered as well - did you do it during business hours - did you get a response yet?

I don't think I got an email last time either.

[Padmei]

I'm going down to Hamner thisweekend for abitof MTBing & hot pooling. I'll keep an eye out for any retrobates roaring thru town. I can take a bag down if youwant nordie.

[NordieBoy]

Come on Mrs Jatz, I can see you lurking here!
The 350 would be muuuuch better (electric start is overrated) than the 250 and you could finish off the rest of the pass we missed.

And check your pressures before the ride...

[Crim]

I don't think I got an email last time either.

Right - worked out from that that I should have read the response page when I registered - not just assumed that I would get an email with the codes on it re-registered and got the codes, they are giving codes out until at least the 8th May so looks like she is still open

What time leaving Hanmer?

What time do you want me to leave? Jo is now talking taking the kids up and making a weekend up there - but after

I'm going down to Hamner thisweekend for abitof hot pooling.from Padmei

he might be wearing budgie smugglers - I am just not prepared to put my wife and kids in that much danger - leave 'em nice and safe in quake central I say!

[JATZ]

Come on Mrs Jatz, I can see you lurking here!
The 350 would be muuuuch better (electric start is overrated) than the 250 and you could finish off the rest of the pass we missed.

And check your pressures before the ride...

We'll see what happens. I am working Fri/Sat so wouldn't get there 'till Sunday.
Working on something else too, just quietly, should be a little "gnarlier" but don't tell MrsJ

[Crim]

Don't rely on Ch Ch weather...I live in Hanmer! Northerlies often bring heavy rain to St James. Snow on the passes at the moment

Saturday
23 April
Issued at: 1:22pm 19 April 2011
Rain about the divide, and some heavy falls possible there, scattered rain reaching the foothills for a time. Northwest winds, dying out at low levels, and gales easing about the tops.

looking less and less "noice" - creeks might be up - will wait to make final decision till later in the week - don't spose they will be turned into Grade 2 MTB tracks before next summer if it's a no go (would still like to give it a crack though)

[countryguy]

Saturday
23 April
Issued at: 1:22pm 19 April 2011
Rain about the divide, and some heavy falls possible there, scattered rain reaching the foothills for a time. Northwest winds, dying out at low levels, and gales easing about the tops.

looking less and less "noice" - creeks might be up - will wait to make final decision till later in the week - don't spose they will be turned into Grade 2 MTB tracks before next summer if it's a no go (would still like to give it a crack though)

Hey guys, we've got a bit of snow melt so the track in will be slippery and the Edwards river could be running a bit high. The last crossing before you wind your way up the hill to the Waiau is always knarly so if it is high could take a bit of a effort to cross.

Check with DOC about the condition of the hot pools up there. They used to be pugged up with cattle but could be ok now. They're just off the main track on the eastern side. Sorry can't remember the name of the gulley ( cow creek?)