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[neels]

I'll see if I can scrounge a decent sleeping bag ... anything else?

Can lend a warm sleeping bag if required, it's not a flash down one so a bit large but does the job.

Must sort out some gear carrying arrangements for my drz so I can take it out for the odd sneaky night away here and there...

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Is anyone coming back on Saturday ? Or are you all staying the night ?

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[Transalper]

Yes some are returning home Saturday.

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Cheers. I have the gear to stay but need to come home this time

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[cynna]

yep im coming back on Saturday

[Shoshoni]

I sent an email to DOC and this was there reply

Hi , thank you for your email. You won't need a combination for Edwards pass you can use the mountain bike entrance.
The track condition is quite wet and boggy in place and the river flow I am not sure about, but you can only take your motorbikes down as far as the Waiau River and then it is foot access only.
One of our Rangers will be going in early this week so I will be able to get an update from them if you want to ring the office about Wednesday.

I'll give them a ring latter in the week and see if there is anymore information they can give.

[Transalper]

....The track condition is quite wet and boggy....

Sweeeet ! says the guy on the smallest bike with the biggest knobblies.
I'm keen to go hutting regardless of how far we get in the actual passes.
My ideal plan would be Edwards - Mailings - Island Gully hut.
That would also see us escort the big bikes back to solid ground for their return home.
Reckon there be a vote at Hanmer at the fuel up and last pie grab.

[cynna]

Sweeeet ! says the smallest guy on the smallest bike with the biggest knobblies.

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[Transalper]

mattsdakar told me his XR650 is now for sale, he's got something blue now.
His internet access is down at the moment so just asked I tell people in case there's any interest here until he gets back online to advertise it properly.

[Peeteey]

mattsdakar told me his XR650 is now for sale, he's got something blue now.
His internet access is down at the moment so just asked I tell people in case there's any interest here until he gets back online to advertise it properly.

No one'll want it 'cause they'll all be buying my DR! (Hopefully - HINT HINT to everyone!)

[Peeteey]

I'm keen to go hutting regardless of how far we get in the actual passes.
My ideal plan would be Edwards - Mailings - Island Gully hut.

So are we hutting it rather than camping? I'm keen for that too!

[Transalper]

Hot water bottles are good value too. Just remembered to add mine to the 'for packing' pile.
Oh how quickly it outgrows my bags.

[FuzzG]

Hey guys, just wondering if there is room for a novice on this ride, I have a dr650 with knobblies so the bike should be able to handle it, its really a question of if you guys have the patience to way for me to catch up? I have winter camping gear so should be alright for that if I end up staying on Saturday night

[cynna]

Hey guys, just wondering if there is room for a novice on this ride, I have a dr650 with knobblies so the bike should be able to handle it, its really a question of if you guys have the patience to way for me to catch up? I have winter camping gear so should be alright for that if I end up staying on Saturday night

yes you will be ok with us - we wont leave you behind - we have fast and slow riders so anyone is welcome. leaving the peg at ten. which is the Belfast tavern on main north road

[pete-blen]

yes you will be ok with us - we wont leave you behind - we have fast and slow riders

Only fast riders this trip.... my bikes still not going....