Paul Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Anyone done it recently? I'm apparently doing the trek in October to provide support to a mate in his 4wd Courier. He obviously want's a proper 4wd there in case he gets a bit stuck. The problem is he has a friend coming along too in a newish Rodeo on standard tyres. The Courier is on 31x10.5 MTRs which I'm sure will be OK, but I assume the Rodeo will be on stocky 29s. Am I (as I suspect) in for a day of dragging or winching Jap undercarriages over rocky ledges? The property owners wont allow the likes of RAV4s and Freelanders etc to attempt Skytrek, but they reckon the Rodeo will get through eventually. It's supposed to take about 6 hours for the 60km trek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Morgan Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 G'day Paul. Doesn't seem a lot on Sky Trek & I have never done it. Recent My Webpage My Webpage Have only been to the Flinders once. Loved it & want to go back again one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hiya Des I've been to the Flinders many times in my erm...younger years, but never with a 4wd, always a car & trailer with a dirt bike onboard. The problem is that on a bike all tracks are pretty easy, and that makes your impression of the difficulty for a 4wd a bit out of whack. I found some more info on that site you posted, thanks: http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/Flinders/Skytrek.asp They've given it a 3/5 difficulty rating, sounds like it should be OK for the riceburner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Morgan Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 That's a good one Paul. Quite comprehensive. .................... & for wannabee visitors to SA & The Flinders in general: My Webpage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbak Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 The local LR guys may be able to help. Land Rover Register SA They run the Blinman Jamboree every year in the Flinders Ranges. Great place Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 sounds like a great trip Paul, I've always wanted to explore the Flinders. I'm sure you'll have a ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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