Ashley river trip ths saturday

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:58 pm

Heading down the Ashley from the Gorge campgound at about 1000 on saturday morning. Head down river until we hit the north bank track after the Okuku and then play in the mud. Should be fun after the recent rain. Have checked river flows and they are headng down. Snorkels required and tow hooks. AT tyres wll be fine.
Al

Petemcc · Post by **Petemcc** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:12 pm

i was kindof organising a trip down the selwyn bt would be keen to change it and tag along if thats ok with you and if the guys that were cumin with us so far were keen. were only 3 or 4 trucks that had confirmed so far.

Pete

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:29 pm

Yep saw that, no probs with tagging along. Only did the Selwyn about 6 weeks ago so wasn't keen on that. The Ashley will be soft, challenging and the track will be muddy after all this rain

. Say meet at the gorge campground down by the river at 1000 for a 1015 departure. My cellphone number is 021 925114.
Al

Petemcc · Post by **Petemcc** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:32 pm

sweet sounds good. ill see what the others say but should be a goer.

Pete

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:36 pm

Only did the Ashley 6 days ago, so not too keen on that, lol, just winding ya up Al.

Petemcc · Post by **Petemcc** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:44 pm

have you got a rough idea of when we would be back in chch al?

Post by **mike** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:55 pm

Got a spare seat Al?

Mike

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:01 pm

Well that all depends on how much you boys get stuck doesn't it :lol:

Planning on beng home by 1700. And yes Mike I have, can you be at my place by 0900.

Post by **mike** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:15 pm

albundy wrote:Well that all depends on how much you boys get stuck doesn't it Planning on beng home by 1700. And yes Mike I have, can you be at my place by 0900.

Sounds good, I'll send you a txt if I cant make it but I'll be camera man for the day.

Mike

RJT · Post by **RJT** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:41 pm

Oki doki then haven't been down the Ashley properly so yeah I'll give it a go.

Rhys

jeep4079 · Post by **jeep4079** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:53 am

I will be there if i can find the Gorge campgound .

PR · Post by PR » Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:46 am

Im in for a play :twisted:

Hey Mike I live in Hornby if you want a lift out there, then you can show me where the hell this camping ground is

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 5:41 am

jeep4079 wrote:I will be there if i can find the Gorge campgound .

From Chch head out along the Northern motorway,and take the first off ramp to the left after the Waimak. This is Tram Road.
Drive Tram road (all the way to the endof it) until you get to Oxford Rd at an area called Bennetts. Turn left here.A short distance along Oxford Road is the Town Oxford. Turn Right at the first intersection in Oxford onto Ashley GorgeRoad.
About 5 minutes drive is the Gorge campground on the left, just before the Ashley river.

Have fun!

PR · Post by PR » Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:09 am

Cheers Pete

rokhound · Post by **rokhound** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:20 am

Hey Al, if you want to make it really interesting, go up stream from the camping ground, into the gorge. For first time in, you could probably expect to take all day to cover about 3-4 kms :twisted:

Snorkels, good ground clearance and at least 1 traction aid required. But and awesome trip.

SupraLux · Post by **SupraLux** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:59 am

rokhound wrote:Hey Al, if you want to make it really interesting, go up stream from the camping ground, into the gorge. For first time in, you could probably expect to take all day to cover about 3-4 kms
Snorkels, good ground clearance and at least 1 traction aid required. But and awesome trip.

Oh, take a towel as well... and a Vax wet'n'dry vacuum cleaner when you get home would be useful...

I remember my trip in there with Suprasurf years back... found out that the Hilux didn't float, it sinks... water pouring over the door and in through the windows onto my lap... still driving, just very wet

And rocks... biiiig big rocks...

Damn I can't wait to go back in there...

Steve

jeep4079 · Post by **jeep4079** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:24 pm

kiwipete wrote:
jeep4079 wrote:I will be there if i can find the Gorge campgound .

From Chch head out along the Northern motorway,and take the first off ramp to the left after the Waimak. This is Tram Road.
Drive Tram road (all the way to the endof it) until you get to Oxford Rd at an area called Bennetts. Turn left here.A short distance along Oxford Road is the Town Oxford. Turn Right at the first intersection in Oxford onto Ashley GorgeRoad.
About 5 minutes drive is the Gorge campground on the left, just before the Ashley river.

Have fun!

thx very much

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 4:36 pm

Looks like Im heading out with you guys now too.

Is it worthwhile the Chch guys meeting and heading out as a group?

Say Belfast, at a time relevant to the starting time

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:07 pm

I am meeting a mate at the Belfast pub between 0900 -0915. Leaving there dead on 0915 if anyone nterested. Otherwise meet at the campground down by the river for a 1015 departure. I will not wait past 1015.
As for heading upstream, I did my rock hopping last weekend, need some deep water and mud now :lol:

, but will be keen to do this in the near future wth dedicated trucks that are set up for this kind of shit and dudes who know how to drive it too :wink:

Al

Petemcc · Post by **Petemcc** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:05 pm

philux and i are definately in.see you tomorrow

Pete

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:46 pm

OK, seeya at the pub at 9 then.

PR · Post by PR » Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:38 pm

Ill be at the pub at 9 aswell :twisted:

jeep4079 · Post by **jeep4079** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:59 am

I finally couldnt make it. waste time in a damn shell station. being to the meeting ,but too late.
Frank

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:17 pm

Bugger, get some cell numbers and call them if a bit late.

Missed a fantastic, event filled day.

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:48 pm

Just to let everyone know. Im currently editing movies etc. Hopefully I will get some loaded tonight for viewing Sunday morning. Sorry for the delay.

PR · Post by PR » Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:13 pm

Hey Elmo if you can get a good picture of my then I can change my avatar
:twisted:

Cheers Paul

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:33 pm

PR, I have some good ones of you hanging off that bank!! lol

The video everyone wants to see

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=51656#51656

PR · Post by PR » Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:44 pm

Who said safaris dont float :shock:

And he wonded why no one followed him :lol:

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:48 pm

All pussies that's why :lol:

PR · Post by PR » Sat Mar 17, 2007 8:19 pm

Elmo wrote:PR, I have some good ones of you hanging off that bank!! lol

The video everyone wants to see

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=51656#51656

Sweet cheers Elmo, can you put it in with all the other avatars and Ill put it up from there.