Solo Camping During Winter At High Elevation - [ THE PINNACLES ]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ค. 2021
- Another solo camping Winter trip at high elevation in the Vic High Country.
Solo camping during Winter is a great time of year to be camped at high elevation in the Vic High Country, the air is fresh and the nights can be very chilly.
After camp had been setup, i walk to the Pinnacles Fire Tower lookout to check out the amazing view across the Vic High Country.
From the summit the mountain views are simply breath taking. It was so peaceful and quiet while absorbed the views for some time.
This high elevation camping spot that i have set up on is around 1400 meters above sea level.
There was still a few patches of snow lying around from the server cold snap that came through a week prior to my solo camping Winter trip.
The main thing to take into account when you are solo camping during Winter, is to be prepared for any kind of weather forecast.
During the night, very strong winds picked and made for a very wild night in my swag.
The next morning the wind was still too strong and gusty to get my campfire going. So, i didn't cook breakfast that morning. Just packed and headed for home.
While on a solo camping Winter trip, be ready for anything that may be thrown at you and deal with it as it happens.
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I can hardly decide if its the beautiful backcountry that keeps me watching those episodes or you, the presenter, in soooo much enjoying what you do. I just told my wife: watch Batesy if you want to see one happy guy! One just can't ACT happiness, this is the real deal and it shows. Wonderful, thanks for sharing, can't wait for the next episode.
Gday mate,
Yeah mate, I just love being out in the bush.
It’s so enjoyable and peaceful.
Thanks heaps mate for your feedback. Greatly appreciate it.
Cheers Tim.
I never tire of watching you set up with no narrative. Makes me feel like I’m there enjoying the serenity. Cheers!
G'day Gary,
Thanks very much mate. I greatly appreciate your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Your multiple camera angles and editing are on another level, knowing your having to move that camera around multiple times while editing in certain shots to make it flow. I appreciate it man, good work
G'day mate,
Thank you greatly for your feedback on the camera work. I really appreciate it mate.
It is a lot work when im on my own. But it's really enjoyable.
Thanks again mate.
Cheers Tim.
You sure know how to spot the best views! Brilliant scenery! Enjoyed the high country cooking show as well! Gotta watch more of these!
Thanks a lot mate.
I’ve got so many great camping spots like that one.
I appreciate your feedback, glad you enjoyed the video.
Cheers Tim.
heard a high altitude kookaburra and wattle bird, wonderful
Amazing bird sounds.
One of the things I enjoy about solo camping.
Very relaxing.
Thanks for your feedback
Cheers Tim.
MAGNIFICENT Thanks Tim 👍👍👍
G'day Paul,
Thanks mate, it is a top spot with wicked views.
Cheers Tim.
It’s always great to watch the master set up camp.👍👍
Thanks mate.
Pretty simple camp to setup. Lol
Cheers Tim.
Awesome as all ways Tim, thanks for the ride
G'day Stephen,
Thanks mate, it is a ripper camp spot.
Cheers Tim
What an absolute ripper of a spot. Great work Tim 👍
It sure is mate. Top spot.
Cheers Tim
Yet again tim another outstanding vid never get tired of watching the mighty GU do its things as well as you showing your beautiful country you live in thankyou from New Zealand mate
G'day Anton,
Thanks mate it was in a great spot with those stunning mountain views.
I appreciate your feedback mate and for dropping in from NZ.
Take care mate.
Cheers Tim.
another ripper video tim very good thanks again.
G'day Gary,
Thanks mate. That is a really nice camp spot with stunning views.
I appreciate your feedback.
Cheers Tim
I came across your videos and subscribed to your channel. I love the simplicity of how you do things unlike other 4x4 and camping videos they highlight all their expensive gears as if saying if you do not have an expensive set up and those expensove gears, camping and the road trips wont be worth it. But the way you do things is simply awesome, you give people like us the reason that camping and road trips aint about the expensive gears and equipment but it's more about simplicity and enjoying the outdoors with what you have. I am a fan of your videos mate, Keep them coming.
Gday Angus,
Thanks heaps mate.
You sure do not need all the latest camping gear and a highly modified 4wd with all the bells and whistles to explore this great country.
Just get out and see it with what you have.
Thanks again mate.
Cheers Tim
One of the most amazing views I've ever seen. Great spot there Tim 👍
G'day Cameron,
Yeah mate, it is a ripper camp spot and then the mountain views from the fire tower, they are amazing on a clear day.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim
Loved this one Tim. The straight audio of the sounds of the bush while you were setting up camp were frigging awesome!!
G'day Michael,
Wicked mate.
Thanks for that, im glad you enjoyed the video. Top spot to camp.
Cheers Tim.
Stunning!
Thanks mate.
Great spot.
Cheers Tim.
Cracking video Tim; absolutely cracking.... 👌👌
G'day Paul,
Thanks mate, im glad you enjoyed the video.
Stunning location.
Cheers Tim
Perfect timing Tim. Lockdown 5.0 and your clip takes me to a happy place 👍
Thanks mate.
Lets hope we are out of these lock downs very soon.
Take care mate.
Cheers Tim.
I solo hiked the Australian alpine trail took 56 days. I promised myself i would go back with a 4wd and swag. That was 24 years ago and still havent gone back. Your camp site has given me the bug once again. Great video
Gday Keith,
Far out mate. Walking that trail would be amazing.
Covering stunning country.
56 days mate, that’s full on.
My camp spot is a top place to setup.
Stunning views.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
what a magical place. great video !
Gday Wayne ,
It’s a top spot mate. Great views.
Very relaxing place to setup.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
What a cracking video Batesy , amazing spot, awesome home made pies & chips, it really does not get any better.
Perfection mate!
G'day Shannon,
Yeah mate, high elevation camping, mountain views, and home made pies in the camp oven. Thats the best. Lol
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim
G'day Tim,absolutely magnificent camp spot with those views,being a top ender you can
keep that stuff,too cold for us.Thanks mate...
G'day Doug,
Hahah Lol
Yeah mate it would be a lot warmer where you are.
Thanks mate for your feedback, glad you enjoyed it. Top spot.
Cheers Tim.
Another great vid mate, the pies out of the camp oven look amazing……cheers mate stay safe 🍺🍺
G'day Alan,
Those home made pies were amazing. I will be making them again for sure.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Great video Tim, glad to see you don't always get the good weather.
Thanks mate. Yeah you sometimes dont know what the weather will do when camping at elevation.
Thanks for your reply mate.
Cheers Tim.
Another great one Timbo!! Cheers Steve
Thanks mate.
Cheers Tim.
Great SOLO camping trip with professional videography skills, really enjoyed it ... thanks
Thanks mate, it was a great trip.
I greatly appreciate your feedback on the footage.
Cheers Tim.
Top video mate. Magic spot and great cook up. Great effort. ❤🍺👍🇦🇺
Thanks mate.
Top spot alright.
Cheers Tim
Tim, hope your ok mate - have not seen a vid from you in ages and missing you you larrikin!!
Gday Tony.
Thanks heaps mate.
I’ve made a few life changes after two years of Covid lockdowns.
I’ll do a live chat soon about what’s going on with the videos.
Quite a few people are asking
Thanks again mate.
Cheers Tim.
Sensational.... Bates’s high country pies. Nothing beats home cooked with views to die for
G'day David,
Yeah mate, home made pies in the high country. Absolutely gold. Lol
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
What a video batesy! Those pies looked awesome! I gotta give that one a crack for sure. Awesome spot too!
G'day mate,
Great spot and great pies. Top trip.
Cheers Tim
You never cease to amaze me with your videos Tim great job.
Made me hungry with Batesy pies cheers from Loz
G'day Loz,
Thats great feedback. Thanks very much.
The pies in the camp oven went down a treat. Lol
Cheers Tim.
😍Love it
G'day Patrick,
Thanks mate.
Cheers Tim
Why the hell am I paying for Netflix when I can watch this?? Great work mate, really enjoyed it!
Gday Patrick,
Thanks a lot mate.
That’s great you enjoyed the video.
That was a great spot to camp up for the night with stunning views.
Thanks again mate.
Cheers Tim
Thanks Tim for reminding me of the steep little walk & those wonderful views from the Pinnacle lookout, magnificent views all right.
I can’t lie, I had a chuckle when you said “Batesys pies, who would of thought” 😂 such passion mate, I would love to pull up a chair and have a chat and a beer & devour a couple of those High country hand made pies. All the best Tim Bates you living legend.👍
Gday David,
Yeah mate, it’s a steep walk up alright.
But, it is so worth it on a clear day. Stunning views.
Haha lol.
Those pies went down a treat mate.
High country pies at elevation, just the best. Lol.
Thanks heaps mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
G’day Tim
I loved how excited you were about your secret pie mix
Great video, as ever, mate
Chris
Gday Chris,
Thanks mate.
Really nice pies. Lol.
Thanks for your reply.
Cheers Tim
Definitely add that camp spot to the list
Yeah mate, it's a cracka of a spot.
Cheers Tim.
Lov your camping trips buddy, make me want to get out there, keep it up 👍 cheers
Thanks Louis, i hope we can get back out soon.
Cheers Tim
The tao of Tim. No pretense, just showing what its all about. im enjoying this from lockdown, mentally planning first trip out. Top job on the pies too
G'day Ben,
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed the video. It sure was a top place to setup.
Mate, the pies were gold. Lol
Hope you can travel soon mater.
Cheers Tim
Great spot Tim looked cold but cracking views makes it worthwhile
G'day Craig,
Absolute crackn spot mate. Worth every bit camping where i did, even if it was pretty cold.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim
natures fan forced oven lol good one
Spot on mate. Lol Works well with the wind blowing through the fire.
Cheers Tim
Enjoy this one heaps mate well done
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it.
Really nice spot.
Thanks for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Pies looked a treat Tim, nice idea. Might try it myself but just with a touch of chilli and garlic...yummmm
Bit of chilli in the pie mix would be a nice addition.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim
thanks tim for the awesome trip video. Definitely sad to see all the snow the resorts had, hopefully out of lockdown with around 40cm forecast for weekend.
G'day Hamish,
Thanks mate, it was a great spot to setup.
Yeah mate, a heap of snow coming over the next few days.
Hopefully lock down ends so people can hit the slopes.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
G'day Batesy.....Bloody ripper video mate.Great setup for the quick getaway, it looked bloody cold too.subbed to your channel years ago but thought it was about time to say G'day from the Yowies,and if you ever drop by Mildura way,We will take you to all our favorite Yowie campsites and do a colab..lol Cheers mate love your style ya so Aussie.....👍👍🔥🔥
Gday mate
Thanks mate.
That’s a Crackn spot to camp if the weather is right.
It’s in full snow country and it can get cold.
I’ll keep that in mind mate, thanks very much.
Cheers Tim.
Beautiful spot Tim . Its an amazing place our Australia mate , bloody beauty cheers buddy :)
G'day Pete,
Ripper spot mate. Stunning mountain views.
Australia has so many places to check out.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Great video Tim the pie 🥧 man and just as good a view. Went there once and it was a white out.
Gday Darren,
Thanks mate.
Can’t beat a pie while out camping. lol.
Wicked camp spot.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim
Great spot mate! Now the pies… you know you wanna tell us. 😂👍🇦🇺
Hahah Lol
One day i might let on what goes into my pie mix. Lol
Thanks for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Ripper video as always goodonyah Batesy.👍👍
Thanks Jamie.
greatly appreciate your feedback.
Cheers Tim
23:26 - That sky in the background. Can't beat a winter sky!!!
Gday mate,
Yeah that was a great spot to camp.
Really nice with top views.
Thanks for your feedback.
Cheers Tim
Gday mate, just watched again, one tip is a handful of grated cheese under the lid of the pies, tastes great……. Cheers Tim 🍺🍺
G'day mate,
Im going to try a cheese addition for sure mate.
Would be really nice melted through the meat mix.
Thanks for your feedback.
Cheers Tim
Great work Tim. Last time I walked to that fire lookout tower there was about 8 inches of snow on the ground, was so good to see it like that
Yeah, that would be wicked seeing it covered in snow.
After the recent snow falls, I reckon it would be covered now.
Thanks for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Your camera skills are amazing mate. You really know how to make your audience feel like part of your adventures
G'day Zac,
Thanks heaps mate, i really appreciate your feedback.
Glad you enjoyed it mate.
Cheers Tim.
Very nice camping spot Tim and another great video to watch from you. Thank you for the 26 minutes of your camping experience which was a pleasure to watch while being in lockdown Victoria with camping envy. If your pies were perfect great stuff. If they were a little dry try adding 2 TBSP of gravy on top of the meat before you seal them up. You can also make extra gravy sometimes for the chips. Not every time though. Happy camping Tim.👍
Gday Jason,
Thanks mate. It’s a really nice place to camp up for a few days.
Let’s hope lockdowns end very soon so we can all get back out camping again.
Thanks heaps mate for tip on adding gravy.
I greatly appreciate your feedback.
Take care mate.
Cheers Tim.
Norm maned the older Pinnacles fire observation hut back in 1998 - 99 ish. And I use to bring up supplies once a week and have a good chat about things, I definitely learnt a lot about the isolation and people who are very dedicated to the job and protecting lives.
I haven't seen the Pinnacles fire observations hut in about 22 years. Thank you for your dedication olso.
It's not that far from the Briagolong local so I hope you pop in there for a chat when you get time. Cheers 🤠
Gday mate.
I probably would of had a few chats with Norm.
I remember the old hut they stayed in before it was sadly burnt down.
Might catch you at the Briag local some day.
Thanks heaps mate for your support.
Cheers Tim
Nice one mate, the pie and chips looked amazing👍
G'day Mark,
Mate for home made pies and chips in the camp oven, sure did mate for a great dinner.
Thanks for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
what a great spot Tim. love the pies and chips you gave me some ideas. i just got back from my solo trip in the mountains. i have a 4x4 sprinter van with a built in diesel heater/block heater it heats a cold motor fast and me too. its the best time of the year hey.
It's a great spot mate. The pies went down a treat.
Sure is the best time mate, i love camping during winter.
Thanks for your feedback.
Cheers Tim
You are tough Tim, makes my mouth water for chips and pies. Great video and thanks for the write up
G'day mate,
Crackn spot and the home made pies and chips went down a treat.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
What a cracking spot mate. Magic. I make the same pies Tim, oval pan but same idea. Try cutting your pastry at 12,3,6,9 its helps when you drop it in the pie tin, the slits are folded over each other and leave a nice clean base and less trim. Nothing better than a home made pie in the dead of winter at camp. Stay safe. Until the next freedom from this Covid mess. Can't wait.
G'day mate,
Yeah first time using the round pie trays as you could see. Lol
I'll get better as i make more of them
Thanks mate for the tip.
I appreciate your feedback.
Cheers Tim
Good bachelor food👌
Hahah Lol
The best.
Cheers Tim
When you said about cooking up a feed… I thought of shanks straight away…. Didn’t think of pies.. nice one tim.
G'day Mark,
Haha Lol
Shanks in the camp oven are wicked. But the pies and chips were fantastic on the cold night.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
That looked bloody cold, great job on the pies
G'day Rodger,
It sure was mate, but still great being at high elevation in those conditions.
The pies went down a treat. Lol
Cheers Tim.
Nice one Batesy, I have added the pies to the list of things to bake in the fire - thanks mate. Just gotta remember to take puff with me. Cheers mate.
G'day mate,
The pies in the camp oven are the best.
Thanks mate, i appreciate your feedback.
Cheers Tim
Majestical . Thanks Tim 😀👍😀👍
Thanks mate. Lol.
Cheers Tim
@@timbates4wdadventures 👍
Sorry to be a pain,but quick question can I get up there safely in a stock prado or would I need a lift ?
@@bigz2869 yes you can.
But if you’ve not been before.
Don’t go unless you are super prepared in alpine snow country.
@@timbates4wdadventures no worries it would be a warm weather trip I just got my new rig super excited about doing some safe trips for beginners learning lots from your videos ( don’t want to scratch it 😂😂😂😂) so will be doing some super safe tracks first.
Craigs hut is my dream to get to first when the weather gets better and we are not locked down ☹️
Your a very helpful person ….a real gentleman thank you.
Great video mate. Cant beat the peace And that Awesome view bloody ripper! Bit exposed up there mate Have to definitely pick the right day for that one. Again great video mate. PS the Pies look great. DJ.
G'day mate,
Yeah it's a crackn spot to camp with a view like that.
The pies went down a treat.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures 👍👍👍
I know exactly where your camped , good spot , I always seem to tend to camp down a bit lower to get out of the wind but you don't get that view , love the pies and chips in the camp oven will have to give that a crack , something to stick to your ribs on a cold night love it.
G'day Andrew,
Yeah mate, it is a ripper spot to camp. Great views thats for sure.
Those pies and chips in the camp oven were great mate. Lol
Thanks for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Bloody rippa Tim!
Pies looked amazing mate.
They sure were mate. Unreal cook up in the cold wind.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Yeah she looked a bit chilly.
Bloody locked down here, can’t get out for a camp. It’s tough.
Don't forget to like and sub Lads .... It really helps one of the best Aussie 4WD channels we have here on TH-cam .....
Thanks heaps mate.
Planning some new videos for this new year.
Cheers Tim
Silence solitude the sound of the bush Tim awesome hold on to the hat
G'day Eric,
Yeah mate, sounds of the bush plays amazing music.
The wind did rip through that morning.
Cheers Tim
This is me attempting this 12 or so months… looks magic
Ahh righto mate. It is a great spot.
Cheers Tim
drinking game.. during lockdown every time Tim says " look at that" or have go at that, you got to drink, haha enjoyed it tim mate always a great watch
Haha lol.
I hope it’s helping to pass time during lock down.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures it all helps ol mate, take care
That feed looked good Tim.
Gday Luke,
Great cook up mate.
Home made pies and chips in the camp oven on the campfire.
Doesn’t get much better.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Life doesn't get any better, warmer maybe but not better
Gday Peter,
Absolutely mate. It’s a great spot to camp.
Thanks for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Awesome chill spot mate man I'd love to pop over the ditch one day and see some of that place its beautiful!!
Gday mate,
If you can, try and get over.
We might cross paths during mid flight. Lol
I’d love to explore NZ
One day.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim
Tim ive camped in that exact spot during winter last year its a great spot.
Yeah mate. It’s a top spot.
Cheers Tim.
I’m number 100👍
Cool mate.
Cheers Tim.
Good one mate from uk 🇬🇧
G'day Antony,
Thanks mate for dropping in from the UK, i greatly appreciate your feedback.
Glad you enjoyed it mate.
Cheers Tim.
Thous pies looked delicious there Tim I'll be needing that recipe 😂😂😂 your not Australian if ya don't like pies 😉😉
Haha lol
Those home made pies are wicked mate.
I need to make another batch lol.
Cheers Tim.
Hi Tim. Tony from Briagolong. I was thinking as l watched you set up camp, geez l hope the wind doesn't blow while you're there it'll blow you back home, then again the price you pay to camp with a view. I did a summer up at the fire tower back in 94 when the old timber building was there. One of the best views in the VHC l reckon. The only job I've done where l got paid to gaze out the window and not get in trouble by the boss !!! Maybe Tim this time of year try and stay in a few of the huts, l can think of a few in lower elevation areas. Cheers Tony
G'day Tony,
Yeah mate, sometimes camping up high can have a price. But it was so worth camping on that spot.
The huts are great to camp in during winter if you can get one.
Not many in that area during the seasonal track closures.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Hi Tim, you inspired me to get back to basics. Picked up a few items for cooking over the fire and have ditched the gas. Had the best flame grilled T-bone last weekend just up near woodfood at Running Creek and heading to Gordon Country for retreat camping in August. Can't wait. Thanks! D
G'day Daniel,
Thats great mate if my videos are helping to get out in the bush and cooking on the campfire.
Great way to cook meals mate.
Running Creek is a really nice spot.
I hope you get your trip away in August mate.
Thanks for your reply.
Cheers Tim
G'day Dan.. enjoy Gordon Country, make sure you get up to the lookouts.
Hi Mark, will do, we be doing some exploring, looks like some good 4x4 tracks. Booking the creek camping zone today. Can't wait!
Mate if I was to go back to working for someone I’d definitely be going for the job of watching those ranges.
I never knew about the fire watch towers and alpine fuel being a thing until I watched your video !
Keep it up mate. Love it 👍🏼
Yeah mate. Amazing views at the summit.
Thanks for your feedback.
I’m glad you found the video helpful.
Cheers Tim.
Gday Mitch.
It’s a top spot with amazing views, that’s for sure.
I’m glad you found this video helpful on diesel fuel.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim
Try using puff pastry,with most of the heat coming from the top I’ve had the top puffed right up🤗enjoy your vids and the extra mile you do for your shots👍
Gday Clive,
Will do on the next pie cook up. I’ll be making them again, for sure.
Thanks heaps mate for your feedback on the footage, I greatly appreciate it.
Cheers Tim.
Another awesome video. My wife has some pie trays hmmmmmmm I might have to steal them haha
Hahah Lol
Give it a go mate.
Cheers Tim.
Another cracking video Tim. Always enjoy them.
Always try to count how many cameras you use on your videos. I'm guessing 2, one GoPro and one of those multi angle cameras. 😉
Good tip on converting bonnet to keep engine warm at night... Modern cars nowadays also have insulation under the bonnet for that matter... Maybe a simple mod you might like to do on the ol' Patrol to install one under the bonnet. 🙂
Thanks mate.
Really nice spot to park up for a few days.
Just don’t go if the wind blows. Lol.
Under my bonnet it does have that blanket stuff.
That’s for sound reduction I think.
Sheet over the bonnet at night works well.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
About time you did up some Batesy pies. Looked good mate , But i was never surprised to see them come outta your camp oven.
G'day mate,
Yeah my pie mix has been in development for a while now. So good making a couple in the mighty camp oven in the High Country.
They are so good.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Certainly BYO firewood up there as snow gums would have to be the worst firewood out there. I’m blessed with river red gum along the Murray here. Ever checked out Bryce’s Gorge?Magnificent walk in the high country.
Yeah, certainly no river red gum in the high country, but that grey wood burns a treat.
Bryce's is a really nice walk. Top spot up on Howitt High Plains.
Cheers Tim.
Wonderful part of Aussie Tim thanks for showing, nothing beats local knowledge. PS I m a fan of that vest looks like oil skin with wool lining?
It sure is a great spot mate, very relaxing thats for sure.
Yeah the vest is Driza Bone.
Cheers Tim.
that's a crackin vid cobber
Thanks very much.
It’s a ripper spot.
Thanks for your reply.
Cheers Tim
Another great vid Tim.
It's refreshing watching a vid that isn't full of product plugs and rubbish music. I've got to do this asap.
Looks like off Maroka Rd.
Thanks for sharing
G'day Michael,
Thanks mate, im glad you enjoyed the video.
It sure was a top spot mate.
It sure is off Maroka Rd. At the very end. Lol
Hope you can check it out some day.
Cheers Tim
@@timbates4wdadventures You should have showed the viewers the Moroka hut which is past MacFarlane's saddle, down by a river flat. Wellington high Plains can be seen from Mt. Wellington which is a popular hiking and 4 x4 spot. The hike / drive up to the Sentinels has led to some vehicles coming to grief judging by the amount of broken under carriage debris that is strewn along the track.
@@MisterTMH Gday mate.
I’ve walked into Moroka Hut many times. It’s a short walk but we’ll worth it.
As for the drive up Mt Wellington.
You can’t drive it right now. It’s seasonally closed until November.
I have a video on my channel where I drove up Mt Wellington and down to Miller’s Hut.
The drive out to the Sentinels was closed then and I think it’s a permanent closure. Miller’s hut is as far as you can go.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures We walked up to the Sentinels from Miller's hut a few years back .It was a solid return walk .We hiked in from McFarlane saddle via Mt. Wellington in Autumn 2021. The bushwalking tracks were all clear for walking.
@@MisterTMH Yeah mate, that is a really nice walk from Millers Hut. Ive not been out to the Sentinels since my scouting days, and that was a long time ago. Lol
Love ALL of your videos..
I just can't do cold.... ever.... yeah nah
G'day,
Camping during winter isn't for everyone, but gee it's so refreshing with the mountain air at those elevations.
Just need to be prepared for the cold and it's unreal.
Thanks a lot for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Hello great to catch up again . I prefer BBQ sauce don’t like tomato sauce to much. Sitting here in lockdown just enjoying your adventures.Still loving your video’s
G'day Kim,
Mmm, im the opposite. Im not keen on BBQ sauce, specially on a pie. Lol
It was a great spot and i really hope that lock down ends next week.
Thanks for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
No sauce on the chips?? Another great video Tim! Love it!
Nah , cant do sauce on chips. Lol
Great spot to setup.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim
Interesting to see how you cope with the Australian winter! For a bloke from the other side of the planet, this was new and made me reflect on the matter.
Of curiosity, I searched for information on the diesel classes for Australia, and Victoria in particular, and the cloud point/ambient temperature requirements they have to meet are (ref. Australian AS 3570 standard): for Victoria, Jan +9 °C, Feb +6 °C, Mar +3 °C, Apr +1 °C, May-Jul 0 °C, Aug +1 °C, Sep +2 °C, Oct +4 °C, Nov +6 °C, Dec +8 °C.
That doesn't give you much leeway, in the Victoria high country winter! No wonder you prefer to mix your own fuel. Good thinking, so you always come well prepared!
In comparison, here in Norway the diesel fuels must comply with the EN 590 CFPP standard and depends on which climate region of the country: for the alpine regions south of the Arctic Circle the Winter diesel class must meet GO-24 (down to -24 °C), while for the Arctic region of 66th to 71st parallel North, Arctic diesel class GO-32 (down to -32 °C) is delivered at the service stations.
Below -32 °C, and the diesel starts to coagulate, if we don't mix the fuel some extra like you do to avoid having engine start problems to deal with. 4x4s in the Nordic countries come with larger alternators and larger batteries with more cold-cranking Amps, as standard. At very low temperatures, we put a cover in front of the radiator (e.g. makeshift cardboard sheet) to avoid cooling the engine too much and to bring up the temperature of the cabin heater. Using the correct engine oil (viscosity for cold climate), apply extra lubrication in locks and hinges, cleaning and applying silicone lubricant on all rubber door seals, refill with winter class washer fluid, these are also important to remember before the winter arrives up here. Waxing and polishing the paint in autumn is also a good idea, because washing the car is practically impossible during some very cold weeks of winter. (...And yes, some of us enjoy winter camping).
Thank you for this video, Tim. Great stuff!
Gday mate,
Wow super detailed reply.
I always mix my own during winter, be to be safe than sorry and the car not starting when it’s time to go home.
Thanks heaps for dropping in from Norway mate. I greatly appreciate it.
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures Adventure is universal. As a Patrol owner and curious being, I can relate and understand the stories you tell, find useful technical tips and even important lessons to learn. I've already collected many good ideas from your high quality videos. So, thank you again, Tim!
Awesome video Bud !
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it.
It sure was a top spot.
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures looked like an awesome spot Mate. I think once you get the High Country air in your lungs you are hooked for life. Keep the videos coming Mate.
@@80ZX yeah mate. It’s very much like that with the high country.
Thanks mate.
Great video ol mate, just in regards to the canvas over the motor in cold temperatures, it actually works better if you open the bonnet and drape the blanket or canvas over the actual motor…
G'day Garry,
Ahh righto. I've not tried that way.
It's always worked well as shown in the video.
Thanks heaps for your feedback.
Cheers Tim
Give you the top tip tim, Diesel spec is changed monthly, over the winter months the cloud point is very low.
You can fill up at any servo and youll be more then okay.
G'day mate,
I have mixed my own fuel for years and i will continue to do that.
Id rather go that way and know my Patrol will start.
Never had a problem with it starting, so thats why i will continue making my own fuel.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Your positive nature is a credit to you, Can you do a video on how to mix your own alpine fuel, Others may like that, Cheers
G'day Paul,
Thanks mate for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed the video. It was a top spot.
I have a few videos now on my channel about how and why i mix my own alpine diesel mix.
I hope they help you out mate.
Cheers Tim
Hehe nice cook up,l still in cane toad country and fire wood is scares as the pigs stop coming up to my camp site,that's the 4 legged ones. I will be putting that site on our list to camp if you let us back into Vic,l feel like l got the plaque.
G'day Greg,
Stay safe mate up North.
Not great down here.
Plenty of firewood in the High Country
I hope you can check it out some day soon.
Cheers Tim.
Hi Tim, UK Paul here again mate, been a while but thoroughly enjoyed this vid, what a fantastic campsite. Those views are out of this world. It must get damn cold there if you need Alpine fuel in the fourby! The pies looked very tasty, are you going to reveal the recipe or are you going to market them? Either way good on you and thanks for sharing another great experience. All the best mate.
Regards Paul.
G'day Paul,
Thanks mate for dropping in from the UK. I hope all is well for you in this current climate.
It was a great spot to camp mate, stunning mountain views, and yes it's our winter and i always mix my own fuel at this time of year.
The pies were unreal mate, specially making them in the camp oven on the campfire.
Wont let the pie mix out just yet. Lol
Maybe one day.
Take care mate.
Cheers Tim.
Were bloody spoilt here aren't we Batesy? Awesome views and another great vid.
Yeah Mick, heaps of stunning views like that around the high country.
Top spot.
Cheers Tim.
Hi Tim : you sure know what comes first…. A cold one,,
Absolutely mate.
Great spot for one. Lol.
Cheers Tim
My secret pie mix recipe is Mince mixed with a little 🤔........🤭 it's mums secret so I best not tell 😅😁 . No sauce required 😉 . . Great spot - I might have to camp up there sometime..😊
Hahah lol
Yeah no letting out of the bag about the secrete pie mix. Lol
Great spot, check it out when the wind isn't blowing. Lol
Thanks for your reply.
Cheers Tim.