Dusty Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 On a more positive note, Chiara and Phillip went on a serious walkabout last night and made it to Masakala at midnight. Huge up to them. That would have been cold and scary.
mazambaan Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 I really hope it was an innocent mistake and maybe used in desperation. I know the country, not the trail sadly, of the E Cape / KZN section of the FT, having researched it for a trip (got sick though). It is remote, plenty naughty folds and false crests, and I guess, very scary at night. It's very quiet even in the day, in winter, on a motorised bike. Good luck to the participants, envious from my safe, warm chair. Weekend weather not looking that good at a glance.
Long Wheel Base Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 On a more positive note, Chiara and Phillip went on a serious walkabout last night and made it to Masakala at midnight. Huge up to them. That would have been cold and scary.They also had a broken pannier which set them back a lot. They decided to get rid of some not so essential items and carry on. The phoned the SOS number and got guided in over the phone.
johannrissik Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 They also had a broken pannier which set them back a lot. They decided to get rid of some not so essential items and carry on. The phoned the SOS number and got guided in over the phone.Chiara and Philip were lost out in the pitch dark with a broken compass, etc. It was good that they called and that I was able to set them back on track, but it's important to remember that they were the one's who held the key's. Perseverance and integrity. Looking forward to seeing them wax it today.
Shebeen Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 On a more positive note, Chiara and Phillip went on a serious walkabout last night and made it to Masakala at midnight. Huge up to them. That would have been cold and scary.BIG move by them today again as they approach Vuvu through the backdoor! they've put some serious kms into the route so far
Shebeen Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 Tubed is coming in to finish today...may we look forward to some trail stories
Dusty Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 BIG move by them today again as they approach Vuvu through the backdoor! they've put some serious kms into the route so farAnd they have now just left Vuvu to tackle Lehana's. I hope that they can get the bulk done in the light.
suzieQ Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 And they have now just left Vuvu to tackle Lehana's. I hope that they can get the bulk done in the light.I actually cant watch. Are they taking the Naudesnek pass up or are they going the wrong way back on their tracks??
Dusty Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 They've missed the Lehana turnoff. Hopefully they realise the error before it becomes a very long night.Edit - maybe taking the alternate 4x4 route??
suzieQ Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 They've missed the Lehana turnoff. Hopefully they realise the error before it becomes a very long night.I am hoping that they are taking the alternative route up, as far as I know you can avoid Lehana by taking the long way around to the Naudesnek pass (R396) - not an easy route by any means but at least its dirt and less opportunity to get lost in the dark, providing that they can get to it in the light. Im just hoping that where Chiara and Philip are now, is that route up? They seem to have gone off on my tracker - just sitting still in the valley at 14.19.
johannrissik Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 I am hoping that they are taking the alternative route up, as far as I know you can avoid Lehana by taking the long way around to the Naudesnek pass (R396) - not an easy route by any means but at least its dirt and less opportunity to get lost in the dark, providing that they can get to it in the light. Im just hoping that where Chiara and Philip are now, is that route up? They seem to have gone off on my tracker - just sitting still in the valley at 14.19.They are taking the alternative route. Long day and serious guts, these two.
suzieQ Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 They are taking the alternative route. Long day and serious guts, these two.Thank goodness. They have had me on the edge of my seat, willing them in the right direction a few times. Serious guts for sure!! Great job RD
johannrissik Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 Thank goodness. They have had me on the edge of my seat, willing them in the right direction a few times. Serious guts for sure!! Great job RDI guess that was a spoiler post...should have kept quiet
jugheaddave Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 I went up Lehanas with my father on Monday, I would never try it in the dark!!!!
Shebeen Posted June 10, 2016 Posted June 10, 2016 Looks like batch A could be the first to see snow this year, with this cold front coming in .. Reckon the barkley boys will know what to do
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