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Re: track classification committee wanted
Posted: Mon 03 Mar, 2008 7:19 pm
by andrew_wale
billbarbas wrote:All classifiers will need to sit a training course with Parks, so everybody is on the same page.
I wish the tracks were classified correctly at Larbortouche
Why do we need to be trained by Parks... i.e to name correctly each tree by their botanical names etc.
What a load of bollocks
O.H well it like being in the Army again... "Hurry up and wait"
Re: track classification committee wanted
Posted: Mon 03 Mar, 2008 8:47 pm
by billbarbas
its for the reason that what I think for example is an easy track in my sierra is not so easy in my JK. Parameters need to be set. Its a good idea.
Re: track classification committee wanted
Posted: Mon 03 Mar, 2008 9:00 pm
by mightymouse
Oh well - it did seem all to good to be true.
"Amateur Hour" seems an appropriate description at this point.
Re: track classification committee wanted
Posted: Mon 03 Mar, 2008 9:46 pm
by gwagensteve
I'm not surprised at all. Track grading will become a VERY complex process. Many US trails with ratings have explanations as well as the rating -
i.e - Black Diamond - "you need a winch and minimum 31" tyres to run the trail"
But this whole idea is going to be very easy to kill with bureaucracy.
Steve.
Re: track classification committee wanted
Posted: Fri 07 Mar, 2008 4:01 pm
by Matthew
If the training goes ahead would it be possible for me to attend even though I'm not on the committee?
Re: track classification committee wanted
Posted: Fri 07 Mar, 2008 4:45 pm
by billbarbas
I dont know myself who can go at the moment mate. We will keep you posted. Sounds like your on the committe mate!
Re: track classification committee wanted
Posted: Thu 13 Mar, 2008 1:34 pm
by andrew_wale
Looks like some tracks have already been rated in Bunyip State Forest.
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources05/05_1984.pdf
Re: track classification committee wanted
Posted: Thu 13 Mar, 2008 4:19 pm
by Matthew
Would it be worth running a trip to check these tracks out, to give us an idea of how to grade. (No, I'm not volunteering to lead it)
Last time I was at Bunyip (probably November or December) I would have classed all of it as easy-medium, I had a stock disco with me and he had no major problems, though I don't actually know if we drove Blue Range via Andersons track.
Matthew
Re: track classification committee wanted
Posted: Sun 16 Mar, 2008 8:42 am
by gwagensteve
Andersons can be quite challenging.
This flyer from parks is an excellent move in the right direction - it is the first time I have ever seen formal recognition of a desire to drive more challenging terrain from parks.
Whether you agree with the rating or not, the fact parks are now doing this is a huge step.
Steve.
Re: track classification committee wanted
Posted: Sun 16 Mar, 2008 5:47 pm
by muppet_man67
Matthew wrote:If the training goes ahead would it be possible for me to attend even though I'm not on the committee?
Matt I would say your a prime candidate. seeing as though your already one of them.