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Title: Blue Rag no longer such a Challenge.
Post by: Mace on April 22, 2013, 12:07:46 PM

Just got sent this image by a mate.  the summit to Blue Rag (near Mt Hotham) has been widened and smoothed for better access during the last fire season, it was a control line at the time.  Camper freindly now!

Others may have some pre widening images to stick up.

Title: Re: Blue Rag no longer such a Challenge.
Post by: Mace on April 22, 2013, 12:10:25 PM

Here's one from inlowrange1

Title: Re: Blue Rag no longer such a Challenge.
Post by: Bird on April 22, 2013, 12:32:54 PM

I cant see how many firetrucks would want to get stuck at the summit during a fire.. Why widen it :(

Title: Re: Blue Rag no longer such a Challenge.
Post by: Andrew_C on April 22, 2013, 12:46:58 PM

It was widened for back burning ( a wider break makes it easier) and smoothed to allow easier access for CFA and DSE gear.

A few years and a bit of traffic and it will return to the way it was.

Title: Re: Blue Rag no longer such a Challenge.
Post by: Bird on April 22, 2013, 12:48:59 PM

I'd hate to be the first bloke to get to the top in the dry and try and come back down in the wet LOL!!!!!!!!

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YpRv3riJehM/T661uTo104I/AAAAAAAAAwY/rhGsCrXm8jA/s1600/luge+racing+around+a+bend.jpg)

Title: Re: Blue Rag no longer such a Challenge.
Post by: BradR on April 24, 2013, 04:04:06 PM

Was up there this mornin. Not the clearest weather, overcast but cloud free great view. Track was smooth and gravelled. Busy for a week day 12 vehicles on the track. Still need a low range vehicle. Steep in places. Magnificent views, had a great morning. BradR

Title: Re: Blue Rag no longer such a Challenge.
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on April 24, 2013, 04:15:32 PM

Who put the bloody great tee-pee in the middle of the road Mace?   ;D

Kit_e

Title: Re: Blue Rag no longer such a Challenge.
Post by: GU Rich on April 24, 2013, 08:41:06 PM

A top drive up there.

(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/buckland%20valley%20april%202012/IMG_9613Custom.jpg) (http://s151.photobucket.com/user/utedriver/media/buckland%20valley%20april%202012/IMG_9613Custom.jpg.html)

(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/utedriver/buckland%20valley%20april%202012/IMG_9606Custom.jpg) (http://s151.photobucket.com/user/utedriver/media/buckland%20valley%20april%202012/IMG_9606Custom.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Blue Rag no longer such a Challenge.
Post by: Wallon on April 25, 2013, 07:12:21 AM

We are making our way up blue rag for the first time tomorrow, we're camping at buckland river and although the track looks easier the views still look worth it. cant wait!