Note at the moment the track needs 4WD and the top is only for the keen. Can be wet and messy on the way out as it thaws. Had a wee skate on Idaburn on the way home - limited area and creaky.
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Sensational Poolburn
Another good frost over night. Met Dave at the top gate on the track to Poolburn this morning. We unloaded out bikes and ploughed our way up to the reservoir with what ever gear we could carry. I was expecting the ice to be a bit better today and it sure was. Back ice in most places and fantastic skating. The ice had firmed up a bit especially near the edge where we got on. We skated around the back of the main island but eventually had to turn back due to thin ice. Skated around to the dam and to the far left bays. Just fabulous. A rare day on perfect ice in fine weather.
3 comments:
How far is it to walk from the limit of drivable road?
Hi Felix - about 500m. Depends on the weather. Usually you can drive to the waters edge but there is snow blocking the last climb. You could get there in a capable 4WD with snow/mud tyres or chains. The snow may clear in a few days.
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