PS: Please note picture reveal only a half and some of it quite dicey. Please use utmost caution while attempting the same ![Smile](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.png)
Pictures were shot by someone else so coverage might be scanty.
Fall in fall in or else! @ 7 am opp Columbia asia hospital. The Lean Mean Doberman. Now on know as The D.
We move on to Kamat on a foggy morning drive. Expect similar drive for the OTR day, careful road is smooth but dotted with bus stop and crossings. Will be a good idea to drive with caution on this road, especially when the fog is up. We regroup at Kamat for breakfast.
Vehicles which participated for the recce.
We buy loads of water and some supply and move on to Aavalconda, to MP's farm. This is a good idea (stock up), carry atleast 3-4 liters per day, we took 2 liter per person which was over by 3 pm.
I take a test drive of The D. You wont believe it, but this one can crawl in 3 Low easily with just me inside.
Robi posing with his Invi
Our host MP Srinivas.
Prithvi with Star behind making an entry to the trail.
We drive to check out the lake, MP's handy man tries it for depth and we figure that it is ruled out at this point of time. Water levels are too high, hopefully it will recede in the coming days.
The D articulating.
The walk begins, Rajesh leading the way
One of the mounts and the back drop to MP's farm
So we all know what happened with Spidey, now the recovery pics. It took couple of minutes to get back on all 4. One of those times when one really appreciate a Gypsy.
And the recoverer, again one of those times when one appreciate a heavier M&M and that too with a working winch! All of you having winch, double check the working and the cables. Trust me we will need it alot. Oh and check the battery also please.
Lil one is really wondering what these old uncles are doing????
So are these two ladies who accompanied us. Am also a pet owner but ideally avoid them for this trip coz its very difficult to take care of them once we are inside the trail with a big group.
So this is a new obstacle we came across. A nice drop, one has to be careful! Picture does not reveal much BUT Take the right extreme route and slowly crawl down. If you take the center path then you have to be ready for some wheel lifting and body flexing. Or take a completely safe slow decent further to left.
Now this one took lot of time, we came to this place and first thought it will be a straight climb. Robbie took up the challenge but soon was left hanging at very precarious angle. Unanimous decision, this is not doable without damages. Already the rock slider and left rear fender of the invi had taken a good beating.
Started off trying trying to clear the alternate safe route, you can see all the shrubs that we cleared lay on the side. Actually now it is covering the huge pit from where we attempted first.
But then the growth was too thick, so it was decided we will make another attempt. With a different line, but still risky, coz if one slides (which will happen since its very slippery) then chances of topple is very high. Except Robbie none of us were sure we can do it, but then there is Robbie.
Look at The D climb, Prithvi is doing it really slow without much powering still tail slides off. This is going to be a real challenge on the day if we are doing it. Since taking 50+ vehicles is going to be really a task for everyone.
Please ensure your vehicle is mechanically in ship shape, things like gear slips are ruled out, hand brake's working and you have good roll bar and seat belts.
This is the exit, dont go too close to left. Except The D all got stuck and then only tow was an option. You will not have much choice since you will be slipping and sliding while climbing. NDMS guys air down, as low as possible PLEASE!
Another big issue at Aavalaconda. Thanks to diff guard, Invy was saved. And this is just under 1.5 kms of trail.
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