Arthurs Pass Snow Run
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Hi guys this weekend we decided to head up to Arthurs Pass, the snow had fallen right to see level so we knew once the roads had been give a week to clear of the grit it would be a fantastic drive if we could get a real clear day. What follows is my day out on Sunday with 2 fellow mates who own Seven replicas.
I headed up to Arthus Pass with Clive who drives a McGregor Mach 7 powered by a MX5 motor, we were also hooking up with his brother Don and his V8 McGregor at Sheffield the day was perfect no wind quite warm on the Canterbury plains and also quite warm in the alps too, we coverd just on 330kms all up and had one of the best driving days I have had in Grace since owning her.
Started off heading up South Eyre Rd following Clives7 heading to Sheffield to hook up with his brother Don in another 7
Came across a rather large heard of cows.
Washing cow s
t of the car at Sheffield before it baked on 
I headed up to Arthus Pass with Clive who drives a McGregor Mach 7 powered by a MX5 motor, we were also hooking up with his brother Don and his V8 McGregor at Sheffield the day was perfect no wind quite warm on the Canterbury plains and also quite warm in the alps too, we coverd just on 330kms all up and had one of the best driving days I have had in Grace since owning her.
Started off heading up South Eyre Rd following Clives7 heading to Sheffield to hook up with his brother Don in another 7
Came across a rather large heard of cows.
Washing cow s
t of the car at Sheffield before it baked on Edited by Kiwibirkin on Sunday 21st August 11:14
Kiwibirkin said:
I hope you don't mind me sharing it on facebook - only to show the northern hemisphere great scenery and great cars 
Brilliant pictures. Brings back loads of memories.
I was involved in the construction of the Otira Viaduct in 1998/99. Travelled up to Arthurs Pass many times from Rangiora. It would be a beautiful day on the CH side of the Alps, but as soon as you crossed the top...blizzard conditions.
Back in the UK now, but often wish I was still in NZ, especially now I'm into 7's. The roads in Wales are good, but not a touch on NZ South Island.
I was involved in the construction of the Otira Viaduct in 1998/99. Travelled up to Arthurs Pass many times from Rangiora. It would be a beautiful day on the CH side of the Alps, but as soon as you crossed the top...blizzard conditions.
Back in the UK now, but often wish I was still in NZ, especially now I'm into 7's. The roads in Wales are good, but not a touch on NZ South Island.
Went over there on the Monday after you - was an absolutely cracking drive and stunning scenery. I still think it's one of the best roads in the country.
I have memories of going through pre-viaduct Otira in my old mini. The brakes used to fade to nothing about half way down the devil's staircase. Absolutely terrifying.
I have memories of going through pre-viaduct Otira in my old mini. The brakes used to fade to nothing about half way down the devil's staircase. Absolutely terrifying.
Awesome pics!
I didn't drive far in the snow, but did head up to Lake Mahinerangi (where i lived as a kid) and got a few photos of the deep snow drifts up there, all in the post in the link below:
http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab187/SkylineOb...
I didn't drive far in the snow, but did head up to Lake Mahinerangi (where i lived as a kid) and got a few photos of the deep snow drifts up there, all in the post in the link below:
http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab187/SkylineOb...
Edited by SkylineObsession on Wednesday 7th September 15:41
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