Solo Camping During Winter At High Elevation - [ THE PINNACLES ] 

I can hardly decide if its the beautiful backcountry that keeps me watching those episodes or you, the presenter, in soooo much enjoying what you do. I just told my wife: watch Batesy if you want to see one happy guy! One just can't ACT happiness, this is the real deal and it shows. Wonderful, thanks for sharing, can't wait for the next episode.

I never tire of watching you set up with no narrative. Makes me feel like I’m there enjoying the serenity. Cheers!

I’m number 100👍

Your multiple camera angles and editing are on another level, knowing your having to move that camera around multiple times while editing in certain shots to make it flow. I appreciate it man, good work

Tim, hope your ok mate - have not seen a vid from you in ages and missing you you larrikin!!

23:26 - That sky in the background. Can't beat a winter sky!!!

Pies looked a treat Tim, nice idea. Might try it myself but just with a touch of chilli and garlic...yummmm

Nice one Batesy, I have added the pies to the list of things to bake in the fire - thanks mate. Just gotta remember to take puff with me. Cheers mate.

Ripper video as always goodonyah Batesy.👍👍

Majestical . Thanks Tim 😀👍😀👍

Certainly BYO firewood up there as snow gums would have to be the worst firewood out there. I’m blessed with river red gum along the Murray here. Ever checked out Bryce’s Gorge?Magnificent walk in the high country.

Stunning!

Your camera skills are amazing mate. You really know how to make your audience feel like part of your adventures

What an absolute ripper of a spot. Great work Tim 👍

One of the most amazing views I've ever seen. Great spot there Tim 👍

Loved this one Tim. The straight audio of the sounds of the bush while you were setting up camp were frigging awesome!!

What a cracking spot mate. Magic. I make the same pies Tim, oval pan but same idea. Try cutting your pastry at 12,3,6,9 its helps when you drop it in the pie tin, the slits are folded over each other and leave a nice clean base and less trim. Nothing better than a home made pie in the dead of winter at camp. Stay safe. Until the next freedom from this Covid mess. Can't wait.

Great video Tim, glad to see you don't always get the good weather.

G'day Tim,absolutely magnificent camp spot with those views,being a top ender you can keep that stuff,too cold for us.Thanks mate...

bloody rip snorter mate!

Interesting to see how you cope with the Australian winter! For a bloke from the other side of the planet, this was new and made me reflect on the matter. Of curiosity, I searched for information on the diesel classes for Australia, and Victoria in particular, and the cloud point/ambient temperature requirements they have to meet are (ref. Australian AS 3570 standard): for Victoria, Jan +9 °C, Feb +6 °C, Mar +3 °C, Apr +1 °C, May-Jul 0 °C, Aug +1 °C, Sep +2 °C, Oct +4 °C, Nov +6 °C, Dec +8 °C. That doesn't give you much leeway, in the Victoria high country winter! No wonder you prefer to mix your own fuel. Good thinking, so you always come well prepared! In comparison, here in Norway the diesel fuels must comply with the EN 590 CFPP standard and depends on which climate region of the country: for the alpine regions south of the Arctic Circle the Winter diesel class must meet GO-24 (down to -24 °C), while for the Arctic region of 66th to 71st parallel North, Arctic diesel class GO-32 (down to -32 °C) is delivered at the service stations. Below -32 °C, and the diesel starts to coagulate, if we don't mix the fuel some extra like you do to avoid having engine start problems to deal with. 4x4s in the Nordic countries come with larger alternators and larger batteries with more cold-cranking Amps, as standard. At very low temperatures, we put a cover in front of the radiator (e.g. makeshift cardboard sheet) to avoid cooling the engine too much and to bring up the temperature of the cabin heater. Using the correct engine oil (viscosity for cold climate), apply extra lubrication in locks and hinges, cleaning and applying silicone lubricant on all rubber door seals, refill with winter class washer fluid, these are also important to remember before the winter arrives up here. Waxing and polishing the paint in autumn is also a good idea, because washing the car is practically impossible during some very cold weeks of winter. (...And yes, some of us enjoy winter camping). Thank you for this video, Tim. Great stuff!

Tim ive camped in that exact spot during winter last year its a great spot.

Mate if I was to go back to working for someone I’d definitely be going for the job of watching those ranges. I never knew about the fire watch towers and alpine fuel being a thing until I watched your video ! Keep it up mate. Love it 👍🏼

Beautiful spot Tim . Its an amazing place our Australia mate , bloody beauty cheers buddy :)

Awesome chill spot mate man I'd love to pop over the ditch one day and see some of that place its beautiful!!

About time you did up some Batesy pies. Looked good mate , But i was never surprised to see them come outta your camp oven.

What a campsite!!! After you cut open the pie you licked your knife. I've been licking my knife all of my life. It drives my wife nuts. I showed that part of your video to her. I said "See. Tim licked his knife. If Tim can lick his knife it's fine for me to do it too.😤" She gave me the hairy eyeball, smirked, rolled her eyes, then went back to reading. I think managed to put both of us in the dog house dude.🤣🤣🤣 Those pies looked sooooooo good! Where do I apply to man that fire station?!?!?!

Hi mate, I presume that this camp spot is above the pinnacles and that is the Pinnacle Look out, and yes i have been their but always drive past, also back in the 70's we put a blanket over the motor but lifted the bonnet t5hen closed it held the blanket in place if a wind came , but enjoy your vids. cheers

Good one mate from uk 🇬🇧

Another cracking video Tim. Always enjoy them. Always try to count how many cameras you use on your videos. I'm guessing 2, one GoPro and one of those multi angle cameras. 😉 Good tip on converting bonnet to keep engine warm at night... Modern cars nowadays also have insulation under the bonnet for that matter... Maybe a simple mod you might like to do on the ol' Patrol to install one under the bonnet. 🙂

Were bloody spoilt here aren't we Batesy? Awesome views and another great vid.

Love ALL of your videos.. I just can't do cold.... ever.... yeah nah

Hi Tim, UK Paul here again mate, been a while but thoroughly enjoyed this vid, what a fantastic campsite. Those views are out of this world. It must get damn cold there if you need Alpine fuel in the fourby! The pies looked very tasty, are you going to reveal the recipe or are you going to market them? Either way good on you and thanks for sharing another great experience. All the best mate. Regards Paul.

You sure know how to spot the best views! Brilliant scenery! Enjoyed the high country cooking show as well! Gotta watch more of these!

I solo hiked the Australian alpine trail took 56 days. I promised myself i would go back with a 4wd and swag. That was 24 years ago and still havent gone back. Your camp site has given me the bug once again. Great video

A brilliant camp and view to match. How did you pick up the pies from the camp oven with your bare hands? Thanks, Always entertaining.

G'day Batesy.....Bloody ripper video mate.Great setup for the quick getaway, it looked bloody cold too.subbed to your channel years ago but thought it was about time to say G'day from the Yowies,and if you ever drop by Mildura way,We will take you to all our favorite Yowie campsites and do a colab..lol Cheers mate love your style ya so Aussie.....👍👍🔥🔥

Don't forget to like and sub Lads .... It really helps one of the best Aussie 4WD channels we have here on RU-vid .....

Pies look great, but you spoiled them with Ketchup!!

That looked cold mate

Thanks Tim for reminding me of the steep little walk & those wonderful views from the Pinnacle lookout, magnificent views all right. I can’t lie, I had a chuckle when you said “Batesys pies, who would of thought” 😂 such passion mate, I would love to pull up a chair and have a chat and a beer & devour a couple of those High country hand made pies. All the best Tim Bates you living legend.👍

Thous pies looked delicious there Tim I'll be needing that recipe 😂😂😂 your not Australian if ya don't like pies 😉😉

Hi Tim, great stuff as usual. Which way did you head into the Pinnacles?

Love the vids mate, looking forward to the next ones!! Quick question, we recently camped at 900m and had lots of condensation on the underside of the awning, how do you deal with that and prevent it from dripping on the swag and gear underneath? I've posted on my channel an example of the rain :-) when the sun hit it. Cheers

Crikey, thought I was watching a cooking show there for a while!😅 Great video, I could feel the cold coming out of my phone! Where did you get your vest from mate?

F’ing lockdown! I just wanna go 😭

Perfect timing Tim. Lockdown 5.0 and your clip takes me to a happy place 👍

While I think of it, you say you mix your own fuel which although it gets cold here in the U.K. It’s not something that we do. How do you do it? Is it something that you add directly to the tank of fuel?

Gday mate, just watched again, one tip is a handful of grated cheese under the lid of the pies, tastes great……. Cheers Tim 🍺🍺

Why the hell am I paying for Netflix when I can watch this?? Great work mate, really enjoyed it!

G’day Tim I loved how excited you were about your secret pie mix Great video, as ever, mate Chris

bought a home made pie at a shop in Stawell once made be crook food poisoning lol. never went there again, didnt put me off pies though you cant beat them for a meal l reckon.

Another great vid mate, the pies out of the camp oven look amazing……cheers mate stay safe 🍺🍺

heard a high altitude kookaburra and wattle bird, wonderful

Your positive nature is a credit to you, Can you do a video on how to mix your own alpine fuel, Others may like that, Cheers

Great video mate. Cant beat the peace And that Awesome view bloody ripper! Bit exposed up there mate Have to definitely pick the right day for that one. Again great video mate. PS the Pies look great. DJ.

Great video mate, I’m just curious as to where you were camped? Also is it possible to get up there without a 4x4? I haven’t got a 4x4 but am super keen to get up into the high country, if you have any spots you recommend for someone without a 4x4 I would love to hear them, Cheers.

Great video, I do wonder what temperature you're camping in since you mention cold starting issues? Is it really necessary or could you just glow the Patrol a bit longer before starting? At least that's what I'm doing and I have no issues starting regularly with temperatures between -5 to -15 celsius up to -18 celsius.

Wonderful part of Aussie Tim thanks for showing, nothing beats local knowledge. PS I m a fan of that vest looks like oil skin with wool lining?

A couple of Rat's Coffins cooked on the campfire. Timbo is a man's man.

Great vid Tim , is that state forest or NP . Cheers

So cmon Batesy, what's the pie recipe?

why you go alone? go with a friend it will be fun more no!!

Another great vid Tim. It's refreshing watching a vid that isn't full of product plugs and rubbish music. I've got to do this asap. Looks like off Maroka Rd. Thanks for sharing

Nice video, my friend! Lovely camp! The nature is amazing, too...Whst area is that? Enjoyed watching. Cheers from Russia, Tim , and how about visiting my channel as well? I've got something to share about bushcraft 😉! Anyway, best wishes in all your plans! Regards, Yuriy!

ur a fukin legend batesy hope to run into ya one day mate beers on me cheers

Hi Tim, is this spot off the Pinnacle Rd?

Hi Tim is this camp spot off the Pinnacle Rd?

Great SOLO camping trip with professional videography skills, really enjoyed it ... thanks

that's a crackin vid cobber

The best pies are the ones you make yaself

natures fan forced oven lol good one

Where can I get one of those hats ? ? ? ? 😯😯😯😯😯😯😯

Top video mate. Magic spot and great cook up. Great effort. ❤🍺👍🇦🇺

Hi Tim, we r heading up to this area this weekend, just wondering if u can tell me exactly where u camped please?

Hi Tim, you inspired me to get back to basics. Picked up a few items for cooking over the fire and have ditched the gas. Had the best flame grilled T-bone last weekend just up near woodfood at Running Creek and heading to Gordon Country for retreat camping in August. Can't wait. Thanks! D

Was hopping to head down to Licola late next month for this years Nissan Patrol Forum Members meet up, but the current COVID Lock downs makes it highly unlikely now. I'll get down the the Vic Hight Country one day

whats the fuel mix?

Ahh... the Maggot Bag.. limited only by your imagination. Me thinks next trip, mystery bag lotto, 1 mexican, 1 chicken, 1 red wine beef...that'll fill em up. Oh yeah, high country just a little spectacular. Bit warmer up here on the North Coast.

Hello great to catch up again . I prefer BBQ sauce don’t like tomato sauce to much. Sitting here in lockdown just enjoying your adventures.Still loving your video’s

Good bachelor food👌

My secret pie mix recipe is Mince mixed with a little 🤔........🤭 it's mums secret so I best not tell 😅😁 . No sauce required 😉 . . Great spot - I might have to camp up there sometime..😊

Norm maned the older Pinnacles fire observation hut back in 1998 - 99 ish. And I use to bring up supplies once a week and have a good chat about things, I definitely learnt a lot about the isolation and people who are very dedicated to the job and protecting lives. I haven't seen the Pinnacles fire observations hut in about 22 years. Thank you for your dedication olso. It's not that far from the Briagolong local so I hope you pop in there for a chat when you get time. Cheers 🤠

Sensational.... Bates’s high country pies. Nothing beats home cooked with views to die for

Hi Tim. Tony from Briagolong. I was thinking as l watched you set up camp, geez l hope the wind doesn't blow while you're there it'll blow you back home, then again the price you pay to camp with a view. I did a summer up at the fire tower back in 94 when the old timber building was there. One of the best views in the VHC l reckon. The only job I've done where l got paid to gaze out the window and not get in trouble by the boss !!! Maybe Tim this time of year try and stay in a few of the huts, l can think of a few in lower elevation areas. Cheers Tony

What a video batesy! Those pies looked awesome! I gotta give that one a crack for sure. Awesome spot too!

Is the road between Licola and the pinnacle lookout open this time of year?

Hi Tim

Very nice camping spot Tim and another great video to watch from you. Thank you for the 26 minutes of your camping experience which was a pleasure to watch while being in lockdown Victoria with camping envy. If your pies were perfect great stuff. If they were a little dry try adding 2 TBSP of gravy on top of the meat before you seal them up. You can also make extra gravy sometimes for the chips. Not every time though. Happy camping Tim.👍

I came across your videos and subscribed to your channel. I love the simplicity of how you do things unlike other 4x4 and camping videos they highlight all their expensive gears as if saying if you do not have an expensive set up and those expensove gears, camping and the road trips wont be worth it. But the way you do things is simply awesome, you give people like us the reason that camping and road trips aint about the expensive gears and equipment but it's more about simplicity and enjoying the outdoors with what you have. I am a fan of your videos mate, Keep them coming.

Great video ol mate, just in regards to the canvas over the motor in cold temperatures, it actually works better if you open the bonnet and drape the blanket or canvas over the actual motor…

Cracking video Tim; absolutely cracking.... 👌👌

Hehe nice cook up,l still in cane toad country and fire wood is scares as the pigs stop coming up to my camp site,that's the 4 legged ones. I will be putting that site on our list to camp if you let us back into Vic,l feel like l got the plaque.

When you said about cooking up a feed… I thought of shanks straight away…. Didn’t think of pies.. nice one tim.

Hey mate..How are the dura tracs holding up??

Give you the top tip tim, Diesel spec is changed monthly, over the winter months the cloud point is very low. You can fill up at any servo and youll be more then okay.

The tao of Tim. No pretense, just showing what its all about. im enjoying this from lockdown, mentally planning first trip out. Top job on the pies too

Try using puff pastry,with most of the heat coming from the top I’ve had the top puffed right up🤗enjoy your vids and the extra mile you do for your shots👍

Mate what views, amazing. No pesky campers near you pure serenity. Where were you camping anyway?

What a cracking video Batesy , amazing spot, awesome home made pies & chips, it really does not get any better. Perfection mate!