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The 19th Annual Northwest Challenge, October 19, 20 & 21, 2007
A challenging weekend is being planned for those who are up for it. There will be mud, a high possibility of snow, night driving, and some hidden challenges as well. Although situated in the same area, we will be exploring many spots that were missed in the last BC Challenge and may revisit a few fun spots for good measure.
In order to particate you must have a Land Rover with the following minimum equipment:
- Recovery points, plus standard recovery gear
Participants will require some of, or all of, the following in order to best meet the challenge:
- GPS - highly recommended
- Winch, tree strap, tug strap, snatch block(s) - highly recommended
- advanced & safe off-road driving skills,
- good problem solving skills,
- orienteering experience,
- positive attitude,
- able to work in a team with new people,
- good memory,
- warm winter clothing
- camping gear and supplies for two nights — to be moved each night.
- optional gear may include: CB radio, lockers, snow chains, sand ladders, shovel, pickaxe, chainsaw, gumboots or hip waders.
Gathering Point will be at the same point as we ended the 2004 Challenge — the Granite Creek Recreation Site, and all trucks must be checked in and technical checked by no later than 8 PM Friday evening. Tech checkin will start at 5 PM and go until 8 PM, Friday evening. Be prepared to camp at your Friday evening destination, not at the gathering point.
Basic Itinerary:
Friday
5 PM - 7:30 PM Tech Checkin
8:00 PM First vehicle receives instructions and is timed out, and others depart at 10 minute intervals
±12:00 AM Vehicles arrive at designated camp spot
Saturday
8:00 AM First vehicle receives instructions and is timed out, and others depart at 10 minute intervals
±8:00 PM Vehicles arrive at designated camp spot
±9:00 PM Dinner served by RoverLanders
Sunday
8:00 AM First vehicle receives instructions and is timed out, and others depart at 10 minute intervals
±11:00 AM Vehicles complete Challenge and meet at final gathering point
±11:30 AM Awards presentation and lunch provided by RoverLanders
±12:30 PM Vehicles depart for home
GPS Coordinates of Coalmont/Granite Creek are lat= 49.504800 lon= -120.681200.
You will need a co-driver/navigator in order to compete.
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Registration fee of $30 per truck will be collected onsite, but you must register in advance.
Please fill in your personal and vehicle information on the online entry form found HERE.
Participants - as of October 11, 2007
| Team |
Driver |
Co-Pilot
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Truck Description |
Home Location |
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| 01 |
Mike Bach |
TBD |
1991 Range Rover, 2" suspension lift, 235/85R16 tires, winch, aux. lights, rock sliders, diff. protection, CB & VHF radios |
Vancouver, WA |
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| 02 |
Andrew Howton |
Dixon Strachan
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1980 Land Rover 90, Winch, skid plates, sliders, locker, roll cage, extra fuel tank
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Calgary, Alberta |
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| 03 |
Don MacDonald |
Barry Newton
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1993 Land Rover Defender |
North Vancouver, BC |
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| 04 |
Stefani Cushing |
TBD |
1962 Land Rover 88 IIA, 2.5 diesel, 5 spd, coiler 91" wheelbase |
Seattle, WA |
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| 05 |
Tony Klassen |
Phillip Scyner |
1987 Land Rover 110, 2" Scorpion Racing lift, Evolution Kit W/ mods , Rancho 900XL air ajustable shocks |
Chilliwack, BC |
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| 06 |
Doug Shipman |
TBD |
1967 Land Rover nothing special :-) :-) |
Portland, OR |
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| 07 |
Neil Shipman |
Pat Baker |
1988 Range Rover |
Portland, OR |
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| 08 |
Floris van Weelderen |
Dave Holwill |
1968 Land Rover IIa |
Vancouver, BC |
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| 09 |
David Tauber |
Adam Farber |
1971 Land Rover IIa, Some stuff |
Portland, OR |
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| 10 |
Pete Lembesis |
Alex Kellas |
1984 Land Rover Defender 110 he claims its a VW Hybrid with big block chevy V8 |
Langley, BC |
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| 11 |
Jeff London |
TBD |
Range Rover |
North Vancouver, BC |
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| 12 |
Kris Maksymiuk |
Dave |
1990 Defender 110 |
Surrey, BC |
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| Crew: as of October 11 |
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| Dave Blair |
Roger Sutcliffe |
Karl Nylund |
| Shawn Doherty |
Rick Mellenger |
John Parsons |
| Lonn Howard |
Pamela Blair |
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News Updates
October 17, 2007
Updated version of the tech checklist available for participants here.
October 13, 2007
Final call for entries. Entries will be closed at midnight Sunday, October 14, 2007. If you want to enter, fill in the online form (below left) before Sunday night.
October 1, 2007
NWC is officially a go! We have 11 confirmed and 2 unconfirmed and several others interested. It's not too late to sign up, but please DON'T LEAVE IT UNTIL THE NIGHT BEFORE!!!!
September 25, 2007
Itinerary/schedule items added.
September 20, 2007
As a result of discussion at the Rover-Landers of BC monthly meeting tonight, it was decided that due to the limited signed up participants to date the event will be moved to a new date of October 19, 20 & 21st. A minimum of 10 participants must be signed up by October 1st or the event faces cancellation for 2007. Also changed at tonights meeting, a winch and GPS are only HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, not compulsory to compete in this year's challenge.
Please return to this page in the next few days to find details of prizes.
September 11, 2007
Web Entry form now online and working.
September 10, 2007
Shawn, Pamela and I have been busily planning the last 2 weekends with the assistance of Bill and Andrew. We are excited that we've found a few really interesting challenges for you all. I want to tell you all about it, but you'll just have to sign up and see for yourself! I hope we can get at least 16 trucks out this year.
You can expect a liberal dose of westcoast pinstriping and other carnage should not be a surprise — which you know if you've done this before. I have put a winch on the MUST HAVE equipment list this year. This is not just for fun as you will need it and must be prepared to use it. Winch operation check will be included in your initial technical check.
If you are more inclined to watch or not quite sure whether you're ready for the NWC, please join us as a volunteer as well will need crew for a number of jobs.
Thanks, Dave
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