Hale Creek Run - 15 Mar 08

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FvanWeelderen · #1 Post by **FvanWeelderen** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:56 am

Hi everyone,

Is this run still on?

If so, I look forward to seeing all other takers at the RV point (Sasquatch Inn - 46001 Lougheed Hwy, Harrison Mills) at 0900 on Saturday.

Bill E. · #2 Post by **Bill E.** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:08 pm

Hey Floris,
Roger Sutcliffe is heading up this run, to be clear the run is still on unless otherwise posted but not this Saturday, next Saturday March 15th. Those interested should try and post here so Roger can get an idea of how many trucks to expect.

chilliwack · #3 Post by **chilliwack** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:24 pm

I'm still "organizing " this run. Let me know if your coming so we can do a head count in and out.

My kids are coming, so they would be glad to see more kids out. Don't forget the rover dogs!

Roger

Bill E. · #4 Post by **Bill E.** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:47 am

I'm there for ya Roger.

D2000 · #5 Post by **D2000** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:12 am

I have a stock Discovery II that I purchased last summer.
Would it be up to this run?
I would love to get it off road and learn about its capabilities.

kRiS · #6 Post by **kRiS** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:59 pm

Roger that !

Kris

John · #7 Post by **John** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:38 pm

D2000,

Your vehicle should be more than capable enough for this run. The majority of our vehicles are not as highly modified as you tend to see in other 4x4 clubs. In this part of the world a little extra ground clearance is always good (slightly larger tires, remove air dams and side steps, etc) but the rest of the Rover is build for this sort of thing. I would suggest that you introduce yourself at the start of the run and solicit advice and assistance from some of the more seasoned veterans. They are easily recognizable by the bents and scratches on their Rovers :wink:

Hale Creek is a great location and I am sure you will not regret making the trip!

John

PaulC · #8 Post by **PaulC** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:41 pm

Count me in Roger, including girlfriend and dog. :D
Yup D2000 should be no big deal for your Discovery2 (what year?). Couple a things for your consideration if your vehicle is so equipped, remove running boards before this trip. Also any type of bike rack etc. that maybe attached to your trailer hitch should also be removed. Other than that you should be ready to have a great day.

chilliwack · #9 Post by **chilliwack** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:49 pm

Welcome aboard D2000 and PaulC

I did Hale creek last year with a stock Disco 1. I think I took the air dam off just to be safe.

I'll probably take it off again this time.

Last time I was down there (last summer) I saw stock Ford extended cab 4X4's

I'm sure the DII will be fine

Roger

derek n · #10 Post by **derek n** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:13 am

8) I'll be over from the Big Island. I have a friend in from Montreal and I'm sure he would like to see a little more of our beutifull province. Has anyone got the GPS co-ordinates for the Sasquatch Inn?? See you there.
Cheers
Derek
'84 LR 110 :wink:

PaulC · #11 Post by **PaulC** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:13 am

“D2000” I guess that answers my previous question regarding the year of your Discovery. :)
Removing the Discovery2 air dam is not as straight forward as it is for a Discovery1. However you are unlikely to do anything more that a scratch or 2 they are amazingly flexible with the vehicle moving forwards, not as flexible in reverse. :shock:

DaveB · #12 Post by **DaveB** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:52 am

Hi Derek,

Sasquatch Inn is 49.2513° -121.957°

Hale Creek is 49.4743° -121.861°

Unfortunately we aren't going to be down from the interior for this run, but it looks like its shaping up to be a good group for an outing. Have fun everyone.

Dave

D2000 · #13 Post by **D2000** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:32 am

You can count me in for the day. When will it be done?
I will take my 2 girls Roger - sorry no Rover Dog.

I have already removed the side steps, 2000 Discovery SE7.
It has a front brush guard - I think it's a Land Rover part?

My plan is to get some AT tires and a small suspension lift.
I would like to get some experience and advice before I spend my
money buying the wrong parts. Nothing radical planed.

Robert Mac · #14 Post by **Robert Mac** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 5:00 pm

Just wondering what type of tire you should have on your vehicle before attempting this out my RR runs good and would keep up however I have the Michelin's still on my vehicle and they are probably at 30 to 40 percent left. Street legal but not, he man, mud slinging, ball breaking tread like most of you have. Kinda Richmond suburbs grocery getter tires. :D

everything else is stock, brush guard no air dam and no rock sliders.

Cheers looking forward to your response.....

Embarrassed RRC owner in Chilliwack with girly tires! :oops:

Cheers

Rob :lol: :o

"Keep going until you cant go any further, then get a Landrover" Martin Luther King.

PaulC · #15 Post by **PaulC** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:29 pm

Ah well Rob I might have a deal for you so you to can have all the tire you might want :P . Actually I’m just replacing my well used, but still very usable Goodyear MTR’s available Sat am in Chilliwack @ Fountain Tire. See parts for sale, don’t want to hijack this thread any more. :roll:

Robert Mac · #16 Post by **Robert Mac** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:48 pm

Thank you so very much!

WOW My RRC glides on the road and feels like a completely different vehicle.

Thank you :D

Im ready, No more GIRLY tires!

Cheers again

Rob Mac :D

AxelR · #17 Post by **AxelR** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:33 pm

Not sure which route you're planning to take down to the lake but the right (hard) side washout is getting pretty deep. I was there this weekend. You will definitely want to take off any running boards and keep an eye on those rockers. Also if you were planning on heading up to sunrise there is quite a lot of snow still but we managed to break a trail to within a few hundred meters of the lake.

Most of the trail is fairly snow free except for the very beginning and the very end. Should be a lot of fun.

JC · #18 Post by JC » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:38 pm

Hey Roger, Nice to see this is still a go, count Sandrine and I in for the day. It will be the very first outing in the new truck (2008 LR3 HSE) assuming it's done this week, LOL...

PaulC · #19 Post by **PaulC** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:44 pm

Hi JC, where you at the LR school in Montebello? That's where i worked on the North American launch of LR3.

Doc Tari · #20 Post by **Doc Tari** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:52 pm

Hi Roger,
I'm planning on attending.

Regards,
Pete

JC · #21 Post by JC » Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:40 pm

Hey Paul, thanks for the message sent you one back, yes was there and so we should talk more, I am sure you have lots to share!!

shawn doherty · #22 Post by **shawn doherty** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:37 pm

O'Doul O'Doherty will be coming along for the ride as well.

dos911 · #23 Post by **dos911** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:51 pm

Count us in...Robin and family from Vancouver island...

Which CB channel btw?

dos911 · #24 Post by **dos911** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:57 pm

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/Nanaimo+BC ... ls+BC+V0X/

Is this the right direction?

chilliwack · #25 Post by **chilliwack** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:52 pm

Hi Dos911

Follow Hwy 7 towards Harrison Hot springs and Aggassiz.

Its probably fastest to come out Hwy 1 to the Sumas/Mission exit (92) and take Hwy 11 to Mission

This will take you over the Fraser River into Mission. Turn East on Hwy 7

From Mission to the Sasquatch Inn is approx 32.5437 kms

:wink:

If you cross the bridge over the Harrison River you've gone to far

Looks like quite the crowd is coming.

I'll try to post a list tomorrow of everyone coming, subject to corrections of course

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