April 26 & 27 Seton Portage loop

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Bern B · #1 Post by **Bern B** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:18 am

April 26 Saturday morning meet in Abbotsford 8:30am Tim Hortons Whatcom Rd and #1 Exit 95? next exit past Sumas rd.

The plan is to take the highway #1 to Boston Bar cross the mighty Fraser then follow the river on the westside to Lillooet. Visit the bakery and coffee shop then head to Carpenter lake and camp the night. Sunday morning head up over the top of the mountain to Seton Portage then along the Highline to D'Arcy - Pemberton - Whistler - Home.

This is a easy run on mostly logging roads with awesome vistas and scenery. High mountain roads in beautiful BC.

The Highline road is plowed in the winter so should not be a problem but I will confirm that it is open before we go. The Highline is south facing.

I would like to start a list of trucks that are going, please post here

Thanks Bernie

The List
Bernie and April
Staurt
Bill
Dave and Pam
John
Millsteel
Andy
Archaeology student
Christopher

StuartL · #2 Post by **StuartL** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:25 am

We are really looking forward to the trip Bernie so please count us in!

You are a great wagon master and I am really looking forward to you leading the singsong on Saturday night!!!!

Bill E. · #3 Post by **Bill E.** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:11 pm

Hey Bernie,
I'm in for sure!
Unless of course it's cold, or snowy, or raining, or I have a cold, or I have some other lame excuse for staying home like my heated seats or air conditioning is on the fritz.

PS do you think I'll make it with my BFG MT's?

OK,OK I'll stop now.

DaveB · #4 Post by **DaveB** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:01 am

Pamela and I are in.

Dave

JC · #5 Post by JC » Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:46 am

Hey Bernie, I assume you got my message from the other thread but just in case count me in, hopefully the weather will hold for us and we can actually get through! Sandrine can't make it this time so not sure who I will bring as a co-pilot yet. See you all soon!

Millsteel · #6 Post by **Millsteel** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:23 pm

I just sent in my membership info and I am excited to get out on a trip with our new truck. I was wondering on how much fuel you would have to carry or how far is the longest strech without services. My wife can't make this trip but my brother might come so I am not flying solo. I am looking forward to meeting all of you.

Bill E. · #7 Post by **Bill E.** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:41 am

Hi Millsteel,
Welcome aboard, you shouldn't need to worry about extra fuel as there are enough fueling stations along the route Bernie has planned. I am not sure of the longest stretch without services but as long as you fill up when the opportunity presents itself you should be fine. Let's just hope the forecast snow for this weekend is long gone by the time we head up the following week. Looks like your 110 is the same paint colour as Bernie's!
Bill

JC · #8 Post by JC » Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:30 pm

Hey Millsteel, welcome on board, did I see your truck in the WestEnd down by the pool there a week or so ago? I thought I saw a red Defender and thought what a nice truck and your's looks similar? Anyway we'll see you out there.
All the best,

John

ANDYD · #9 Post by **ANDYD** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:37 pm

Hi Bernie,
Sorry about the delayed responce, I'm just back from a little 4 week "Euro-tour"....
Bailey & I plan on attending,
cheers,
:D Andy

Bern B · #10 Post by **Bern B** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:51 pm

Hey all
Bill whats this about snow it is 84 down here in Scottsdale with a nice cool wind if its snowing up there we are staying here for a while longer.
Andy ,John ,Millsteel hey glad your all coming.

Bernie from down south
some nice trails down here that will need exploring in the future

archaeology_student · #11 Post by **archaeology_student** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:08 am

Room for one more truck?

DaveB · #12 Post by **DaveB** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:02 am

You bet!

Bernie, please confirm the meeting time and place ASAP.

cheers, Dave

Bern B · #13 Post by **Bern B** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:57 am

Hi guys

Well the trip is this weekend, thanks to all that are coming.

I thought that we could meet in Abbotsford Saturday morning 8:30am at the Tim Horton on Whatcom road and the #1 exit 95 and leave by 9:00am to Boston Bar 1.5 hours later.
For trucks that need fuel that would be a good place to fill up the next fueling station is in Lillooet.

Bernie
604.908.2178

JC · #14 Post by JC » Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:00 pm

Hey Bernie, Yes we'll will meet you there at 8:30, hope the weather holds darn it... I haven't heard the long term forecast but one way or the other it will be fun!!!

Bern B · #15 Post by **Bern B** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:01 pm

:sunny: un :sunny: un :sunny: un

Millsteel · #16 Post by **Millsteel** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:03 pm

Thanks for the starting point I am getting really excited for the first trip out. Did I read somewhere that there was going to be a bit of early morning fishing?

D2000 · #17 Post by **D2000** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:13 am

Count me in, with my wife and 2 girls.
Should be a fun weekend - and Sun for Saturday!

Christopher

Bern B · #18 Post by **Bern B** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:15 pm

Glad to have you folks along,see ya saturday
Bernie

Bern B · #19 Post by **Bern B** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:34 pm

looks like we have 9 trucks going and the :sunny: is coming out with us

DaveB · #20 Post by **DaveB** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:38 pm

Hopefully! Cuz its snowing here in 100 Mile tonight.

cheers, Dave

Bern B · #21 Post by **Bern B** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:07 pm

Last chance to come on a :sunny: run see-ya all tomorrow morning :110caravan:

archaeology_student · #22 Post by **archaeology_student** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:45 pm

Thanks for letting us participate! :)

It's too bad that we had to leave, and that was my fault... poor planning on my part :homework:

Kaare and I loved the trip, and were both amazed at the breath taking scenery! We loved meeting everyone, and it was great to put some new faces to handles from the forum, as well as meet new people ;)

Can't wait to see the pictures :thumbup:

JC · #23 Post by JC » Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:54 pm

Hey Bernie and April, Thanks for another great trip, some new scenery and a fun night. Great to see a few new trucks out as well and a few of the conner stones!!!

All the best,

John

Millsteel · #24 Post by **Millsteel** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:55 pm

Just wanted to say thanks to everybody for making my first trip out great one it was nice to meet all of you. Thanks to Bern and April for leading the charge and the keepsake. It was awsome to learn from you all along the way see you soon.

StuartL · #25 Post by **StuartL** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:33 pm

I have posted a few photos in the photo gallery of the absolutely fabulous weekend we had....

Enjoy.......

Thanks Bernie and April!!!

The Rover-Landers of BC

The Rover-Landers of BC

April 26 & 27 Seton Portage loop

April 26 & 27 Seton Portage loop

Count us in!

First Trip

All aboard ...

Fishing?

Made it back safe and sound

Thanks

Photos..