Snow flake 2011?

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HeadDamage · #1 Post by **HeadDamage** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:20 pm

Hi,

Where will the snow flake run be on the 23rd? Knowing might help in my selection of a hotel for the night :)

Thanks.

ANDYD · #2 Post by **ANDYD** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:30 am

Yes, SnowFlake chase on Sunday Jan 23rd.
It will be held in the Chilliwack Area this year and kept fairly short (5hrs) as we know quite a few have to head back to the Interior / Vancouver Island / USA.

For those who haven't done the Snow Flake Chase before its a family friendly run that we do on the Sunday after Founders Day. We seek out a local run that has a good sprinkling of snow and attempt to get through the run in our little convoy. It got the name Snow Flake Chase because in earlier years in the Lower Mainland we had trouble finding any snow on the local runs! Shouldn't be a problem this year!

More details will be confirmed after this weekend,

Cheers,
Andy

HeadDamage · #3 Post by **HeadDamage** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:35 am

Thanks, that makes it easier.

Andrew

HeadDamage · #4 Post by **HeadDamage** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:35 pm

I've been working on the RRC for the last week to get it ready for the drive to the coast from Calgary. Just put the studded snow tires on today, should be heading out in the morning, I hope the passes stay open.

ANDYD · #5 Post by **ANDYD** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:00 am

The meeting place is Tim Hortons just off (north of) Highway #1 at Lickman road exit (exit116).
Google address - Tim Hortons. Suite B-43971 Industrial Way, Chilliwack, BC, V2R3A4. for more directions.

Where - Tim Hortons
When - Sunday 23rd Jan at 9am - departure 9.30am sharp.
Back on the Highway before or by 4pm (we can arrange a earlier departure if necessary)
We suggest filling up Fuel tank, Hot flask coffee/ chocolate and getting lunch while at Tims. Bring extra warm clothes, Snow boots, shovel, tow straps, camera, snow tyres or all terrains. Sunglasses (hey you never know! 8)
If you have (not essential) snow chains and CB.

Any questions, post them up here!
Cheers,
Andy
PS - Andrew, good to hear the RR is ready to go, take extra care over Pass!

ANDYD · #6 Post by **ANDYD** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 1:06 am

The Snow Flake Chase was successfull in the way of finding snow... a little too much snow and ice on the steepest part of the trail soon brought our 13 Land Rover convoy to a slippery stop!

About half of the group took a detour over Vedder mountain on the way back and stopped at the Lookout. No snow on Vedder but lots of thick gooey mud!

Photos are posted in the 2011 Gallery,

Thanks everyone who participated....
Cheers, Andy

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Bill E. · #7 Post by **Bill E.** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 12:10 pm

Andy D. and Stuart S. photos of this event are now posted in the gallery.

rayhyland · #8 Post by **rayhyland** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 3:11 pm

great shots guys.

HeadDamage · #9 Post by **HeadDamage** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 11:21 am

Sorry I headed back to Calgary sooner than planned so didn't make that SFC but turns out it's good I didn't... the starter motor died when I got back, that would really have been a PITA if it had happened while still in BC.

The Rover-Landers of BC

The Rover-Landers of BC

Snow flake 2011?

Snow flake 2011?

Snow Flake Chase - 23rd Jan 2011

Snow Flake Chase - Sunday 23rd Jan 2011

Snow Flake Chase - 23rd Jan 2011