Whipsaw 23 July

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PaulC · #1 Post by **PaulC** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 5:20 pm

So our next Whipsaw run is fast approaching the 23rd. Do we need a sign-up sheet?
Or just respond to this…who is able to join us & would that be Friday night in at Granite Creek campsite or traveling up Saturday?

This is suppose to be a â€œwork weekendâ€

shawn doherty · #2 Post by **shawn doherty** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 10:35 pm

I will be going and Friday night at Granite creek is fine with me.

ANDYD · #3 Post by **ANDYD** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 12:07 am

I will be coming along again, lets hope for sunshine 8)

Andy

PaulC · #4 Post by **PaulC** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 9:42 am

Good to have you back Andy...front recovery points yet? :wink:

Well that makes 3 of us & i'll likely have a friend join us in their Disco.

ANDYD · #5 Post by **ANDYD** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 11:22 am

Hi Paul,

I have installed a strong "tow hitch" style front recovery point.
It can also be used for high-lift jacking point.
Another reason for this is I have a "mobile" 9000 Warn winch that can be move front or back of the vehicle, but stored inside when not in use.

So....no more ripping off the bush bars!! :shock:

Who is heading up Friday afternoon & who is heading up Saturday morning?

See you at the meeting next week, Vanier park?

Andy

kRiS · #6 Post by **kRiS** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 11:43 am

Me and Mark will be making our way to Whipsaw Saturday morning,
we also have two trailers we can bring along if needed.

Kris

PaulC · #7 Post by **PaulC** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 12:45 pm

Well that sounds like a good tow point Andy. So will you be bringing your winch :?: By the way I have worked out a deal with Donaldson Ropes in North Van, Amsteel Blue Synthetic winch rope at a wholesale price available to Rover Landerâ€™s members :D . Iâ€™m going to talk to Dave B about getting it all officially posted etc.

Iâ€™ll be heading up late afternoon Friday not sure what time exactly trying to accommodate someone elses schedule.

Kris & Mark thanks for the offer regarding trailers & Iâ€™ll keep you posted, and thatâ€™s great you are both able to make it again. Up to 5 maybe 6 vehicles.

PaulC · #8 Post by **PaulC** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 6:46 pm

Welcome Wes,

Granite Creek is close to Tulameen, perhaps one of the other members can fill in on the details its location.

DaveB · #9 Post by **DaveB** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:03 am

About 2 Km up the Blakeburn/Lodestone road from the Coalmont hotel. ON your left hand side, down by the river.

Dave

PaulC · #10 Post by **PaulC** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 6:09 pm

Yup Ch4 Wes.

dos911 · #11 Post by **dos911** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:07 pm

"Da Ja Hao" (How are you doing in Mandarin) !! Greeting from new member, Robin Li on Vancouver Island...

This Whipsaw run could be my very first expedition trip...catching first ferry on Saturday morning and meet you guys? Could somebody highlight me more details about this run?

TIA

dos911 · #12 Post by **dos911** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:54 pm

Yes, I am planning to take 5:15am ferry from Duke Point on Saturday morning.

DaveB · #13 Post by **DaveB** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:19 pm

From either Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay Ferry terminal you are looking at about 4.5 hours drive to the meeting point in Coalmont.

That means, even if you take the first ferry out of Duke Point at 5:15, which arrives in Tsawwassen at 7:20, you will still not get up there before noon, and I doubt anyone will still be in the camp by noon. Horseshoe Bay will take about a half hour longer, since it leaves Nanaimo later.

My suggestion would be to leave on Friday evening and camp somewhere along the way.

Dave

dos911 · #14 Post by **dos911** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:41 am

Thanks for your information, Dave.

I will be in touch with Paul by PM...

dos911 · #15 Post by **dos911** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:28 pm

Thanks Wes, I will try to meet you guys there with my nephew and his friend, my ride is green 93RRC...

Is this correct route to the camp ground?

http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main ... &2s=bc&2z=

PaulC · #16 Post by **PaulC** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:42 pm

No that is way off course :) , i'm not sure where exactly Wes means but i know it's not that one.

John · #17 Post by **John** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:07 pm

If by chance you arrive at the Copper Creek site in the dark then it is likely that you will miss the turn as it is very dark at that corner. Keep an eye on your odometer as the 9km milage given is a very accurate number an you should find yourself at the curve described exactly then.

John

dos911 · #18 Post by **dos911** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 2:41 pm

Wes & John, Thank you for the direction and hint...

If I can make my way tonight, probably taking the last ferry and staying at Best Western in Princeton instead of setting up camp middle of the night...

So see you guys on the trail...

DaveB · #19 Post by **DaveB** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 6:48 pm

That sounds like s wise plan to me, cuz its about 40 minutes or less from Princeton to Coalmont in the morning.

Have a good trip. Wish I was coming along.

Dave

dos911 · #20 Post by **dos911** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 1:13 am

didn't make the ferry tonight...have to catch you guys tomorrow morning by 5:15 ferry...

Just in case, my cell number is 250-616-9738

I had my CB installed tonight ...and I will try to contact you guys by radio once I am in princeton area...

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