2026 Rally in the Valley May 22nd-24th

[island dormy]

Howdy Vanisland LR3

Every one is welcome please bring them along, they will not be able to bring a non-Landrover on the drives however...... they will have to ride in a Rover.
This is a Landrover event.

Hey Colin: Eric and Sue.....Dave and Evie..... Doug and Donna and Rob and Lisa are attending as well some just for dinner and breakfast. Some for everything.

Talk soon Victor
Only 11 more sleeps to go.

[StephenH]

I’ll be there.

The turn out looks good. Just goes to show that there ought to be many more Vancouver Island trips in the season, I’d vote for that!

See you there.

[Flashrover]

I am planning on attending the Saturday only. Will be driving up from Victoria in my Series 3 with another member from Yellowknife (not with his vehicle sadly). It's our first Rover-landers event so looking forward to meeting everyone. We will not be able to stay for the evening festivities.

[mikecal]

Hi Colin and Victor, I will be at the rally this year, and Eric is also planning to attend,. Looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up on all things Rover. I see both Brian and Bill are coming, maybe I'll throw in my Lifejacket for good measure??
Thanks for now, see you Friday.

[island dormy]

Howdy Mike

Glad you guys will be attending.
I haven't heard Bills deep water story yet, (everyone knows Brian's) its epic totally epic, it will be told around campfires for years to come :D

Bring what you think is necessary to survive, its going to be a good one and hopefully we can have a campfire next weekend. Nice if anybody gets wet.

Talk soon Victor
Only 8 more sleeps to go.

[chrismac]

We will be there.

[island dormy]

Howdy Colin

Just heard from Matt. He apologized for his late response.

He will be attending with his 2 hungry teenage sons.........those teenage boy's can eat $$$. (Glad I had a daughter) I might be able to retire one of these days, any way............ Shelly if your listening you might want to bring another dozens eggs for breakfast on the Sunday morning.

Anybody else planning to attend?
We need to know, right here on the forum this is the main communication platform, we cant read your mind, also any changes will be announced here.
So far everything looks good- the weather girl is even cooperating.

Talk soon Victor
Only 5 more sleeps till the big event.

[cbalme]

If anyone’s on the fence about coming please let us know by Thursday so we can buy enough food for everyone!!

The routes this year are looking great we scouted out a scratch run yesterday that will be a lot of fun

Looking forward to this weekend!

[bclandrover]

Hi All,

Hoping to attend my first ever Rally in the Valley this weekend. Ferries are booked.

See you soon.

Don

[island dormy]

Howdy Colin

Two more countries heard from.

One charming young Gal from Merry ole England herself will be attending the Saturday drive and dinner (she just got off the plane today.)

One local Canadian lad from Cobble hill BC. This local lad has an amazing collection of very old original series 1s he would be more than interested in taking any fellow series 1 enthusiasts on a tour of his restorations and spare parts bin.

Talk soon Victor
Only 3 more sleeps to go.

Anybody else coming? Greg, Greg are you out there?? Haven't heard from you yet.

[islandblacksmith]

looks like a great weekend for greenlaning, was very much hoping to make it out but unexpected circumstances prevent it...if my situation changes i shall perhaps come last minute and pack my own food ^__^ ...greetings to all and enjoy!

[Gordwedman]

I have been told I have to register here for the Rally so I hereby state I will appear Friday for the weekend.
(I also had to get help from Deborrah to get onto the forum from my phone using Tapatalk. Lucky she is on the same ferry)

[island dormy]

Howdy Gord

Glad you will be attending...you dont have to register per say but we need numbers in order to procure an adequate supply of food for dinner and breakfast.

Talk soon Victor

Only 1 (ONE) more sleep till the big event starts.

Anybody else coming?? Greg? Robin? Mike?

[cbalme]

Hi Gord, yes either registration or declaration of attendance is required, or you will go hungry!!

See you later

[franko]

If anyone on the South Island wants to meet in Mill Bay, I should be there around 4pm today. Hoping to catch the ferry over from Brentwood. 250-516-8705


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[VanIslandLR3]

My daughter and I are coming over from salt spring. We are thinking of bringing another non member friends to try to get them to join us. Can they do the trails as a non member?

Poop, plans changed, we can't make it this year. Hopefully there will be some more Island trips this year, we will do our best to make it out more this summer.

[mikecal]

Hi Victor and Colin, Sorry we won't make it this year as you probably already realize. Had a breakdown on the road last night..... Have figured out the cause but need to acquire parts in order to feel secure enough to drive that far. Sad to be missing out. Hope you are all enjoying yourselves, Cheers, Mike

[thegoose]

i'm not going to be able to pop in on saturday (today) like i had said. look forward to meeting ya'll at some point.

[StephenH]

Thank you, everyone, for a great weekend, and especially those who scouted out the runs for both days. Colin and family - thank you for having us to stay at the farm once again; the dinner and breakfast were a hit, as usual.

Turns out I didn’t get a huge variety of pictures, but the theme for the first day seemed to be about the dust! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing

Andy, it was nice to have you ride along with me - I’m sure your assistance saved a few dents in the forest. And for that matter, Colin’s guidance down the tricky spots - thanks.

[islandblacksmith]

what a turnout! some lovely machines there, thanks for the shots...

[bclandrover]

What an amazing weekend!!

Leo and I had a great time on our first Rally in the Valley! Was great to meet everyone, old friends and new, and share stories!

Thanks to Colin, his family and all the others who made this possible.

Look forward to another one next year!

Don

[ANDYD]

Agreed, a really great weekend, always awesome to get together with all the Island Rovers!
Many thanks Colin, Victor, Rob and all the Island crew for the scouting and organization. Dinner and breakfast was delicious!
I think I counted 30 Rovers on the Saturday run and 20 Rovers on the Sunday run, a fun filled weekend for sure.

I have been grabbing photos and videos and putting them with mine in the RL Gallery here....
https://rover-landers.smugmug.com/Rover ... y-May-2026

Best viewed on something bigger than a phone!
See you on the next one!
cheers
Andy

[island dormy]

Howdy Andy

Excellent photos great job putting that all together........they really should be paying you more.

See you guys next year.

Talk soon Victor

Only 335 sleeps to go.