The Rover-Landers of BC

September Whipsaw is only a week away, does anyone plan on going? I'm up for it if others plan to go. Shawn? Andy?

Hi Pete,

Yes, I will be going & Shawn indicated that he was in last time we spoke... so thats 3 trucks so far...

Anyone planning on coming, please post here....

Pete, are you planning a Friday PM departure or EARLY Saturday AM?

Shawn and I will more than likely leave Friday afternoon...

Andy

Hi Andy,
I'm glad to hear you guys are still up for it.

I haven't really thought about when I'll depart, I guess it depends on if I go alone or meet anyone else for the trip. If I go alone, I guess it will be Friday evening. Are you guys spending Friday night at Lodestone?

Hi Pete,

Not too sure about Friday night camping location yet. Lodestone would make sense as I believe we have a little work to do there.

I wouldn't mind spending Saturday night at the small lake where we did the BFG presentation, it would be a new area to take in. Although its not far from Lodestone and wouldn't take very long to get there!

Better let Shawn post, to see what he has in mind..... Shawn???

Andy

Yes I'm in to leaving Friday night and camping at lodestone. We can work on the site in the morning then move on to the small lake that you mentioned. But on the way we will stop and cut up that Bronco into pieces and possibly cut up the Scout too.

Sounds like fun .....

The long range forcast is for sunshine that weekend :D

Shawn, Pete what are your estimated departure times on Friday?

Andy

Hey guys, I would like to see if we can come, not sure, what about meeting on Saturday, is there a possibility of meeting you all there, I don't know the trip at all so can you let me know what the possibilities would be, I might not be able to get out of Van until late Friday or early Sat?

Thanks, John

Hey guys I think my Disco should be ready, what time are you leaving Friday as I have never done this run....

Cheers
Andrew

Hi Guys,

Great that you can make it, you will find it to be an amazing trail with just enough of a chalenge to keep you smiling.
Not sure of the departure time yet, will have to let you know as the week goes on. The normal meeting spot is the Tim Hortons at the Whatcom road exit of HWay 1 (exit 95).

John, the only problem with coming up on Saturday morning is that it is a little tricky finding Lodestone Lake if you have never been there before.

Andy

I was thinking of a 2:00 pm departure from Tim Hortons on Whatcom road on Friday. For John following are directions for Lodstone lake.

Turn north at the Petro Can station off highway 3 in Princeton and drive though town. Drive over the one lane bridge turn left and follow the direction sign to Coalmont about 15 minutes. Turn left onto Main St. at the 4 way stop in Coalmont. Turn right onto Bettes St. and follow it over the one lane bridge. Turn left onto Blakeburn road and follow it approx 1.5 k to the next intersection. Zero odometer here. Turn right and drive up the hill. Follow the road up; at 6 k stay right at Y intersection. Continue up the road at 9 k you will reach the mine site turn left follow the signs to Lodestone Lake. At 10 k stay right. At 11 k owls head go straight. At 11.3 k go right At 12 k go right. At 12.3 k small trapper’s cabin on right abandoned. At 12.6 k turn left at Y intersection. At 14 k. go around fallen tree and stay left. At hill all roads go to the same place. At 17 k go right. At 20.6 k you reach Lodestone Lake. We would be working at the site to around 10:00 am then leaving. If you think this is a little complicated let us know, we will do whatever we can to include you in the run. One of us can run down the hill and meet you in Colemont if necessarry.

Hey guys,
If I leave Friday, it won't be until after 5:00. Given that I don't need to set up much of a camp (sleep in the 110), I'm in no hurry to get there before dark. This may not suit others but if anyone wants to convoy there, let me know.

Pete

After 5:00 would be fine with me Pete. I don't care when we get there.

Hi guys,

Thinking of joining you. What time do you expect to be home on Sunday?

Cheers,

Dave_F

I think we should not be too late most likely between mid afternoon to early evening.

Shawn,
If you're okay with waiting until after 5:00 it would be great to drive out together. If you'd rather leave earlier, no problem, I'll find you.

Dave,
I also don't want to get home too late on Sunday. Hopefully you can make it, the more, the merrier!

Pete

Hi Guys,

How long is the run from Whatcom to the first night camping spot?

Just trying to figure out times and distances as I have never been up there before? Coming from Deep Cove.

I too would be sleeping in my truck so a late start doesn't bother me.

Dave

It will take 4 to 4 1/2 hours to get to Lodestone depending on traffic and road conditions.

Thanks Guys for the info and directions, I will try and get out earlier, so have we decided what time we would be meeting at, 2 or 5 Friday at the Tim Horton's ??? if I can make it out?

Thanks,
John

Hello All,

We have nailed down two confirmed Friday departure times from Tim Hortons at Whatcom road/ Highway 1 (exit95).

2.30pm Contact is Shawn, look for him in his series 109
6.30pm Contact is Pete, look for him in his 110

Please post if you are planning to hook up with us at one of these departure times so we can look out for you.(arrive a little earlier if you need fuel and donuts!)

If you plan on leaving early Saturday morning, then head up to Lodestone using Shawns directions above. (plan on being at Lodestone before 10am)
Looking forward to a great sunny weekend.
cheers,
Andy

Hey guys My truck was vandalized over the weekend and I have it in the shop as we speak Im still hoping to make it out.....
What about dogs, Is this a dog friendly outing?
If my Disco Is ready I will meet Shawn at 2:30

Cheers
Andrew

Hi Andrew,
Sorry to hear about your truck, hope you can get it fixed up in time.

Yes, all RL trips are dog friendly unless otherwise posted,

Look forwarded to seeing you at 2.30pm....

Andy

Well as usual theirs more to the story, I have just installed a new engine 4.6 out of a 2004 and have less than 5k on her but there Is an oil Leak so the speed shop doesn't want to pull the engine so we have pulled the trans and t case, so while they are out Im getting it all looked at .
I hope she will be ready for Friday....

Cheers
Andrew

Hey Shawn, we'll be able to meet you and the rest of the gang at 2:30 for departure, my cell is 604 612-8436 FYI

Thats great John. my cell is 604-250-7268. See you Friday.

Hi Guys,

Looks like there may be tow "leafers" on this trip...my 109 is running great and I will be able to give you a definitive answer tomorrow.

My son Scott plays lacrosse and took a hit last week, bruising his kidney and straining ligaments in his back. So I am little concerned obviously over his recovery.

Other than the incredible smooth ride of my 109...lol...how is the trail?

I may come alone or bring him along. Looks like fantastic weather.

Cheers,

Dave_F

Last thing...I need to be in Chilliwack for my Sisters 50th at 4:00pm Sunday..

Dave_F

Hi Dave,
Sorry to hear about Scott, hopefully he will be able to make it!

The trail is good and easy at this time of year (no snow or water logged sections) for about 90% of the time with just a few spots, a couple of hills with some steep, rocky sections and maybe a muddy creek crossing here and there. Dont worry, Shawn has basically the same truck as yours and has run the gauntlet several times with little problem. We will all be in convoy and ready to assist over any tricky sections.

I believe the plan is to emerge back on the highway 3 around noon on Sunday so you shouldn't have any trouble getting back to Chilliwack by 4pm.
cheers,
Andy

Looks like I'm running solo....

I'll see you at 2:30 Shawn.

Dave Fraser

It looks like I'm the only one but if anyone plans to be at Whatcom at 6:30, feel free to call my cell at 604.505.0541.

Pete

Hey Guys !
I have to Bail as I have lighting problems at the building I run.I have to drain the Bute street pond and the only time the electriction can make it Saturday.

Cheers
Andrew

I will be at the 2.30pm meeting time, see you all then... :D

Andy and Bailey :arrow: :arrow: :arrow:

Hi, Everyone

I won't be on the run this weekend, but a bunch of us from work are planning to run it on the Sept 20 & 21.

I would really appreciate a trip report when you are done

Thanks,

Roger