October Whipsaw/Jim McEachern Memorial Run

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Doc Tari · #1 Post by **Doc Tari** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:03 am

October is our last clean up run of Whipsaw this year. It will be combined with a run through the Ashnola traverse in memory of our friend Jim McEachern. The plan is to meet in Keremeos on Friday afternoon and depart at 4:00 to run the Ashnola traverse in reverse. We will camp on Friday evening at one of the recreation sites along Ashnola Road, and complete this run on Saturday morning at Copper Creek, where we'll rejoin Highway 3.

On Saturday morning, we'll meet up with anyone that couldn't join us on Friday and go on to the Highway 3 Whipsaw entrance, a short distance away. We'll spend Saturday afternoon running Whipsaw to Wells Lake, where we'll set up camp and do some trail maintenance. As a thank you to those that come to the season's last clean up, the Rover-Landers will sponser a BBQ on Saturday evening at Wells. We'll finish Whipsaw with the run from Wells Lake to Coalmont on Sunday morning.

We expect it be a great run and look forward to seeing you there. If you plan to attend, please post up or contact me so we can get a head count and arrange the meeting at Copper Creek. For more info please contact me at: [email protected]

Pete L. U1300L 1 person
Andy D. RRC 2 people
Shawn D. LR109 1 person
Dave F. LR109 1 person
dfritter Jeep 1 person
Dave V. LR88LW 2 people
Kris M. D110 1 person
Alec K. U1200 1 person
Bill E. D90 1 person
Dave & Pamela Disco2 2 people
Rick M. LR109 1 person
John RRC 1 person
Craig M. Disco2 1 person
Paul W. RRC 1 person
Roger C. Toyo PU 1 person
Ryan U. D110 1 person
Brian & Aaron Toyo PU 2 people
John C. LR3 2 people
Randy Hay Vehicle? 2 people
Don M. D110 2 people
Andrew Disco1 1 person

shawn doherty · #2 Post by **shawn doherty** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:28 am

This is going to be a great event. O'Doul myself and Mr. Rudd are going for sure. I urge anyone who's in for a fun challenge to come. Keep in mind this is high country, weather conditions could vary from hot to snow.

ANDYD · #3 Post by **ANDYD** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:39 am

I have the new Starter installed .....

Count me in .....

I'm bringing two extra blankets and my wooly slippers! :roll:

Andy

Dave_F · #4 Post by **Dave_F** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:32 am

I'll be there! Maybe I can convince the "boy" to come out this time. He has nice small hands that we could use to turn those tools in tight places...lol.

Should be nice and muddy...make sure and bring your wellies...and we should wash our trucks after wards as we don't want to look like that D90 in the Ministry posters :lol:

Hopefully I can get my lights sorted out...have a new indicator stalk coming in that should solve the problem...but if not, nothing that a bit of duct tape won't solve.

Cheers,

Dave & "Stewie"

dfritter · #5 Post by **dfritter** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:52 am

I'll be there. But beware, if I can't get the new clutch in on time, I'll be aboard a Jeep!

Doc Tari · #6 Post by **Doc Tari** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:59 am

Jeeps are good too, I've got brake issues on my 110 and won't be able to deal with them before this run so I'll be taking my Mog...

David V · #7 Post by **David V** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 5:20 pm

Well..... Tallyho; I'm going to give it a go. My only experience of 4x4'ing is in England where I drove for 35minutes, played for an hour or two then hit the pub to round out the day... Not so in the colonys methinks. I've hiked and camped, canoe'd and camped and boated and camped in Canada so the camping bit is not worrying me. It's the pointy ground and my summary lack of experience/skill/courage/etc that is making me a tad nervous. Anyway; in for a penny..... I'll be there DV.[/img]

Doc Tari · #8 Post by **Doc Tari** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:46 pm

David,
It's great to hear you plan on joining us. Whipsaw has a few challenging spots but nothing you can't handle with a bit of help if needed. Going with a group like the Rover-Landers is the best way to increase your experience while eliminating the risk.

A couple of questions for planning purposes: Will you meet the group on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning? What model LR do you drive? How many people will be with you?

Thanks,
Pete

Bill E. · #9 Post by **Bill E.** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:28 am

Hi Pete,
I'm in for this one, Ashnola and Whipsaw both, just me.

By the way Pete, David V. is our man with the lightweight "Hermoine". He was with us on the Port Douglas run remember.

Bill

dfritter · #10 Post by **dfritter** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:04 am

Heyo, I'm going to try and make it to Keremeos for Friday afternoon, but it'll depend on how class goes. Also, I will not be getting the clutch in on time (or a new spring to replace the collapsed parabolic, more importantly), so I'll be the guy in the fire engine red Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.

Oh, also, I've got a couple jerrys on the back of the 88 that I fill up before I go anywhere just because it's a gas pig... but how much gas will I be needing for this trip, if I fill 'er up in Keremeos, do I need to strap a jerry or two in the back of the Jeep?

Doc Tari · #11 Post by **Doc Tari** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:57 am

Thanks Bill. After Dave PM'd me and mentioned the lightweight, I figured it out...

P

John · #12 Post by **John** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:20 pm

Unforeseen circumstances notwithstanding I plan to attend. Jeromy McEachern will be riding along. Phil and Deb are also planning on coming as far as I know.

David V · #13 Post by **David V** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 6:33 pm

Pete,
Count me in for two people; my son Eric has accepted my invitation to join us. That will be two people in the Lightweighht that will require guidance and direction over the pointy bits...
David

craig · #14 Post by **craig** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:18 pm

Sounds like a good group is going! :) 3 of us from the NW Overland Society have been having side discussions with Dave Blair and Pete for a while. We'll be coming up to join you guys as well. Looking forward to a good trip.

Craig - DII
Paul - RRC
Roger - Nicely equipped Toyota Pickup

Craig

Doc Tari · #15 Post by **Doc Tari** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:34 pm

John, thanks for the heads up regarding Phil and Deb.
David V., you're down for 2 and don't sweat the pointy bits, there will be plenty of willing help close by. Membership has it's privileges...

Doc Tari · #16 Post by **Doc Tari** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:04 pm

Hi all,
I thought I'd post additional detail from Dave Blair for the meeting locations that should be very helpful if you have a GPS unit:

Friday 4 PM Keremeos: 49.207024N -119.818076W, junction at centre of town.

Turn off the highway here: 49.204727N -119.880857W and follow Ashnola Road southwest for approximately 30 KM.

Friday night camp site at the Buckhorn Recreation site/campground on the Ashnola River: 49.146769N -120.160800W

For those that will be meeting up with us on Saturday, the Highway 3 Copper Creek turnoff: 49.188972N -120.561381W

Highway 3 Whipsaw turnoff: 49.368717N -120.576873W

Wells Lake: 49.370048N -120.887222W

Thanks Dave!

Doc Tari · #17 Post by **Doc Tari** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:16 pm

It looks like there may be several groups departing for Ashnola/Whipsaw from Vancouver: Friday noonish, Friday evening, and Saturday morning. If you're looking to get hooked up with one of the groups, post up...

Doc Tari · #18 Post by **Doc Tari** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:12 am

For those equipped with two-way radios, we'll be using 146.460 on VHF and channel 4 on CB.

Sorry for the endless posts, just trying to get info out there as it leaks out of my brain...

Dave_F · #19 Post by **Dave_F** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:17 am

Hi Pete,

I think I'll try for the first group. That is if I can get there in time from the North Shore.

When you say "noonish" is that 12 or 1?

Cheers,

Dave_F

Bill E. · #20 Post by **Bill E.** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:00 am

Hi Pete,
I had a question from a member about the rendezvous time on Saturday morning at the Whipsaw turnoff? It may already have been posted but I seem to have missed it.

As far as Friday night goes I am heading straight for Buckhorn so don't expect me in Keremeos. Let me know if you need me to bring anything.

Bill

P.S. I'll be on VHF 146.460

David V · #21 Post by **David V** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:17 am

I haven't a clue what Bill was talking about but he reminded me that someone was going to post GPS co-ordinates for the Friday and Saturday meet ups... Is that forthcoming? It came up at the last Rover Landers meeting last week. Dave Blair; was that you?

Where the 'ell is Buckhorn; Bill?

DaveB · #22 Post by **DaveB** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:52 am

Hi David,

Scroll up a few posts and you'll see the coordinates. Buckhorn is the name of the Recreation Site on Friday night.

cheers, Dave

Bill E. · #23 Post by **Bill E.** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:36 am

Jeez David, stay with the tour :roll:

dfritter · #24 Post by **dfritter** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:42 am

Realistically, I won't be making it to Keremeos by 4; it's just not feasible. But I hope to meet up with whomever will be at Buckhorn Friday night!

DaveB · #25 Post by **DaveB** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:48 am

For any that hasn't gone back to the first post and read Pete's updates, you won't need to bring food for Saturday night. The Whipsaw Committee is kindly putting on a BBQ for all attendees on Saturday night.

Bring along your own beverages, though, please.

cheers, Dave

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