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Went over the pass as well this weekend. Just enough snow on the top to go play and get stuck afew times. Saw some peddle bikers going over the pass, it was hard not to wheelie past them. Must be a real grind on a bike. Good fun, nice new pub in Crawford Bay as well.
 
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Hey, Where are the pics?? I'm thinking of riding up there this weekend if I can find a riding buddy.

Suzanne
 
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When does Grey Creek pass normally open? I'm planning a trip to the koots either June 21 or mid-August? Is June 21st too early to try some of these trails?

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Norpaq wrote:
When does Grey Creek pass normally open? I'm planning a trip to the koots either June 21 or mid-August? Is June 21st too early to try some of these trails?

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Over 100% of normal snowpack this year. Last years guys just got through at the beginning of July. You might be better off to plan for August if it's to be that or June 21. The snow is just disappearing from the lower levels of Nelson. My yard still has a bit of snow, 600 meters elevation, not far from the moderating influence of the lake. Ask around again near the beginning of June.
 
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Hi Norpaq:

I've made dozens of trips over Gray Creek over the years from Kimberley and Cranbrook and a good bet for checking the road is the Cranbrook Forest Service office at (250) 426-1700.

Although the road can be perfect theproblemis slides that occur on the east side (Baker Creek and Redding Creek) that can take ages to melt and unless you can carry that DL1000 you should find out for sure. I've rarely made it earlier than July 1 even on a good year.

Sometimes it's warm and dry and I don't believe the nice lady at the FS and I can't resist trying, only to get turned around on the last stretch. This year promises to be a worse than normal situation with no thaws and heavier than normal snow-pack in the Kootenays.

I'd pick the mid-August if I were you.

Sparkle
 
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Thanks for the input 250ccforme and Sparkle, I'll definitely keep this in mind. I may just scrap my plans altogether and join the "Big Trailie" ride from the ADV riders forum. It's going on that same June 21 weekend.

-NP
 
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See my post from last year, looks like I went on July 2nd or something and I was very close to not making it due to snow. A week earlier it would have been impossible. And I was riding a light DRZ 400.
 
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Sparkle wrote:
Hi Norpaq:

I've made dozens of trips over Gray Creek over the years from Kimberley and Cranbrook and a good bet for checking the road is the Cranbrook Forest Service office at (250) 426-1700.
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Well I just gave the Cranbrook Forest Service a call and though they didn't know for sure, they seriously doubted it would be open.

I'll be coming from the Grey Creek side, so I might give it a try anyway since I think the higher elevations (snow) are usually more at the Grey Creek end of the pass. so it won't be far to go check for snow.

-NP
 
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I was there June 8. Had never done the Grey Creek road. Started from the Crawford Bay end. Locals at the bottom before we ascended told us we wouldn't make it because of snow. That worried us as we are relatively new to dual sporting never mind riding in snow. Sure enough, about 10 km. up we came to snow that forced us to turn around. Others would likely have attempted it but we felt it could only get worse.
 
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I'm leaving for my BC trip on Saturday. Grey Creek will be on the schedule for Monday June 23rd.

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That's what I'll do too. Even though I doubt it'll be open, I'll venture up from Grey Creek and see how far I can make it.

-NP
 
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Did a mountain biking shuttle for some guys today. Gray Creek Pass came up in thetalk. FWIW! Lots of good snowmobiling there for a while yet. Not sure about the reliability of the info. Just met these guys. Seemed OK.
 
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I went up on Monday June 23rd. I made it to the Olivier Lake Recreational site (15 km) and hit a patch of snow. I could have ridden around it though the park but I hiked up another km and there was a huge patch that won't be melted for a couple weeks still.

I'll post a picture once I download them.

-NP
 
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I'm thinking of heading over this saturday.... do ya think it's do able?
 
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spanky wrote:
I'm thinking of heading over this saturday.... do ya think it's do able
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There's a group in Alberta asking the same question. Since you're closer why don't you give it a try and report back. Take some pictures too.

thanks
 
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I seriously doubt you'll get through this weekend....although with the warmer weather it shouldn't be long. let us all know..and if you're looking for someone to ride with I'm free some nights.

Jason
 
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Ihaveorganized a D/S trip with 10 riders that leaves next Thursday, and I need to know what shape the route is in. I am attemptng it tomorrow. I'll be staged at the Riverside campground parking lot around 9-10am, I am leaving Calgary at around 5am. I wiil try the main road first, and if it's blocked, i'll check the powerline route. I'll post back what I find. If anyone is interested in joining me, feel free. I'll be in a Honda Ridgeline with an XR650R in back.
 
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I just got back. After a whirlwind 15 hr adventure, i'm please to report we can make it through. There is a 3-4 foot deep snow driftacross themain road just about Oliver Lake, but only 12" max on the powerline trail. I met up with a local (Jason from Kimberly, great guy, DR 385) and we made it over the top. First ones over this year!!! We acutally did the powerline first, and returned via Grey Creek FSR. We had to skirt around the deep spots, got buring a few times. Anyways, the trip is a go and I can stop worrying about not making over the pass. Oh, and it was 39'c out there!!!!!
 
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You beat me to the post i was trying to attach pics butthey're to big. Good ride thanks again Simon, and hope to meet up again.
 
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