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Harrison > Seton > Boston Bar Dirt Trip
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Farp
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Here's a post from a guy who just rode a lot of what we're gonna be riding next month. Great pics and a lot of useful info - should give you a pretty good idea of what we're in for.
http://www.chainslayer.com/news/700km-offroad.html
John
http://www.chainslayer.com/news/700km-offroad.html
John
KidCallahan
New member
I say we tackle the washed out area. If one guy was able to get through on his own then surely 15+ guys can do it. I think with that much man power we could get everyone through that section. Could be fun or a huge pain in the ass....either way would make for some a good story and photo's.
KidCallahan
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Posted twice by accident....
North
Active member
You are right of course. If a guy alone can do it on a 450 lb bike, surely we can put Mid-sized Dualsport Bikes through. But he was on a KTM.
Still, I did not see the washout First Hand and it's not my ride.
Farp
Active member
This ride was intended to be a fairly easy "C" ride that could be enjoyed by an inexperienced rider on a bigger bike. There are 20 km of road leading up to the washout that somewhat exceed this parameter and the washout certainly exceeds it. But there is something more serious to consider. The BC Forest Service clearly does not want anyone traversing the washout and they went to a lot of expense to prevent people from trying. DSBC is a responsible off-road organization that, through BCORMA, is trying to work with the BCFS to secure the riding areas we now have and prevent future area closures. Thumbing our noses at the BCFS by manhandling our bikes past their barricade would certainly antagonize them and is not a good idea.
John
Phoenix
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You are right of course. If a guy alone can do it on a 450 lb bike, surely we can put Mid-sized Dualsport Bikes through. But he was on a KTM.
Still, I did not see the washout First Hand and it's not my ride.
Our ride is midweek and the BCFS may be working in the area and not want to have any traffic through their work area, it would be a shame to be turned around at that point
. The current route is bound to have some areas where team work may be required to surmount different obstacles and skill levels. Same opportunity for good photos and stories and duct tape and zap straps etc.Cheers, Alex.
North
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Our ride is midweek and the BCFS may be working in the area and not want to have any traffic through their work area, it would be a shame to be turned around at that point
Cheers, Alex.
Good answers. :tup:
KidCallahan
New member
Very good points. Previous statement retracted.
caribooster
Member
Gentlemen,
I received a call from the Reynolds hotel today advising me that there are 8 rooms booked and one remaining. They wanted to know if anyone needed the last room as they wanted to take it off the reserved list and let it out to the general public. I advised the hotel that I would send out a final request in the event someone had changed their mind from camping and wanted to stay at the hotel. I was a little surprised at the call since I was under the assumption that they had taken the rooms off of the reserved list for our group a while ago. Anyways, here is your last call to sleep inside...
If you need details for a room reservation check out this thread at the beginning and I believe that you will find all the details. In checking the weather forecast it looks like it is going to clear up and it is going to be a great trip.
Brad.
I received a call from the Reynolds hotel today advising me that there are 8 rooms booked and one remaining. They wanted to know if anyone needed the last room as they wanted to take it off the reserved list and let it out to the general public. I advised the hotel that I would send out a final request in the event someone had changed their mind from camping and wanted to stay at the hotel. I was a little surprised at the call since I was under the assumption that they had taken the rooms off of the reserved list for our group a while ago. Anyways, here is your last call to sleep inside...
If you need details for a room reservation check out this thread at the beginning and I believe that you will find all the details. In checking the weather forecast it looks like it is going to clear up and it is going to be a great trip.
Brad.
KidCallahan
New member
Thanks for the update. I'm going to cheap out and still camp.
On a side note......What bike will everyone be riding for this trip?
On a side note......What bike will everyone be riding for this trip?
Farp
Active member
I will be on my little CRF230L.
Would any of you guys going on the trip like another get together at the Pub? Last time we went to:
Guildford Station Pub
10176 154 Street, Surrey
Might be a good idea to talk things over and tie up any loose ends. I'd like to find out who are going to be bringing their GPS units. We'll probably be splitting up into smaller groups and I think each group should have at least one pre-programmed GPS.
John
Would any of you guys going on the trip like another get together at the Pub? Last time we went to:
Guildford Station Pub
10176 154 Street, Surrey
Might be a good idea to talk things over and tie up any loose ends. I'd like to find out who are going to be bringing their GPS units. We'll probably be splitting up into smaller groups and I think each group should have at least one pre-programmed GPS.
John
caribooster
Member
I will be riding my 640 LC4E and bringing my Garmin GPS. John, what day do you want to get together to perform a final rundown?
icanpopawheeli
New member
Well I am still interested, and TRIED to read the 28 pages of this thread to find out the details but gave up. Can you post all the details on page one as an edit? I have no idea what date and time the trip starts and its route.
For anyone who needs to carry gas may I suggest the MSR Dromedary bag sold at Mountain Equipment Coop. It comes in several sizes up to 10 litres ($38) and is flexible and indestructible.
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_...4374302696609&PRODUCT<>prd_id=845524441772631
Yes, its a water bag but I have heard several people use it for fuel including someone who works at the store. Even if it only lasts for half a dozen trips, its a whole lot cheaper than an IMS or Clarke, and the fabric is flexible to boot so it can be placed/tied down almost anywhere.
I never used mine in the Chilcotin as by luck it turned out that gas stations were less than 250km apart.
For anyone who needs to carry gas may I suggest the MSR Dromedary bag sold at Mountain Equipment Coop. It comes in several sizes up to 10 litres ($38) and is flexible and indestructible.
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_...4374302696609&PRODUCT<>prd_id=845524441772631
Yes, its a water bag but I have heard several people use it for fuel including someone who works at the store. Even if it only lasts for half a dozen trips, its a whole lot cheaper than an IMS or Clarke, and the fabric is flexible to boot so it can be placed/tied down almost anywhere.
I never used mine in the Chilcotin as by luck it turned out that gas stations were less than 250km apart.
caribooster
Member
Most of the details of the trip are on page one of this thread with the exception of the dates. The trip will be taking place on June 9 & 10. Good luck, I hope to see you on the trip.
Farp
Active member
The ride details are posted in the very first (now the last) post in this thread. On the old format posts were listed in chronological order with the earliest post being the first and all subsequent posts following. In the new format the posts are listed in reverse chronological order with the earliest post showing as the last and all subsequent posts listed in front of it. To find the ride details click on "last" at the top right of this page. You will find the post at the bottom of the page.
We're meeting at The Old Settler Pub in Harrison Hot Springs and leaving by 9:00AM so try to get there about 8:30 so we can arrange ourselves into groups. If the road conditions are dusty the groups will leave at 5 minute intervals but if not we can all leave together with the faster riders in the front. One thing I want to avoid is riders who enjoy a faster pace working their way through a pack of riders who are happier with a slower one.
John
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Farp
Active member
How about Thursday June 3rd at 7:00PM at the Guildford Station Pub. We met there at 6:00PM but some of the guys found that a little early. I'm open for any night of the week but I think we should try to have it on a day when there is no hockey or we'll have trouble getting a table. How does this date work for everybody?
John