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Weather's looking good for Fri & Sat 25 @ 26 Oct
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Gromit
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I would be up for Blue Mountain in Maple Ridge aka Mcnutt.....
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I would be up for Blue Mountain in Maple Ridge aka Mcnutt.....
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Gromit
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Blue mountain is pretty hardcore, u sure your KLR is up to it? Would love to have someone with good knowledge of the mountain come along as im just learning it, i will be up there regardless but any takers for guided tour? Saturday or sunday are open for me, i think i would favor saturday though, i'll need sunday to heal...
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Blue mountain is pretty hardcore, u sure your KLR is up to it? Would love to have someone with good knowledge of the mountain come along as im just learning it, i will be up there regardless but any takers for guided tour? Saturday or sunday are open for me, i think i would favor saturday though, i'll need sunday to heal...
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Gromit
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Phoenix wrote:
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There is a opening beside the yellow gate on mcnutt, was there last weekend and found a few 'C' trails.
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I am very familiar with McNutt and IMHO there is a very limited amount of trail suitable for a big bike unless the rider is really experienced and the bike is equipped with aggresive tires. The lower road from McNutt heading west is an easy route but does not hook up with anything other than single track, most of which is reasonably technical. You can travel down and back in about 20minutes. Travelling up McNutt leads to the powerline and you can do some exploring there but it is rocky and there are a few creek crossings and water holes that could be challenging depending on the bike and rider. Again, this only leads to single track trails. The easier trails are below the powerline so you might go up to the power line, head west and take WOOS trail down to the lower road. This trail should be rideable on a big bike using some caution.
If you are looking for something in that vicinity you might want to try the east side of Stave Lake which is accessible at the end of Sylvester Road. There are many kms of FSR suitable for a KLR.
If you are really eager to explore Blue Mountain I recommend you take a friend that doesn't mind getting dirty and pushing
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I am very familiar with McNutt and IMHO there is a very limited amount of trail suitable for a big bike unless the rider is really experienced and the bike is equipped with aggresive tires. The lower road from McNutt heading west is an easy route but does not hook up with anything other than single track, most of which is reasonably technical. You can travel down and back in about 20minutes. Travelling up McNutt leads to the powerline and you can do some exploring there but it is rocky and there are a few creek crossings and water holes that could be challenging depending on the bike and rider. Again, this only leads to single track trails. The easier trails are below the powerline so you might go up to the power line, head west and take WOOS trail down to the lower road. This trail should be rideable on a big bike using some caution.
If you are looking for something in that vicinity you might want to try the east side of Stave Lake which is accessible at the end of Sylvester Road. There are many kms of FSR suitable for a KLR.
If you are really eager to explore Blue Mountain I recommend you take a friend that doesn't mind getting dirty and pushing
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Thanks for the update OTG, last time I tried the area (alone) I found it not so suited for the DR650 other than a short exploration.+1 on the East side of Stave for bigger bikes and throw in West side for a quick blast and some mud practice. Not to hijack the thread, but if you want to check out the North of the Fraser area Chris, I'm thinkin' Sunday looks good.
Alex.
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Thanks for the update OTG, last time I tried the area (alone) I found it not so suited for the DR650 other than a short exploration.+1 on the East side of Stave for bigger bikes and throw in West side for a quick blast and some mud practice. Not to hijack the thread, but if you want to check out the North of the Fraser area Chris, I'm thinkin' Sunday looks good.
Alex.
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Thanks for the info guys. I went up McNutt this afternoon and it was exactly like you said OTG. I went to the right after the gate and up the hill to the powerline. Made a rookie mistake and high sided it down the hill when I tried to put my left foot down. Felt a little stupid as I had to turn the bike around on the ground before I could lift it. Nice grinding noises on the rocks...lol. Sure am glad I got those Motech crash-bars on a few weeks ago. Bent the left hand guard up pretty good though. On the way down I got to thinking that, my room mates had no idea where I was and I was out there all alone. Had my cell phone but, If I broke a leg or something and got shocky I might not be found till next weekend. I'm thinking, probably better to stick to lighter stuff until I get better skills. I've got the DRT DVD on order and will be studying and practicing the drills as soon as I get it.
Sorry Gromit I guess you're on your own up there. I think I'll take Alex' offer and head up Stave instead.
Was that the idea Alex, Stave lake on Sunday?
Metta, Chris
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Thanks for the info guys. I went up McNutt this afternoon and it was exactly like you said OTG. I went to the right after the gate and up the hill to the powerline. Made a rookie mistake and high sided it down the hill when I tried to put my left foot down. Felt a little stupid as I had to turn the bike around on the ground before I could lift it. Nice grinding noises on the rocks...lol. Sure am glad I got those Motech crash-bars on a few weeks ago. Bent the left hand guard up pretty good though. On the way down I got to thinking that, my room mates had no idea where I was and I was out there all alone. Had my cell phone but, If I broke a leg or something and got shocky I might not be found till next weekend. I'm thinking, probably better to stick to lighter stuff until I get better skills. I've got the DRT DVD on order and will be studying and practicing the drills as soon as I get it.
Sorry Gromit I guess you're on your own up there. I think I'll take Alex' offer and head up Stave instead.
Was that the idea Alex, Stave lake on Sunday?
Metta, Chris
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Yep, Sunday Oct.26th it is. Plenty of easier places to drop a bike, with back up:tup:.
Will behaving breaky at Bruces Market @ 9:00 a.m. 240th &Lougheed Hwy.
Link to location http://bruces.ca/contact.html.
Cheers Alex.
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Yep, Sunday Oct.26th it is. Plenty of easier places to drop a bike
, with back up:tup:. Will behaving breaky at Bruces Market @ 9:00 a.m. 240th &Lougheed Hwy.
Link to location http://bruces.ca/contact.html.
Cheers Alex.
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May join you guys if I can convince the wife that I take her bike out again. She wasn't very impressed with the condition it came back in last week.
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May join you guys if I can convince the wife that I take her bike out again. She wasn't very impressed with the condition it came back in last week.
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I use the excuse that the mud is a "security measure" to make the bike look less enticing to would be crooks, and leave them proudly splattered all over the bike as a trophy display to all who wish to discuss what I did on my weekend! It's a dual sport isn't it, they're supposed to get dirty!
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I use the excuse that the mud is a "security measure" to make the bike look less enticing to would be crooks, and leave them proudly splattered all over the bike as a trophy display to all who wish to discuss what I did on my weekend! It's a dual sport isn't it, they're supposed to get dirty!
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Yeah, I always get strange looks heading home with my bike & me covered in mud and filth. Makes me feel like i have accomplished a lot.
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Yeah, I always get strange looks heading home with my bike & me covered in mud and filth. Makes me feel like i have accomplished a lot.
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I am riding Sun 26 Oct up to the old Brittania Mine town site . Maybe on to Squamish after that if time permits. Would be leaving Burnaby around 7 am or so with a stop for coffee in Brittania before heading up the valley.
Anyone interested is welcome.
Tim
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I am riding Sun 26 Oct up to the old Brittania Mine town site . Maybe on to Squamish after that if time permits. Would be leaving Burnaby around 7 am or so with a stop for coffee in Brittania before heading up the valley.
Anyone interested is welcome.
Tim
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Can I join you guys?
That newbie run last week was a blast - I need more!
Trond
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Can I join you guys?
That newbie run last week was a blast - I need more!
Trond
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See you at Bruces around 9....otg
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See you at Bruces around 9....otg