The Rover-Landers of BC

Hi All,
A few years ago we did a "Peak to Peak adventure", this year we will revisit a similar route, only in reverse direction :shock:
So the basic 4 day route is below, there is a 3 day option (with a long drive home from Carpenter Lake) if you cant get the Tuesday off work.
This is a breath-taking, beautiful area to explore, wilderness areas, no facilities, 4 day off road adventure.
So... go see the "Boss" get your days booked off, get your Land Rover ready and lets see you out there....

Peak to Peak 4 Day Off-Road Adventure – Sat 27th to Tue 30th July 2019
Saturday Day 1 – Meet at Tim Hortons in Squamish (Industrial Way) at 9am, departing at 9.30am sharp, come early for breakfast / fuel etc.. Depart Squamish to Pavilion Mountain Peak to Pear Lake Camp (near Kelly Lake)
Sunday Day 2 – Departing Pear Lake camp at 9am, heading through Edge Hills Prov Park to the Big Bar Grand Canyon, using the free ferry to cross the river then crossing over China Head Mountain Peak to the Davy Jones Creek Camp.
Monday Day 3 – 9am depart Davy Creek camp for Poison Mountain Peak, then onto Mud Lakes and down to Carpenter Lake Camp
Tuesday Day 4 – 9am depart Carpenter Lake camp, south to the old Bralorne Mines, then down Hurley Pass to Pemberton and back to Squamish
Note- Drivers must be Rover-Landers Members
Bring everything you need for the 4 days wilderness camping, no amenities along the way, always a good idea to have spare fuel (the V8's for sure :shock: ). If there is a fire ban I will bring the Propane fire pit, always prepare for cold temperatures at night, hot temperatures during the day. Bring extra water, food, bug spray, sunscreen, spare parts and tool kit and of course a comfortable camp chair.
More details will be added over the next week,
Cheers,
Andy

I don’t have a “boss” so I’ll be there for entire trip, sounds great and areas I’ve not been to.

I was waiting for a trip like this, but can't make it :( Already have other bookings for the weekend of July 27/28... Have fun, hope we can join the next one.

Sam

Aaargh... Out of the country in July!

What are we doing for the labor day trip?

Conveniently I had scheduled time off for trip that weekend, I just need to move the Friday to Tuesday so count me in

I wish this trip was scheduled a week after on the August long weekend... I tried to change my plans (reservation) on July 27/28 with no luck, still can't make it.. :(

I'm in Andy and looking forward to it. Too bad some of you can't make it. I recommend you just blow off other responsibilities and come anyway. Andy will provide sick notes for those who need them.

Looks like I might be able to make it after all. Woo hoo!!

I'm in, but don't need a note from Andy, it will be nice to take a break from sailing :lol:

Fun fun fun

Count me in for the 4 days....my “boss” gave me the ok....reluctantly of course as she cannot attend.

Good to see some early interest, sorry to those who cant make that weekend. Unfortunately the selected dates can never work for everyone.

I have added some more details to the first post. The long range weather forecast is looking good for that weekend 8)

I'm in!

O'Doul and I have been given the time off by the boss so we will be there.

I will be there with the P38. I will drive up to Squamish on Friday as its too long from Chilliwack on Saturday morning. If anyone else is planning on being there Friday please let me know.
cheers,
Gordon

Leanne and I will be coming along too :)

Hi Andy I will be there for all 4 days if I am back from prospecting in Merritt in time.

How many Km do you think the whole loop will be?

Hi Colin,

As a rough guide, from the last petrol station at Lillooet to the next petrol station at Pemberton its approx 240kms off-road driving over the 4 days.
Off-road travel always seems to eat fuel faster, so its always a good idea to bring along some extra.
Coming from Merritt you will likely prefer to come through Lytton and meet us at Lillooet or even at Pear Lake?

cheers
Andy

Will not be attending due to a back issue that is not improving with time.

Thanks Andy and all those along for this run. A great group to go along with our always spectacular BC scenery. Looking forward to seeing Ricardo's video footage.

I agree with Bill. Thanks to all along for this run.

Here's an example of what those that couldn't make it, missed. :bounce:

Chris's 110 getting some "air".

Great trip ! Thanks for getting it organized Andy

The road along Mud lakes https://i.imgur.com/UOqMdrh.jpg

A couple of youtube links to the fun getting down to Mud lakes, Bjorn did a great job spotting and guiding, made my trip down rather sedate and mild.

That's Martin's (me) 1996 Disco 1 in the first vid and Stewart's 2008 LR3 in the 2nd one.
GREAT shots Richard. Many thanks!

Some more pics of vehicle's "getting air".

Bill's 110: Shawn's 90: And a video of them and others, "catching some air" at:
https://youtu.be/FXD0JbxFknU

And pics of our 2 vehicle "breakdowns".

Stuart's power steering leak (white 110) getting a top up: Richard working on Craig's D1 that blew out the Rad's overflow tank:

Andy:
Great 4 day adventure for sure! Great roads (?) awesome camping spots and a great group for our campfire chats! Some new challenges to experience! Looking forward already to the next one.
Thanks for all your organizing and looking forward to our video guy Ricardo’s film!

Just got back from my detour to Sloquet Hot Springs. Was a nice side trip and I got to sleep in to 8AM this morning <g>. Had a great time with the group and was only scared out of my pants once or twice. Looking forward to the next adventure. Thanks to all for participating and making for a great run.
cheers,
Gordon

Lots of photos just added to the Peak 2 Peak 2019 gallery:

http://roverlanders.bc.ca/gallery/index ... k2Peak2019

And here is the route we took:

Bjorn and I had a great time! Looking forward to the next one.

A dozen Land Rovers set off from Squamish to explore the beautiful British Columbia wilderness, 3 nights, 4 days on the Peak 2 Peak off-road adventure. The journey took us to 3 amazing peaks that were each over 6500ft in elevation. Pavilion Mountain, China Head Mountain and Poison Mountain. In between the mountain tops we dropped into the massive Fraser River Canyon, boarded the Big Bar Reaction ferry, traversed the tiny ledges along Davy Jones Creek, waded through the flooded roads of Mud Lakes and explored the old Pioneer Mine ghost town near Bralorne.
Wonderful adventure with a great group of Rover-Landers, thanks for coming along to share the experience.
We were also lucky to have a keen "movie man" along for the ride so there should be a trip movie coming soon!

Cheers
Andy

Finally did the post trip inspection, and my oil drain plug was just over hand tight. Found by the small puddle of oil on the driveway, need to replace the "new"crush washer".

The right side engine mount is dead, I knew it would likely be before heading out, the replacement is in my office.

Other than some new brush rash everything else came through great.

Has anyone heard from Craig ?

Hi Richard,

I had a text from Craig, he said he was "ok" ....

Cheers
Andy

For those interested, I have posted lots more photos in the Gallery ...

http://roverlanders.bc.ca/gallery/index ... k2Peak2019

Cheers
Andy

Thanks for the photos and update on Craig, Andy

Hi All,

Our Video Man Ricardo has put out the Movie Trailer to give us a taste of the movie, coming soon.
The Movie Trailer is here;


More Peak2Peak video clips can be found here;
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFeU1 ... tRFp8MKllg

Enjoy
Andy

The trailer looks awesome. The finished project will be epic. Thanks so much to Ricardo. Maybe the club should hire him, ha, ha. Could boost club membership but then we don't really want 30 cars showing up for a run do we?

There have not been many, which I'm aware of, but there have been a few excellently produced videos of club runs in the past and this one looks as though it will be no exception. Certainly the subject matter is worthy of the endeavour.

I am late to chime in to say what an awesome time we had on this amazing adventure - thank you all for being such great company!

Richard was kind enough to post his video of the P38 going through the "gulch". My stomach is going up and down along with the truck. Hope you find it entertaining,

That trailer looks great! just made a forum account and got a membership!

Hi Bjorn,

You were brave getting in front of Gord's P38 in that video clip above :shock:
The guys at the back of the convoy said you did a good job of spotting them down the V gulch!
Welcome aboard. Colin must have a spare Land Rover you can borrow :wink:

Cheers
Andy

wow looks like an excellent time!