The Rover-Landers of BC

OK - i blinked first.

So what's happening with this run?

I'm up for it

As far as I know, it's happening as scheduled. I definitely want to come, but Ming, my Discovery, still has issues. I may be looking to see who has space for an extra passenger... :shock:

Ok, Here are some details for the upcoming run to Blow down Pass - Texas Creek - Ochi Basin - Molybdenite Peak ....last year the format seemed to work well so I thought we would keep it the same again this year.
Heading up the Sea to Sky H-way we can have the following meeting spots along the way;
Saturday 14th Sept
09:00-09:30 Breakfast at Tim Hortons / Wendys in Squamish
11:00-11:15 Meeting at the Petro Canada Gas station in Pemberton (Hway 99 and Portage Rd)
12:00 Noon - Meeting at Duffey Lake carpark on the Duffey Lake road.
- From Duffey Lake we head off-road to 6500ft Lunch (1pm) at the top of Blow Down Pass (amazing views over the Stein Valley)
After lunch we will head to Lilooet and then onto Texas Creek / Ochi Basin.
We can make Base camp (plan on camping camping Sat night) in the Ochi Basin meadows under the Molybdenite Peak. Base camp is at 4000ft so it could get cold at night.
Sunday morning (10ish) we will then head up to the top of the ridge at 7500ft. You will need to be comfortable with very narrow roads and big drop offs to enjoy this run, I have posted a couple of photos from last year below to give you an idea of the terrain.
If there are members of the group who would prefer not to go to the top they can stay back at base camp until we return (approx 3hrs later) or leave their vehicle at base camp and jump in with some one else for the ride to the top.
Planning to be back on the road at Lilooett approx 3pm, so back to Vancouver around 7 to 8pm Sunday evening.
Like always, let us know if you plan on coming along and where you intend to meet the group so we can look out for you.
Cheers, Andy

Participants signed up for this trip;
Andy D
Stewart C
Craig S
Chris M
Floris
Justin
Pete
Paul
Mike P
Bert
Bernie
Kris?

I'll be coming. Be at Timmies Sat am

Ditto - see you at Timmies on Saturday morning.

I'll be there.

Hi guys,
I'll be coming on this run and a friend of mine Paul, with a full size Dodge pickup, would like to join us. I've never been up Ochi, should he be concerned about the width of his truck on the narrow shelf road?

Thanks,
Pete

Although this trip did scare the shit out of me last year I'm going again becuase it was amazing. I'll probably meet up with the crew in Pemberton at Petro for 11AM. I'll confirm with Bill E on friday night....Bill you're going right?

Is there are CB channel that'll you'll all be on just in case?

Pete,
Although most of the road width on the switch backs is about 8-10 ft wide there are some short sections that are only 6-7ft wide.
So it would depend how your friend is with heights and edges, I wouldn't recommend taking a full size dodge up there it but I have heard of full size trucks going up there in the past.
Mike,
Good to hear you are able to make it again, we will be on Channel 4 CB (Bill was still sitting on the fence last time I spoke with him).

Thanks Andy. If he decides to try but finds it's too narrow, will he find a reasonable spot to turn around or is he going to have to reverse all the way down the mountain...?

Doc Tari wrote:Thanks Andy. If he decides to try but finds it's too narrow, will he find a reasonable spot to turn around or is he going to have to reverse all the way down the mountain...?

...there is another alternative :rolly:

Corners would be a tight turnaround...there is an area about halfway up that he could...but thats about it.

I did some serious butt clenching on this run, but it was snowy and i was at the back of the pack so it was a little packed/icy, and when they stopped i tended to slide a wee bit back :shock:

Probably one of the most scenic runs I've been on...spectacular views and elevation gain.

Max, Oliver and I will see you guys at Tim's in Squamish on Saturday AM. Might camp at Alice Lake on Friday.

6-7 ft wide road in parts eh? I think that's still wider than most parking spots in the UK :lol:

Hi Guys

I'm the dodge guy. I'm looking forward to doing this trail. If it looks unsafe when we get there, we'll either walk or hopefully catch a ride.

I'm going up on Friday and will camp in Whistler and will meet the group at the pemberton meeting spot.

Paul

Stewart
Sound good, we will see you all in Squamish.

Paul,
Ok, see you in Pemberton. Just curious what is the width / length of your dodge?

Cheers,
Andy

Hi Andy

The truck is 79" wide on the ground. Outside of tire to outside of tire.
13.5' wheel base. 17' overall. It's a quad cab short box. 6" lift, 35s.
:roll:

Paul

Paul, is it equipped with a roll cage and parachute? :lol:

It's not a rover Pete...

How long of a drive from Ochi Basin camp back to 99 ?
I might join you guys for the day but would have to head back at some point Sarurday night .

Kris

Perfect timing and looks like a great trip. I'll be there with my two boys.

Hi Kris,

To be on the safe side I would say about 90 mins from the Ochi base camp back to highway 99 at Lilooet.

Andy

Looks like we'll get a bit of rain on Sunday. Hope the clouds stay high so we can see those views!

Hi Bert, good to have you along. will you be meeting us in Squamish?

Paul, yes I have been watching that forecast of Sunday rain carefully, right now it hits the coast on Sunday afternoon, but Lillooet (our nearest weather station) is still showing 29 deg and sunny all day.

Chers, Andy

Yes. I plan on pulling into Squamish Tim Hortons between 9 and 930 am.

I contracted the fire information officer for Ochi Basin meadows area and she said there is currently no ban on campfires (half meter cube rule applies). Are we likely to find fuel or should we bring firewood? Chainsaw?

Yes, chainsaw is always a good idea.
Last year there was plenty of wood in the area, (we made good use of it) but we can also collect some along the way to be safe ... there will be lots of wind /dead fall along the way up Texas Creek.

Well, I really would like to go on this trip but my chef and driver is busy sewing up a storm so she wont be going.




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So I figure I just go by myself and slum it, with Smokies and coffee see you all at Tim hoes 9-930

Hi Bernie,

Now you will be in the same boat as the rest of us! Maybe we can toughen you up a bit lol ...

Good to have you along....

Cheers,
Andy

Sunny and stunning in Pemberton. I have a chainsaw with us. But forgot the parachute so if anyone has any at home, Pete says he'll help me hook it up

That was an amazing time! The views were stunning, the pucker great and the whole experience unforgettable!

Pete, thanks for the invite
Andy, thanks for the advice and letting me tag along
Mike, thanks for the gas.

It was great to meet you all. Now I just need to decide whether or not to Rover up... Might be nice to be a foot narrower and 3 shorter.

Paul

Hey Paul, it was good to have you out!

I've still got a lot of pix to go through, but here's the highlight of our trip this weekend... the first minute of us leaving the summit of Ochi Basin.

Hi Andy,

Thanks for organizing and leading this run.

Hands are still cramped from the white knuckle driving! Nonetheless a memorable event.

I filmed the hour long trip from our campsite to the top of the trail. But being as long as it is, I sped it up by 400% so it would fit on youtube. You can watch the video of our ascent below:

http://overlandrover.ca/texas-creek-och ... down-pass/

Another awesome trip, thanks to evryone for making it one to remember.
The weather was perfect for us once again, all the stars aligned for sure ....

I have started posting photos here;
http://roverlanders.bc.ca/gallery/view_ ... e=album455

Thanks to all for making this such a memorable and enjoyable run. :D What amazing views.
Special thanks to my chauffeur.

The pictures and videos are amazing. It looks stunning up there. What happens when the convoy meets someone coming the other way?

You say a collection of really bad words I won't repeat here! :mrgreen:

Seriously, there was another group on the Ochi trail at the same time. We coordinated by radio to manage this and not end up with a traffic jam at the top. On the way down, there was a late member of their group and a quad who nicely waited at the bottom of the hill until we had passed.

We did end up head-to-head to next day with two Toyotas (including a rather nice 2 door Prado). They graciously agreed to back up about 150' until they could get over to the side.

So, it requires a lot of understanding, practicality, flexibility and a realization no one is getting anywhere quickly. That's a small price to pay for the adventure and the scenery.

Great youtube, thanks for posting that up. Wishing I was out there.

Very Nice video, I liked the "hanging off the side" effect. 8)

Thanks for posting it up