Chilko/ Taseko Lakes - July 25

Granite Grinder · 07-17-09, 08:06 AM

Chilko/Taseko Lakes and area trip:
July 25th - August 9th.
Departure:
July 25th, Scalp (Bill), Garry T., Glenn-BJ74 (Glenn) will be meeting at Ricky's in Chilliwack around 12:00 and heading out from there.
SquamSquatch (Garry) will be departing from Squamish and heading North and meeting up with us in Clinton later in the afternoon.
Flycruiser (Robert C.), Sopel (Robert M.), and I, Fantom (Mat R.) will be departing earlier in the morning (9-10 - we'll see) and meeting up with Garry in Clinton. Robert and Sopel are currently a very high maybe but one or the other might not make it.
BJ_FJC (Drew) will be joining us half way through the trip around the 31st.
Darmaduke (Scott) is also going to be joining us for the later 1/2 of the trip.
Archeology_student (Shane) is planning to attend the whole trip but I am not sure when he is departing.
Prado t (Aaron) will be attending the entire trip but not sure when he is departing.
Toynut was also interested but I am not sure when.
Trip:
Those departing on the 25th are heading via highways to Williams Lake, then going on Hwy 20 West. Depending on the time of day and how we are doing there is a chance that an overnight stop will happen at McIntyre Lake Rec Site. McIntyre Lake Rec Site is about 40 km west of Williams Lake just north of Hwy 20.
If not then we will be continuing on to the turn off for Taseko and aiming for a spot at Fish Lake or around there.
The last civilized fuel spot is Lee’s Corner (Hanceville), after that there is a place to obtain fuel by Chilko Lake but it is bare-bones up there.
Either way on the 26th we are going to head to Upper Taseko Lake, there is a camp spot on the South East end with a very nice beach. This is going to be our base camp, from there for the next 4-6 days we will be doing day trips to explore surrounding areas.
After our stay there we will likely head a bit North to Explore Chilko, then I would like to start heading East for the return trip through Gang Ranch areas and into the Canyon.

You will be able to monitor our progress on my Spot page:
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...GYgsB2eXt5q1mR

Both Garry and Drew have Ham radios and will be in contact as well.

for questions I can be reached at 604.803.3506 or fantomdesigns@shaw.ca

please keep the "chit-chat" out of this thread.

Those who are going and I've missed, please post up, those who I don't have departure times for please let me know, or any other questions.

Be prepared for any type of situation on this trip as we do not know what condition the trails are in, and since we are going into higher elevation be prepared for any kind of weather as well.

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Scalp · 07-17-09, 10:43 AM

The Findmespot site comes out as an error 404.
Those 3 dots in the address probably indicate something was omitted.

darmaduke · 07-17-09, 05:06 PM

Hi Boys...

I am in, but I have a softball Tourney fri, sat, sunday. Idealy I will have to leave monday morning after the team party after we win the tourney.... OR..... we have two straight losses and I can leave on Sunday.....

( as much as I want to leave early for this trip.. That better not happen..sorry boys..) We are currently 2nd, and for the last 8 years have made it to the finals 7 times, so I think realistically i will be leaving monday morning.

I have a cb, and will find you guys based on matts web site thing.
Bringing bunch of stuff amd my sig other. her name is darma..she has dark hair and like to flirt wth anyone.

see you guys up there...

-scott
778-233-5555
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Glenn-BJ74 · 07-17-09, 09:35 PM

It would be tough to get to Fish Lake in 1 day and make sure everyone got there.
I suggested we meet at McIntyre Lake Rec Site, because to get to Fish Lake would add another 2 to 3 hours to the time to get to Williams Lake (possible last minute food supplies?) and another 40 km to the McIntyre Lake Rec Site would make for a very long day of driving-then to set up camp.

Fantom · 07-17-09, 11:13 PM

I asked Phil to start this thread because the other one was a bit too crowded. So, The "Polish team"will be leaving Saturday at about 9:00 which will put us in Williams Lake at around 17:00 with the occasional coffee/bathrooom/stretch stops. From there to McIntyre is a short trip but we could make it to Fish Lake in one day.
Do you think that you guys might be up for leaving earlier?

Spot share page!!! this is how you find us!!! Click here.

try that.

Glenn-BJ74 · 07-19-09, 08:15 AM

Sopel and I talked about building a sweat lodge. This is basically a tarp covered steam room made from a lean-to. We will need a few large tarps, some strong twine or bailing wire and we can find some long saplings to make the frame. Heavy plastic is ideal (6-8 mil), but tarps are cheaper and more plentiful. If anyone has a big roll of strong twine/wire please bring it a long and maybe a few extra tarps. I am sure someone has a 5-gallon bucket and a dipper or a mug will do. We will need an all day fire to heat rocks - which should not be porous like sandstone (we don't want them to explode).

Thanks

"any idiot can be uncomfortable in the bush ....

Fantom · 07-19-09, 11:48 PM

Almost forgot, Mike McT is also coming but I am not sure when he is departing.
Scott (darmaduke) will be joining us at Upper Taseko camp (which on the map is the Southern Lake) around Monday and still waiting to hear about Shane when he is going to come out. Aaron - departure time? Toynut - are you coming? when?

Glenn-BJ74 · 07-20-09, 09:27 AM

Please advise me of revisions and I will update.

Matt R. (Fantom), 84 Blue BJ60, Depart July 25, Meet in Clinton in PM
Glenn B. (Glenn-BJ74), 89 Black BJ74, Depart July 25, Meet Chilliwack Ricky’s 11:00 am
Robert C. (flycruiser), 89 Grey HJ61, Depart July 25, Meet Clinton in PM
Sopel, BJ61, Depart July 25, Meet Clinton in PM
Bill W (Scalp), 88 Grey BJ74, Depart July 25, Meet Chilliwack Ricky’s 11:00 am
Gary T.,89 Black BJ74, Depart July 25, Meet Chilliwack Ricky’s 11:00 am
Arron K. (prado t), 89 Grey BJ74, Depart July 25, Meet not sure (as usual)
Gary B. (SquamSquatch), Brown FJ, Depart July 25, Meet Clinton in PM
Mike McT. White HJ75, Depart Not sure, Meet Not sure
Scot (Darmaduke) FJ80, Depart July 27 Monday, Meet Upper Taseko Lk
Toynut, Depart Not sure, Meet Not sure
Drew (BC_FJC ), Blue FJ, Depart July 31 Friday, Meet To be announced
Shane (archaeology_student), Land Rover, Depart July 25, Meet Not Sure

Scalp · 07-20-09, 10:27 AM

CHILCOTIN COASTAL CRUISER RADIO FREQUENCIES July 25-August 7:

Note: This is a preliminary list of frequencies. Drew is putting together a more comprehensive Google map list of repeaters in the area.

CC CB trail chatter Channel 4
CC VHF trail chatter 146.460 MHz
General Ham traffic in area 146.520
Chilco Lake Lodge Air Service 122.8000
Tatla Landing Tel 152.4800
Tatla Landing Air Traffic 123.2000
Alexis Creek RCMP repeater 139.3200 (They don’t like us using this)
Alexis Creek Emergency Red Cross 152.2400

Granite Grinder · 07-21-09, 06:28 AM

Fire ban just posted for the Caribou. I see it the web site hasn't been updated yet, but I just heard on the news.
Open Fire Bans - Protection Branch - Ministry of Forests and Range - Province of British Columbia
Phil

Glenn-BJ74 · 07-21-09, 09:09 AM

I called BC Forest Service Williams Lake - the will be a camp fire ban over the entire Chicotin effective July 24 untill further notice. We will have to bring extra propane to compensate for no campfire.

Scalp · 07-21-09, 05:11 PM

Some good news! Gary T has friday the 24th off and also the following week. So....he's coming!
I'll ask him if he can leave earlier on Saturday morning.

Glenn-BJ74 · 07-21-09, 07:42 PM

Toynut not coming. We are now at 12 trucks.

Fantom · 07-21-09, 09:28 PM

Garry (SquamSquatch) I will call you when we leave town, that should give you a couple of hours heads up before you have to leave.

Glenn-BJ74 · 07-22-09, 05:54 PM

Who/how many chain saws are coming? I am packed to the gunnels and I can't find any room. I need a roof rack --- but then I am over height on the ferry.

prado t · 07-22-09, 08:58 PM

Hey Guys,
My priorities at work have been changed for me at the last minute and I now can't make the trip. Don't look for me!! I only have this weekend off and two days of the Aug 1 long weekend. I hope that you guys have a great trip.
Aaron

Fantom · 07-23-09, 12:16 AM

Sorry to hear about that Aaron, so we are down to 11 trucks. I will have a chainsaw with me but would prefer not to be the only one.

darmaduke · 07-23-09, 01:38 PM

i could try and rent one if we need... let me know.

scott.

BC_FJC · 07-23-09, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn-BJ74

Who/how many chain saws are coming? I am packed to the gunnels and I can't find any room. I need a roof rack --- but then I am over height on the ferry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fantom

Sorry to hear about that Aaron, so we are down to 11 trucks. I will have a chainsaw with me but would prefer not to be the only one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by darmaduke

i could try and rent one if we need... let me know.

scott.

I was going to bringing mine but if no one else going for the duration has one I can loan mine to someone that has some space.

Enigma · 07-23-09, 02:15 PM

I have a good Jonsered 625 saw you guys can borrow if needed. In a carrying case, and even have some brand new files for it.