3rd annual Gary Telford Memorial fall run (Thurston Loop) November 5th (1 Viewer)

Scalp · Nov 2, 2022

604mike said:
I have a small portable bbq I can bring. Might be a bit better for dogs than a stove unless we have a griddle top.
I have lots of fire wood and can throw in a couple bundles as well.

Sure, bring the bbq along just in case we need it. Firewood will be helpful too!

Scalp · Nov 2, 2022

Ol Yeller said:
Really doubt I can pull off this weekend, the GX probably hasn’t hit the right clearance or tires too.

The GX might have enough clearance unless the road is in really bad shape. Hard to know until we get up there.
The widow-maker hill can be bypassed around to the left side.
Tires might be an issue due to mud. Sorry if you can't make it.

Scalp · Nov 3, 2022

I will bring the smokies, buns, mustard, and bottled water.
Does anyone have paper plates?
Our VHF frequency is 146.46 MHz for club chatter. The Chilliwack
Resource Road Channel for commercial vehicles is 150.500 MHz.

bayamick · Nov 3, 2022

Hey Scalp, will get the paper plates I have plastic knives and forks.

Scalp · Nov 3, 2022

bayamick said:
Hey Scalp, will get the paper plates I have plastic knives and forks.

OK, thanks.
If it turns out that we can't get up the trail, then the alternative is Foley Lake.
The turn off to Foley is approximately 27km from the roundabout at the start of Chilliwack Lake Road. Once you turn Left onto the gravel road, turn Right to stay on Foley Creek FSR (turning Left will take you to Mt Cheam trailhead) and make your way through the pot holes, puddles, and across a single lane bridge and you will see the lake on your left. We went
there one year and danced around the bonfire in the rain...

bayamick · Nov 3, 2022

How many will be attending?

Scalp · Nov 3, 2022

bayamick said:
How many will be attending?

So far as I know, seven trucks. There could be more lurking before committing.
About 11 or more people plus dogs...

604mike · Nov 4, 2022

Saw this just now. Looks like lots of snow up Thurston. I am game to give it a try but does not look friendly to stock rigs. We may need to redirect to Foley.

bladedog · Nov 4, 2022

Thanks Mike604. That's some good intel!

AJAEbj42 · Nov 4, 2022

There will be a lot more snow up there after the heavy rains and cold weather today.

SquamSquatch · Nov 6, 2022

Great day, and many thanks Bill!

bladedog · Nov 6, 2022

Great turnout and some new faces as well! Thanks Bill for your push to make it happen and cookin' up a storm on the BBQ too! Daryl led us through all the 'easy' routes, and it was perfect.

bladedog · Nov 6, 2022

A few more...

bayamick · Nov 6, 2022

Thanks everyone for a great day with some awesome people.

bladedog · Nov 6, 2022

Missed you, @Ol Yeller. Get that 55 on th road already!

Scalp · Nov 6, 2022

Well, we sure lucked out considering the windstorm Friday and the snow today. We timed it

perfectly between weather events, so how lucky can you get at the end of the fall wheeling

season? It was a perfect Vedder Mountain run with all the elements: great people, sunshine, snow dusting,

and some technically challenging trails.

The crew were both old hands and new enthusiasts. Daryl H, Drew E, Andrew, Gary B & Nicole in their new Bronco, Mike 604, FJ Cruiser Mike, Franz & Kristen in two 60 series, and myself on shotgun. The new crew were Grace & Mat in their 100 series diesel, and Dorcas & Roger in their new Jeep Rubicon. Nine vehicles in all and eager for some good wheel'n. I hope I haven't missed anybody...

Scalp · Nov 6, 2022

We had a few obstacles such as fallen trees, water, and some steep terrain but thanks to
Daryl ZZ Top (He's a logger and stirs his coffee with his thumb) and his assistants Mike 1&2 we
got through that pretty damn quick...