I recently read a great article in the Winter 2010 edition of The Overland Journal about a Land Rover group that attempted to complete the Canol Road / Trail last year. It was an exceptional article. They had to turn back because they simply ran out of time and the fuel reserves were getting low. It hasnt been completed by a motorized vehicle in like 50 years. The trail runs from Ross River to Norman Wells.
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I have off roaded with the Land Rover club here in Edmonton ( i am a member despite owning a Toyota ) and they are an extremely talented and experienced group of drivers, and when they say that something is challenging , its CHALLENGING .
So after reading this article I said to my girlfriend " you know... we should try and finish that trail .. " and the idea struck us. Why not ? And who would like to join us in attempting the impossible?
So I started to research the trials and tribulations of the Land Rover group and there is a ton of info , logistics , ideas, etc on the forum thread
The Rover-Landers of BC :: View topic - Canol Road 2009
Now ... just for the record, this is an extremely difficult venture. You really should see some of the photos from the Rover Thread. There are major hurdles to overcome, and it is a long way to drive just to get there. There are alot of logistics that have to be taken care of , and of course m this is the chance of a lifetime. this trail will not be around forever .
If I was to look into doing this , it would be in the summer of 2012. The reason being all my time that i took off for vacation time this year is already booked. Im leaving for the Barret Jackson Auction on wednesday in scottsdale , and we are eating up 3 weeks for Cruise Moab 2011.
Sooo... whos interested?
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I have off roaded with the Land Rover club here in Edmonton ( i am a member despite owning a Toyota ) and they are an extremely talented and experienced group of drivers, and when they say that something is challenging , its CHALLENGING .
So after reading this article I said to my girlfriend " you know... we should try and finish that trail .. " and the idea struck us. Why not ? And who would like to join us in attempting the impossible?
So I started to research the trials and tribulations of the Land Rover group and there is a ton of info , logistics , ideas, etc on the forum thread
The Rover-Landers of BC :: View topic - Canol Road 2009
Now ... just for the record, this is an extremely difficult venture. You really should see some of the photos from the Rover Thread. There are major hurdles to overcome, and it is a long way to drive just to get there. There are alot of logistics that have to be taken care of , and of course m this is the chance of a lifetime. this trail will not be around forever .
If I was to look into doing this , it would be in the summer of 2012. The reason being all my time that i took off for vacation time this year is already booked. Im leaving for the Barret Jackson Auction on wednesday in scottsdale , and we are eating up 3 weeks for Cruise Moab 2011.
Sooo... whos interested?