Hey everyone,
First off, sorry for the late posting of this thread, I had it in my mind that there was one going already somehow...
Ok, so as discussed in the meetings thus far, we will be having this years expedition in the Tofino area~ over the BC Day long weekend.
Dates: Friday, August 3rd -------> Monday, August 6th
( Thursday Night I will be camping close to the meeting location for anyone who wants to join)
Meeting Location: Mcdonalds, 3990 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 5N5
Friday @ 10am (up for discussion)
Schedule:
-FRIDAY: Meet at scheduled location full of fuel, food and booze, depart from Alberni and head west. Henderson was such a nice spot last year that I thought we would go there first. There are many routes into the Nahmint/Henderson area, so lets make it a race, everyone for themselves . or enjoy each others company / dust and find some wicked spots along the way!
-SATURDAY: From Henderson we will carry on west, Snow Creek main takes us along the south side of Sprout Lake and reconnects with Highway 4. along Highway 4 there are a number of Logging roads that take off and head every which way. one in particular I thought we would try is right near the summit of Suttons Pass. some spotty Facebook knowledge leads me to believe there is a nice river campsite North of the Highway. There is also apparently a cabin worth checking out up in the hills on the opposite side that is only accessible a couple month of the year due to snow.
Mapbooks will be out on Friday night planning Saturday.
-SUNDAY: Rise and shine from whatever location we end up at and yes....carry on West. We'll push down to Kennedy Lake and either head North or south. North will eventually lead us to Virgin Falls, along the way we pass Kennedy Lake, Muriel Lake and then follow Tofino inlet to the falls. Berryman Cove in a nice spot to stay, an old Log sort, now somewhat abandoned makes for flat camping, oceanfront, and relatively warm water. Issues with this area is how busy it may be over the long weekend, but its worth a shot.
South takes us towards toquart Bay/salmon beach/Barkeley Sound. we can also head past toquart bay and up to Toquart lake possibly. I've never been up that way but have always wanted to.
-MONDAY: Official end to the trip, head away when you see fit. I have that entire week off and am currently heading North towards Cape scott as a tentative end point, though may spend some time in the Campbell River/woss Area. Anyone is Welcome to carry on the trip with me for however long.
Items to Bring:
-Radios (if you do not own one there are plenty of spares)
-ample food for yourself
-Beer, this should have been first on the list
-Rain Gear, I know its august, but its also the west coast
-Extra Fuel
-Tools
-Excitement
-A Landcruiser
-Good Music
If there's something I've missed or you're questions you may have, post it up!
Cheers
Lachlan
First off, sorry for the late posting of this thread, I had it in my mind that there was one going already somehow...
Ok, so as discussed in the meetings thus far, we will be having this years expedition in the Tofino area~ over the BC Day long weekend.
Dates: Friday, August 3rd -------> Monday, August 6th
( Thursday Night I will be camping close to the meeting location for anyone who wants to join)
Meeting Location: Mcdonalds, 3990 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 5N5
Friday @ 10am (up for discussion)
Schedule:
-FRIDAY: Meet at scheduled location full of fuel, food and booze, depart from Alberni and head west. Henderson was such a nice spot last year that I thought we would go there first. There are many routes into the Nahmint/Henderson area, so lets make it a race, everyone for themselves . or enjoy each others company / dust and find some wicked spots along the way!
-SATURDAY: From Henderson we will carry on west, Snow Creek main takes us along the south side of Sprout Lake and reconnects with Highway 4. along Highway 4 there are a number of Logging roads that take off and head every which way. one in particular I thought we would try is right near the summit of Suttons Pass. some spotty Facebook knowledge leads me to believe there is a nice river campsite North of the Highway. There is also apparently a cabin worth checking out up in the hills on the opposite side that is only accessible a couple month of the year due to snow.
Mapbooks will be out on Friday night planning Saturday.
-SUNDAY: Rise and shine from whatever location we end up at and yes....carry on West. We'll push down to Kennedy Lake and either head North or south. North will eventually lead us to Virgin Falls, along the way we pass Kennedy Lake, Muriel Lake and then follow Tofino inlet to the falls. Berryman Cove in a nice spot to stay, an old Log sort, now somewhat abandoned makes for flat camping, oceanfront, and relatively warm water. Issues with this area is how busy it may be over the long weekend, but its worth a shot.
South takes us towards toquart Bay/salmon beach/Barkeley Sound. we can also head past toquart bay and up to Toquart lake possibly. I've never been up that way but have always wanted to.
-MONDAY: Official end to the trip, head away when you see fit. I have that entire week off and am currently heading North towards Cape scott as a tentative end point, though may spend some time in the Campbell River/woss Area. Anyone is Welcome to carry on the trip with me for however long.
Items to Bring:
-Radios (if you do not own one there are plenty of spares)
-ample food for yourself
-Beer, this should have been first on the list
-Rain Gear, I know its august, but its also the west coast
-Extra Fuel
-Tools
-Excitement
-A Landcruiser
-Good Music
If there's something I've missed or you're questions you may have, post it up!
Cheers
Lachlan
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