Whipsaw July 2021

[Antarctican]

I'm taking her in to BCC tomorrow for a once-over, I have a feeling that she may not be road worthy in time. I should have left her stock, these aftermarket parts always end up needing replacing too often!

 

[BC40]

Looking fairly positive for Friday. Likely just camp up the FSR near the trailhead and meet up with you guys Saturday morning. taking the 40 again

 

[bladedog]

Here's a screenshot of the site along the river past the Copper Creek rec site. Apparently there's a lot of room there.

 

[bladedog]

And this is a potential overflow, further west on Hwy3 at Eastgate

 

[bladedog]

Not sure whether there's cell coverage at Copper Creek, apparently Eastgate does.
My cell sixzerofour.eightfoureight.fivesixsevenoh

 

[Antarctican]

Just a fair warning for the bottom photo, it is usually busy, early ... it's a prime spot for quadders and they usually have the access to the river blocked off as it's a narrow area before the gravel

 

[Antarctican]

aaaaaand it looks like I'm sitting this one out too many issues that need addressing before I do a run

 

[bladedog]

aaaaaand it looks like I'm sitting this one out too many issues that need addressing before I do a run

Sorry to hear that, and thanks for the heads up on the alternate site. Also, thanks for getting the ball rolling on this trip, next time!

 

[ahoelkpuravida]

Looking forward to this adventure, going to be a great weekend

 

[Jeff Herbert]

Sorry, not going to make this one....

 

[bladedog]

Too bad, we'll swat a mosquito or two for you! Next time.

 

[BC40]

Fun trip. thanks for organizing it. 12 assorted toyotas spanning about 50 years in production. clear skies. still quite wet in the high elevations. maybe a mosquito or two. here are a few highlights. much better cameras and photographers in the group so others can share.

 

[BC40]

s'more

 

[ahoelkpuravida]

Yes that was a great time out there. I am looking forward to seeing the videos
and photos to come, as I did not manage to take many. Thanks to the organizers of this weekend, looking forward to the next trip. Here are some photos i

 

[bladedog]

What a great trip! Super relaxed group and lots of time for photos and video. Thanks to all that came along. Let's do it again!

 

[kim]

What a great weekend! Thanks for having me along, I had a blast!

 

[kim]

and some more;

 

[cruiserpilot]

So how bad were the mosquitos? Looks like a good time.

 

[bladedog]

Well, depends on how much the mosquitos liked the others around you!
The wild flowers were amazing though!

 

[bayamick]

They were relentless, thank goodness for spray and coils.