Easter weekend on Vancouver Island

[hayley]

On March 30-31st, PNWX is coming to Vancouver Island! I'm busy planning a 'circle' route (wouldn't want any bored 4 wheelers) that'll include two different ferry trips, hours of fun in the snowy/muddy wilderness (we may even see bear/elk), two fantastic lakes and a night of debauchery in Duncan, BC (those of you who've heard of Duncan won't be surprised at that!).

Everyone who shows up gets a souvenir trip book (not containing any illegally photocopied maps, of course :-), an easter treat, and a good ol' Canadian beer, on me! (this is my first trip with the club so I'm trying for a good impression)

All skill levels welcome - we'll be travelling decent logging roads with stops to play in the mud/snow pits & other such nasty obstacles!!! Come on out & enjoy the fun!

[superjens]

I'm there baby and I can't wait! Bring on the mud!

Hayley I'm looking foward to meeting you -- anybody who goes through the trouble of arranging a weekend's worth of offroading for a group of people they haven't met yet has gotta be a great person to go wheeling with. Cheers!

[Antitree_hugger]

Damn I wish I could go on this trip. I guess I will have to console myself with a trip to Manashtash

Ben

[scott.com]

Considering all the work your putting into this trip hayley I think we all owe you a beer.

Can't wait.

[Greenwood]

Where do you plan on meeting Saturday morning?
What time?
What hotel are you thinking about?
Does anybody have a winch?
Is it OK to wear brown shoes with a blue suit?

I don't think the bears are awake yet but the cougars never sleep.

[hayley]

Greenwood,

I've left the meeting time on the mainland up to the folks coming over... I'd suggested that the group try for a morning ferry, as at this end it'll be about 45mins - 1hr (depending on traffic) to the trails... I'll ask the folks at PNWX what they think. As there are members coming up from the US, I doubt they'll be on the first (7am) ferry!

As for motel, I'm not sure yet -- one of the guys in Vancouver is trying to snag a package-deal for us (probably at the Traveller's Inn, Days Inn.. that type of thing - Duncan isn't renowned for swanky hotels!)

Have you found any good wheelin' yet? My offer of the Squamish district forestry map still stands... as it's a duplicate, I really have no use for it...

Hope you can make the Easter trip -- It'll be a great time!

[superjens]

I'm going to suggest that the Vancouverites book reservations for the 7 AM ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. The ride is 1 hour, 35 minutes, and we can meet up with the US crew somewhere in Victoria (where their ferry will land, I believe). I don't know Victoria well enough to suggest a meeting place, Hayley we'll need your expertise for this.

By this schedule we can be downtown by 9 AM-ish, once we hear from the US folks on when they think they can get there, we can see how well this would fit together. I realize it will be an early start to the day, but life is short ...

[PlatnumToof]

I may be interested in attending with you guy if thats ok. It depends on if I end up going to vegas that weekend or not.

Thanks.

[ozxterra]

I look forward to it. I have been all over the Southern Gulf Islands for quite a few years and parts of Vancouver Island but I look forward greatly to a guided tour

Platnumtoof - are you on pnwx? If so then you can chat about meeting there or feel free to drop me a line via the forum. Your in Seattle right?

[Schludwiller]

Originally posted by PlatnumToof
I may be interested in attending with you guy if thats ok. It depends on if I end up going to vegas that weekend or not.

Thanks.

I dropped you an e-mail. Let me know if you have any problems joining.

[PlatnumToof]

Thanks for the info.....

Im "pending" right now.