Anyone want to attempt a Red Rose trip end of June early July?
maDD
Anyone want to attempt a Red Rose trip end of June early July?
maDD
Funny you should mention this as 2T and I were yakking about tackling this just a few days ago. The last attempt klrnorth and I made was after doing the Telkwa Pass and a roadie back from Telkwa. We were fairly tired but gave it a peek anyhow and made to the one obstacle that I didn't find overly Big bike (Pig) friendly and was a little skeptical about being able to safely make it back even if we did get through. This is the spot where an unfortunate soul lost their life on an ATV rollover. Witnessing a group of ATV'rs on their return trying to get over the hump looked sketchy to me and we, mostly I thought better of it and opted to call it a day. I'd say we had made it around half way or better. Up to that point the trail itself was grassy and slick and required some rock garden and mud bogging technique. Bear in mind that it had been a long day already and evening was falling on us, and we had no idea of what was to come. The ATV'rs suggested we would have to maybe hike part of it, but what do they know.
That being said though, if a group substantial enough was mustered to help get past any nasties and we took an early start to accommodate for different paces and abilities, it would most certainly be well worth it. The plan would have to include some tools for trail work. Having at least 4 people would be ideal as 2T doesn't plan on helping the soldiers as he wants to film the follies.
End of June/early July sounds good. 2T needs to get his steed back together and my new skins will probably take a few weeks to get here. Hopefully we can get this done during a dry spell, thus the trail wouldn't be so greasy. Anyhow I'm on board for this one rain or shine.
Just let me know the date and I will try to make it so. That would be a good workout for me and the doc.
I am going to take a run up there today this aft. With the trials bike ...want to video the run up
This morning will take a run up Rocher from New Town on the trials bike and see how far I can get.....with video going
Will get some video posted hopefully in the next couple of weeks.....Mika has the first 16 gig that I took
Leaving for Ontario on the 23 be back by the 10th .....that be the plan.
Wow wow wow
Teaser
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/...e36f3427_m.jpg
One can not ride to the buildings due to a slide/washout but pic is as close as one can ride to, then it is a short hike across the rubble.
Not a easy ride up at all ....well easy on the trials bike.
posted some pics here in this thread
http://www.dirtybikes.ca/forum/viewt...=1544&start=10
If i figure out how to link face book video to here yous can see that too
When are you up for a repeat? I got a Gas Gas on the way thats perfect for that trip.
Knowing 2T, any time you show up at his door
A gas gas....tell more.......model..... year......Originally Posted by maDDtraPPer
will go anytime.......
I got a 2008 EC300 Race Edition. It should arrive in BC early next week!
Cool .....my KTM300 won't feel so lonely now.
let me know when you want to get it dirty and I will also bring the gopro to film yah.
richardktm300atyahoodotca
Also want to go up the Comeau rd side
and get a plate for it.......lol...shhhhhh
So, did any of you guys actually ever check the rest of the trail out? I've heard it's supposed to be pretty sweet, and I love exploring!
I know 2T (2Trider) made it up there once if not a couple of times last year with his Sherco, but I never got up there. At the time my steed was a GS 1150, and that would have just been plain dumb, kinda like dump bear dumb. He will be more then happy to take you as far as you and the DR are willing to push it.
It looks sooooo sweet, and is on my list of places to go. Heck, all I have right now for transportation is hiking boots and I am am sure that they will get me there
Yeah maybe next week Wednesday if anyone is up for it?
I'd love to join on another DR. How much snow is there right now?
****Awe crap. Just realized this thread is ancient.
Last edited by AlexBC; 04-29-2013 at 02:44 PM.
Don't worry bring it back to life with lots of pics. I haven't been up there in 15+ years and would love to see some pics!
Lots of snow there still....figure end of June before being able to get to the top.....so Alex what is your true ability cause you will need it all....I will await bchunters report
This video starts off just below but half way up the mountain at Red Rose
At 1:40 mark is at the bottom of the mountain looking at the other side of the Valley...(Red Rose slope is off on the left if you where to do a google fly in)
2:20 mark is a stream crossing on the trail in
with the video ending on Nine Mile mountain (Another one for you Alex ...is in Hazelton Oh and there is Comeau too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_Ymazfdzko
True Ability: Newb.
I'd like to do a trip over the dome or something first.
For sure we should do a Dome Trip this year. I have only ever done it on a sled. Would be fun in the summer.
And a Telkwa Pass trip too........
Oh so much to ride, so little time.....
Then Red Rose is out for now....meantime ride ride ride show the grit and ask questions and we will get you up to speed....so much too learn and so much to ride. bc can certainly assist with some instruction tomorrow so ask and inquire. Most of all have FUN..
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