BC/AB ....over the pass's in mid march??

[Nitro]

So whats my odds of making it over the Rogers and Kicking horse in mid march??  Think need to pick up a bike in Calgary (83,1100f) and get it back to kamloops..Buddy is just a silly..hes riding across the arctic desert (wpg) on it, leaving it for me in Calgary and riding home a new one..I suspect he will be colder, but I might not be able to get up the hill without snow tires.....

guess will have to see at the time, maybe  take the #3 if its warmer down there..I really wish he's wait a month, but no guarantee then either I figure.

what ya think??

[bubba zanetti]

It is so dependent on the wether that week Nitro it can go either way. There will be a lot of sand on the roads for sure so expect to get muddy and have to stop frequently to clean your visor.

Taking 3 is not warmer as that is Kootenay Pass, which is higer than Rogers by over 350 meters.

You can keep an eye or Rogers Pass here ... http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/bchighwaycam/index.aspx?cam=101

and Kootenay Pass here on Highway 3 ... http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/bchighwaycam/index.aspx?cam=5

[CDN]

It is so dependent on the wether that week Nitro it can go either way...

+100.  I've been stuck on the east side of the Purcells/Monashees for a few days waiting out a late April snowstorm.  Then again, Zarly and his Hyperspace Conveyance RT went for a little spin to Calgary and back in February before without incident.  Ya just never know so make sure you have a Plan B...and C...and perhaps a D.

[alphabet man]

So whats my odds of making it over the Rogers and Kicking horse in mid march??  Think need to pick up a bike in Calgary (83,1100f) and get it back to kamloops..Buddy is just a silly..hes riding across the arctic desert (wpg) on it, leaving it for me in Calgary and riding home a new one..I suspect he will be colder, but I might not be able to get up the hill without snow tires.....

guess will have to see at the time, maybe  take the #3 if its warmer down there..I really wish he's wait a month, but no guarantee then either I figure.

what ya think??

 Nitro are you nuckin futs?????   the thin air up there on todd Mtn must be starting to effect you.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I'd say no. The earliest I could get from Seattle to Castlegar last year was early April, and it still snowed on me. Maybe you'll get a good window, but I wouldn't plan on it

[bubba zanetti]

I'd say no. The earliest I could get from Seattle to Castlegar last year was early April, and it still snowed on me. Maybe you'll get a good window, but I wouldn't plan on it

I am headed to Bluepoofs to pick up the DR in early April and that has me a bit concerned for the trip home, though today was +7C here and the melt is on big time. The roads however are a mess with more sand and gravel than you can believe. It has been a heavy snow year here and I bet we are in for a bit more at some point. Still ... who knows?  It could be a record breaking early spring!  

Woo hoo ... as I write this I just won an ebay auction for a great little GPS ... that should help me find the back roads out of The Bay area !!!  

[alphabet man]

I'd say no. The earliest I could get from Seattle to Castlegar last year was early April, and it still snowed on me. Maybe you'll get a good window, but I wouldn't plan on it

 Hmmm me thinks I recall you riding the Rock Creek road much earlier than that a couple of years back, though I do have trouble remembering last week so I could be mistaken  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

 Hmmm me thinks I recall you riding the Rock Creek road much earlier than that a couple of years back, though I do have trouble remembering last week so I could be mistaken  

Which one is Rock Creek Road?
I checked my website (the only way I know when I did what and why) and still the earliest is April 8th of last year... Go ahead - jog my memory  

[CDN]

Which one is Rock Creek Road?
I checked my website (the only way I know when I did what and why) and still the earliest is April 8th of last year... Go ahead - jog my memory  

Hwy 33?  (Kelowna-Rock Creek)

[alphabet man]

Which one is Rock Creek Road?
I checked my website (the only way I know when I did what and why) and still the earliest is April 8th of last year... Go ahead - jog my memory  

 Hwy 33 kelowna to hwy 3 (rock Creek), then again it could have been the other tall young  girl I know from Seattle that rides a GS

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Ahh - this ride?

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I am headed to Bluepoofs to pick up the DR in early April and that has me a bit concerned for the trip home, though today was +7C here and the melt is on big time. The roads however are a mess with more sand and gravel than you can believe. It has been a heavy snow year here and I bet we are in for a bit more at some point. Still ... who knows?  It could be a record breaking early spring!  

You're welcome to wait out any storms at my place if you need to!  

[bubba zanetti]

You're welcome to wait out any storms at my place if you need to!  

   ... Thanks Colleen that is great to know I have a plan B !!!  You gonna ride up here this spring again, we would be happy to have you?  Oh ... and you can meet Murphy and help give Boris a little therapy as he learns to accept his new little (BIG!) brother ...    !

[Kootenanny]

what ya think??

I think...you're a tougher man than I!  

If you do it, take your woolies...

[rselin]

So whats my odds of making it over the Rogers and Kicking horse in mid march??  
what ya think??

 

[Nitro]

"the thin air up there on todd Mtn must be starting to effect you. Lol "



   yep..probly right...  better  spend  a day in the basement to wake up...


      besides, will still be working in March..!!

Hmmm..I guess that is only a month away right now...oooh boy..I will be riding here in the valleys alright, but not up high....

  I expect will get him to just leave it in Mb so as i got a excuse for a ride come nice weather..Besdies I always enjoy driving outa there!!!:)

 Yep its easy to watch the weather and blast to calgary if its good, depends on the day..., but since we gotta plan this ahead , I think its a no go....  #$%#%%!!

but will see......

besides..i was bored eh?

[bubba zanetti]

"the thin air up there on todd Mtn must be starting to effect you. Lol "



   yep..probly right...  better  spend  a day in the basement to wake up...


      besides, will still be working in March..!!

Hmmm..I guess that is only a month away right now...oooh boy..I will be riding here in the valleys alright, but not up high....

  I expect will get him to just leave it in Mb so as i got a excuse for a ride come nice weather..Besdies I always enjoy driving outa there!!!:)

 Yep its easy to watch the weather and blast to calgary if its good, depends on the day..., but since we gotta plan this ahead , I think its a no go....  #$%#%%!!

but will see......

besides..i was bored eh?

So .. tell me a bit more about that 1100F ?   Is that the Canadian version or US version ?  The reason I ask is because of the fairing that came standard in Canada that year. IIRC that is an awesome bike.  

[alphabet man]

I am headed to Bluepoofs to pick up the DR in early April and that has me a bit concerned for the trip home, though today was +7C here and the melt is on big time. The roads however are a mess with more sand and gravel than you can believe. It has been a heavy snow year here and I bet we are in for a bit more at some point. Still ... who knows?  It could be a record breaking early spring!  

Woo hoo ... as I write this I just won an ebay auction for a great little GPS ... that should help me find the back roads out of The Bay area !!!  

 You should be good by then I usually insure my bike from the first weekend in April until the first weekend in Nov. My first ride is to Trail via DH 1  to my Mom's in early April

[alphabet man]

Ahh - this ride?

 Nope I must have you confussed with some one else it was a ride over 33 in March while there was yet snow falling,  

[Kootenanny]

I expect will get him to just leave it in Mb so as i got a excuse for a ride come nice weather..Besdies I always enjoy driving outa there!!!:)

There are a few ST.N members in Calgary--perhaps one of them would be willing to park the FJ for a few weeks for ya? (that is, if your buddy really wants to ride it from MB in March...)