US Northwest Inland Northwest Adventure Group Does the Whipsaw

[Ebbs]

Inland Northwest Adventure Group is tackeling the famous Whipsaw in BC!

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[Mike Dubya]

Another bucket list trail to scratch. Thanks Brandon for putting this together!

 

[Ebbs]

Made a minor tweak. after reviewing the route, for the 100th time, I realized we'd have to backtrack into Princeton for fuel after the whipsaw before jumping over to the provincial park. So, I've revised our plan to run it CLOCKWISE which is the traditional path. The Counter Clockwise (or Anticlockwise) route is supposedly more challenging (again reportedly all major obstacles have bypasses/easy lines). However, we'll have a 5+hr drive to Princeton regardless, and we can discuss and make the decision on what way we want to go based on how folks feel and how we progress, there is more camping available near the start of the clockwise route it seems.

I do want to re-iterate that I won't be able to pre-run this, and this will be my first time in the area, so depending on how busy it is (this is the height of the season for the whipsaw) and how many spots there are to camp, we may have to fumble around for a camp spot, especially the first night (due to proximity to a main road). I just ask your patience and understanding.

Looking forward to this trip a ton!

 

[shortbus4x4]

Not just guns but any gun accessories like ammo or spent shells will draw unwanted attention at the border crossing and possibly cost you money and denial of entry into Canada. Also any DUIs or felonies on your record even old ones can show up when you cross the border into Canada and can possibly cost you money and no entry.

 

[Ebbs]

Not just guns but any gun accessories like ammo or spent shells will draw unwanted attention at the border crossing and possibly cost you money and denial of entry into Canada. Also any DUIs or felonies on your record even old ones can show up when you cross the border into Canada and can possibly cost you money and no entry.

Yes. I do want to be clear, if anyone is detained, we will do our best to help notify a emergency contact on their behalf, but we will continue on without them. this isn't meant to sound rude, just that we would obviously be powerless to challenge the situation. As well as to emphasize personal responsibility to ensuring save passage across the border.

 

[shortbus4x4]

I had a buddy's friend moving to Alaska with a pickup and enclosed cargo trailer. Entering Canada an empty pistol shell was found in the cab. That meant truck and trailer were torn apart and it was raining too which as a mechanic with his tools and box outside emptied was not a pleasant experience. Also an old DUI was found to be on his record from years ago. Big fine and denied entry to Canada. Fortunately his brother was along helping and had a clean record so brother ended up driving to Alaska after dropping him off at an airport to fly to Alaska.

I know I crossed the border two years ago with my C pap machine and was getting grilled pretty hard about it.

If any of you guys go shooting triple check and make your vehicles are clean of any rounds, both live and spent.

 

[Ebbs]

I had a buddy's friend moving to Alaska with a pickup and enclosed cargo trailer. Entering Canada an empty pistol shell was found in the cab. That meant truck and trailer were torn apart and it was raining too which as a mechanic with his tools and box outside emptied was not a pleasant experience. Also an old DUI was found to be on his record from years ago. Big fine and denied entry to Canada. Fortunately his brother was along helping and had a clean record so brother ended up driving to Alaska after dropping him off at an airport to fly to Alaska.

I know I crossed the border two years ago with my C pap machine and was getting grilled pretty hard about it.

If any of you guys go shooting triple check and make your vehicles are clean of any rounds, both live and spent.

When I entered last year, they asked me one question, when was the last time a weapon was in this vehicle lol

When I entered last month, it was the normal. Do you have any alcohol, tobacco or firearms?

 

[mtn.goat.adv]

Just joined the site and was hoping to make this trip. Still got room?

Derek

 

[Ebbs]

Just joined the site and was hoping to make this trip. Still got room?

Derek

Yup, I see you've RSVP'd on the rally point. Welcome!
I'll start a conversation with everyone in the next week or so, and give everyone the gpx file for the route (I'll add it to the rally point as well)

 

[mtn.goat.adv]

Cool, thanks. We usually bring two vehicles, is that an issue with the vehicle cap at 7?

 

[Ebbs]

Cool, thanks. We usually bring two vehicles, is that an issue with the vehicle cap at 7?

No issues at all.

 

[Ebbs]

I'll get a message started with everyone going this weekend, and upload the gpx file. The update to the forum making rally points app only has made it a little different and I'm struggling
Trust me I'm a better trip leader than IT guru

 

[Two Sheds]

Im too excited to wait!

 

[Mike Dubya]

Sorry, not going to be able to go. Have fun!

 

[Ebbs]

Sorry, not going to be able to go. Have fun!

Sorry to hear that! Hope to see you on the next one!

 

[Ebbs]

Good Morning,
We're T-11 days from departing, just wanted to update everyone
Still looking good for campfires
The Way too early weather forecasts look like highs in the high 70's low 80's and lows in the mid 40's to 50's.
Keep in mind that is, using Princeton, BC, which is 2200ft
the trail starts at about 3000 and climbs to 4000at mile 9 and 6000's by mile 16. we don't drop backdown under 4000 until mile 45. so expect cooler weather than the forecast
I would pack for Early Fall weather... meaning warm weather during the day, and chilly to cold weather at night. in other words.. PERFECT CAMPING!

if you haven't already definitely locate your required paperwork for crossing the boarder. (I'm bringing the dogs so doing the research on what's exactly needed for that, I think it's just vaccination records, but I'll pass on when I find it)

looking forward to getting back out... last trip for me was in June... way too long ago LOL

 

[shortbus4x4]

I'm out. Wife's car is going to body shop Monday and she'll be in my Jeep for probably a couple of weeks. I'm hoping my Jeep survives. Hope someone else can fill my spot.

 

[Ebbs]

I'm out. Wife's car is going to body shop Monday and she'll be in my Jeep for probably a couple of weeks. I'm hoping my Jeep survives. Hope someone else can fill my spot.

Sorry to hear that! Hope to catch you on a future trip