Alpine single track in B.C.

motoged · 03-18-2006, 05:56 PM

Riders,

There are incredible places to ride in all parts of this blue planet...and I am blessed to be in one of them. British Columbia has mountains, ocean, forests, desert, and some of the best greenery to be found anywhere

About six years ago I was reading a magazine that showcases BC (Beautiful BC....http://www.bcmag.ca/ ) and saw some mountain areas that invited me to learn more about them. The alpine areas described and shown in photos lured me into more research that led to a series of annual rides.

The area was known for wilderness hiking, horse-packing (no, you don't carry the horse...), grizzly bears and some goldmining history.

I was hooked....

the trails tended to be old narrow mining roads that were often reduced to wide single track and often were hiking trails that were 8 inches wide and 10 inches deep....real ruts, you might say.

There are various passes and routes that border on provincial park land, so motorized travel is either rare or prohibited ....

Researching a variety of maps led me to figure that it was a place to be ...and a select group of invitees have enjoyed the area every mid-August..

Every once in a while we need to stop for a break....and diminish our supplies as we see fit...

A trapper's cabin is usually as good a place as any...

And if a trapper's cabin can't be found, a miner's cabin will suffice...

Sometimes the going can get a bit mucky...

But finding an old spot is worth the sweat and wet feet....

If the covered forest trails offer one type of view, they invariably lead to more open vistas....

And if you are lucky, you can see grizzlies down in these bowls munching on the grasses and berries....and when they hear the bikes from a distance, they take off like freight trains...

Now, some cooks keep a close eye on the barbie....others take a more relaxed approach to ruining the burgers....

The campsite has electrical outlets, running water, and a lake 20 feet away....and a lodge 50 yards away with primo bathrooms....the lodge is legendary....

Oh, yeah....back on the trail...

Riding out of this bowl gave us close encounter with a bear after riding impossible stuff until we found a trail out and down...

Mine rails....

The story continues tomorrow....time for my friend's 50th...
Ged

scooterhose · 03-18-2006, 06:15 PM

Nice report and pics Ged. I've been to BC in the past(have relatives there) but have never ridden there. I might have to go for a visit.

gts · 03-18-2006, 06:20 PM

Awesome - I've seen some of that in guy perret's videos, great open space + very cool how you can ride right to some of those summits. nice post

LavaBull · 03-18-2006, 08:55 PM

Sweeeeett..

Awesome scenary too... thanks for sharing!!

Now I wanna go ride..

Venturello · 03-19-2006, 04:52 AM

Monthly 4 Gb limit exceeded! Cant see the pics - gotta get a smug account!

motoged · 03-21-2006, 10:45 PM

Hey,
The smugmug thing got choked up....and has been fixed....more pics soon to complete this report

Ged

levity · 03-22-2006, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoged

...and a select group of invitees have enjoyed the area every mid-August....

....but enough with the teasing, motoged - how does one get to be part of this "select group of invitees"?

Gregster · 03-22-2006, 04:04 PM

Great pics, looks like fun.

neduro · 03-22-2006, 04:33 PM

Great Shots! That singletrack makes me

PPCLI-Jim · 10-30-2012, 10:44 PM

B ajeebuuzz it really looks like I have to get a lighter bike to do this sort of stuff I'm not so sure about slogging a DR 650 up that stuff

awesome pics

motoged · 10-31-2012, 01:32 AM

PP,
We like the 450 range for that stuff (300's-525 is the range)....One guy who is really good used a XR 650 one year....and made it dance.

it's truly majestic up top

My favourite single track area in BC .....so far

03-18-2006, 05:56 PM	#1
motoged ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Kamloops, BC Oddometer: 530	Alpine single track in B.C. Riders, There are incredible places to ride in all parts of this blue planet...and I am blessed to be in one of them. British Columbia has mountains, ocean, forests, desert, and some of the best greenery to be found anywhere About six years ago I was reading a magazine that showcases BC (Beautiful BC....http://www.bcmag.ca/ ) and saw some mountain areas that invited me to learn more about them. The alpine areas described and shown in photos lured me into more research that led to a series of annual rides. The area was known for wilderness hiking, horse-packing (no, you don't carry the horse...), grizzly bears and some goldmining history. I was hooked.... the trails tended to be old narrow mining roads that were often reduced to wide single track and often were hiking trails that were 8 inches wide and 10 inches deep....real ruts, you might say. There are various passes and routes that border on provincial park land, so motorized travel is either rare or prohibited .... Researching a variety of maps led me to figure that it was a place to be ...and a select group of invitees have enjoyed the area every mid-August.. Every once in a while we need to stop for a break....and diminish our supplies as we see fit... A trapper's cabin is usually as good a place as any... And if a trapper's cabin can't be found, a miner's cabin will suffice... Sometimes the going can get a bit mucky... But finding an old spot is worth the sweat and wet feet.... If the covered forest trails offer one type of view, they invariably lead to more open vistas.... And if you are lucky, you can see grizzlies down in these bowls munching on the grasses and berries....and when they hear the bikes from a distance, they take off like freight trains... Now, some cooks keep a close eye on the barbie....others take a more relaxed approach to ruining the burgers.... The campsite has electrical outlets, running water, and a lake 20 feet away....and a lodge 50 yards away with primo bathrooms....the lodge is legendary.... Oh, yeah....back on the trail... Riding out of this bowl gave us close encounter with a bear after riding impossible stuff until we found a trail out and down... Mine rails.... The story continues tomorrow....time for my friend's 50th... Ged __________________ Ged Schwartz Kamloops , BC '96 GS 1100 '04 450 EXC '09 690 EXC Baja '05 Baja 06/07 Baja 08/09 BC Alpine Single Track

03-18-2006, 06:15 PM	#2
scooterhose Dare to Win Well Joined: Jan 2006 Location: OUT THERE ! Oddometer: 6,271	Nice report and pics Ged. I've been to BC in the past(have relatives there) but have never ridden there. I might have to go for a visit. __________________ Scooter AdventureSportRider

03-18-2006, 08:55 PM	#4
LavaBull Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Republic of Goat Trails Oddometer: 215	Sweeeeett.. Awesome scenary too... thanks for sharing!! Now I wanna go ride.. __________________ Off Road Adventure: KTM Trail Rides 2006 KTM 250 XC- Da Farter

03-19-2006, 04:52 AM	#5
Venturello Wanna-be adventurer Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Zug, Switzerland Oddometer: 69	Monthly 4 Gb limit exceeded! Cant see the pics - gotta get a smug account! __________________ 2003 R1150RS Tourer, commuter, adventure rider dreamer. Here for the pics and stories!

03-21-2006, 10:45 PM	#6
motoged ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Kamloops, BC Oddometer: 530	More pics to come soon Hey, The smugmug thing got choked up....and has been fixed....more pics soon to complete this report Ged __________________ Ged Schwartz Kamloops , BC '96 GS 1100 '04 450 EXC '09 690 EXC Baja '05 Baja 06/07 Baja 08/09 BC Alpine Single Track

03-18-2006, 06:20 PM	#3
gts Bark Buster Joined: Nov 2005 Location: boston ma Oddometer: 485	Awesome - I've seen some of that in guy perret's videos, great open space + very cool how you can ride right to some of those summits. nice post

03-22-2006, 04:04 PM	#8
Gregster Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Oddometer: 903	Great pics, looks like fun.

03-22-2006, 04:33 PM	#9
neduro Tuareg 2013 Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Oddometer: 11,342	Great Shots! That singletrack makes me __________________ For Sale: FJ60, Defender 90, Superduke Doubletake Mirrors- Folding D/S mirror that is both useful and indestructible. Dual Sport Riding Techniques DVDs: Clear instructional DVDs to improve off-road skills.

10-30-2012, 10:44 PM	#10
PPCLI-Jim Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Victoria BC where I ride year round. Oddometer: 143	B ajeebuuzz it really looks like I have to get a lighter bike to do this sort of stuff I'm not so sure about slogging a DR 650 up that stuff awesome pics __________________ I'm not saying to kill all the stupid people . .. Just remove the warning labels and let nature run it's course http://www.youtube.com/user/spudhead/videos?view=0 my youtube channel

10-31-2012, 01:32 AM	#11
motoged ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Kamloops, BC Oddometer: 530	PP, We like the 450 range for that stuff (300's-525 is the range)....One guy who is really good used a XR 650 one year....and made it dance. it's truly majestic up top My favourite single track area in BC .....so far __________________ Ged Schwartz Kamloops , BC '96 GS 1100 '04 450 EXC '09 690 EXC Baja '05 Baja 06/07 Baja 08/09 BC Alpine Single Track

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