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 canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/01/2008 : 1:04 PM
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The approach road has been changed to the next turn off (paved) and then you double back to the Brandywine FSR.The road is in good shape but snow and a downed tree stopped us just past a 1000m level.Snow is going fast and someone will surely take care of the tree soon.
The Sledders cabin is a mess.We cut straight up toward the ridge.
 
We came across the snowcat track and then followed that into the Alpine area.We had snowshoes,but were not necessary.
The route up is easy.
  
The terrain is gentle and we reached the summit for a late lunch and almost fell asleep enjoying the warm rays and solitude.We could hear some sleds in the Brandywine bowl,but for the most time it was very quiet and we did not see anyone else all day.
  
SPF 35 is not enough we found out later.I looked over the Brandywine summit approach.It looks OK but some extra care should be taken to avoid cornices and sluffing on the steeper sections.We found this hike quite enjoyable,great weather,good views,solitude,easy-fun terrain,but still got a 1000m vertical workout.
  
 
Me,scaling a massive 10 foot vertical,with Gin guiding me up 
PoohBear has Hip displacia,so no more lenghty trips for him.He is in good spirits though,and gets to enjoy car camping and base camps with us
  
Some summit pics
 
Quick video here..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z-ybNqo_nE |
Edited by - Aqua Terra on 06/01/2008 4:19 PM
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Hope, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/01/2008 : 1:26 PM
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Another Fine Report! W/Video!
The video was great too!
Looks like you all had a good time, I heard you huffing and puffing in the video, so I know it isn't easy  ...
Good to see your pooch wearing protective eyewwear LOL
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Popkum, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/01/2008 : 2:55 PM
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I've always really enjoyed your videos AT and wondered if you play the background music yourself? Nice report and great pictures . |
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| gyppo
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Edmonton, AB
Canada
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Posted - 06/01/2008 : 3:40 PM
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Regardgless of how "waterproof" or "sweat-proof" sunscreen is, it has to be re-applied every couple of hours if you're travelling on snow and sweating a lot. I've burned in 4 hours using spf 30 before; since I've started using the 2-hour rule I haven't burned again!
Good to see you got a piece of that sunshine.
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canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
6768 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2008 : 4:19 PM
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Lynn
I wish I could play some of that music myself
In my Teens I used to play alot of classical guitar,but eventually dropped it.
Gyppo
Re applying is important,even though we had a nice recent Mexican tan,the snow/sun UV exposure was very strong. |
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Abbotsford, BC
Canada
1005 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2008 : 5:04 PM
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| Nice to see you guys getting out again. Hopefully the leg(knee?) is strong again? Nice pictures! |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/01/2008 : 5:10 PM
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| Nice one.Still looks skiable. |
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canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
6768 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2008 : 5:16 PM
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| You got that right Ted,kinda wish we had taken our skies |
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bandana wearin', pole huckin', view lovin', dog herdin', 4x4 navigatin', lake huntin', butt-slidin' bridge crosser, who enjoys postholing with an overnighter pack
Surrey, BC
Canada
4646 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2008 : 5:55 PM
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The knee was holding up great! I'm hoping it'll continue, I'll just have to keep the brace on for a little while yet ...
It was sooo nice to get out again on a good trip with great weather. I really missed being out in the mountains. |
Edited by - Spunky on 06/01/2008 5:56 PM |
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Mountain Grammar Police
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Sardonic sandbagging scoundrel, Cascade Climbers lobotomized spraymeister, space blanket flyer, new millennium vulgarian betaboy and friend to all squids
Climbing, a mountain
Canada
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Posted - 06/01/2008 : 6:41 PM
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| There's gotta be 20 or 30 bucks worth of empties in that cabin? |
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canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
6768 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2008 : 6:44 PM
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| about 15 bucks and another 5 bucks outside within throwing distance |
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Night owl posting,Subie driving, backpacking Dad who is perpetually trying to catch up to his kids on the trail.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
3052 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2008 : 12:08 AM
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| Nice video. Regarding the cabin: nothing like motorized transport to bring idiocy to remote locations. Pretty typical in my experience. |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
2659 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2008 : 1:45 PM
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Great to see a TR from you guys |
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| LeeL
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Extreme ski tourin, mountain bikin addict who hikes at least once a year
2506 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2008 : 2:03 PM
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| AT - do you need a chainsaw for the downed tree or would a handsaw do? |
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Peak bagging, bushwhacking, zamboni driving, snowshoeing, self portrait artist, and speed demon who loves to hang out on Mt. Seymour
3994 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2008 : 3:36 PM
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 One year to the day that I was up there and with the same great weather. Looks like you parked in the same area too.
It sure is a beautiful area to be seen from the top slopes. |
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Fleece thong wearin, Buntzen Lurkin, mystic poet mountain man and international spokesman of the friends of the white squirrel society
Port Moody, B.C.
Canada
5886 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2008 : 4:46 PM
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WOW guys looks like a great trip!
Bo I always enjoy your Vids.
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canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
6768 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2008 : 9:10 PM
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Originally posted by LeeL
AT - do you need a chainsaw for the downed tree or would a handsaw do?
Lee
The tip of the tree would be managable by hand to sneek a smaller vehicle around.If I had my usual arsenal of equipment,I would have just dragged the tip with my truck until it busted,but the continous snow patches proved that it would have been a a waste of time that weekend.
For a proper removal, a Chainsaw would be ideal and fast.The tree is fairly safe to cut without difficult binding.
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culmination point, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 06/03/2008 : 10:39 AM
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| good outing you two. nice pics and video. my dog can't climb mountains anymore either for the same reason but she guards the camp instead |
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Happy go lucky, plaid wearin, postholin, safeway gaitor sportin, old-school film shootin, giver of many regards
Abbotsford, B.C.
Canada
13441 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2008 : 8:31 PM
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Boris
Love your video, always enjoy your commentary and your walking and panning with the camera. It is almost like I am there, and great background music too.
K |
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canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
6768 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2008 : 10:22 AM
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Thanks Karl
I havent made a clip in some time.This one was a bit rough,I thought.
Footage that seems good in the field,often does not turn out as expected once you are at home.
Hope to capture a few new destinations in vid this year |
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Langley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/07/2008 : 3:13 PM
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| Nice you guys! |
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Metal Dome - May 31 ( Video inc.)
