Winter Wheeling - Copper Queen!
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Winter Wheeling - Copper Queen!
Yes you read right....OCT 4th, 2009 winter wheeling in British Columbia...mind you up in the higher elevation!
Well....I went Wheeling Sunday after I got my JK back from the Dealership on Saturday for my 3rd Throw-out bearing and finally got my softop header fixed.
I decided it was a nice sunny day when I got up at 6am in Revelstoke...and I went down to Trout Lake to explore more of the area and hunt down some natural hot springs in the local area. Well...I hit the 1600m (4800ft) elevation and hit the white fluffy stuff!!!
I looked at the temp guage and it was -2C!
It was a little hairy at times on the trail...I hit a good sized adverse pitch on a narrow mining road....all of a sudden....I lost momentum in 2nd gear and 4LO....and started sliding backwards damn fast....Pucker factor at the MAX!!!
I was trying to steer using my rear view mirrors on a road no wider than to fit my JK and a 100% dropoff on on side and a rock bluff on the other!!!
I slide for a good 150m (450ft) down this steep road section and finally hit a flat spot to slow my momentum. When I got stopped....I got out kissed the ground....WAY 2 close for comfort and Pucker to the max!!!!
I only marked up my tires from hitting the skinny pedal and trying to get the wheels to grab the rocks to slow my decent down alittle. No body damage to the JK....but freakin close with the rock bluff!!! Almost like driving INDY 500 but backwards....just about smoking the wall!!! So, I back tracked and hit another area to get up into the Alpine!
Well...here are a few pictures of my Sunday Wheeling trip!
The Ferry that I had to take to get across Arrow lakes to start my travels! Got to meet a few people that liked my JK and even a couple from the area that have a TJ that may tag along on a trip or two with me next year!
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Off toward Gerrard!
Trout Lake General Store......Do you notice the Gas pumps???? Old Glass jar tanks with actual hand pump....STILL FUNCTIONAL!!!
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Road up to Cooper Queen on Silver Cup Ridge.
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Nice morning View of Trout Lake
Black Bear Breaking Trail
More of the Trail
Hit the jackpot of snow!
Nice lake...couldn't reach down there...as the snow was deep and a nasty adverse grade getting out....didn't want to risk it!
Enjoying the view and having lunch....in the JK....little chilly up top -7C
The Clouds moving in looked like more snow on the way!!!
Cool looking color of the lake as I was heading out for home
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Well....I went Wheeling Sunday after I got my JK back from the Dealership on Saturday for my 3rd Throw-out bearing and finally got my softop header fixed.
I decided it was a nice sunny day when I got up at 6am in Revelstoke...and I went down to Trout Lake to explore more of the area and hunt down some natural hot springs in the local area. Well...I hit the 1600m (4800ft) elevation and hit the white fluffy stuff!!!
I looked at the temp guage and it was -2C! It was a little hairy at times on the trail...I hit a good sized adverse pitch on a narrow mining road....all of a sudden....I lost momentum in 2nd gear and 4LO....and started sliding backwards damn fast....Pucker factor at the MAX!!!
I was trying to steer using my rear view mirrors on a road no wider than to fit my JK and a 100% dropoff on on side and a rock bluff on the other!!!
I slide for a good 150m (450ft) down this steep road section and finally hit a flat spot to slow my momentum. When I got stopped....I got out kissed the ground....WAY 2 close for comfort and Pucker to the max!!!! I only marked up my tires from hitting the skinny pedal and trying to get the wheels to grab the rocks to slow my decent down alittle. No body damage to the JK....but freakin close with the rock bluff!!! Almost like driving INDY 500 but backwards....just about smoking the wall!!! So, I back tracked and hit another area to get up into the Alpine!
Well...here are a few pictures of my Sunday Wheeling trip!
The Ferry that I had to take to get across Arrow lakes to start my travels! Got to meet a few people that liked my JK and even a couple from the area that have a TJ that may tag along on a trip or two with me next year!
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[/IMG]Off toward Gerrard!
Trout Lake General Store......Do you notice the Gas pumps???? Old Glass jar tanks with actual hand pump....STILL FUNCTIONAL!!!
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[/IMG]Road up to Cooper Queen on Silver Cup Ridge.
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[/IMG]Nice morning View of Trout Lake
Black Bear Breaking Trail
More of the Trail
Hit the jackpot of snow!
Nice lake...couldn't reach down there...as the snow was deep and a nasty adverse grade getting out....didn't want to risk it!
Enjoying the view and having lunch....in the JK....little chilly up top -7C
The Clouds moving in looked like more snow on the way!!!
Cool looking color of the lake as I was heading out for home
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Last edited by RevyJKU08; Oct 5, 2009 at 07:16 PM.
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Thought I would add my Spot GPS location....This thing is handy....when you are wheeling alone....you can send a OK message to your home email or Text a cellphone to my wife showing my location along with a pre-typed message.....and if you need help just just press the help button or in case I did roll off the mine trail....I would press 911 and contact emergency dispatch of my exact coordinates.
Mike's Spot
Latitude:50.6244
Longitude:-117.38928
GPS location Date/Time:10/04/2009 10:35:58 PDT
Click the link below to see where I am located.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...UTF8&z=12&om=1
Message:Mike Checking in....all is good, enjoying the views!
Mike's Spot
Latitude:50.6244
Longitude:-117.38928
GPS location Date/Time:10/04/2009 10:35:58 PDT
Click the link below to see where I am located.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...UTF8&z=12&om=1
Message:Mike Checking in....all is good, enjoying the views!
Last edited by RevyJKU08; Oct 5, 2009 at 06:03 PM.
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JK Jedi
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Thanks John...I love checking out new area's....always makes it a great adventure!
Thanks....no global warming happening up in the high elevations!!
Thanks db.....Actually would have been nice to seen those cranes....I would have popped them with my .22....that I was carrying along!
Thanks, Redneck...love exploring and taking pictures...and hoping to get more people to come on these treks!
One of my favorites too!
thanks Blaze....enjoy sharing and getting out and exploring this province for cool places!
Thanks....no global warming happening up in the high elevations!!
Thanks, Redneck...love exploring and taking pictures...and hoping to get more people to come on these treks!
One of my favorites too!
thanks Blaze....enjoy sharing and getting out and exploring this province for cool places!
