luwayo Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 (edited) Feeling completely sacked from ski-crashing on Saturday I dragged myself out of bed yesterday at 10:30 and could only muster the energy to take the quad for a spin around Blue Mtn. I've been wondering for a while, which approaches one could benefit from riding up on a quad. Which long routes have you trudged in a mind and foot numbing trance where an ATV could have served you better? BTW: Telus had this awesome (moot) deal extended to family & friends for $30Cdn incl. lunch on Sat.; but it is still discounted to $38 until end of Apr., so get friendly with a Telus employee (of which I am not one). Whistler was culture shock for this b/c skier...tried new things, like the T-bar on the Horstman Glacier: observed that it is not exactly ideal to share with persons of 6'5" stature on the T-bar - unless you are close to 6'5" aswell . Edited April 11, 2005 by luwayo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 ATVs are fattening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwayo Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 Tis true, I know. I would become fat & lazy on an ATV. Lookit, I'm already getting out of bed at 10:30 on a weekend Eventually, the closest I'll come to climbing will be offering rides & carries to the self propelled (but only semi-sellouts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 You could carry 6 or 8 ATVs in the back of a Unimog, but why would you need to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwayo Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 okay, okay. i smell ridicule. anyhow, the Unimog would likely sit (where else in Whalleyland) on my front lawn dismounted from its wheels, until i could find myself some strong oxen to haul it around in lieu of paying for petrol at $2/litre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwayo Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 (edited) oh all right, i'll start the list: habrich, if the gate was locked. that one's obvious; chehalis climbs, if you didn't have a stout 4x4; mamquam fsr, i'm guessing 'cuz i've never been past the layby for mulligan; would it help access for pinecone? i've never scouted decomissioned roads or difficult spurs up the ashlu or elaho...any possibilities up there? Edited April 12, 2005 by luwayo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I wished for an ATV once. Bought a Yamaha Raptor the 1st year they came out. It was nice to knock around on but tired of it (not enough hp) and sold it Maybe the PNW is more fun to ride in. Jedi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwayo Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 (edited) well, i'm not really into the quad for the pure fun of it Jedi - more for the lazy climber's approach in BC the extra charming logistics of the vehicular approach are contending with erosion to logging roads, water bars sometimes big enough to trap a vehicle (*note to self: learn how to use winch), lightly choked with alder, and a smattering of rock slide debris, to name just a few. Edited April 12, 2005 by luwayo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Good for elk huntin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 okay, okay. i smell ridicule. anyhow, the Unimog would likely sit (where else in Whalleyland) on my front lawn dismounted from its wheels, until i could find myself some strong oxen to haul it around in lieu of paying for petrol at $2/litre. think of all the petrol you burn hauling your ATV to the end of the 4x4able road. just buy a sukuki samurai and put 33 inch swampers on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwayo Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 (edited) oh, the permutations yes, i'd love a sukuki samurai! they go anywhere! but i have 2 big dogs remember? i'd never be able to cram zulu & aziwa in the back with 2 day packs for example. besides, i'm limited to how many vehicles i can keep on my front lawn. in order to get to the vehicle du jour, it requires moving half a dozen others....what is a millionaire climber to do? should i consult solfuego? Edited April 15, 2005 by luwayo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwayo Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 (edited) okay guys, i get the secrecy & the prejudices because i climb too. thought i'd give it a whirl though. Edited April 12, 2005 by luwayo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 i'm just jealous are you gonna buy a snowmobile too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwayo Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 well, that should make us even then. i'll be jealous of your climbing/spraying talents while you can be jealous of my junk yard. why am i still at work. i'm outta here, ciao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eerie Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Don't listen to Dru. Buy both a quad and a snowmobile. You'll be golden. You can ride to the bottom and hike to the top. There's still an adventurous journey with a destination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 well, i'm not really into the quad for the pure fun of it Jedi - more for the lazy climber's approach in BC the extra charming logistics of the vehicular approach are contending with erosion to logging roads, water bars sometimes big enough to trap a vehicle (*note to self: learn how to use winch), lightly choked with alder, and a smattering of rock slide debris, to name just a few. Ahhh.. I see. I didn't think using it for approaching climbs. That would be kinda nice on logging roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swaterfall Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 here's the 'ATV' I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubris Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Ya wanna buy my Jeep J? It's as good as any ATV....I promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwayo Posted April 15, 2005 Author Share Posted April 15, 2005 not for getting around gates it's not what's this talk of selling your jeep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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