Our first attempt at Whipsaw Trail in June was met by deep snow. I told myself I’ll have to come back again when the road is passible. One month later, I had the opportunity to revisit Whipsaw with a private offroad group called West Coast Wheelers. The group met up at the campsite deep in…
Have you done Whipsaw Trail yet? Breathtaking Off-road trip with West Coast Wheelers
In Search of Fire Lookout Towers | Toyota Jeep Overland BC
A weekend camping trip towards Cache Creek and Kamloops. Searching for Cornwall FireTower and Greenstone Fire Tower. Cornwall Fire Lookout Tower Greenstone Fire Lookout Tower A scenic drive along Highway 1, we turned left before Cache Creek. A few weeks ago, BC 4WD Association posted its first Cornwall run for the season. Fire towers usually…
Whipsaw Trail Lodestone Lake Camp | w/ West Coast Offroaders
The famous Whipsaw Trail has been “welcoming” some brave adventurists with snow in June. Last weekend, West Coast Offroaders put together a trip for the shop’s friends and clients to explore this trail in reverse direction. Lodestone Lake campsite is spacious to assis our big group of almost 20 vehicles. This is the first time…
What happened to Eagle Mountain Trail? 4X4 with 4LOW BC
Eagle Mountain is located in Coquitlam, BC, at the northern tip of Westwood Plateau. The trail leads to Eagle Lookout overlooking the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. This Friday evening, I came to visit West Coast Offroaders in North Vancouver. They planned a small trip to Eagle Mountain along with a few folks from 4LOW –…
Gnarly Fossil Track and Hidden Cave at West Harrison
West Harrison is one of the most visited 4WD destination around Vancouver. There are many rec site stops along the FSR. Hale Creek is no doubt the main gathering spot right by Harrison Lake. This rainy Saturday, we visited some hidden beaches following the lead of 4Low BC. The local offroad club is known for…
Hut Lake Gatekeeper & Upper Hut | JLU Rubicon Solo 4X4
To get to Hut Lake in Squamish, BC, you’ll need to go through a 4×4 trail that’s known for its “double black rating”. I’ve been here before with Noah and high-centered on our way out of Gatekeeper. To be honest, I didn’t even know about Hut Lake and its legacy back then. Now with more…
Stuck in Six Feet Under | Norrish Creek Off-Road
A sunny Monday in May, our 2 Jeeps 2 Toyotas convoy headed into Norrish Creek in Mission, BC. This trail is fairly close to town and somewhat easy to get to. Since we had plenty of time for the relatively short trail, we slowed down our pace and chilled by the water before heading up…