Hell’s Gate Run May 7th Saturday
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Topic: Hell’s Gate Run May 7th Saturday
Posted By: Dawg
Subject: Hell’s Gate Run May 7th Saturday
Date Posted: 07 April 2011 at 11:16am
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Time to talk about the Hell's Gate run. It's on Saturday May 7th. We will be meeting at Ricky's at 8:00 AM. The total distance is 347 Km. We'll be taking the Freeway up in the morning and on the way back we'll leave the Freeway at Hope and take the Lougheed to the Mission bridge then Freeway back to town. This part of the Lougheed is very nice. Usually clear and open road most of the way. The cost for admission is $20 and they open at 10:00AM. Since I can't be there, it would be ideal if someone could step up and do point. Don't forget your radios if you have them. Extra batteries is always good. Here's a map: (something is wrong with the image upload feature)  ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
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Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 26 April 2011 at 3:22pm
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Okay....any info update on this run. 1 1/2 weeks away?
For those going.... http://www.hellsgateairtram.com/pdf/sharecoupon.pdf - Hellsgate Coupon -------------  Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 26 April 2011 at 3:37pm
AND....with a little bit of research, somebody should consider moving the run to Sunday because....
If the run is sometime AFTER May 8, I would suggest somebody head up on May 8 and pick up a Super Pass and have the club pay for it. That would allow the entire club to ride the tram for free for the entire season. ------------- Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Sunday, May 8th
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 26 April 2011 at 8:17pm
I LOVE THIS RUN. I kinda suck at organisation though... I could try though.  ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 26 April 2011 at 8:57pm
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I'll be there. My first official fiero run haha ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 26 April 2011 at 9:31pm
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As far as trying to be there on cheap Sunday. We tried that with the go-carts remember? The place was real busy. It's only $20 bucks and no one has to actually go on the tram. If money is tight, just hang out till people are ready to head back. I have no updates. The original post is still current. I'm having trouble uploading the map. Maybe I'll send it to Dave and get him to do it. Cheers, The Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 27 April 2011 at 7:15pm
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May 8th is Mother's Day also...so is this the right weekend? ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 27 April 2011 at 8:32pm
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Note updated Dawgs post with the map. If you guys want to go on Sunday rather than Saturday, thats fine with me, but you better make your mind up QUICK. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Fire451
Date Posted: 27 April 2011 at 8:44pm
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would love to come but as you all know my car is still not driveable and I am going to hells gate this sunday on the bike ------------- 
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Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 27 April 2011 at 8:52pm
I'll know that week...Saturday would work but with my Mazda3, the Fiero has the r-comps which I need for this season ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 27 April 2011 at 11:19pm
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Those R-Comps would make the drive a hell of a lot more fun though. David's right, however, we need to make a decision now. Saturday will cost money, Sunday will be busy as hell and also Mother's Day.
Personally, I'd vote for Saturday. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 28 April 2011 at 10:01am
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I'll vote to keep it Saturday as well. Less people will make it much
more enjoyable and there should be less other cars on the road. if Sunday is free, more people will drive up, clogging up the roads ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: kharmata
Date Posted: 28 April 2011 at 11:01am
Would this be with the BCSportBike tour? ------------- Kevin 08GSXR1000 |
Posted By: kharmata
Date Posted: 28 April 2011 at 11:03am
Sat  ------------- Kevin 08GSXR1000 |
Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 28 April 2011 at 11:39am
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Sorry folks, I can't make it this weekend. I have a graduation (not mine) to attend and have relatives from overseas visiting. I hope the weather is great for a fun drive.
------------- Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: Fire451
Date Posted: 28 April 2011 at 12:41pm
Yes that is who i am going with... Waylon is the one organizing it -------------
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 28 April 2011 at 3:24pm
Boo yeah, Tristan wins!  ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 29 April 2011 at 1:14pm
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I need to confirm, but I think I can make it on the 7th. Since driving to Ricky's would kind of be in the wrong direction for me, would you be able to plan a stop somewhere closer to Abbotsford? I live close to the Whatcom road exit. ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 29 April 2011 at 1:48pm
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It probably won't take the group 15 minutes to reach you once they get rolling. Why don't we simply state a departure time of 8:30AM. Now you can park close enough to the Freeway to see everyone go by about 15 minutes later. Do you have a GRS radio? I think we were all on channel 20 last time so lets use that channel again. There's always cel phones too. If the group passes Whatcom road exit and no Colby then give him a shout on the radio or cel phone. Cheers, The Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 29 April 2011 at 2:46pm
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Sounds peachy. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 29 April 2011 at 3:19pm
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That sounds fine, I can wait by the parallel road until I see you guys. I don't have a radio, but I'll see if I can find one. If I don't find one, my cell # is 604-835-4552. It usually takes me around 20 minutes to get from Whatcom road to 200th, but you might drive faster than me. What time do you think we'll get back by? ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 29 April 2011 at 3:29pm
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The group usually stops at the Whatcom Road Petro Canada to fuel up with the cheaper Valley fuel prices. So if that is still the plan we can just meet him there. There is also a Tim Horton's a Burger King, a McDonald's and one of those new age Energy Slushi places all in the same complex so many of the wives grab munchies when we stop. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 29 April 2011 at 9:43pm
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There's also the Petro-Can itself, which last year I found had a wonderful selection of fat-adders. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 30 April 2011 at 12:17am
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Good idea Dave. Either way Colby, keep an eye out. The Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 30 April 2011 at 8:23am
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Have fun...confirmed Saturday with my family & mom, we will miss this run. Cheers... ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 30 April 2011 at 10:26pm
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Aw, damn. Well, I'll buy a donut this year in your place, Mr Brian. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 30 April 2011 at 10:45pm
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------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 02 May 2011 at 2:32pm
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Say, when are we usually back by? ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 8:04pm
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Been kind of quiet... this is still happening, right? I'd appreciate it if someone could text me when you all leave Ricky's so if you leave there later than expected or anything, I'll know (my # is in my post above). ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 8:16pm
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I think this would be a good time for a roll call to see who is going? My name would normally be at the top of the list, but unfortunatly I can't make this run. Sorry guys. Damian has done an amazing job of putting up all the details. The rest of the stuff, we have always just played by ear. Have Fun. David ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 8:32pm
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No... ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 9:17pm
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x2 I was planning to participate if the weather cooperated, but the forecast appears to be "iffy" at best, so I've made other plans.
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 10:28pm
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Well, is everyone else still planning on going? ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 10:36pm
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Yes, I still intend to go. The http://www.theweathernetwork.com/attractionsfx/cabc0377 - weather forecast for Hell's Gate doesn't look too bad. ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 06 May 2011 at 11:23pm
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Excellent. I will see everyone tomorrow morning. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 7:54am
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Bring your rain gear... ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 12:19pm
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If anybody actually went on the run today, I hope they took the ark.
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Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 3:01pm
It wasn't so bad. Here's a few pictures:         ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 3:18pm
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Good for you guys, ya, cleared up it seems, 3pm and sunny in Burnaby now:). BBQ and Canucks in a few hours:)... ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 4:05pm
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Well, for those of you who missed out on today, but wanted a ridiculous thorough review of what happened - you're in luck. I got a text at 8am reminding me that I was, in fact, supposed to be several miles away from where I was at the moment - at home. With that, I through on clothes, grabbed my camera, keys and caffeine, and booked it out the door. I whipped over to Langley where I met this guy:
Pictured above: Harrison, in all his blurry glory. After lending me a walkie-talkie, and introducing me to Antonio, his buddy, we quickly established a couple things, most important of which was that neither of us had a damn clue where we were going. As such, navigational duties would be left to the next gentlemen we were to retrieve. This guy:
Pictured above: Colby. Damn they look ridiculous in that chair. Deciding to give mother nature the finger, we quickly set about ignoring the speed limits, with Colby leading the charge (Mainly to prevent Harrison and I from getting completely and utterly lost). Having filled up in Abbotsford, I thought nothing of slowing down, then chasing Harrison during particular slow sections, wasting about $20 worth of gas in the process. But, more importantly, I stopped when I heard an unhealthy clunk/bang noise when transitioning from left to right (I don't even want to know what it was). We stopped in a pullout, I rocked Gretchin (I have that effect on the ladies) and failing to find anything, told them to go ahead once again. Luckily, the sound stopped from then on. It would be the last stop until we made it to Hell's Gate. Those of you with a keen eye might've noticed a couple of drops in the air. This, of course, was not an issue. After all, it was still easy to make out who I was following.
Pictured above: Harrison.
Pictured above: Colby.
Pictured above: ...Colby? Ish?
Pictured above: Harrison. Unaltered picture. Ok, so that last one might not have happened, but it did generally seem like we were outrunning mother nature herself. When we got to Hell's Gate, both Colby and Harrison drifted (Accidentally) into the parking lot, both realizing three things at the last possible moment: There was a parking lot about five feet away. They were still travelling at highway speed. It was a gravel driveway. This made for some intense Toyko Drift action as I followed them in. As we hopped out, we realized we had beaten mother nature in a race - those stupid, slow clouds were still a couple kilometres back.
Haha. Stupid clouds. You suck at racing. We emerged, stretched out our legs, made terrible jokes. You know, awesome young people stuff. We then sauntered across the road to Hell's Gate.
This place. We all paid our $20 and were told to hold on to our tickets for the ride back up. We took the gondola down while discussing bungie jumping (Stupid bungie jumping) and skydiving (Awesome skydiving) with our gondola-guy. Once at the bottom, we took the necessary "Oh-my-god-that-chair-makes-you-look-ridiculous pictures, waited for nature to catch back up (Damn she was slow), and then went across the bridge to the other side. I convinced the others to walk in to the train tunnel:
Yeah - that couldn't end badly. We made our way back to the other side and stopped in for a bite to eat, as well as to laugh/revel at the gift shop. Once done, it was decided it would be a great time to head back up. We returned to our cars...
Aww... Arn't they adorable? ...And head back home. After we stopped in for gas, Harrison and I drifted our way across the road (Because, you know, screw tires) and eventually back towards home. We passed through a number of tunnels Ken would've enjoyed:
Pictured above: ...A tunnel? We saw Colby off back in Abbotsford, and were immediately rewarded for not following the speed limit by being absolutely locked in traffic for about fifteen minutes, before we too finally seperated at Brunette. All in all, an awesome day for a group of four people who's combined age wouldn't have even broken the triple digits.
Pictured above: Immaturity. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 4:29pm
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Really glad you all had fun, I wish I could have made it, love the runs... New blood for WFC ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 4:37pm
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Haha, awesome write up Tristan. It was indeed a fun day, I will get a few more shots up in a bit since I had a passenger/cameraman with me. Also, Rain-x is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQxi4Vk7X40 - awesome . I didn't have my windsheild wipers on at all from Langley to Abbotsford because the rain would bead off faster then the wipers. This only works in super heavy rain though, lighter rain tends to build up and requires the use of the wishy-washees. ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 4:43pm
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 5:26pm
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Those pictures are epic! Seriously though, for those who bailed due to weather, you really, really missed out. We were even not-excessive in our pace! It was a great time. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 7:29pm
Bout Time..... Glad to see others taking the rains and going for it. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 08 May 2011 at 3:39pm
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Heh heh, Dave unintentionally made a funny. Great write up, Tristan. We all got to enjoy the run from the comfort (and dryness) of home.
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 08 May 2011 at 9:59pm
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It dried up on the way back, for what it's worth. I had my windows down. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Nexus
Date Posted: 09 May 2011 at 10:46am
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Looked like fun indeed...great pics guy's
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Posted By: kharmata
Date Posted: 09 May 2011 at 7:50pm
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...ok since Patrick has not said anything yet I will chime in here and ask what the abbrev. is? I know I am no longer considered a fiero guy but I figured it's good to keep in touch since I still like the cars and the people - who knows...I may even have another one day. Cheers ------------- Kevin 08GSXR1000 |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 09 May 2011 at 7:55pm
Really...not how I intended, was considered more on new members that love the cars and want to have fun, they have time to commit still to their passions... ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 09 May 2011 at 7:57pm
Oh...WCF?...WestCoastFiero...serious? ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 09 May 2011 at 7:58pm
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Oh we all know what WCF is, we're just wondering what this WFC you speak of is...
------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 09 May 2011 at 8:07pm
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lol...I cut out the Coast I did Westcoast Fiero Club...oopps:)...enough, Go celebrate the Canucks Win:)!!!! ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 09 May 2011 at 9:49pm
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WFC? Which F***ing Club? ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |