Monthly Archives: May 2015
East Hurley Washout
There is a washout on the East Hurley at about the 3km mark from the Hurley junction. A video has been posted on Facebook. Hurley drivers heading to Bralorne will need to go through Gold Bridge. Interior Roads has been notified and will assess the situation. June 10 Update: Latest update is IRL is currently … Continue reading
Driving the Hurley
There has been excellent feedback on the condition of the Hurley Road this past May long weekend. With the improved condition of the road, however has come speeding. The week before the long weekend the grader was on the Hurley all week and was almost hit by speeding drivers four times. Some people were driving … Continue reading
Opening Update #4
Update from FLNRO The grader started on Friday. They conducted our pre work safety meeting. They graded the rough spots coming up the switchbacks from 9km to 22km. They were plowing snow from here to around 33km (Km’s decreasing). Starting full grading down to 28km. The grader is parked close to the bridge in a … Continue reading
Opening Update #3
Thanks to SLRD, Area A Director Debbie Demare for this update and photos. The Switchbacks have been spot graded. Lillooet river FSR good condition. Grader at summit had just started to work down Pembie side. Summit to Face still some snow covered ice with rutting. Truck clearance, winter tires and 4wd required. The huge hole … Continue reading
Opening Update #2
Latest update on the condition of the Hurley from Backcountry Snowcats Due to the ice layer, snow and melting, good vehicle clearance is required. Its a bit narrow in spots but if we all travel at a leisurely pace, passing by other vehicles shouldn’t be a problem. There is also some damage from the rain … Continue reading
Opening Update
Post has been updated with a photo of the summit taken on Monday. Thanks to Mark from NSMBA.ca for the photo. The Hurley is close to opening, however it is not officially open as yet. Backcountry Snowcats have spent time, fuel, wear and tear on their snow cat to do some work in the road … Continue reading