This week the grader operator had a couple of close calls with vehicles driving too fast on the Hurley. If this keeps up, they may have to hire flag persons to control the sections of road that are being worked on. This will mean less funds will be available for grading. They don’t want to…
Month: May 2016
First reports for 2016
The first driver reports of the Hurley are in! Thanks to Albert Bush from Valley Chainsaw in Pemberton for the update and photos! Al went for a Hurley adventure last night in his Commander with his dog Stihl and friend Morgan on his dirt bike. Snow levels at the summit are very low for this…
Hurley is Open for 2016!
The Hurley is open for the 2016 season! Thanks to FLNRO for hiring local contractor Tom Illidge to get it done way before the long weekend. Tom did a great job as usual. Road conditions may be muddy and bumpy until the road dries out and is graded. Drive safe and enjoy your adventure over…
Snow Removal Update
The Hurley has been cleared for takeoff! The Avalanche Technician go ahead has been given to start snow removal. The snow pack , while slightly above normal years in total, is a full 2-3 weeks ahead of normal in melting. In the graph below, you will see we are already down to mid-May levels. Spring…