Thanks to Debbie for the latest update: Nothing notable on the Hurley to take a picture , it is dry and in pretty good shape for the Hurley. BUT there are two pretty big holes to watch out for near the summit on the Gold Bridge side. This site is based on Hurley driver updates…
Month: May 2023
First Driver Update
Thanks to Leah for the first update and photos of the season! The section at the top of the Pemberton switchbacks is rocky and like a dried up river bed but after the summit it’s smooth driving all the way to Gold Bridge. This site is based on Hurley driver updates so please email new…
Hurley is open!
Just got the update from Sal DeMare and Scott Holden and the road is open. Thanks to Bridge River Valley Mechanical Contracting for getting it done so fast this year! Single lane with pullouts.Do not recommend trailers at this time.Be prepared to back up if you meet another vehicle. This site is based on Hurley…
Opening Update Photos
Sal DeMare sent in some photos today of the progress. Please do not go up for a look or try to drive the road until the opening post has been made. As soon as the road is open we will make the post and it is expected to be open in time for the long…
Opening Update #2
We received an update from Sal DeMare today. BRV Mechanical has the contract to plow the snow. Scott said they had to fix a washout at Donnelly creek first so starts plowing today. What the avi tech said from what he saw from the air was around a meter of snow at the summit so…
Opening Update #1
Its the time of year when all of us want to know when the Hurley is going to be open. Dir. Sal DeMare was in touch today (May 3) with ministry officials to find out the status of the snow clearing beginning. According to Ministry officials, the avalanche tech advises that as of late last…