Thanks to Debbie Demare for the latest update: Today’s trip was 1.5hrs from Gun Lake to downtown Pemberton. The road has been graded Gold Bridge side to the summit and the Pemberton side has started. Lillooet FSR was just graded.

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Thanks to Sal DeMare for passing on this great news from BJ Moore, District Engineering Officer for Cascades Natural Resource District.

We have received $80,000 for the hauling/placing of the crush on the Hurley. I’m working with my counterpart on moving this forward this summer. We are also looking at creating parking spaces at the two popular trailheads. Things are looking up and I look forward to seeing both these projects move ahead this summer. 

Bridge River Valley Mechanical Contracting will start grading the Hurley on Tuesday and work will last about 2 weeks and grading will be completed by the long weekend.

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Thanks to Chuck for the latest update.

Came down the Hurley this morning (June 2) from Bralorne via the E Hurley. 

The East Hurley is rougher than usually due to the logging that’s taking place along it, but the sight lines have improved due to the same clearing trees and brush along the way. Once you get to the main Hurley by the steel bridge, the drive improves heading out (for the most part) across the middle portion with the exception of pot holes and wash boards from time to time. 

Things start getting rougher near the summit with a couple of large pot holes and ruts as reported earlier. The big hill going down is a littler rougher than last time I travel the Hurley but better than the summit area. The worst part (as usual) seems to be the switch backs below the big hill. Its pretty rough with lots of exposed rock and washboards. It could really do with some work in this area at least. 

The Lillooet FSR is the best section of the entire portion that I traveled.

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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.

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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.

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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 weekend.

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 should go quick.

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 week (April 27/28) the chutes on Green Mtn. were still full and posted a threat to the Hurley FSR. But he also said that he though that with last weekend’s weather that maybe as soon as Wednesday (May 3) it may release and clean themselves out. He is flying again Friday to check to see if there is still a threat of if it has passed.

Ministry officials also advise that the Ministry is poised ready to go with their contractor and will wait to see what the recent reports are of how much is still at the summit. They advise that this will tell them when they can start plowing to meet the opening objective.

More to come this Friday or Monday. Thanks to the Ministry and Dir. DeMare for working to keep us in the loop.

After hearing several reports of deep snow and sledders on the road it’s time to call the Hurley closed to vehicle traffic and open to snowmobiles. Access to the Bridge River Valley is via Lillooet and Road 40 until next summer.

Have a great winter and always check the Avalanche forecast before heading out to play in the snow!

Thanks to Stu Salter for the latest update from Tuesday afternoon. Heavy rain in Pemberton and icy roads from valley to around the Tenquille Branch where it turned to snow. 6-8″ of new snow at the summit.

This site is user maintained so keep the emails coming to info@bridgerivervalley.ca. Thanks to everyone who has sent in photos and updates this year.

If you choose to drive the Hurley at this time of the year be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and winter driving conditions.  Winter driving skills, 4×4, chains and good snow tires are essential for travel.  A survival/safety kit are good things to carry in your truck.   Conditions can change fast at anytime up there with the fluctuating temperatures & weather.  Current conditions may not be reported on this site.  Have a safe drive.

Thanks to Anton for the latest Hurley update. Came down the Hurley last night. Fluctuating freezing levels have left glare ice in places on the descent Southbound. If you don’t have studs on then chains are a must, at least on the front, Sure glad I put mine on at the Semaphore pullout!! The rest of the Hurley is as good as it gets! Thanks to Cathy and Reg for the plowing!

This site is user maintained so keep the emails coming to info@bridgerivervalley.ca. Thanks to everyone who has sent in photos and updates this year.

If you choose to drive the Hurley at this time of the year be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and winter driving conditions.  Winter driving skills, 4×4, chains and good snow tires are essential for travel.  A survival/safety kit are good things to carry in your truck.   Conditions can change fast at anytime up there with the fluctuating temperatures & weather.  Current conditions may not be reported on this site.  Have a safe drive.

Update: Multiple reports of drivers getting stuck and no prepard with a shovel or chains and relying on others to get them out. We’ve had some comments regarding the post below about downhill drivers having right of way. The Hurley is a unique road and everyone needs to use common sense when driving. The thought behind this comment was if you are driving downhill in icy ruts, it may be hard to stop to avoid a collision with an uphill driver. The vehicle coming uphill has a better chance of stopping, and they may get stuck but will avoid a collision. Drive safe and don’t drive the Hurley if you are not prepared for self rescue.

Thanks to Kathy from Backcountry Snowcats for today’s update and photo.

The Hurley has a 1 vehicle path through the pass; high clearance, chains and a shovel are advised. Temperature was -20 this morning.
Please remember the vehicle travelling downhill has the right of way.

This site is user maintained so keep the emails coming to info@bridgerivervalley.ca. Thanks to everyone who has sent in photos and updates this year.

If you choose to drive the Hurley at this time of the year be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and winter driving conditions.  Winter driving skills, 4×4, chains and good snow tires are essential for travel.  A survival/safety kit are good things to carry in your truck.   Conditions can change fast at anytime up there with the fluctuating temperatures & weather.  Current conditions may not be reported on this site.  Have a safe drive and watch out for snowmobiles.

Thanks to Joel Gillis for today’s Hurley update and photo. It has just started snowing in the valley so expect Hurley conditions to be rapidly changing.

Just went east to west – Goldbridge to Pemberton -snow the entire road. From 22km descending to Pemberton heavy snow till Summit – following tire ruts over the top – driving Chev Silverado – passable. Snowmobiles have also been using the road.

This site is user maintained so keep the emails coming to info@bridgerivervalley.ca. Thanks to everyone who has sent in photos and updates this year.

If you choose to drive the Hurley at this time of the year be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and winter driving conditions.  Winter driving skills, 4×4, chains and good snow tires are essential for travel.  A survival/safety kit are good things to carry in your truck.   Conditions can change fast at anytime up there with the fluctuating temperatures & weather.  Current conditions may not be reported on this site.  Have a safe drive.

Thanks to Scott Frizzel and Jesse Davison for the Hurley updates from November 4th.

Drove west over the Hurley November 4 at 1100 hrs with studded tires. Chains and shovel in reserve. Pass was sporty but drivable. Low clearance vehicles may high centre.

Came over around 5pm Nov. 4th.  Snow on the road from Pemberton meadows to mid point.  Ruts were full of snow through the summit  but not too deep. Road was in good shape with the Lillooet FSR being the roughest section. Be prepared for what could happen out there and stay safe! 

This site is user maintained so keep the emails coming to info@bridgerivervalley.ca. Thanks to everyone who has sent in photos and updates this year.

If you choose to drive the Hurley at this time of the year be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and winter driving conditions.  Winter driving skills, 4×4, chains and good snow tires are essential for travel.  A survival/safety kit are good things to carry in your truck.   Conditions can change fast at anytime up there with the fluctuating temperatures & weather.  Current conditions may not be reported on this site.  Have a safe drive.