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…
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…
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…
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…
Spring Update #5
Thanks to Jesse Gillespie for the latest Hurley update & photos from last weekend. The snow was heavy and wet. Some sections you could start to see the road below. No issues and no sign of anyone driving over recently. Next update will hopefully be about snow removal for the long weeekend. Hurley travel is…
Hurley Maintenance Update
Update on the Hurley Maintenance Issue, from Squamish Lillooet Regional District, Area A Director, Debbie Demare. A recent revision of the 2014 agreement regarding responsibility for and maintenance of the Hurley FSR solves concerns raised by property owners regarding access to their properties in the Bridge River Valley as early as possible and with as…
Spring Update #4
Thanks to Ashley and his boys for another Hurley Update! Wed Apr 8 – crossed around 4pm towing our ATV Wagon full of supplies, the crossing was quite easy, and we saw the groomer at the top making it all nice and smooth for everyone. 20°C when we left the truck at the bottom of…
Spring Update #3
UPDATE: The Hurley received new snow on Saturday April 11. Snowfall amount unknown but driving a vehicle is not recommended, even with chains. Spring temperatures are still in effect with warm days and cold nights. There is still snow/ice at the summit for several km’s. The snow/ice surface is softening up in the warm…
Spring Update #2
Spring temperatures are still in effect and the Hurley is melting fast! Some trucks have reported making it over while the temps are cold in the morning at the summit however the road is in rough shape at the summit with iced up bumps from the sleds & is not recommended for driving just yet. …
Spring Update
It seems like forever since we last saw snow fall in the Bridge River Valley! Spring is in full effect with very little snow left in the valley. If this warm weather keeps up it won’t be long until the Hurley is open to traffic. There is a big stretch of dirt at Hope Creek…
Road closed – landslide
UPDATE Feb 5 The Lillooet River FSR is now open! There is vehicle access to 8km parking lot at Railway Creek Bridge. From 5km to 6km ABSOLUTELY NO STOPPING. There are still rocks and debris rolling down from time to time. Signs are in place. Tuesday Feb 10th the road will be plowed past 17km…
Snow Update #11
Everyone has been wondering what conditions are like on the Hurley and now we know thanks to Ashley and his kids who made the trip over on the weekend & sent in a report. Temps were cold -16c and the road surface was frozen enough to drive a quad over. Over a metre of snow…
Snow Update #10 – Road Closed
Conditions on the Hurley have reached that point where you may or may not make it over! Travel is not recommended for most drivers and be prepared for self rescue if you do attempt to drive. Alternate access to the valley is via Lillooet and Road 40. Update: Heavy snow fell to the valley bottom…
Snow Update #9
Approx 10 inches of new snow has fallen at the Hurley summit since late last week. Conditions yesterday: There was snow most of the way heading from Goldbridge to 17 K going down the Pemberton side. The snow was sticky and traction was good at the time. Thanks to Jeff Browne for the latest update…
Snow Update #8
Approx 8 inches of new snow has fallen at the Hurley summit over the last few days. Thanks to Ray Mason from Totally Awesome Adventures for sending in this photo taken on Friday. There is a huge hole on one side of the bridge just before the Tenquille Branch that is very deep and filled…