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July Weekend trip to the Chilcotins with Gary, Chris, Trevor and Bryce.

Gary has been living in Utah where alpine epics such as the Chilcotins are rare. He was here for three weeks and joined us on a three day trip to the Chilcotins. Our first day we wanted to do an ‘easy’ break in ride from Jewel to Windy pass. The weather was stellar, hot even, the flowers were just breaking through and the views were, as usual, ok.

37km
1400m elevation loss/gain
7 and a half hours.

Every day started with Oatmeal and BACON!

We stopped by Tyax lodge to say hi to Emily who works for Tyax Adventures. Check it out for supported trips!

The ultimate Shuttle Vehicle!

This guy will guide you and rip your legs off, or not. Its up to you!

The Slim Creek road to Jewel is in good shape. But extra clearance is nice.

You can also camp here if you want to ride mainly in this area.

A map!

Ride along Gun Creek. Steady as she goes.

Once in Gun Creek the flowers are blooming and snow still caps the mountains.

Gary on his 2001 Rocky Mountain Slayer!

More Gun Creek climbing

and minor creek crossing

Then we head up Windy Pass

It gets steep

The air is thin

We stop short of the pass, out of the snow and in some flowers.

Then we go down!

Back to camp for a fire and beer!