If any forum members will be in the upper Fraser Valley area that day, you are invited to come along, just contact me for location details.
Update:
Three families set out today (of 5 that had expressed interest) for the Chehalis River Forestry campsite, not the lake site, which is 30 km off pavement, so this was not a trail run, just a New Years Day/my Birthday weanie roast and campfire story get-together. The Chehalis River site is very nice, located right at the one-lane bridge over the river, just a few yards off the Morris Valley Road. We had my TB, Thomas' Sidekick, and Bill's Sierra K1500, and a total of 9 people. As we pulled in, we spotted a site with a still smoldering campfire in the steel ring, so we chose that site, and simply added more wood to the coals, and had our blaze going in no time.
We were all hungry after the drive in, so weiners were roasted, and everyone tucked in like lumberjacks. Bill had brought a special treat for my birthday, a six-pack of Sasquatch Stout, a very tasty brew indeed! The name is fitting for this group, since we always say that's what we're doing when we head out, looking for Sasquatch, as this area has a history of activity with the big hairy guy, dating back to native tales, before europeans even arrived here. We sat around the blazing fire, reminiscing over the last year, and making plans for the new one till well after dark, and then headed home in the evening moonlight, with beautiful clear skies above. It was a fine way to start the New Year, out in the woods with good friends, and I'm sure we'll do this again.
Here's a few shots from the day:
