Hi, Hope you guys don't mind me posting this, if it's an issue let me know.
As some of you may already know, the Four Wheel Drive Asociation of BC has a magazine out, the Backroader. A 40 pgae, full colour magazine with trail stories, photos, adventures, ongoing and past projects like Hale Creek and a new camp site close to Boston Bar (shhhh).
Our 3rd issue is out, mainly available through the Association but I am working on getting out to more stores. If anyone is interested in a copy, let me know. I am interested in getting some more trail stories and photos, if you have an adventure you would like to share and some photos you're proud of, please contact me and we'll see about getting you in print.
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Backroader Magazine
Thank you
Mat Radoszewski
Editor in Chief
Backroader Magazine
Four Wheel Drive Association of BC
Mat Radoszewski
Editor in Chief
Backroader Magazine
Four Wheel Drive Association of BC
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Backroader
- Posts: 7
- Joined: Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:57 pm
- Member's Photo Album: http://www.delica.ca/Photos/
- Vehicle: Toyota Land Cruiser
- Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
Re: Backroader Magazine
Backroader Magazine
Retraction: The unplanned adventure: From Bob to Roche Lakes
At the time of writing the article some information was based upon local stories and lack of information from any map available of the region at that time. Recently (and after printing) clear information has been provided by local sources. In the last part of the story, there is mention of a passage through the Quilchena town, into the valley, through the Hamilton Creek Indian Reserve, through what was assumed was only grazing territory of Douglas Ranch and out to the local, public FSR roads.
Douglas Ranch actually owns the land up there, they have it gated but not locked and they have been successfully fining people for trespassing. If anyone passes through the gate, onto their land, regardless of purpose, with no prior arrangement for access, they will be fined. There are apparently hidden cameras by the gate somewhere, your license plate shall be photographed and the local judge has already issued up to as many as 70 fines last year. A first time offense has been around $125, while multiple time offenses have been charged as high as $800 for trespassing.
Passage through Hamilton Creek Indian Reserve is uncertain and no concrete information is known at this time about it.
Passage through Quilchena Ranch, on the road that passes right through their front yard, is currently allowed, but please, be very respectful, say "Hi", and asking permission to pass is encouraged. Mike, one of the head guys there is extremely friendly and as long as you respect him and his land he allows access to this amazing and stunning valley.
The Backroader sincerely apologizes for this inaccuracy and hopes you have a safe journey.
The discussions about land access, ownership as well as blocking of access and gates is a never ending and heated debate. In this case the Backroader Magazine does not assume to know who is right or wrong, so please be cautious and proceed at your own risk. We should always respect the land, regardless of who owns it.
Thank you
Retraction: The unplanned adventure: From Bob to Roche Lakes
At the time of writing the article some information was based upon local stories and lack of information from any map available of the region at that time. Recently (and after printing) clear information has been provided by local sources. In the last part of the story, there is mention of a passage through the Quilchena town, into the valley, through the Hamilton Creek Indian Reserve, through what was assumed was only grazing territory of Douglas Ranch and out to the local, public FSR roads.
Douglas Ranch actually owns the land up there, they have it gated but not locked and they have been successfully fining people for trespassing. If anyone passes through the gate, onto their land, regardless of purpose, with no prior arrangement for access, they will be fined. There are apparently hidden cameras by the gate somewhere, your license plate shall be photographed and the local judge has already issued up to as many as 70 fines last year. A first time offense has been around $125, while multiple time offenses have been charged as high as $800 for trespassing.
Passage through Hamilton Creek Indian Reserve is uncertain and no concrete information is known at this time about it.
Passage through Quilchena Ranch, on the road that passes right through their front yard, is currently allowed, but please, be very respectful, say "Hi", and asking permission to pass is encouraged. Mike, one of the head guys there is extremely friendly and as long as you respect him and his land he allows access to this amazing and stunning valley.
The Backroader sincerely apologizes for this inaccuracy and hopes you have a safe journey.
The discussions about land access, ownership as well as blocking of access and gates is a never ending and heated debate. In this case the Backroader Magazine does not assume to know who is right or wrong, so please be cautious and proceed at your own risk. We should always respect the land, regardless of who owns it.
Thank you
Thank you
Mat Radoszewski
Editor in Chief
Backroader Magazine
Four Wheel Drive Association of BC
Mat Radoszewski
Editor in Chief
Backroader Magazine
Four Wheel Drive Association of BC