2015 Whistler Run to the Mountain! (July10-12)

[Popsdz]

Originally Posted by WardL

I found a 20' trailer I can rent and have plans to come up for 3 weeks and make the Whistler run with you guys. I wanted to drive the coast up but logistics once we arrive in Bellingham don't look good without a covered place to park and another vehicle to drive around. Even a rental car would be pretty expensive....

I live in Lynden just north of Bellingham and would gladly offer any one a spot to park a trailer if needed. I can't make the trip north. I have been following this topic on FFCars forum.

[Jake]

Update- Confirmed that we will have a reserved section of underground parking for the Snake Pit at the Pan Pacific. Also made reservations for 35 to 40 people for a group dinner at the Spaghetti Factory in the Village on Sat. at 5pm. I have contacted the Chamber of Commerce to see if we can have a short 1-2 Hr show and shine in the Village to share the Cobra's with the people of Whistler....Waiting for a call back.

Jake

[rmiller64]

FFR#8442 won't quite be ready for the trip this year. I'll plan to stop by the Ferndale stop to see everyone off to the border. I live couple miles East of I-5 Ferndale exit and have a 4-post lift incase anyone needs more than fuel.

Safe travels

Rick

[dblbarrel]

As for a Ferndale gas stop, I would suggest Pilot in Ferndale. A little more room and probably better gas.
Just my 2 cents, really makes no difference to me.

[Jake]

What is the exit number to the Ferndale Pilot? Sounds like a good choice. Also looking for a exit number for a Everett or Lynnwood bathroom break location. North Enders sing out.

Jake

[dblbarrel]

Jake, the exit is number 262

[BruceSnyder]

Jake,

Here's the directions for a stop in Lynwood. Skip gave these to me. He'll meet us there and lead us back to I5N. He promised.

FollowI-5 Nto44th Ave WinLynnwood. Take exit181A fromI-5 N
Continue on44th Ave Wto your destination

19808 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98037

Bruce

[ReMorton]

I'll volunteer to be North contact for cobra meetup in Ferndale. I have Tims cell, but need Wards and anyone else's number planning to join up in Ferndale.
360 961 1272.
Bob

[Stephen Crosten]

ReMorton:

Judy and I will meet the northern group in Ferndale at the Pilot station. My cell is 206 565-8475. Looking forward to seeing everyone again!

Stephen/Judy Crosten

[Stephen Crosten]

ReMorton:

Error on phone number just posted. It should be 206 465-8475. Damn fat fingers!

Stephen

[ReMorton]

I'm assuming I'll get a head's up call when the South guys leave Everett. I'll then relay the message. Looks like we're at 4 cars if Ward shows.
Not sure what route Jake had planned after border crossing, but (even with the traffic hassles) 18 cobras going through the downtown Vancouver traffic would, IMHO put on a petty good show. Horshoe Bay would be a good muster point after leaving downtown, and a final chance to pee before the drive into Whistler.

[Jake]

I am good with the downtown Vancouver route. Not sure where Horshoe Bay is, but I am fine with a quick stop. This will be a pretty informal trip and I am open to suggestions that will make the trip more enjoyable for the group!

Jake

[ReMorton]

Jake
...shoulda been 'Horseshoe Bay'. Too much home-brew.

Its about 1/2 way from Ferndale to Whistler. Note that the drive to Whistler according to my map is about 3 1/2 hrs from Bham.

Not wishing to hijack trip route, but here's a suggested route from the Peace Arch crossing at Blaine I-5:

- Hwy 99 north after Border crossing. A fair distance to town. Becomes Granville Hwy and is well marked, major through fare.
- Granville Hwy intersects with W Georgia St, Hwy 99/1A downtown.
- Left on W. Georgia St, heading NW. Hwy 99/1A Crosses Lions Gate Bridge and goes thru Stanley Park.
- Stay on this road to you get to Marine Dr, and go left (clover leaf loop to west.)
- First right is Taylor Way, turn right and go north.
- Taylor Way intersects with the TransCanada Hwy 1. Go west (left).
- Take Hwy 1 to Horseshoe Bay off ramp, easy on/off.
- After rest stop, regroup and head north to Whistler up Hwy 1, sans stops.

Easier than it sounds, if lost, follow signs to Hwy 1 and go north.

[Dale McBain]

To all in the north end, we need to pick a rally point. Any ideas? I was thinking the Bellingham area.

Tim you have any ideas?

Dale McBain
SPF469

[Ken Oikawa]

Originally Posted by ReMorton

Jake
...shoulda been 'Horseshoe Bay'. Too much home-brew.

Its about 1/2 way from Ferndale to Whistler. Note that the drive to Whistler according to my map is about 3 1/2 hrs from Bham.

Not wishing to hijack trip route, but here's a suggested route from the Peace Arch crossing at Blaine I-5:

- Hwy 99 north after Border crossing. A fair distance to town. Becomes Granville Hwy and is well marked, major through fare.
- Granville Hwy intersects with W Georgia St, Hwy 99/1A downtown.
- Left on W. Georgia St, heading NW. Hwy 99/1A Crosses Lions Gate Bridge and goes thru Stanley Park.
- Stay on this road to you get to Marine Dr, and go left (clover leaf loop to west.)
- First right is Taylor Way, turn right and go north.
- Taylor Way intersects with the TransCanada Hwy 1. Go west (left).
- Take Hwy 1 to Horseshoe Bay off ramp, easy on/off.
- After rest stop, regroup and head north to Whistler up Hwy 1, sans stops.

Easier than it sounds, if lost, follow signs to Hwy 1 and go north.

Here's alternate route from Google; bypass Vancouver Intl airport traffic and downtown Vancouver traffic...

To get to 176 St (Pacific Highway/Hwy 15)

-Hwy99 north from border to 8th Ave (River Rd) - about 1 mile north of the border

-Exit from clover leaf onto 8th Ave (turning right) and drive East about 1 mile to 176 St (Pacific Highway/Hwy 15)

- Turn left at 176 St (Pacific Highway/Hwy 15) and drive North on 176 ST (Pacific Highway/Hwy 15) about 10-12 miles to reach TransCanada Hwy designated Hwy 1

- At the clover leaf find TransCanada Highway / Hwy 1 West exit and exit onto TransCanada Highway/ Hwy 1 West. Continue on TransCanada Hwy /Hwy1 through Greater Vancouver District to Horseshoe Bay and onto Whistler.

[Blue Cobra]

Wow Vancouver BC really has a highway? Blasphemy. Thank you Ken!

[mroush]

Hi all! Mike & I won't make it due to his shoulder surgery this week. We were both really looking forward to it, so can't wait to hear all about it (and look forward to joining you next year...)
Mike & Heather

[BruceSnyder]

Heather,

Sorry to here the news. Wish Mike our very best. God Speed. Stay tuned for pictures.

Bruce

[BruceSnyder]

Here's the latest list. If I'm missing any info please post.

Names--Starting Point
Brent and Sherrie-- Tacoma
Duvall, WA
ClubCobra
Brent Mills

Andrew and Laurel-- Canada
Kelowna, BC
FFCars/ClubCobra
vRAE

Scott and Debbie-- Tacoma
Puyallup, WA
ClubCobra
CobraScott

Dave and Kim-- Canada
Alberta
FFCars
howardsoflang

Skip and Sherry-- Lynwood
Brier, WA
FFCars/ClubCobra
skipbaker

Jake and Kim-- Tacoma
Puyallup, WA
ClubCobra
Jake

Stephen and Judy-- Ferndale
Bellevue, WA
ClubCobra
Stephen Crosten

Mark-- Canada
Lions Bay, BC
ClubCobra
xlr8tr

Bruce and Gay-- Tacoma
Spanaway, WA
ClubCobra/FFCars
BruceSnyder

Fred and Brenda-- Tacoma
Whitefish, MT
ClubCobra
Fred Hamilton

Kevin and Diane-- Tacoma
Everett, WA
ClubCobra
Blue Cobra

Steve and Penny-- Tacoma
Federal Way, WA
ClubCobra
steve


Bellingham, WA-- Ferndale
ClubCobra
ReMorton

Ward and Tetelle-- Ferndale
Camarillo, CA
ClubCobra
WardL

Dale and Gloria-- Ferndale
Snohomish, WA
ClubCobra
Dale McBain

Jeff and _______-- Tacoma
Maple Valley, WA
ClubCobra
JWhite


Bellingham, WA-- Ferndale
ClubCobra
dblbarrel

Bruce

[WardL]

My cell is 805 603-5256 and the wife's name is Tetelle. We will meet up in Ferndale at 9 AM Friday morning if I recall correctly. Pilot gas indeed! Tim, how could you put that swill in your Cobra?