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ClayAtcheson
- Member since Aug 30, 2016
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North Vancouver , British Columbia - 0 Followers
- 9 Trailforks Points
Geezer who likes climbing better than downhill. Keep the wet cedar roots and rocks, I like to roll.
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ClayAtcheson edspratt's article
Nov 3, 2025 at 14:34
Nov 3, 2025
Video: Backcountry Adventuring in the Chilcotin Mountains
@Skooks: Motors are restricted on these trails and charging is not possible.
Good legs and lungs will do it but it is a very hard ride esp on hot days.
ClayAtcheson edspratt's article
Nov 3, 2025 at 14:33
Nov 3, 2025
Video: Backcountry Adventuring in the Chilcotin Mountains
I have ridden these trails on my first mtn bike a Ritchey/Rocky Mtn Enduro in the early 90's. And many times since.
The section from Bear Paw camp shown in the video to Spruce Lake via Deer Pass is epic going up and down. It's a fly-in multi-day ride.
The Lorna Lake/Spruce Lake/Tyax lodge ride is about 70km. I was 66 when i did it and not the oldest of the crew.
https://www.trailforks.com/route/spruce-lake-loop/?activitytype=1&z=11.7&lat=51.05391&lon=-123.10939&content=trails,labels,poi,directory,polygon,waypoint,nst,routes_featured
ClayAtcheson pinkbikeoriginals's article
Aug 17, 2024 at 9:25
Aug 17, 2024
Video: How To Make Or Break Your Backcountry MTB Adventure
Back country here in BC can mean a fly in and if you fly in, the essential part of your kit is bear spray.
Selling
Mar 17, 2024 at 9:55
Mar 17, 2024
ClayAtcheson RideWrap's article
Oct 30, 2023 at 15:12
Oct 30, 2023
Video: RideWrap Puts The Chill In Chilcotins
@woofer2609: the Beaver crashed in 2021. Fly in is now bt Blackcomb helo.
ClayAtcheson RideWrap's article
Oct 29, 2023 at 5:13
Oct 29, 2023
Video: RideWrap Puts The Chill In Chilcotins
Did this ride 3 yrs ago when I was 64; I wasn't even the oldest of the crew. Tyax Beaver to Alice Lake to Bear Claw to Spruce Lake back to Tyax. About 75km total. Have been riding the area for 20 yrs +. Descent from Deer Pass in black diamond for a one eyed geezer was interesting. Temps were 28C or so; bonked but made it from Deer to Spruce with a bit extra help from my riding buddies. A great and really really hard 3 days in the saddle.
ClayAtcheson pinkbikeoriginals's article
Jul 29, 2021 at 14:59
Jul 29, 2021
Video: Pinkbike's Favourite Mountain Bike Related Accessories
How can this be a kit of any value when there is no bear spray?
Derailleur hanger(s)?
Spare screws (for cleats and brake levers)?
Small cloth (for greasy fingers)
Chain breaker and master link(s)
Tube/patches/scuffer
More/other stuff in my bike bag than I can recall.
