UV's Comox Valley Trail Log

[Universe]

Ok, borrowing from Putty and Syncro ( I think these log threads just kick ass ) I'm going to post recent new stuff in the Valley. I am on the verge of purchasing a new chainsaw so things should really start moving once that happens. I'll start with the most recent pic of some work that fixed poor access to a great trail here. It was nearly impossible to get the bikes down this awkward hill before.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/web1106.jpg

[Universe]

Recapp from the first stunt we built when I moved back.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/complete.jpg
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/stunt1.jpg

[synchro]

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/welcome.jpg

[the flying moose]

cool. looks solid.

[DaveM]

Very nice, I can't wait to get back there. Is the snow gone on Forbidden yet?

[Universe]

Just a little bit there right now. Should melt quickly.

[kona_rider1]

Great Work man! Looks solid and fun :thepimp:

[counterpoint]

D- I'm coming back for the Hahn Fundraiser friday night and riding noon saturday. You'll be there I expect??

[Universe]

Originally posted by counterpoint
D- I'm coming back for the Hahn Fundraiser friday night and riding noon saturday. You'll be there I expect??

I'm in Victoria that weekend. I'm around Friday night though. Toss me a PM when you get into town. I'll tell you how to find the above stunt.

[Loopie]

Good stuff Demo9'er:beer:

[Universe]

The wife and I went out today for a nice afternoon in the woods. Weather was amazing as most of you probably witnessed.


Stacked slats. Yellow cedar.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/webIMG_1154.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/webIMG_1156.jpg

Fat slat.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/webIMG_1158.jpg

Left hand swooping hip started today. Landing next.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/webIMG_1159.jpg

[LOBOTIDULATOR]

http://s86950628.onlinehome.us/web1106.jpg

what scares me there is that the botto of the tranny looks like it will get eroded as soon as that creek picks up.

[Universe]

what scares me there is that the botto of the tranny looks like it will get eroded as soon as that creek picks up.

You are correct. There is a short period during the year where it can't be crossed to high water. I built it knowing this, so we'll see what happens. As a matter of fact, there is a little bit of water at the bottom of it right now due to the sudden spike in temperature.

[LOBOTIDULATOR]

You are correct. There is a short period during the year where it can't be crossed to high water. I built it knowing this, so we'll see what happens. As a matter of fact, there is a little bit of water at the bottom of it right now due to the sudden spike in temperature.
i dont get it. you build something fully aware of it washing out....

[Universe]

i dont get it. you build something fully aware of it washing out....

Yup...

It won't wash out until next year (maybe). The chances of it washing are pretty slim too. The water doesn't get high there, and there is little current. One days work to access one of the best trails here. See my point?

[LOBOTIDULATOR]

Yup...

It won't wash out until next year (maybe). The chances of it washing are pretty slim too. The water doesn't get high there, and there is little current. One days work to access one of the best trails here. See my point?
no not really. i still cant get my head around building something that you know will erode, and wash out a crutial structure, like a tranny. the water doesnt go high? rain will erode it just as quickly

[Universe]

no not really. i still cant get my head around building something that you know will erode, and wash out a crutial structure, like a tranny. the water doesnt go high? rain will erode it just as quickly

If you can't understand thats your problem I guess.

Rain? Yea the stunts on the shore sure are eroding fast with all that 'rain' they get.

edit: maybe you aren't understanding the way its constructed due to the photo...the landing is a frame, not leaning on the band...it will be in water for about 1 month of the year...it won't wash away because the water there is only about a foot high for that period and doesn't move fast in this area.

Lastly, this is the ONLY rideable way down to this creek...after 4 hours of hiking I can promise you this....so...its either this or you don't ride the trail at all.

[LOBOTIDULATOR]

If you can't understand thats your problem I guess.

Rain? Yea the stunts on the shore sure are eroding fast with all that 'rain' they get.

edit: maybe you aren't understanding the way its constructed due to the photo...the landing is a frame, not leaning on the band...it will be in water for about 1 month of the year...it won't wash away because the water there is only about a foot high for that period and doesn't move fast in this area.

Lastly, this is the ONLY rideable way down to this creek...after 4 hours of hiking I can promise you this....so...its either this or you don't ride the trail at all.
seems like theres a anger to that post. what i see is if you extended the strings longer so they werent so close to the edge, there wouldnt be a "possible" problem. its hard to compare your building to the building on the shore. its 2 completely different styles. shore is overbuilt for a reason.

sorry if it seems like i was unimpressed with your trail, i'm sure it will be a fun one. i never once in my posts bad mouthed it or put it down. i was just trying to understand something that i saw in your picture. sorry if i offended you

[Universe]

seems like theres a anger to that post. what i see is if you extended the strings longer so they werent so close to the edge, there wouldnt be a "possible" problem. its hard to compare your building to the building on the shore. its 2 completely different styles. shore is overbuilt for a reason.

sorry if it seems like i was unimpressed with your trail, i'm sure it will be a fun one. i never once in my posts bad mouthed it or put it down. i was just trying to understand something that i saw in your picture. sorry if i offended you

Longer? Close to what edge? Shore vs here is the same 'rain' forest so its not that different. My slats are thicker than most of the shore stunts. Its well overbuilt. Thanks for insulting my hard work though. It's much appreciated.

[Universe]

This help?

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/webIMG_1099.jpg

[LOBOTIDULATOR]

Longer? Close to what edge? Shore vs here is the same 'rain' forest so its not that different. My slats are thicker than most of the shore stunts. Its well overbuilt. Thanks for insulting my hard work though. It's much appreciated.
whoa whoa, never insulted your work. what i ment by longer strings, is that from the pictre, the end of the stringer looks very close to the edge. if you had made the tranny with longer stringers, the bottoms wouldnt have been closer to the edge, so "IF" the edge eroded away, the stringer would still be safe.

dude i'm not looking for a fight

[LOBOTIDULATOR]

This help?

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/webIMG_1099.jpg
yes, that helps alot. this picture shows hows its set up. sorry if i came off as a douche

[Universe]

yes, that helps alot. this picture shows hows its set up. sorry if i came off as a douche

No problem man. What you have to understand is in this situation, you have to cross a pretty big creek to get to the trail. The creek is only uncrossable for a short period of the year. I figured a nice gap down to the creek bed beats the ladders, ropes and crossing a VERY dangerous log jam. The trail is well work a stunt that 'might' have some damage done to it.

[skifreak]

no not really. i still cant get my head around building something that you know will erode, and wash out a crutial structure, like a tranny. the water doesnt go high? rain will erode it just as quickly

If you go back and read this one - you're kinda assuming a lot of stuff - for those of us from the valley, this quietly ridden trail just got better from a day of work by one helpful soul.

IF you haven't seen the trail, then just look at it think "interesting" and head on..

[Loopie]

That last pic helps me:lol:
Your original pic had me wondering what the angle was, it looked level (upper bridge end lined up with the tranny top)...and so it is. Cool:cool: So you kinda bunny hop it across??

[Universe]

That last pic helps me:lol:
Your original pic had me wondering what the angle was, it looked level (upper bridge end lined up with the tranny top)...and so it is. Cool:cool: So you kinda bunny hop it across??

Yes. The upper bridge is actually a little higher now than in the last pic. Its super smooth.

[Loopie]

Its super smooth.
Ya, looks like it couldn't be anything less than that:cool:

[Universe]

Current skybridge we have going here. My buddy Jay and I went out today and put up the 2nd section. One more section to go, then a dop off the end.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/webIMG_1175.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/webIMG_1176.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/webIMG_1177.jpg

[synchro]

looks good darren. the one thing i'd do is cut down the width of those rungs a little bit so they don't get torqued off the stringer. it would increase the fun factor by havng it skinnier too. mind you, if the trail isn't gonna get a lot of traffic you probabaly don't have to worry about it.

[Universe]

looks good darren. the one thing i'd do is cut down the width of those rungs a little bit so they don't get torqued off the stringer. it would increase the fun factor by havng it skinnier too. mind you, if the trail isn't gonna get a lot of traffic you probabaly don't have to worry about it.

Trust me when I saw those rungs are never coming off. They are inset in the log, compression fit, and secured with 5 inch spiral nails. Every one was checked with my own weight. Its solid, trust me :)

[Banshee Beast]

That thing's like Banshee built....Sweet job!!

[synchro]

sweet

[Loopie]

Beauty:)

[Universe]

Ok, third section of the skybridge went up today. What a heavy bastard it was.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/webIMG_1185.jpg

We nailed a board under the log on each side for added support for all the rungs, to prevent what Syncro mentioned the other day, since these are flat. Once again, super solid. 5-6 foot drop at the end, so next I'll have pics of the tranny and hopefully a rider :)

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/webIMG_1188.jpg

[Last Transmission]

man she is looking good, cant wait till it's all finished to hit it up

[requiem]

wait a minute....i thought i was building that skinnie...guess i am in italy for now though....the finish looks tite. i will just have to start a second....

[Universe]

wait a minute....i thought i was building that skinnie...guess i am in italy for now though....the finish looks tite. i will just have to start a second....

Congratulations.

Actually 'we' were building it, and that was 5 and 1/2 months ago. Time to finish it.

[Universe]

Finished tonight. Here is the drop off the end. As the drop packs in it will probably get framed in.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/webIMG_1191.jpg

Hard to get a good side view due to the amout of trees.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/webIMG_1192.jpg

[skifreak]

looking good - can't wait to get some pics of riders on there

[LOBOTIDULATOR]

what beutiful dirt

[Universe]

what beutiful dirt

Its amazing dirt. There are 4 year old gaps on this trail with the same dirt and they have never needed a recap.

[Universe]

Quick and dirty video of the stunt in action.

Click (http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/stunt.mpg)

[Loopie]

Looking smooth:D Riders are gonna love it!

[Loopie]

Hey, how 'bout some nice shots of that creek gap?:)

[Universe]

Things are gonna change now.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/huskky353.jpg

[skifreak]

did the homelite get some steroids?

:)

[Universe]

I'm saving the homelite for haloween when I go trick or treating as Ash.

http://home.swipnet.se/~w-12947/Gfx/AoD/armydk29.jpg

[Universe]

Transfer is finished.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/transfer.jpg

[Coop]

why not stagger your rungs so they fishbone in the center? seems like you'd get a greater bearing area and spread the nail-holage stress out.

[Universe]

why not stagger your rungs so they fishbone in the center? seems like you'd get a greater bearing area and spread the nail-holage stress out.

cause

[skifreak]

anyone who has seen fishbones would know they meet at the center aka ribs - now herring bone? that's a different story... I think?

[.flow.]

wow that looks tech. post up some video when you get some :thepimp:

[Coop]

anyone who has seen fishbones would know they meet at the center aka ribs - now herring bone? that's a different story... I think?

yaa what ever im on the coast and thats waht I call it :bandit:

i meant staggered so the endpieces are interlocking.

anyway.

[Universe]

wow that looks tech. post up some video when you get some :thepimp:

You gonna come ride it? :)

[Loopie]

Wow. That does look like quite the sniper from that pic angle. Wicked angle though:D
What's the actual distance of the gap? (just to help get some perspective...)

[Universe]

Its only about 10 feet between. For some reason that pic makes it look like way more.

[Universe]

Started a new gap after the transfer. Not too big. Great for my wife. People can go around the transfer and hit the gap still, or you can hit both stunts in a row.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/hipgap1.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/hipgap2.jpg

[skifreak]

ahh the work of a good builder with the right tools :)

[drezy]

Nice. The first pic of the transfer kinda freaked me out. In the second pic it looks sweet.

[.flow.]

You gonna come ride it? :)

I'll have to make it down there pdq. Been riding in Gold River the last couple weekends, they've got some epic technical singletrack over there. :smokey:

[Universe]

Finished the gap after the transfer. Will be nice to try to land this one in a manual. Good size/length for it.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/gap1.jpg

[Taylor_P]

looking awesome. keep up the good work. the transfer scares me to look at, for some reason it looks quite a bit bigger then ten feet... :D

[Shocker]

time flys with a CHAINSAW :)

[myster chron]

me and the sooke boys will b in cumberland for the island cup.. soon, it would b really cool if one of the locals could show us this and other hidden goodies up there when we show up.. im garanttying anyone nice enough to show us around that there will b plenty of herbs and brews in it for who takes the time to do it up sweet :) , btw that looks like super high quality trail work to me pretty much. i fuckin hate all those guys who e-whore it up with out ever havin seen the shit in real life and then bash the fuck out of it for no other reason then that they r bored or i duno.. sumthin *jealous, maybe*, lol

[RITALIN]

thsi looks liek a fun trail...

[KHansen]

went and checked out all the progress...looks super sick everywhere up there wutcha got planned for the river log jam?

as for the mr. smarty pants above dissed the gap down over the creek quit yer questioning...if you knew how gnarly the area is and how gnarly the old route was you would understand.

also checked out the trail with the 15 by 30....i'll be addin some dirt to that tranny if the builder isnt, she's a bit flat.

stoked to be in the valley, not long before the cast comes off.

[Universe]

Almost finished with help from my friend Jeff. Ran out of nails before the last few rungs. Lots of dirt to move next.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/wallride1.jpg

[Coop]

Stupendous

[CheeseDogs]

can't wait untill i go back to comox and ride

[Universe]

Finished.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/wallride2.jpg

[Loopie]

Nice!
I like how you must exit in one spot...I'm sure a few riders are gonna end up sprocket grinding the tranny retaining log though:lol:

[Last Transmission]

thats gonna be fun to hit that up, i'll be building tommorow, maybe i'll walk by and take a peak at it

[wheeler]

Nice!
I like how you must exit in one spot...I'm sure a few riders are gonna end up sprocket grinding the tranny retaining log though:lol:
I think you are looking at it backwards. It;s a left handed wall ride right D?

[Universe]

I think you are looking at it backwards. It;s a left handed wall ride right D?

Correct.

[Loopie]

D'oh!

[umbullit]

looks real sick man..

i wish we had ceader, and land to build on...

[DaveM]

Finished.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/wallride2.jpg

Holey, that's almost a mirror image!!! Nice work!!!

http://www.thefatboys.ca/photogallery/albums/userpics/10003/normal_aeo.jpg

[Universe]

Small step up a rock wall. Nothing too special but keeps the flow going.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/smallstep.jpg

[Lady Gravity]

jesus..nice work demo9, makes me wish i could ride that stuff

[Woodsie]

Hey Demo 9 rode red rover today nice stuff if you need a hand I would love to come out and help. When do you go?

[Universe]

Red Rotors :)

[wheeler]

Red Rover Red Rover we call woodsie over!

I know a guy who that 2 sheiks was 2b sheeps.

[Woodsie]

Red Rover I am such a tool kit anyho great trail :stupid: , I got the rear rotor smoking hot. :dizzy:

[Cvripper]

you should post more pictures

[skifreak]

you should post more pictures

even better to see it in person 8)

[special ed]

that stuff looks solid.. i wish i had land and dirt...but i dont :cry: :cry:

[Universe]

you should post more pictures

Soon. Handling a newborn at the moment.

Actually we have a new trail almost finished above the one I just built. Its all natural though so far.

[Rat]

Looks like Ill be in your neck of the woods on the August Long weekend. Let me know if you can get out for some riding. I know what its like with a newborn though, can be tough to get away.

[mrraulduke]

Darren
I Forgot To Post A Thank You For The Tour Last Weekend.....great Trails And I Had A Blast. Good Luck On Being A New Dad. Hopefully I'll Be Back Over There Soon!

[Cvripper]

i road shieks and punisher.. they are solid trails.. i ride shieks alot tho so its getting old.. needs more.. and punisher is ok.. needs work. i reallly wanna ride these new trails tho.. i just need to ride then with somone who noes where they are.. so i can find them...

[wheeler]

I ride shieks alot tho so its getting old.. needs more.. and punisher is ok.. needs work.

Yeah complain about the trails in the builders thread. Totally smart. Maybe you should give him some props or even better yet a hand.

[Universe]

Ok...this trail is officially named "Jake the Snake" after my son Jake. Made 'the snake' (a zig zag skinny milled from cedar) and a small hip after it. Thanks for the help on the skinny Skifreak.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/snake_0.jpg
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/snake1.jpg
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/snake2.jpg
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/snake3.jpg
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/snake4.jpg
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/snakehip1.jpg
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/snakehip2.jpg

[synchro]

looks great darren, i like the stump hip

[.flow.]

what trail is that on? looks fun.

[schoenrock]

awesome work demo9, if i move out there i will have to buy you a beer. how far are your trails from nanaimo anyway?

[.flow.]

awesome work demo9, if i move out there i will have to buy you a beer. how far are your trails from nanaimo anyway?


about an hour or so.

[Universe]

Its on "Jake the Snake" as I said in my last post. :agree:

[.flow.]

Its on "Jake the Snake" as I said in my last post. :agree:

doh.


maybe you could give me an glenn a tour one day.

[skifreak]

Did you have the bike up there today?

[Universe]

Haven't ridden it yet, maybe next week.

[Aeropusher]

damn...nice looking trail...if someone brings *beverages* does he get a guided tour?

[Universe]

Its quite likely.

[.flow.]

Hiked up and had a look at your trail today. Very impressive when it's up close and personal. The pics don't do it justice. I wasn't aware of how close all the stunts are to each other. I think I would crap my pants coming off that wall ride hot directly into that transfer.

[Universe]

Hiked up and had a look at your trail today. Very impressive when it's up close and personal. The pics don't do it justice. I wasn't aware of how close all the stunts are to each other. I think I would crap my pants coming off that wall ride hot directly into that transfer.

Thanks. Its not too bad if you have your sh*t together :)

You should have let me know you were in town.

[.flow.]

You should have let me know you were in town.

Next time I will. Was on the small bike today anyhow. Rode with a friend that was down from the North Island. Skifreak was sposed to give us the tour but I guess we tired him out at vpsfest. :P

[skifreak]

Next time I will. Was on the small bike today anyhow. Rode with a friend that was down from the North Island. Skifreak was sposed to give us the tour but I guess we tired him out at vpsfest. :P

Nah - got tired out at home

[Uncle Duke]

thats some good looking trail building..

[Universe]

New bridge over the Shieks muck hole.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/shieksbridge.jpg

New drop started on Jake the Snake.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/snakedrop.jpg

[Uncle Duke]

that drop looks kind of tricky..skinny:eek:

[Universe]

Drops done, just some minor dirt work left.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/snakedrop2.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/snakedrop3.jpg

[.flow.]

looking sweet. ill have to get up there next weekend.

[Universe]

Finally got out today. Too much snow to go higher up. Started a new bridge/skinny over a very wet part of Shieks. More to come on this soon...

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/swampbridge.jpg

[.flow.]

nice work.

[Universe]

Added to the bridge with another section.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/swampbridge2.jpg

And looking backwards.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/swampbridge3.jpg

[wheeler]

Nice work, i cant wait to ride it in the rain.

[Universe]

Thread over. Moving to Alberta.

[Universe]

Thread back?

[DaveM]

Are you back in the Comox Valley?

[skifreak]

Are you back in the Comox Valley?

With the next chinook wind the ice should melt enough for him to be released from Alberta's frozen grasp...

[Universe]

Are you back in the Comox Valley?

Yes. Very happy to be back. Did my time in northern AB. Expect some pictures shortly.

[Universe]

Was nice to hit the cedar after a year hiatus.

Finished the skybridge today. 2 years in the making. It now has a proper cedar slat landing. Pictures to come as I had no camera today.

[Heathen]

Welcome back. I was just up on 2 shieks on sat doing some work.

[.flow.]

Welcome back. I was just up on 2 shieks on sat doing some work.

were you one of the guys fixing the rungs on the bridge below the start of good enuff?

[Heathen]

That was me and my bro.

[Heathen]

The one that goes over the bog on to the log ride. We are making it super beefy

[Universe]

Awesome. Shieks needs lots o work. Good to hear. See you up there sometime.

[Heathen]

After we fix the bridge we are going to fix the tranny on the left side drop off.

[Universe]

After we fix the bridge we are going to fix the tranny on the left side drop off.

Cool. Let me know when you are up. I'll come help if I can.

[Loopie]

I swear I am 50/50 on hrs actually spent riding and hrs spent building...but I love it and would have it no other way.
Would you guys agree? :)

Sure, I can get a little pissed off at the "users" out there that have no +Karma going for them...but I enjoy the building regardless.

[Heathen]

I swear I am 50/50 on hrs actually spent riding and hrs spent building...but I love it and would have it no other way.
Would you guys agree? :)

Sure, I can get a little pissed off at the "users" out there that have no +Karma going for them...but I enjoy the building regardless.

Building is fun Because you get to build thing the way you want. And it is the only way grown men get to play fort building. LOL

[Universe]

The last 2 posts cover all bases.

[.flow.]

you heading up this weekend?

[Loopie]

And it is the only way grown men get to play fort building. LOL
:lol:..nice:beer:

I wonder if the awesome tree fort I built in the forest as a 10yr old is still there in Kitimat?!

[Universe]

you heading up this weekend?

Heading up tomorrow.

[Universe]

Ok, snapped a pic of the finished skybridge landing. 2 years in the making :/

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/skybridge3.jpg

Fresh slats.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/slats.jpg

Another section over the swampy part. Finishing all the stuff I started before moving to AB.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/swampbridge4.jpg

[Tom]

I swear I am 50/50 on hrs actually spent riding and hrs spent building...but I love it and would have it no other way.
Would you guys agree? :)

Sure, I can get a little pissed off at the "users" out there that have no +Karma going for them...but I enjoy the building regardless.

This year I've spent 80 hrs building and ridden 43 times. That's pretty much 50/50. Not to mention all the time spent on the political side of it. But at the end of the day, it's worth it. :)

On another topic...I'm going to be in the CV next Friday and looking to ride, but not big stuff like in this thread...a little more "intermediate" if you know what I mean...any recommendations from the CV locals?

[.flow.]

any recommendations from the CV locals?

What type of riding do you like? Theres lots of "All Mountain" bike type terrain. Some trails encompass DH to XC.

Cumberland has a wide mix of trails in a concentrated area and there is a map available at the bike shops. I would recommend riding Cumberland for a first time trip to the CV, unless you have multiple days to spend.

http://www.simoncycle.com/trailmap.html

Forbidden Plateau has a lot of shuttleable terrain (or ride up as a warmup) and all the stunts have ride arounds. The trails are a little harder to find your way around on tho. Guide would be recommeded imo.

And if you want to hit some sweet tech XC trails come on up to Campbell River.

[Tom]

What type of riding do you like? Theres lots of "All Mountain" bike type terrain. Some trails encompass DH to XC.

Cumberland has a wide mix of trails in a concentrated area and there is a map available at the bike shops. I would recommend riding Cumberland for a first time trip to the CV, unless you have multiple days to spend.

http://www.simoncycle.com/trailmap.html

Forbidden Plateau has a lot of shuttleable terrain (or ride up as a warmup) and all the stunts have ride arounds. The trails are a little harder to find your way around on tho. Guide would be recommeded imo.

And if you want to hit some sweet tech XC trails come on up to Campbell River.

I like DH that may or may not involve pedaling, prefer natural, flowy with mid size jumps and drops, not into mandatory skinnies or gaps.

Thanks for the map!

[Heathen]

I am going to try to finish the bridge June 2-3. Work has been crazy.

[Universe]

Let me know for sure, I'll pop down and say hi. I'll be up a lot higher working on other stuff.

[Heathen]

Let me know for sure, I'll pop down and say hi. I'll be up a lot higher working on other stuff.

I will let you know for shore. My work is still a little weird right now do to the CP strike.

[Heathen]

Work is really getting on my nerves.:swearing: It looks like I probably wont be able to make it this weekend, and the bridge is so close to being done.:S

[Universe]

Fresh hit nearly done on 'Devil's Inch'

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/devilsdrop.jpg

[shorebiketires]

I like DH that may or may not involve pedaling, prefer natural, flowy with mid size jumps and drops, not into mandatory skinnies or gaps.

Thanks for the map!

I have to say that the trails that I rode (bucket o' blood, banzai etc.) on that map, other than buggered pig, were all in very poor shape, and were not worth the ride.

[skifreak]

well - unfortunately we've got a rather sporadic trail maintenance program... more map sales will allow us to buy more tools and get more regular trail work crews...

most people here like the trails such as they are - a bit more like the shore before it was paved...

ps. Universe works 99% on Forbidden so you would have missed his handywork

[Universe]

Map sales won't help. People will.

[Jayturf]

hey next time i'm in the cv i'll definately give you guys a heads up. i'm totally game for a little trail work sesh.

[Universe]

Went up today with .flow. and we finished the above stunt then headed down Red Rotors.

Red Rotors, prime trail.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/rr1.jpg

Fixed up a small drop from long ago.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/rr2.jpg

Started a nice hip jump.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/rr3.jpg

[.flow.]

Nice pics, got me jonesin to go back up there. gonna have to see if I can swing it with the g/f to hit up RR on monday.

[Heathen]

I did more work on the bridge over the bog on Good enough. Just got to put the rest of the lats on and put the bump in the middle of it.

[.flow.]

and put the bump in the middle of it.

bump?

[Heathen]

a smaller version of this one, a roller bump. http://photos.nsmb.com/files/2/6/1/2/8/WRBPCoaster2.JPG

[.flow.]

cool. Let us know if you want some help finishing it.

[Universe]

Heathen...whats the status on Good Enough these days?

[Heathen]

I am not sure I have been trapped in Vancouver. When I last was out there it was close to done, it just needed a few more rungs. Most of the lumber for the rungs was already standing by.

[Heathen]

I mite be able to make it out this coming weekend

[.flow.]

rode past it today, wondering if it was gonna be finished before the snow flies....

[Heathen]

I will have o see if I can get over to the Isle this long weekend. Any of you guys going to be around? We could finish it off and get in some shuttle runs. I am dieing to take my new ride down that trail.

[.flow.]

Any of you guys going to be around?

I'm gonna be in Vancouver that weekend.

[Heathen]

I'm gonna be in Vancouver that weekend.

That is too funny. Are you coming to ride?

[.flow.]

Are you coming to ride?

Visit family and friends, and try to get a day in on Fromme.

[Heathen]

Visit family and friends, and try to get a day in on Fromme.

I rode fromme on Sunday in the fog it was so rad. Expresso, Upper B----- and Lower D---- were so buff.

[Universe]

I will have o see if I can get over to the Isle this long weekend. Any of you guys going to be around? We could finish it off and get in some shuttle runs. I am dieing to take my new ride down that trail.

I will be around Monday morning early for trailwork.

[derekt]

Dam I cant wait to go ride sheaks again with my fully!

[skifreak]

I will have o see if I can get over to the Isle this long weekend. Any of you guys going to be around? We could finish it off and get in some shuttle runs. I am dieing to take my new ride down that trail.

Any update on your status?

[Heathen]

It is not looking like I am going to be able to make it.

[skifreak]

from www.cvmtb.com

Come rain or shine and join us for the first official Trail Day on Forbidden Plateau. Meeting time is 10am at the Nymph Falls parking lot, and we'll be heading up to the top from there. Bring your shovels, pulaskis, mattocks and gloves.

It's somewhat short notice but it's likely that we can get a selection of snacks beverages, etc to keep everyone going.

The plan is to do a mass work day on Two Sheiks, and potentially we have upwards of 20 people likely to show up. Plans include water control, the Good Enuf trail section, rock and soil work along the trail.

If you ever ride forbidden but haven't done any trail work before, we'll be happy to help teach some tricks.

Can't make it for the whole day or still want to ride? add 30 minutes to your ride and come help pick rocks for the trail :)

Looking forward to getting everyone together and turning this into a regular event!

[dylanvar]

Finished.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/wallride2.jpg

what trail is that on?? :S

[skifreak]

It is not looking like I am going to be able to make it.

You'll be happy to know it's been completed!

http://cvmtb.com/photos/trails/images/994/640x480.aspx

http://cvmtb.com/photos/trails/images/995/640x480.aspx

[Heathen]

With the supports and stringers Me and my Bro put it it should last way longer then the first design. I wish I could have made but it was too sort of notice, Sorry. Do you have any other pics of it from the other end?

[skifreak]

not yet - I'm sure you could come and do a few tweaks to make it great - btw - were you walking in the old roadway that brought you right into good enuf?

[Heathen]

We would ride in all are tools are light weight hand tools. We would ride in work and then ride out. Did you like that rad bent cedar we used for the line up to the main log?

But if there is a closer way to walk in that would be cool to know.

[Universe]

Should top that bridge with cedar. Lots in the area. I can saw and split some.

[Universe]

Facebook group for Comox Valley. Includes trail day notices and other stuff.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2386678779

[Heathen]

I made it all out of white cedar....

[.flow.]

I made it all out of white cedar....

omg, don't tell me you cut up some of the last remaining white cedar trees on the island to build a stunt? They are a red listed species!

[Heathen]

omg, don't tell me you cut up some of the last remaining white cedar trees on the island to build a stunt? They are a red listed species!


White, Red or Purple? I am not sure what they are. But there was tons of dead fall of them, thanks to the harsh winter last year. I am pretty sure they are not pine, I was able to peel the bark off. :mullet:

[Universe]

Those old boards are cedar too?

[Universe]

All ready for the big trail day tomorrow. Pictures coming soon.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/353_web.jpg

[Universe]

12 people turned up for the 2nd trail day. Major work was needed on the Puntledge Plunge. The trail had serious water damage and armouring was needed to protect it from the odd trials motorcycle (who had people working today as well). I should have taken more pics as there was a ton more cribbing and rock work done. Hopefully Flow has some more pics.

Rockwork by Flow and Skifreak.
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/pic1.jpg

New bridge I built.
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/pic2.jpg

Looking down the rockwork after the new bridge.
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/pic3.jpg

Another section rebuilt with some large rocks.
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/pic4.jpg

[.flow.]

only worthwhile pic i got was of the rockwork for the bridge exit.

always too busy getting started I forget to get a pic for the before shot.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/ShedRider/Plungebridge1sml.jpg

[rewoga]

looks good guys - sorry I was in no shape to help - feeling total crap...

[Universe]

Went up today and built a bridge on the same trail.

Ends raised on cedar for rot resistance.
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/plungebridge1.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/plungebridge2.jpg

All done.
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/plungebridge5.jpg

[.flow.]

nice stuff. itching to get up there riding. next weekend maybe.

[skifreak]

great work!

[Universe]

Managed to sneak out for a lunchtime session today. I went up to a trail close to my home called Twister. It comes down from where the DH rides end and runs along the river and under the inland Island Highway. Great tech XC trail. I figured it was easy access so I went to scope things out.

What is this? I can has blowdown?

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twister-1.jpg

Om nom nom nom.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twister-2.jpg

6 pack. Easy pickings.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twister-3.jpg

2 rounds down. 4 more cut and probably 4 more left in the log.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twister-4.jpg

[Universe]

Got out again today. Made an up and over...first of many on this trail. TONS of cedar in the area I'm in. Total builders heaven.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twistera1.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twistera2.jpg

[Universe]

Started a new gap today. Mucho work left on the run in line and landing (which was started many years back but never finished by the original trail builders). 25 feet wide approx...the pic may be deceiving due to the photomerge.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/rrgapweb.jpg

[synchro]

hey darren, it's been a while since i've had a look thru this thread and you guys are doing some nice work over there.

cheers

[Universe]

hey darren, it's been a while since i've had a look thru this thread and you guys are doing some nice work over there.

cheers

Thanks dude. Yea..a kid on pinkbike called my a frame sketchy. :crazy: Typical.

We are really ramping things up here with the trail days and I still can go out and do my solo work. Should be a great summer here.

[Loopie]

I love gaps that actually gap something other than flat ground. Nice.

[Universe]

Today's skinny work on Twister over a horrid mucky section.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twisterskinny1.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twisterskinny2.jpg

[kperras]

Awesome!

[Universe]

Cedar found and rungs started.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/gapbehind.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/gaplow.jpg

[kperras]

I'm sure it's all fine in person, but the take off angle looks steep, and seems to be misaligned with the trail.

[.flow.]

looking solid.

seems to be misaligned with the trail.

I'm guessing the run in will be a new line, the old trail will be the ride around?

[Universe]

I'm sure it's all fine in person, but the take off angle looks steep, and seems to be misaligned with the trail.

Its not steep...and yes its totally misaligned.

I'm guessing the run in will be a new line, the old trail will be the ride around?

Correct.

[SilentJ]

Today's skinny work on Twister over a horrid mucky section.
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twisterskinny1.jpg


Are you ripping those planks on site with that saw? If so, what chain are you running?

[Universe]

I have ripped on-site lots of times, but these are off cuts from a local mill.

[Universe]

Got out for a quick one today to rip some boards and split some rungs.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/april8-1.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/april8-2.jpg

[Universe]

Started fixing a section with a lot of old bridges, small drops and roll downs off of big cedar logs. There is a teeter totter here that has been there for almost 10 years and still works. Its just a log nailed to a board. Odd. Anyway, this big log with roll down rolled a bit over the years rendering everything nailed to it useless. It was unrideable in the wet due to the angle and sliminess from being dimensional lumber. Here are before and afters.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twisterapr10_1.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twisterapr10_2.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twisterapr10_3.jpg

[Universe]

Pics from the trail day on Saturday. Flow and I slayed some old ramps and put new ones in their place.

Old slayed drop.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/Peckerhead_11.JPG

New drop with rolldown option.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/Peckerhead_7.JPG

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/Peckerhead_10.JPG

Old pos. (understatement)

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/Peckerhead_1.JPG

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/Peckerhead_2.JPG

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/Peckerhead_3.JPG

[.flow.]

i have to go ride that this week.

[Lady Gravity]

wow...nice

[kperras]

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twisterapr10_2.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twisterapr10_3.jpg

Good memories of this trail....

[Universe]

More Twister. Rebuilt the rotten log to log bridge. Moved it down away from the butt and set the stringers in the log for stability.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twisterapr16-2.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twisterapr16-1.jpg

[big_perm]

ive got to get over to forrbidden to ride on some of your guys craftsmenship

[Universe]

Log to log bridge is done.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/April18_1.jpg

Started leveling the top of the log since the whole thing had rolled. I notched and knocked out the piece with an axe. Surprisingly fast.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/April18_2.jpg

The next structure to be rebuilt. Goes around a leaning hemlock.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/April18_3.jpg

[Universe]

Here is a panoramic (http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/logpano_1.jpg) of a large portion of this stunt rebuild. It goes way off to the right on another log with a couple more bridges which I'll redo as well.

[Heathen]

Sick work.
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/logpano_1.jpg

[Universe]

Topped the rest of the big log.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twisterlogapr30.jpg

[Heathen]

MMMMMM log ride...

[rewoga]

I need to ride Twister tomorrow!

Was up on Rudy's and the bottom of Screamin Demon today. First time - I thought Rudy's was way too easy to have all my gear on until I got to the bottom - holy fark!

There's a section on Screamin just above the Rudy cut in and below the last big rock face that is badly eroded. Maybe next trail day?

[.flow.]

Rode monkeys -> peckerhead today and rudy's. Was nice to finally ride the fruits of our labour from the first couple trail days of the year. Everything is in pretty good shape, as both trails have seen recent trail work.

Maybe next trail day?

ya it would be good to spend some time on screamin.

[Universe]

Finished the gap take off today and started on the run in.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/gap_pano2sm.jpg

[Universe]

Ok fixed this today.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/April18_3.jpg

Now.
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twistermay8.jpg
http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twistermay8_2.jpg

Just a little finish work left. The line is now rideable, but I'll be doing the 2 ramps back on the first log which are rotting.

[Universe]

Rebuilt bridge using cedar off cuts.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/09-05-081334-medium.jpg

Old then new log to log bridge on Twister.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/20-05-081301-medium.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/20-05-081330-medium.jpg

[Heathen]

^^^What trail is that?^^^

The new double drop on 2 Sheiks was sweet.
http://photos-351.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v288/55/93/777275351/n777275351_3034162_3579.jpg

The work on Pecker Head looked good to.
http://photos-351.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v288/55/93/777275351/n777275351_3034165_4432.jpg


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3034163&id=777275351

[kperras]

Heathen, saw you coming off the 4pm monday horseshoe bay ferry. I was coming back form the ssc!

[Heathen]

Heathen, saw you coming off the 4pm monday horseshoe bay ferry. I was coming back form the ssc!

Kool... I bet the SSC was mint.

[Universe]

Finished the last bridge on the long logride section of twister. Just some more log flattening to do and the whole line is complete.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twistermay22.jpg

[Heathen]

What trail is that on? look like well made fun.

[Universe]

Another roll down today off another log ride. The original which you can see was awkward and..well...crappy.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/twistermay23.jpg

[Universe]

Working on a ramp line that was started by someone else over a year ago and was never finished. They used pine boards for it. I'm using cedar obviously and today finished the entrance ramp, and will continue to re-top and brace the rest of the line.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/sheiksjune17.jpg

[Heathen]

I love the quality of your work. It is sad to see when groms build stuff on that trail. I need to get up there again soon and ride with you.

[Universe]

I love the quality of your work. It is sad to see when groms build stuff on that trail. I need to get up there again soon and ride with you.

I'll take care of your bridge as well soon. Thanks.

[Heathen]

Thanks.

I was sad when I saw they put pine runges on it.

[derekt]

Working on a ramp line that was started by someone else over a year ago and was never finished. They used pine boards for it. I'm using cedar obviously and today finished the entrance ramp, and will continue to re-top and brace the rest of the line.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/sheiksjune17.jpg


that is pretty fun, i rode that the last tiem i rode sheiks, nice work :D

[Universe]

that is pretty fun, i rode that the last tiem i rode sheiks, nice work :D

It is being worked on right now and it out of commission until next time I go up. I ripped the rest of the crap down and started the rebuild.

[Universe]

Rebuilt the 2nd gap after the monolith today. After 8 odd years the original gave up the ghost.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/sgaprebuild1.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/sgaprebuild2.jpg

[kperras]

Well done. The original was a classic.

[Universe]

Finished the stunt at the head of Sheiks..sorry about the cell phone camera. Got some nice 32inch planks today for the wide bits.

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/oct17-1.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/oct17-2.jpg

http://www.universe.bookerb.com/trailwork/oct17-3.jpg

Screamin Demon, a local trail here has falling boundary around the top section. Shame...guess a rebuild will be in order down the road. Sheiks time may be limited.

[kperras]

Nice work. Sorry to hear about the proposed logging activity.

[.flow.]

Screamin Demon, a local trail here has falling boundary around the top section. Shame...guess a rebuild will be in order down the road. Sheiks time may be limited.

you see any road ribbon? you think they're gonna come in off the 8th switchback?

[Universe]

you see any road ribbon? you think they're gonna come in off the 8th switchback?

Didn't go down, but it would make sense to come off the corner. FC 60 was the last corner so its a sizeable block.