Canadian Supertrip 2008
b0wser
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This is the thread for the 2008 edition of the Canadian Supertrip. I have been bogged down with school lately, so I apologize for the delay in getting this going. This post will be modified many times, and some things will be quite similar to the Cross-Country Supertrip thread.
The trip will be built in this thread, and we might have an actual website going also this year. Three branches make up the Supertrip; one from Eastern BC, one from Western BC, and one from Vancouver Island. These three routes merge progressively, with the convoy arriving in Seattle on Thursday, August 28th.
I had no idea how the Supertrip would turn out last year, but once we all packed into that Gamestop, I saw just how many people had come together for this adventure. Mainly, I want to really strengthen the idea of a caravan like the Cross-Country Supertrip-- their convoy is quite impressive, and I think we certainly had something to show for ourselves last year. I want to keep it tighter as a group this year, and maybe have a get-together once we've arrived in Seattle.
I'm always available for questions, and I'm easy to contact through forum PM, e-mail at jaymitchell (at) gmail.com, or you can find me in the PAX IRC channel: #paforums_pax on irc.slashnet.org. I'll respond as soon as I can, and with whatever information I can offer.
If you're interested in joining the trip, post here!
What It Is
The Canadian SuperTrip is the northern cousin to the Cross-Country SuperTrip. Every year, thousands of nerds and our kin flock to the Puget Sound region, in attendance of the Penny Arcade Expo. After three years of unorganized swarms heading south across the border, it was decided to form this Canuck Caravan. Where the CCST takes one primary route, our smaller region more easily lets us work with a combination of routes.
Our eastern route essentially begins in Kamloops B.C., with everyone from eastern British Columbia and Alberta heading southward together. Those from Alberta and beyond are entirely welcome, so please contact me or post in this thread if you're from the east. From Kamloops, this route leads down the scenic Coquihalla Highway, taking a break in Abbotsford-- the last Canadian stop on this leg of the journey before crossing the American border into Sumas. From Sumas, the group heads south through Bellingham, getting on the I-5 until the rendezvous point just south of the city.
The western routes begin in Victoria and Vancouver, respectively. Attendees from the Greater Vancouver area will meet up in the city, where they will head south through Richmond to White Rock and enter the United States through the Pacific Highway crossing at Blaine, WA. From Blaine, this group will head south on the I-5 until the rendezvous point just south of Bellingham.
Participating groups from Vancouver Island take the WA Ferries sailing from Sidney, BC to Anacortes, WA, where they head inland eastward to the meeting point in Burlington-Mt. Vernon, WA. This fully-merged convoy will head south to Seattle, for the glorious weekend in the Capitol City of Arcadia.
I hope you will join us on this quest. In the words of Moe_Fwacky: "Onward, forward and so forth!"
Our eastern route essentially begins in Kamloops B.C., with everyone from eastern British Columbia and Alberta heading southward together. Those from Alberta and beyond are entirely welcome, so please contact me or post in this thread if you're from the east. From Kamloops, this route leads down the scenic Coquihalla Highway, taking a break in Abbotsford-- the last Canadian stop on this leg of the journey before crossing the American border into Sumas. From Sumas, the group heads south through Bellingham, getting on the I-5 until the rendezvous point just south of the city.
The western routes begin in Victoria and Vancouver, respectively. Attendees from the Greater Vancouver area will meet up in the city, where they will head south through Richmond to White Rock and enter the United States through the Pacific Highway crossing at Blaine, WA. From Blaine, this group will head south on the I-5 until the rendezvous point just south of Bellingham.
Participating groups from Vancouver Island take the WA Ferries sailing from Sidney, BC to Anacortes, WA, where they head inland eastward to the meeting point in Burlington-Mt. Vernon, WA. This fully-merged convoy will head south to Seattle, for the glorious weekend in the Capitol City of Arcadia.
I hope you will join us on this quest. In the words of Moe_Fwacky: "Onward, forward and so forth!"
How It Works
The Canadian SuperTrip, or CST, is divided by stops known as Waypoints. A waypoint is our official stop to meet up with other Supertrippers along the route. Most waypoints are located where gas, snacks and washrooms are nearby. Each waypoint is allotted some time for members to get out and stretch their legs, giving everyone a short break. Supertrippers fall into two groups, Drivers and Passengers. Passengers, you are responsible for finding a ride and making your way to the waypoints. Payment comes in the form of your share of gas. Specifics can be arranged with the driver of your vehicle. We drive together in a caravan, keeping the group together between waypoints. The longer the line of cars, the more impressive this whole effort becomes.
If you want to be added to our list of participants, post here or contact b0wser to be added to the list. Use the following format for sending information.
Group Leader: This is the group's go-to guy, usually the most active person on the forums/internet. This person's main responsibility lies in relaying status updates between their group and the CST. This person is also responsible for getting their group together to depart from their location.
Location: City, State/Province where you live
Starting Waypoint: Our pre-selected stopping points on the route, pick the one closest to your location. This is where you will be joining the group.
Vehicle: Year, Make, Model
Riders: This includes your confirmed passengers
Unconfirmed Riders: Number of unconfirmed riders not listed here.
Space Available: Seats still available in your vehicle.
Contact: Your e-mail address, in addition you can add your MSN. One cell phone contact is required for each group.
What You'll Need
A Working Vehicle - This is a fairly long trip, and we don't want to scrape your steaming wreckage off the side of the road, so do basic maintenance before you go, meaning: change engine oil, check air filter, top off engine coolant and washer fluid. Check road and spare tire pressures and tread wear and bring extra oil, coolant, fluids (brake, power steering, anything that ends in "fluid") to top off on the road with.
A spare set of car keys- you never know when you'll lock yourself out, so try to have an extra key if possible!
A Cell Phone - You or one of your riders will need to be carrying a phone. Cell coverage should be adequate along our routes, so a radio should not be required.
The CST Phone Directory - This is a full contact list of people on the SuperTrip. It will be e-mailed to you shortly before departure, this may happen a couple of times.
ALL POSSIBLE LEGAL IDENTIFICATION - Canadians are not required to have a valid Canadian Passport to cross the border into the United States until June 1, 2009. You do not require a passport if you have acceptible identification as defined on this page from the Canadian Consulate General office. Along with your passport, try to bring all other pertinent identification such as your driver's licence/government identification card, Social Insurance Card and your CardCard/medical coverage card. If you are under the age of 18, it is also highly recommended that you bring a Permission to Travel letter from your parent(s)/guardian. The border guards are known to often have a large attitude problem if you're underage and you don't have one. All proper identification is required for minors.
A Gallon Jug of Water - Good for you or your car. Other drinkables are good, but can't go in your car.
Non-perishable snackables - Food for the road, beef jerky is a good mainstay along with trail mixes and anything else you might like. Stay away from ideas like a cooler filled with sandwich fixin's. It may sound like a cool idea, but takes up way too much space and is very impractical.
A spare set of car keys- you never know when you'll lock yourself out, so try to have an extra key if possible!
A Cell Phone - You or one of your riders will need to be carrying a phone. Cell coverage should be adequate along our routes, so a radio should not be required.
The CST Phone Directory - This is a full contact list of people on the SuperTrip. It will be e-mailed to you shortly before departure, this may happen a couple of times.
ALL POSSIBLE LEGAL IDENTIFICATION - Canadians are not required to have a valid Canadian Passport to cross the border into the United States until June 1, 2009. You do not require a passport if you have acceptible identification as defined on this page from the Canadian Consulate General office. Along with your passport, try to bring all other pertinent identification such as your driver's licence/government identification card, Social Insurance Card and your CardCard/medical coverage card. If you are under the age of 18, it is also highly recommended that you bring a Permission to Travel letter from your parent(s)/guardian. The border guards are known to often have a large attitude problem if you're underage and you don't have one. All proper identification is required for minors.
A Gallon Jug of Water - Good for you or your car. Other drinkables are good, but can't go in your car.
Non-perishable snackables - Food for the road, beef jerky is a good mainstay along with trail mixes and anything else you might like. Stay away from ideas like a cooler filled with sandwich fixin's. It may sound like a cool idea, but takes up way too much space and is very impractical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why bother? If I'm in the Lower Mainland, why not just drive myself?
A: Because it's just not cool to act like an ogre. We had a good turnout last year, and despite some slight miscalculations in timing, I think everyone had a decent time. Besides, it's a whole bunch of Canadians-- and we'll all probably be around for the partying at some point.
Q: How much for a seat if I have no car but want to come along?
A: That depends on the vehicle and how gas is being divided up, contact drivers who have space available to work out an arrangement.
Q: When must I join by?
A: Groups need to be properly identified and confirmed their place in the trip by August 1st. The CCST went with July 1, but our shorter distance lets us work with that extra month. It would be nice to sort out all of the people who need rides, and leaving that until the week before PAX is a terrible idea. If a group decides they want to join after August 1st, they must make sure they're at the appropriate waypoint to make the linkup. Posting here will also still be a great idea, because we'll have an idea that someone is trying to make it.
Q: How can I help make this baby happen?
A: Number One thing anybody can do to help make this happen is word of mouth, point them here, to the official Penny Arcade Expo website and to the forum thread. Participate in the thread, or come loiter in the #paforums_pax channel on irc.slashnet.org
Q: Did the thread/website just up and die or what?
A: Our website hasn't been put together yet, but we've had an offer to have one built. The information in the thread will always be the same as on the website, when it's up and running.
Q: What hotel should I stay at?
A: This is up to you. There are three choices currently on offer, and it is highly encouraged that you book at one of the official hotels. You can pick from the Sheraton, The Grand Hyatt, or The Roosevelt. You can get more information at the
official PAX hotels page.
Q: When is the Canadian Supertrip going to arrive in Seattle?
A: The afternoon of the 28th. We're not sure exactly when, but mid-afternoon to early evening should be an adequate span. We're looking to leave time available for those who join the 2008 Pre-PAX Dinner, which has not yet been scheduled.
A: Because it's just not cool to act like an ogre. We had a good turnout last year, and despite some slight miscalculations in timing, I think everyone had a decent time. Besides, it's a whole bunch of Canadians-- and we'll all probably be around for the partying at some point.
Q: How much for a seat if I have no car but want to come along?
A: That depends on the vehicle and how gas is being divided up, contact drivers who have space available to work out an arrangement.
Q: When must I join by?
A: Groups need to be properly identified and confirmed their place in the trip by August 1st. The CCST went with July 1, but our shorter distance lets us work with that extra month. It would be nice to sort out all of the people who need rides, and leaving that until the week before PAX is a terrible idea. If a group decides they want to join after August 1st, they must make sure they're at the appropriate waypoint to make the linkup. Posting here will also still be a great idea, because we'll have an idea that someone is trying to make it.
Q: How can I help make this baby happen?
A: Number One thing anybody can do to help make this happen is word of mouth, point them here, to the official Penny Arcade Expo website and to the forum thread. Participate in the thread, or come loiter in the #paforums_pax channel on irc.slashnet.org
Q: Did the thread/website just up and die or what?
A: Our website hasn't been put together yet, but we've had an offer to have one built. The information in the thread will always be the same as on the website, when it's up and running.
Q: What hotel should I stay at?
A: This is up to you. There are three choices currently on offer, and it is highly encouraged that you book at one of the official hotels. You can pick from the Sheraton, The Grand Hyatt, or The Roosevelt. You can get more information at the
official PAX hotels page.
Q: When is the Canadian Supertrip going to arrive in Seattle?
A: The afternoon of the 28th. We're not sure exactly when, but mid-afternoon to early evening should be an adequate span. We're looking to leave time available for those who join the 2008 Pre-PAX Dinner, which has not yet been scheduled.
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Most of the route will stay the same as last year, with some slight tweaks here and there to improve the flow of the trip. The Vancouver route is simplified, and will use the Pacific Truck Crossing. The Abbotsford-Sumas post-border regroup and route southward through Lynden will be simplified, because Cherry St. continues south past Front St. to bend westward and become 546/W. Badger St.
Waypoints
Streamlining the waypoints has been a priority. To make some stops easier, meeting locations have been moved from last year. We have one waypoint between Calgary and Kamloops, located just before Sicamous BC. This stop is right on the Trans-Canada Highway, making it very easily accessible.
The waypoint at the Highway 99 Chevron in Delta is being used again, because the Anacortes ferry is no longer a viable option this year. This will serve as a small meet-up for any groups coming from Vancouver Island. Like last year, this stop can be pulled on the day of the Trip if nobody is coming in from the Island. If gas is required, the best place to get it will be during the post-border regroup breaks, where American gas is cheaper. The post-border regroups will be vital to the trip this year, since I really want to increase the group cohesion over last year.
The West Meets East rendezvous is moving south of Bellingham a small distance down the I-5 to the Bow Hill Rest Area, this merging of branches becomes much easier here than in town. After we meet up at the Bow Hill Rest Stop, we travel as a full convoy to the Burlington GameStop-- we had a lot of people at this final waypoint last year, and I want to conquer them this year.
Scheduling
The main scheduling issue, in my opinion, was the time allotted for border crossings. Being that we are travelling on the Labour Day Weekend, the lineups will be unimaginable. If our dollar is doing well, we will be stuck in peak lineups. We were stuck in the Sumas crossing lineup for at least an hour, which made me decide to veto the post-border regroup. The crossing threw the whole American section of the schedule out of whack.
I recommend that Vancouver Island groups taking the BC Ferries ferry make a reservation as soon as possible, because peak Labour Day Weekend traffic will snatch up all available space really quickly. The only sailing that can participate in the Canadian Supertrip will be the 06:00 sailing, leaving Swartz Bay terminal on Thursday, August 28th.
The Sidney-Anacortes ferry arrives in Anacortes too late for this method to work with the newly updated schedule. This is an issue that has been partially solved, by including a BC Ferries meet-up and bringing in some Victoria Clipper groups.
The Routes
These are arranged in by length, from longest to shortest.
Times are currently only in Pacific Time, Central will be added later.
Click on the link to see the GoogleMap routing.
Edmonton, AB to Seattle, WA (need Edmonton waypoint)
Departure Point:
Departure Time: 16:00, August 27th
Travel Distance/Time: ~280km/approx 3h
Arrival Point: Tim Hortons @ 1341 32 Ave NE Calgary AB
Arrival Time: 19:00, August 27th
Downtime: 30 minutes for meetup
Calgary to Skyline Esso Truck Stop
Departure Point: Tim Hortons @ 1341 32 Ave NE Calgary
Departure Time: 19:30, August 27th
Travel Distance/Time: ~480km/approx 6h
Arrival Point: Skyline Esso Truck Stop, Highway 1
Arrival Time: 01:30, August 28th
Downtime: 30 minutes for gas-up and small break
Skyline Esso Truck Stop to Kamloops
Departure Point: Skyline Truck Stop
Departure Time: 02:00, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: ~190km/approx 1h45m
Arrival Point: The Verse, 1885 Trans Canada Highway West, Kamloops BC
Arrival Time: 03:45, August 28th
Downtime: 20 minutes for meetup
Kamloops to Merritt
Departure Point: The Verse, 1885 Trans Canada Highway West, Kamloops BC
Departure Time: 04:05, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: 80km/approx. 1h
Arrival Point: Tourist Info Booth, Junction of Hwy. 5 & Coquihalla
Arrival Time: 05:05, August 28th
Downtime: 30 minutes maximum for meetup from Kelowna
Merritt to Abbotsford
Departure Point: Tourist Info Booth, Junction of Hwy. 5 & Coquihalla
Departure Time: 05:35, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: 192km/approx. 2h30
Arrival Point: Castle Fun Park, 36165 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford
Arrival Time: 08:05, August 28th
Downtime: 40 minutes of fun
Abbotsford to Sumas Border Crossing
Departure Point: Castle Fun Park, 36165 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford
Departure Time: 08:45, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: 31km/2h allotted for variable border crossing time
Arrival Point: Bromley's IGA, 315 Cherry St, Sumas, WA
Arrival Time: 10:45, August 28th
Downtime: wait until everyone makes it through
Sumas to Bow Hill Rest Area
Departure Point: Bromley's IGA, 315 Cherry St, Sumas, WA
Departure Time: 11:00, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: 70km/1h
Arrival Point: Bow Hill Rest Area, I5
Arrival Time: 12:00, August 28th
Downtime: wait until Vancouver group arrives
Bow Hill to Burlington GameStop
Departure Point: Bow Hill Rest Area, I5
Departure Time: 12:30, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: 16km/15m
Arrival Point: GameStop @ Costco & George Hopper, Burlington
Arrival Time: 12:45, August 28th
Downtime: 45 minutes
Burlington GameStop to Seattle
Departure Point: Park and Ride @ Costco & George Hopper, Burlington
Departure Time: approx. 13:30, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: ~145km/approx 2h
Arrival Point: Washington State C&T Center, 800 Convention Pl. Seattle, WA 98101
Arrival Time: 15:30, August 28th
Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA (complete)
Departure Point: Safeway @ Granville St. & W. 70th Ave
Departure Time: approx. 07:15, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: ~21.9km/approx 25m
Arrival Point: Chevron Station, junction of Hwy. 99 & Hwy 10
Arrival Time: 07:45, August 28th
Delta to Pacific Truck Crossing (Blaine WA)
Departure Point: Chevron Station, junction of Hwy. 99 & Hwy 10
Departure Time: approx. 08:15, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: ~21.9km/approx 30m
Arrival Point: Pacific Truck Crossing, 176th Ave
Arrival Time: 08:45, August 28th
Blaine regroup:
-Drive south until you arrive at H St.
-Left on H St.
-Left on 14th St.
-Group together at the gas station, along the far edge if possible
Blaine to Bow Hill Rest Area
Departure Point: Gas Station, junction of Hwy. 99 & Hwy 10
Departure Time: approx. 11:00, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: ~60km/approx 40m
Arrival Point: Bow Hill Rest Area, I5
Arrival Time: 12:00, August 28th
Bow Hill to Burlington GameStop
Departure Point: Bow Hill Rest Area, I5
Departure Time: 12:30, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: 16km/15m
Arrival Point: GameStop @ Costco & George Hopper, Burlington
Arrival Time: 12:45, August 28th
Downtime: 45 minutes
Burlington GameStop to Seattle
Departure Point: GameStop @ Costco & George Hopper, Burlington
Departure Time: approx. 13:30, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: ~110km/approx 1h45m
Arrival Point: Washington State C&T Center, 800 Convention Pl. Seattle, WA 98101
Arrival Time: 15:30, August 28th
Vancouver Island, BC to Seattle, WA (functional)
Departure Point: Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
Departure Time: approx. 06:00, August 28th
Travel Time: approx. 1h35m
Arrival Point: Tsawassen Ferry Terminal
Tsawassen, BC to Delta, BC
Departure Point: Tsawassen Ferry Terminal
Departure Time: approx. 07:40, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: approx. 20m
Arrival Point: Pacific Truck Crossing, 176th Ave
Delta to Pacific Truck Crossing (Blaine WA)
Departure Point: Chevron Station, junction of Hwy. 99 & Hwy 10
Departure Time: approx. 08:15, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: ~21.9km/approx 30m
Arrival Point: Pacific Truck Crossing, 176th Ave
Arrival Time: 08:45, August 28th
Blaine regroup:
-Drive south until you arrive at H St.
-Left on H St.
-Left on 14th St.
-Group together at the gas station, along the far edge if possible
Blaine to Bow Hill Rest Area
Departure Point: Gas Station, junction of Hwy. 99 & Hwy 10
Departure Time: approx. 11:00, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: ~60km/approx 40m
Arrival Point: Bow Hill Rest Area, I5
Arrival Time: 12:00, August 28th
Bow Hill to Burlington GameStop
Departure Point: Bow Hill Rest Area, I5
Departure Time: 12:30, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: 16km/15m
Arrival Point: GameStop @ Costco & George Hopper, Burlington
Arrival Time: 12:45, August 28th
Downtime: 45 minutes
Burlington GameStop to Seattle
Departure Point: GameStop @ Costco & George Hopper, Burlington
Departure Time: approx. 13:30, August 28th
Travel Distance/Time: ~110km/approx 1h45m
Arrival Point: Washington State C&T Center, 800 Convention Pl. Seattle, WA 98101
Arrival Time: 15:30, August 28th
Bus Trip from Vancouver to Seattle
tr0tsky will be leading a Greyhound bus trip this year, as an option for those who don't want to drive. If there are any people in the Greater Vancouver area interested in taking the bus, post here or contact tr0tsky via PM.
Greyhound from Vancouver to Seattle, round trip
Departure Location: Pacific Central Station, Downtown Vancouver
Departure Time: approx 08:15, Thursday, Aug. 28th
Arrival Location: Bus Terminal, downtown Seattle
Arrival Time: approx. 12:00, Thursday, Aug. 28th
Ticket Cost: ~$50 for a return trip
Riders: tr0tsky +1, MustardTiger, Stoicheio +1, tundemeson, AbsintheMinded, delphinus
Friday: tenchikaze, SupaNova, Hammy +1, Angrytofu +5
Victoria Clipper Ferry to Seattle
There are multiple groups using the Clipper this year, so I'll list them here. It would be really decent if everyone could get together for a meet and greet on their respective sailings.
Sailing Info: Thursday, 28 August, 7pm
Riders: SmallLady, SirSchwein
Sailing Info: Thursday, 28 August, 10am
Riders: Retardical_Sam +1, Magiic +1
Other: hamburger helper will be sailing on Friday, 29 August
The People
Unconfirmed or Debating Joining
DMUSER - Edmonton
Trichotomy - Merritt (maybe Vancouver)
dopeski - Abbotsford
Lail - Surrey
Looking For Group
Bob_E & two others - Vancouver
Trichotomy - Merritt/Vancouver
The Groups
Sorted by location.
Eastern Route
Location: Edmonton, AB
Starting Waypoint: Edmonton
Vehicle: 2002 Hyundai Accent
Riders: DeadlySherpa, healthpack, some others
Unconfirmed Riders: 0
Space Available: 0
Contact: freeskierman16 at hotmail
Location: Calgary, AB
Starting Waypoint: Calgary, AB
Vehicle: 2000 Mazda Protege
Riders: 3
Unconfirmed Riders: 1
Space Available: 0
Contact: pm
Location: Armstrong, Vernon, Kamloops
Starting Waypoint: Kamloops
Vehicle: 1992 Toyota Corolla Station Wagon
Riders: 3
Unconfirmed Riders: 0
Space Available: comfortably 1, potentially 2
Contact: learnedman (at) gmail.com
Location: Westbank, BC
Starting Waypoint: Merritt, BC
Vehicle: 1995 Chevrolet Suburban LT (black)
Riders: 2
Unconfirmed Riders: 0
Space Available: 2
Contact: pm, phone available
Group Leader: Yuritau
Location: Kelowna, BC
Starting Waypoint: Merritt, BC
Vehicle: SUV
Riders: Yuritau
Unconfirmed Riders: 0
Space Available: 3
Contact: pm, email on file
Location: Abbotsford BC
Starting Waypoint: Abbotsford
Vehicle: Toyota Matrix
Riders: b0wser, Cossack, Dave, goldenyak
Unconfirmed Riders: 0
Space Available: 0
Contact: PM or email (jaymitchell at gmail)
Group Leader: Sumi
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Starting Waypoint: Abbotsford
Vehicle: Probably either a Jetta tdi or Honda Civic
Riders: Sumi, EmoEric, kb, Eathen
Unconfirmed Riders: 0
Space Available: 0
Contact: PM-ing is best bet, phone on file.
Western Route
Location: Coquitlam
Starting Waypoint: undecided right now
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Riders: X1Zero + 1
Unconfirmed Riders:
Space Available: 2 back seats, limited trunk space
Contact: PM
Group Leader: Torren
Location: Mission BC
Starting Waypoint: Safeway @ Granville St. & W. 70th Ave
Vehicle: 2004 VW Golf or a 2000 Jeep Cherokee
Riders: Wildcard and 2 other non-forum members
Unconfirmed Riders: 0
Space Available: 0
Contact: Torren1000 (at) gmail.com
Group Leader: Theros
Location: Richmond
Starting Waypoint: Safeway @ Granville St. & W. 70th Ave
Vehicle: 2000 Chrysler Intrepid
Riders: Theros, deadmetal, one other
Unconfirmed Riders: 0
Space Available: 1 or 2 depending on comfort
Contact: PM
Though this does sound like a total blast...
Both the east and west branches have a similar distance to the merging point at the Bow Hill Rest Area, so that meeting should be unimaginably smoother than it was last year.
Hopefully I'll block a large enough window that we actually get through ahead of schedule!
Location: Abbotsford
Starting Waypoint: Abbotsford
Vehicle: Not sure.. Probably either a Jetta tdi or Honda Civic.
Riders: Sumi, EmoEric.
Unconfirmed Riders: none
Space Available: possibly 2. (depends on getting a class 5 lisence)
Contact: PM-ing is your best bet. Do you have our numbers from last year?
*shrug*...I took the (Amtrak) bus in '06 and there was no one next to me and the bus was mostly empty.
:P
Group Leader: me.
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Starting Waypoint: Closest is Kamloops. Will be driving down through alberta though so if anyone needs a pickup i can make a detour.
Vehicle: 2002 Hyundai Accent
Riders: 1 (me)
Unconfirmed Riders: 1
Space Available: 2 left
Contact: freeskierman16 at hotmail.com (msn, or email) Have cellphone, will roam.
2 unconfirmed riders. Didn't get a followup email though so i'm not sure of their status.
so im looking for est on gas assuming its $1.10 per litre
hotel costs
thanks
As far as hotel rooms go, you'll probably want to try and room with someone else to save money. The hotels up now are going to run you about 1000 bucks for 4 nights, then split however many ways. The Days Inn, which was a pax hotel later last year, was around 400 for 4 nights, again split however many ways. You can check out the Room-Share sticky thread to see if people have space, etc.
Admission is 40 bucks for a 3-day pass if you get it early, and a small bit more if you pre-order it before pax.
The "New to PAX" sticky has a lot of good info in it as well.
Group Leader: Me (mike)
Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia
Starting Waypoint: Wherever is needed (couldnt find any in the post?)
Vehicle: 2007/Chevrolet Cobalt/SS-SuperCharged
Riders: 1 confirmed passenger
Space Available: 2 back seats, limited trunk space
Contact: Use PM until its more official
$1000 for 4 nights? They're $169 a night. I realise that's in US dollars but we're hovering around parity. Even with taxes and fees it should only be around $800 for four nights, no?
I hope I'm not missing something really obvious...
My room is $215/night for 4 nights. So $1000 is correct for me, but if you take $169/night x 4 nights + taxes then yes, should be less than $1000.
Just lie about the extra people and bring an air mattress or two.
Yah, sorry. I checked my reservation and it's $781 for 4 nights for a 2 double-bed room. Then you can add $140 for 4 nights of parking and it comes up to $921, plus whatever room expenses you might accrue.
Note, this is just in my case. There will most likely be cheaper hotels opening up as we get closer to the event.
so if he does come, its around 500 bucks each?
by the way, im coming from surrey, rider or driver.
It will only be so expensive if you stay as just the two of you. If you can find more people to stay with between now and then, it will be cheaper. Many people look for roomspace with other attendees, so if you're open to sharing with forumers, then that might cut your costs.
Note: I've done a basic group list update, with the information I've got to this point. (09:38 AM, Feb.27)
By arriving in Mt. Vernon earlier this year, the Sidney-Anacortes ferry sails too late to be an effective connection with the Supertrip there. This is only a problem because this ferry only sails once a day-- while BC Ferries sails many times a day.
I'm looking for ideas from Vancouver Island attendees about this situation and how we can resolve it.
Heres how the situation appears as of today:
Vehicle 1: Honda or Jetta
Driven by EmoEric & Confirmed Passenger: Sumi.
Unconfirmed passengers: 5
Seats still available: 3
Vehicle 2: Toyota Tercel
Driven by Healthpack.
Confirmed passengers: 0
Unconfirmed Passengers: 2
Seats Still available: 3
So that Equals 6 available seats and 7 unconfirmed passengers.
Still a possibility of a third vehicle tho I don't think that will be necessary. I'm positive some unconfirmed passengers will drop out.
If there are people from Coquitlam who want to take the bus down with us, let me know because then we'll have to take the 10:50 bus (the 8:15 doesn't stop in Coquitlam) arriving around 4.
PM me if you have any questions, but the bus is pretty straightforward
Can anybody give me some ferry options from Victoria to Seattle that I can rely to him? Thanks.
For vehicles, the best bet is to try getting a reservation for the Washington State Ferries Sidney-Anacortes boat. It sails once daily, departing from Sidney which is just north of Victoria. The BC Ferries boats are sailing on a reliable enough schedule, but it would add a significant chunk of time to the trip by making a land-based border crossing. The Sidney-Anacortes boat does not fit in with the Supertrip schedule, and the only BC Ferries option that fits is the 06:00 Thursday morning sailing.
Pedestrians get the best deal though, because they can board the Victoria Clipper in downtown Victoria and then get to downtown Seattle hassle-free. If your friend is interested in the Clipper and schedule permits it, there's a group getting together for the 7pm Thursday night sailing.
I don't think it'd be hard for him to find a place to crash that first night. If he would rather go down on Thursday night, he might want to try and contact one of the people going on the clipper to see if he can borrow some floor space for Thurs night. Most people are pretty happy to help out.
Do you mean we should be leaving on the 27th instead?
Maybe I'm missing something.