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12-11-2009, 05:00 PM
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| Driving to whistler
Just wondering, is there somewhere where they stop you from going to whistler if you don't have snow tires?
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12-11-2009, 05:56 PM
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dont think so
but better safe than sorry i guess, get some snow tires or chain
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12-11-2009, 06:03 PM
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When can I legally use Tire Chain ?
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12-11-2009, 06:14 PM
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They have random tire checks / road blocks done by the RCMP.
If you don't have winter tires, or all seasons with chains ( mounted or in your trunk ) they will not let you proceed.
Generally chains are used to get you unstuck. You could drive the whole sea to sky from squamish and on with chains, but it would take you forever doing 50 km/h and would piss off quite a few other drivers
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12-11-2009, 06:36 PM
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just pick up a set of chains. leave them in the trunk and use them if needed. the S2S since the big reno has been maintained very well. Usually kept clear from Squamish -> Whistler. I didn't hit snow until in Whistler when I went a few days ago.
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12-11-2009, 06:43 PM
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They'll have road checks during busy times at alice lake,(just north of squam) ONLY if the weather is so bad that you honestly need good snow tires.
if people are crashing, they'll check for snowies, but I have never in my life been checked or stopped there.
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12-11-2009, 07:53 PM
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went there last year with a protege and worn all seasons in heavy snow storm
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12-11-2009, 08:43 PM
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alright, ill be doing the drive there tonight.
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12-11-2009, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jeff_alexander  went there last year iwth a protege and worn all seasons in heavy snow storm | HAHA didn't you end up driving too? was it a sketchy drive at all or was it pretty manageable?
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12-11-2009, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSalesman Just wondering, is there somewhere where they stop you from going to whistler if you don't have snow tires? | Oh yes, you'll slip off the cliff, thats how they stop you.
Honestly, it's worth it to pick up some snowies if you're going to drive to Whistler during this time.
What have you got to lose? Your car car/insurance and life worth the several hundred bucks?
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12-12-2009, 03:54 PM
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Been going to whistler for the past 8'ish years. Never ever seen a road check. If you're AWD or 4x4 you can get away with good all seasons if you're careful. It's not that bad of a drive, people just get worked up over it.
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12-12-2009, 05:40 PM
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the drive was fine. no snow or ice the whole way.
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12-12-2009, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LiquidTurbo Oh yes, you'll slip off the cliff, thats how they stop you.
Honestly, it's worth it to pick up some snowies if you're going to drive to Whistler during this time.
What have you got to lose? Your car car/insurance and life worth the several hundred bucks? | yeah, right.
I do have snow tires, just havn't put them on yet. Too lazy and not much snow anyways. Never had a problem with snow before. Not even last year. People need to learn how to drive, thats all.
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12-12-2009, 09:07 PM
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they have checkpoint near squamish once awhile (usually early or mid way into January)..sort of like a road block
so the answer toward your question is YES
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12-12-2009, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jeff_alexander went there last year with a protege and worn all seasons in heavy snow storm | lol wtf liar. Brand new all all seasons were installed earlier that day! thanks to rabid
Also the reasons we installed new all seasons was because there is roadcheck. If you are using snow tires it's fine, but if you're using all seasons, the tread has to be very good otherwise they will send you back.
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12-13-2009, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSalesman yeah, right.
I do have snow tires, just havn't put them on yet. Too lazy and not much snow anyways. Never had a problem with snow before. Not even last year. People need to learn how to drive, thats all. | Winter tires aren't just for when there is snow on the ground...  | |
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12-13-2009, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Spoon_Fed Winter tires aren't just for when there is snow on the ground... | Yeah it's for ice and rain too right?
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12-13-2009, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSalesman yeah, right.
I do have snow tires, just havn't put them on yet. Too lazy and not much snow anyways. Never had a problem with snow before. Not even last year. People need to learn how to drive, thats all. | unless you're sporting Falken 512s 
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12-13-2009, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by The_AK unless you're sporting Falken 512s | actually, i have falken 912s
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12-13-2009, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSalesman actually, i have falken 912s | wow good luck with those. i've heard horror story after horror story with those. apparently they're completely awful in the snow.
i could be wrong.
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12-14-2009, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by RabidRat wow good luck with those. i've heard horror story after horror story with those. apparently they're completely awful in the snow.
i could be wrong. | Actually I just saw a civic get stuck driving by my alley right after I parked. He had snow tires on. And I had no problems on my 912s. My alley is like an ice rink. I'm still gonna put my snow tires on though.
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12-14-2009, 06:59 AM
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I've witnessed two roadchecks in my life.. They're located on that bridge thing 8km past Squampton.. Maintain your distance, and don't try to be a hero and pass people on the left if you're running A/S tires..
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12-14-2009, 02:19 PM
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The grounds were bare when i drove up there. No problems at all. Not sure about now though.
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12-14-2009, 02:21 PM
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The roads will be fine. Snows coming over night and part of tomorrow, may have snow on the roads then. If I go to Whistler tomorrow i'll bump the thread
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12-15-2009, 11:32 PM
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Anyone go up to Whistler recently?
I'm heading up over the weekend.. worried because we've only got A/S.. -_-
If there's any updates, can someone bump the thread? I need to know if I gotta bus.. lol
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