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Post by somethingtoburn on Apr 25, 2011 7:03:15 GMT -8
Hey,
Me and some friends will be making the trip from Calgary for our first Sasquatch festival this year. Can anyone suggest the best and fastest route to take to the festival? Any tips or advice on where to cross the boarder and where to stop to stock up for supplies along the way(in the US preferably)? Much appreciated!
Thanks!
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Post by wompwomp on Apr 25, 2011 9:15:01 GMT -8
I'm headed down from Calgary and we are headed through the Cranbrook boarder crossing. Its the biggest one around the area and it's never been a hassle going through.
We then are passing through Coeur'd'alane and Spokane, so probably stop at a wal-mart or something in one of those cities to pick up supplies.
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Post by somethingtoburn on Apr 25, 2011 9:19:59 GMT -8
I'm headed down from Calgary and we are headed through the Cranbrook boarder crossing. Its the biggest one around the area and it's never been a hassle going through. We then are passing through Coeur'd'alane and Spokane, so probably stop at a wal-mart or something in one of those cities to pick up supplies. thanks, when do u plan on leaving to get to the festival? |
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Post by wompwomp on Apr 25, 2011 9:42:38 GMT -8
I have to work Thursday, so I'm planning on heading out Thursday night and spending the night in Cranbrook. Landing in the Gorge Friday around noonish hopefully.
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Post by somethingtoburn on Apr 25, 2011 10:49:02 GMT -8
You ever heard of anyone doing in in one shot? Google says it takes around 11 hours? You figure it will take longer or shorter? Thanks for your help!
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Post by wompwomp on Apr 25, 2011 11:55:11 GMT -8
If there's more than one of you driving, its definitely do-able. Depending on how long you're stuck at the border for I would say its pretty easy to get there in under 10 hours.
I've driven to Spokane in one shot before and that took just under 7 hours and the Gorge is about 2 hours past Spokane. We flew through that border though, I would give yourself some more time with all the people heading down for Sasquatch.
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Post by alex on Apr 25, 2011 14:14:55 GMT -8
took 14hrs almost exactly from Edmonton. Although that included breaking trail in a blizzard on Highway 22 where we could only do 60km/hr for about an hour, a stop in Spokane for supplies, and another 20min or so talking to the cops.
Took the Cranbrook route. We were the only ones at the border at 4am. 2 people switching off driving duties.
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Post by J-Dawg on Apr 25, 2011 20:46:09 GMT -8
^^^ what they all said. Calgary -> Cranbrook -> Cour D'Alene -> Spokane. IMO Spokane is a good place to stock up on supplies.
I'm splitting the drive in half (driving by myself since I'm going a week early). Calgary -> Sandpoint Friday eve, Sandpoint -> Seattle Sat morning. That's a pretty easy pace.
Planning on doing the drive home in one shot from the gorge, might need to stop somewhere for a nap on the way though.
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Post by alex on Apr 26, 2011 6:22:02 GMT -8
nap at the border. you'll basically be sitting there stationary for an hour anyway
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Post by Blacksmile on Apr 26, 2011 9:52:04 GMT -8
That blizzard last year sucked!!!! We hit the aftermath at about 5:30am just outside of Black Diamond.
The two times that I've driven from Calgary, we crossed the border at Yahk. Never had to wait more than 5 minutes crossing to the U.S. or back into Canada. Total trip was about 10 hours including a pit stop in Spokane for lunch and supplies.
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Post by alex on Apr 26, 2011 9:57:33 GMT -8
we hit the giant rush of Canadians crossing the border after the festival. It was pretty brutal. Had to chuckle at the kid wearing a "The Chronic" t-shirt sitting on the curb while border patrol ripped through his car.
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Post by Blacksmile on Apr 26, 2011 10:33:08 GMT -8
Awesome. I have no problem picturing that scene.
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Post by somethingtoburn on May 3, 2011 7:55:45 GMT -8
how thorough are they in checking your car at the boarder?
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Post by StormyPinkness on May 3, 2011 7:56:37 GMT -8
I am not Canadian but even I know not to try to sneak shit across the border.
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Post by Horned Gramma on May 3, 2011 8:01:33 GMT -8
Seriously dude, just don't even try.
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Post by wompwomp on May 3, 2011 8:09:08 GMT -8
What they said ^
Don't bother
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Post by somethingtoburn on May 3, 2011 8:27:38 GMT -8
appreciate the advice guys. thanks for all your help, counting down the days!
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Post by Horned Gramma on May 3, 2011 8:30:59 GMT -8
For srsly though don't. It's not really 'advice' when a person tells you not to break international smuggling laws.
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Post by somethingtoburn on May 3, 2011 9:16:35 GMT -8
For srsly though don't. It's not really 'advice' when a person tells you not to break international smuggling laws. fair enough, thank you for the cold hard facts. i will absolutely not be bringing anything across. thanks guys |
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Post by emptyfox on May 3, 2011 9:19:58 GMT -8
It's entirely possible you won't be searched at all. It's also entirely possible that you will and 2 things will happen.
1. You'll never be allowed in the US again.
2. You'll be charged to the full extent of US drug laws, and potentially spend time in a US prison.
Sorry to beat a dead horse, but man oh man...
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