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By phil broscovak
From Boo-older, Co.
May 4, 2008
Stemming the roof to scope out the 'blind' stopper placement, 1986.

I wonder if the tow truck driver was allowed to take the regular route in and out? I can't imagine towing a busted vehical out the detour and through the bad hill section. Either way I am glad I don't have to pay that tow bill.
By phil broscovak
From Boo-older, Co.
Jun 14, 2008
Stemming the roof to scope out the 'blind' stopper placement, 1986.

So what is the current status of the BV access road?
By phil broscovak
From Boo-older, Co.
Jun 16, 2008
Stemming the roof to scope out the 'blind' stopper placement, 1986.

Come on now someone must Know if the regular route has been reopened or not. Please post up.
By Larry DeAngelo
Administrator
Jun 16, 2008
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phil broscovak wrote:
Come on now someone must Know if the regular route has been reopened or not. Please post up.

Hi Phil-- don't trust this as any kind of official word, but the last I heard there was some sort of inter-agency delay. The BLM needed some new permit from the Nevada Dept of Transportation, or something like that. So even though the BLM considers this a high-priority item, it is not really in their hands. Hmmmmm.... I wouldn't be surprised if this comes up as an example during the Wilderness Management Plan discussions.
By JohnE
Jun 16, 2008

I climbed in BV canyon from May 30 - June 3 and the "traditional" access road was still not open. However, the 4WD road (access is impeccably described on Jed Botsford's site & posts) was perfect. We rented a Jeep Liberty to make sure our access wouldn't be denied, which worked great. There was a regular Volvo and a Pontiac-something rental car at the trailhead, so you can make it without a 4WD. The total time from highway to trailhead parking was 25 minutes 1-way. The 4WD way is marked with white signs & arrows stating "To BV Canyon". Unless some dork took these out, the access is very, very clear. If you can't find access information per Jed's past postings, please advise as I took notes and can pass them along:

Generally though, your access is the 1st PAVED entrance with a CATTLE GUARD that is past the original entrance on route 160 heading away from Blue Diamond. Take a left over the cattle guard and follow the signs...Climb safe. JE
By JohnE
Jun 16, 2008

I climbed in BV canyon from May 30 - June 3 and the "traditional" access road was still not open. However, the 4WD road (access is impeccably described on Jed Botsford's site & posts) was perfect. We rented a Jeep Liberty to make sure our access wouldn't be denied, which worked great. There was a regular Volvo and a Pontiac-something rental car at the trailhead, so you can make it without a 4WD. The total time from highway to trailhead parking was 25 minutes 1-way. The 4WD way is marked with white signs & arrows stating "To BV Canyon". Unless some dork took these out, the access is very, very clear. If you can't find access information per Jed's past postings, please advise as I took notes and can pass them along:

Generally though, your access is the 1st PAVED entrance with a CATTLE GUARD that is past the original entrance on route 160 heading away from Blue Diamond. Take a left over the cattle guard and follow the signs...Climb safe. JE
By phil broscovak
From Boo-older, Co.
Jun 16, 2008
Stemming the roof to scope out the 'blind' stopper placement, 1986.

Hi Larry thanks for the post. It's nice to be kept informed.

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