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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: DragonSpeed on August 07, 2008, 01:33:57 AM

Title: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: DragonSpeed on August 07, 2008, 01:33:57 AM
I've got a group of 8 of us that are looking to stay in 2 rooms in Lytton after 9 days of hiking.  6 youth and 2 adults.  A/C would be an important aspect.

Suggestions?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: dan on August 07, 2008, 02:59:26 PM
The Lytton Hotel is nice ;D
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: DragonSpeed on August 07, 2008, 03:02:03 PM
The Lytton Hotel is nice ;D
Funny you should mention that... I was sure I had put in my original that anywhere EXCEPT the Lytton Hotel would be desirable.  ::)  I guess I thought it but didn't type it.
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: jetboatjim on August 07, 2008, 03:02:27 PM
lytton pines.
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: DragonSpeed on August 07, 2008, 03:23:21 PM
What about Totem Motel?  Anyone stay there?
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: VAGAbond on August 07, 2008, 08:59:12 PM
Kumsheen Rafting Resort
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: newsman on August 08, 2008, 11:58:08 AM
The youth might like Kumsheen, they coukd stay in a TeePee there. Otherwise I would suggest Braden Lodge. If it were for you and your wife I would suggest you call my freinds at The Inn At The Bridge.
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: DragonSpeed on August 09, 2008, 08:06:26 PM
Well, it looks like we're going to stay at the Jade Springs Campground which is right next to Hyack, our chosen rafting company.
Thanks for the input guys. :)
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: newsman on August 11, 2008, 11:23:34 PM
Great food next door.
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: DragonSpeed on August 12, 2008, 02:10:41 AM
Great food next door.
Sweet... what's the name of the place?
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: newsman on August 12, 2008, 03:19:53 PM
Jade Springs. Ha Ha Ha!
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: DragonSpeed on August 13, 2008, 12:56:57 AM
Jade Springs. Ha Ha Ha!
Oughtta be easy to find then ::)

We greyhound up to Whistler on Sunday and chopper in to Tabletop mountain.
Then we spend 9 days hiking the Stein Valley (c.a. 80km) and end up at Jade Springs Campground
Next day - we raft
Day after - home via Greyhound.

Should be a good (if not VERY tiring time)
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: norm_2 on August 13, 2008, 08:05:04 AM
Sounds like quite the hike.  Could you post some photos of the scenery?
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: DragonSpeed on August 13, 2008, 08:50:34 AM
Sounds like quite the hike.  Could you post some photos of the scenery?

:D  You can certainly expect quite a few photos from me when I get back! 

I last did this hike 14 years ago and it's still embedded in my brain as beautiful, rugged and challenging.
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: dennisK on August 13, 2008, 10:12:30 AM
Dude, you'll have 20 pounds in camera gear alone!

What are your thoughts on that - I'm always torn between composition (convenient small p/shoot) versus quality (big, non pocketable dslr)...sort of powershot s70 vs 40d.

any conclusions on that dilemma? miss shots because you did not have a pocket cam with you?
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: DragonSpeed on August 13, 2008, 10:41:43 AM
Dude, you'll have 20 pounds in camera gear alone!

What are your thoughts on that - I'm always torn between composition (convenient small p/shoot) versus quality (big, non pocketable dslr)...sort of powershot s70 vs 40d.

any conclusions on that dilemma? miss shots because you did not have a pocket cam with you?

Well - I'm not bringing the 4.3lb 100-400. 

I'm bringing the 40D, one spare battery, 2 x 4GB cards (shooting JPG), the 17-85mm lens and am CONSIDERING the Sigma 70-300 but that depends on my pack load :)

Also need batteries for the FRS radios and the Sat phone as well as GPS... etc.  Geesh.  I'll be lucky if there's room for clothing! ;)
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: dennisK on August 13, 2008, 11:34:27 AM
heard the burger was worth trying at the lytton hotel.

and don't you miss not having a video record feature on your camera?
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: newsman on August 13, 2008, 02:05:02 PM
That sounds like a great trip. Don't forget your rod. If that is to much trouble you can hand-line your flies. I have a freind who use to guide outfit in the Sawtooth on the Idaho, Montana border and he hand-lined all the time. If you are bringing only 1 fly pattern make it's the "Irresistible".

Ps after that trip you are going to love good food and coffee prepared by some-one else.
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: DragonSpeed on August 13, 2008, 02:18:03 PM
heard the burger was worth trying at the lytton hotel.

and don't you miss not having a video record feature on your camera?

I can't allow my 16yr old Venturers near the Lytton Hotel.... I owe them that ;)

Never liked video. I find it takes WAYYY too many hours pre-edit to come up with reasonable video.  I prefer the high quality of my stills enough that I don't feel a need for video either. 

Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: DragonSpeed on August 13, 2008, 02:19:37 PM
That sounds like a great trip. Don't forget your rod. If that is to much trouble you can hand-line your flies. I have a freind who use to guide outfit in the Sawtooth on the Idaho, Montana border and he hand-lined all the time. If you are bringing only 1 fly pattern make it's the "Irresistible".
I thought about a rod...but I don't think Stein lake has any fish... too many natural barriers and glacier fed.  If anything I'd be tying the line onto a stick and tossing it in the water with a bit of pepperoni probably ;)
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: newsman on August 13, 2008, 03:13:30 PM
Streams Dragon! I'm talking streams, tie the line to a stick, you will be fishing for trout that have never seen a hook! It doesn't get any better than that!
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: troutbreath on August 13, 2008, 07:46:12 PM
It would be nice to see a picture of one of those burgers from the Lytton hotel in high def. :)
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: fishnjim on August 13, 2008, 08:50:19 PM
just stay i lillooet or...maybe the nahatlatch north bend area...it is all nice.

lytton is too....but give it a whorl!
Title: Re: Where to stay in Lytton?
Post by: DragonSpeed on September 02, 2008, 10:15:48 PM
We made it back... One brutal time.

Here's the link to some pics:

http://dragonspeed.wordpress.com/2008/09/02/stein-valley-photos-alpine/

Cheers!