Travels of THE CAP

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4 Sept

THE CAP has arrived in Canada and is travelling around with Mike Murchison. Mike has taken THE CAP along for the ride over the Coquihalla Highway. This pic was taken at the summit – elevation 1,244 metres - at a spot Mike describes as the Zopkios Brake Check.

This photo, taken by a traffic camera today, shows the road to be fairly benign.

But this is the same highway in Winter.

The Coquihalla Highway is part of Highway 5 in British Columbia, running from Vancouver to Edmonton and Calgary. It's one of the worst roads in all of North America in winters. There were 32 fatal crashes between 2004 and 2013. In spring, summer or autumn, it's a breeze, but in winter there are at least 400-500 accidents and plenty of fatalities.

Around 200 km long, the Coquihalla Highway runs between the cities of Hope and Merritt. It’s highest elevation is 1,244 metres. Mike took the photo of THE CAP at the Zopkios Brake Check at the summit. Here is a photo of the Brake Check in summer and winter.

No wonder you need chains in winter, Mike. Take care of You, mate - and all of you out on the blacktop.