@mavm86 - thanks - it's really helpful.
Seems like taking PCH all the way north to the PDX should be all good.

 

Coming over to the Island at all?

 

I recall a few years ago driving from San Fran back home, the only snow we encountered was in the mountain pass between California and Oregon. It was quite an experience; driving to the entrance of the pass we see tons of cars and semi-trailers on the side of the road putting chains on as the police was out to ensure everyone had snowtires or chains. We didn't have snow tires and so we turned around and headed to the nearest Wal-Mart. We bought chains and returned to the mountain pass, about half hour had passed; when we got back to the pass all the cars at the side of the road was gone and the pass was open again to all cars b/c the snow had stopped.

 

Not this time unfortunately. Considering driving times and overall excitement from this trip I'll just hang out @Vancouver.

I can't afford putting chains on too low
Seems like staying next to the Coast will do it


do you know any decent/trusted place to crash in Vancouver? I mean not crazy expensive but nice and close to DT to see the city..

 

what's the min liability coverage in BC? (car insurance)

 

$200,000 but people would be nuts to go with the minimum.

 

I requested insurance id cards but they were concerned about min in BC versus what we have here in CA.

 

what documents besides registration and insurance card do I need to cross the border? is title required?

 

You need a passport to cross the border now. I don't think you need anything except insurance and drivers license.

 

Great. Thanks