Winter camping in the high desert?
- hambone
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Badger Creek? East end? Middle of March? (Wish I was out there right now...)
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- Gypsie
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Startin to pile up. There's been talk about a Covelo trip in April, Deschutes in June.
Gas money, extracurriculars, food. Gots to be careful in my planning.
Still would be interested in a 'jaunt' rather than a trek. coupla hundred miles at most between now and April.
Hal and I were considerin' a joint venture(without the joint, dang-it) for the Covelo thing if it happens.
I'm listenin. Though I would prefer to make the next one p'raps in Spiffy's direction.
Gas money, extracurriculars, food. Gots to be careful in my planning.
Still would be interested in a 'jaunt' rather than a trek. coupla hundred miles at most between now and April.
Hal and I were considerin' a joint venture(without the joint, dang-it) for the Covelo thing if it happens.
I'm listenin. Though I would prefer to make the next one p'raps in Spiffy's direction.
So it all started when I wanted to get better gas mileage....
- hambone
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I take lots of "local" trips in the warmer months, usually around Mt. Hood National Forest. It can be done with a tank of gas or less. In the summertime, almost every weekend if I can get out. It's cheap if you limit your food expenses.
I considered the east side due to less snow. At least last year I was able to get around there. Think this would be more of a campout as apposed to a Campout.
Hell if not sooner then later. Figured I'd throw somethin out there though.
http://terraserver-usa.com/usgsentry.as ... Y=1567&W=3
I considered the east side due to less snow. At least last year I was able to get around there. Think this would be more of a campout as apposed to a Campout.
Hell if not sooner then later. Figured I'd throw somethin out there though.
http://terraserver-usa.com/usgsentry.as ... Y=1567&W=3
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- hambone
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Also: bus-pooling to a camp spot is entirely possible! No sense wasting gas. Someone would have to tent it though.
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- Gypsie
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'sides I drive a split level and have an upstairs studio. No tent needed if you can handle riding in a vanagon.
This may be throwing us way out there but I have been here before and loved it.
http://www.nwhotsprings.net/olympic.htm
http://www.nps.gov/archive/olym/wic/dolyhot.htm
257 miles from Portland to Spiffy's to the Elwha river (about $30-$35 gas one way)
This may be throwing us way out there but I have been here before and loved it.
http://www.nwhotsprings.net/olympic.htm
http://www.nps.gov/archive/olym/wic/dolyhot.htm
257 miles from Portland to Spiffy's to the Elwha river (about $30-$35 gas one way)
So it all started when I wanted to get better gas mileage....
- hambone
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I was with ya until I read this:
Safety: Bathe at your own risk. Springs are not monitored or maintained. May contain high levels of fecal coliform bacteria.
Good times!
But if you've been there then I'm sure it's ok. It does seem kind of a long haul though. I do know of a couple places on St. Helens but probably not accessible until summer. Also a couple pocket wildernesses outside of Tacoma.
http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fus ... map=wawest
http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fus ... Clearwater
http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fus ... rse%20Peak
Safety: Bathe at your own risk. Springs are not monitored or maintained. May contain high levels of fecal coliform bacteria.
Good times!
But if you've been there then I'm sure it's ok. It does seem kind of a long haul though. I do know of a couple places on St. Helens but probably not accessible until summer. Also a couple pocket wildernesses outside of Tacoma.
http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fus ... map=wawest
http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fus ... Clearwater
http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fus ... rse%20Peak
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- Gypsie
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I had not read the 'fecal' stuff. Does not sound very inviting.
I was there over 10 years ago. I wonder if there is some sort of 'quick test' product.
Sometimes those disclaimers can be very frustrating. 'may contain....'
Sounds like Washington parks has had probs and is CYA-ing.
It is far though.
I like the closer ideas. Mt. Rainier area looks to be a good bet.
Spiffy must have some stompin grounds around there someplace.
I was there over 10 years ago. I wonder if there is some sort of 'quick test' product.
Sometimes those disclaimers can be very frustrating. 'may contain....'
Sounds like Washington parks has had probs and is CYA-ing.
It is far though.
I like the closer ideas. Mt. Rainier area looks to be a good bet.
Spiffy must have some stompin grounds around there someplace.
So it all started when I wanted to get better gas mileage....
- hambone
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I tried to pry some info from him but I don't think he gets out much...
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- hambone
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"C'mon I'm a great spooner. I'll even go against my norm and wear underwear."
Ya know I've actually slept with a few differnt' people in my bus. (no, not SLEPT) It's really not too bad, but is much more comfortable when I'm alone or with my mistress of the night.
GAH! Gah I say. I hope you won't be too offended if we keep the spooning at a minimum. Especially considering your enthusiam for the subject!
Yer right, I think we should make Spiff find something. Deschutesland is mighty invitin' too. I would like to head out there before summer.
Ya know I've actually slept with a few differnt' people in my bus. (no, not SLEPT) It's really not too bad, but is much more comfortable when I'm alone or with my mistress of the night.
GAH! Gah I say. I hope you won't be too offended if we keep the spooning at a minimum. Especially considering your enthusiam for the subject!
Yer right, I think we should make Spiff find something. Deschutesland is mighty invitin' too. I would like to head out there before summer.
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- hambone
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BUT - the area surrounding Tacoma is still God's Country (in places). Hopefully we'll be able to inspire ya to get out more. It does take a bit of work to find the diamonds in the rough, but it's a lot of fun. Potential adventure, what could be finer?
I don't know much about Washington, I've spent more time in NW Oregon. Those Delorme maps are a good place to start. Ya find a place that strikes your fancy, then hit th' internet for more info. I like to go to the underutilitized areas on wilderness boundaries, you usually have the place to yourself.
I don't know much about Washington, I've spent more time in NW Oregon. Those Delorme maps are a good place to start. Ya find a place that strikes your fancy, then hit th' internet for more info. I like to go to the underutilitized areas on wilderness boundaries, you usually have the place to yourself.
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