US Northwest Inland northwest - Day Trip - Latour Peak and Mirror Lake

[Sandpoint Steve]

It's time to head up into the mountains.
Let's get together and see how high we can get before the snow gets too deep.
I have a few destinations in the GPX file if we don't make it to the top.
See more below.

View Rally Point

 

[Ebbs]

It's time to head up into the mountains.
Let's get together and see how high we can get before the snow gets too deep.
I have a few destinations in the GPX file if we don't make it to the top.
See more below.

View Rally Point

Been waiting for a trip, got my GX in late 2019, 2020 was a shit show (medical so I had no time off).. excited to see what's around here and actually start meeting some other like-minded people.

 

[perterram]

I'd like to jump on this...I don't have a radio license however. What would be the best radio to pick up just starting out?

 

[perterram]

I'd like to jump on this...I don't have a radio license however. What would be the best radio to pick up just starting out?

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

This is a great radio.
www.ebay.com
New Baofeng UV-82 8W 2800mAh Two Way Radio UHF VHF Dual-Band Walkie Talkie+Cable | eBay
1 x Baofeng UV-82 Walkie-talkie. 1 x 2800mAh Battery. Frequency Range: VHF 136~174MHz / UHF 400~520MHz. Dual bands, dual standby, and dual display. Radio function and built-in flashlight add more convenience.
www.ebay.com

You must get the programming cable.
Nice to have is the external microphone and a roof mount antenna and battery eliminator.

Don't really need the extra batteries (they last easily all day or 2)
Or the larger battery.

If you get one you will need to program it. I have helped multiple people get this programed. Super easy and makes the radio compatable with FRS, GMRS, and HAM.

Please call me before you buy.

I'm available most evenings to talk Overlanding or Radio stuff.


-Steve

 

[oldmopars]

I would really love to go, however it's 3.5 hours each way for a one day ride. If it was an overnight I would be in.

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

Plenty of places to spend the night up here.

 

[oldmopars]

I will think about it, that is a possibility.

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

I will think about it, that is a possibility.

Come out Saturday for dinner. Spend the night. Ride Sunday then either head home or go home on Monday.

 

[torqd]

I'm interested. Need to talk to the other half and sort out a location to overnight there on Saturday.

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

Updated Map File

 

[Bodge Garage]

I so marked this as "going" until my wife reminded me we will be in Leavenworth that weekend. I am dying to hit some dirt trails. Thanks for putting this together. Hope to see you all the next one.
Kris

 

[chuckoverland]

We will be there. Going to cruise with you guys then find a spot to camp.

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

Glad to hear! It's been too long.

 

[Ebbs]

I downloaded the gpx for but it download a . Bin file. How do I get it back to .gpx?

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

I'll look at the file. Try changing the file extension.

 

[Ebbs]

I'll look at the file. Try changing the file extension.

That worked! I almost tried that from the start but wasn't sure how to on my new tablet, and hadn't heard of a .bin file and everything I read said I'd need a third party app to use it. Which I want real fond of.

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

Just a reminder,
Fueled up and ready to roll at 9:00.

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

Great Trip!
Thanks to all that came out and drove around in the woods with me.
Here is a link to the few photos that I took.
Latour Peak ( Steve's Photos)

Software I was running/ and do run.
Maps.me MAPS.ME – Offline maps, travel guides & navigation - Apps on Google Play
BackCountry Navigator TOPO GPS PRO BackCountry Navigator TOPO GPS PRO - Apps on Google Play ( paid version)
Cal topo for making tracks and planning at home CalTopo - Backcountry Mapping Evolved

Jake and Scott made it up a couple peaks after we left them. :) for them, :( wish I could have gone too, maybe next time.
I'll try to pull gps tracks later to see what I ended up recording.

-Steve

 

[M Rose]

It looks like you guys had a great time. Glad you guys were able to get out.