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Greg Eigsti,
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Pathfinder I
There is a Butler map specifically for the Washington BDR which you can find here: Butler Motorcycle Maps - Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR)
Explorer I
I’ll have Gaia and other unnamed nav software running on the iPad as well. I uploaded a gpx file to the thread a week or so ago and have continued to play with it. What are your thoughts on camp spots? Been checking out the route and adding waypoints for different spots that show up in Gaia. Any preferred spots? Campground or dispersed?
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Pathfinder I
Whatever works for you. Happy to have you join for 2 days and we will work thru any comms challenges. We can relay via GMRS, hand signs, or something...
Pathfinder I
Greg, let me do some research here to confirm which pass (or passes) are required. We will be starting in Gifford Pinchot National Forest which requires the Northwest Forest Pass (or the America The Beautiful Pass). The Northwest Forest Pass is for use on federal land; the Discover Pass on state land. (Can't we just have one pass to rule them all?!)
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Explorer I
Cool, I’ll continue to add campsites, etc., to the GPX. On vacation next week and hope to spend some time planning this trip. I’m open to conf call or whatever. We are fine with dispersed or campground but it would be nice to be together which may require reservations?I had originally identified Walupt Lake as a good spot to camp and it is 93 miles from the starting point. I have not booked anything yet. What does everyone think about this spot? There are currently about 20 sites open and you have the option of reserving for a total cost of $27.75 for a night. Other options exist nearby and I know that some folks simply pull over and camp off the trail somewhere. Thoughts?
Walupt Lake Campground, Gifford Pinchot, WA: 1 Hipcamper Review And 4 Photos
Walupt Lake Campground in Gifford Pinchot, Washington | The Walupt Lake Campground is surrounded by amazing views of the Goat Rock Wilderness and Mt. Adams. This high-elevation...Availability for Walupt Lake Campground, Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Recreation.gov
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Explorer I
I was kind of figuring that gettIng the federal would be the right thing to do. It’s on the list of things for next week. Thanks!Greg, let me do some research here to confirm which pass (or passes) are required. We will be starting in Gifford Pinchot National Forest which requires the Northwest Forest Pass (or the America The Beautiful Pass). The Northwest Forest Pass is for use on federal land; the Discover Pass on state land. (Can't we just have one pass to rule them all?!)
What Pass Do I Need?
Questions answered about what passes you need to hike in Washington State
Member III
Along with the Butler Maps( the response below ), go to REI, Sportsman,Cabelas, US. Forest service, and have the sections ready to look up the topographic maps that will give you everything in greater details.You can also load maps from off the internet, and go to Walmart, Office Depo, and the like and print the maps that you got off the Internet. I have and used Gaia Pro, and used my iPad for my trip. Vance.
Explorer I
I travel with Gaia and other nav apps on the iPad and downloaded maps. Just thought it would be good to have a set of paper maps just in case we get hit by an EMP or something ;)
Thanks for all the possitivity. This is a wonderful community!
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Explorer I
Traveler III
I saw that, and that's what's giving me hope, haha. The only difference is his generation has a solid axle up front, my generation is when they switched to IFS, so not quite the flex and strength up front.
Yes I am, and it is stock. It is a 3/4 ton so it is stout and sits a little higher than a 1/2 ton. It also has full skids and a G80 locker factory. But yes, all stock.
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