US Northwest Lost River & Lemhi mountains excursion Thursday July 10th through Saturday July 12th, 2025

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Peregrine

Rank III

Advocate I

778
Idaho, USA
First Name
Darby
Last Name
Peregrine
Just crawled out of the Bull Trout Lake area after 5 days. Chased out by snow on the last day. This trip looks like fun, would love to join. Have a question on the road where you plan to jump off paved roads. Asking because I would be coming up Hwy 20 from Boise direction (about 3 hours). If you plan to head back down 20 from Arco I could save some wasted driving expense picking up everyone where you would turn off.

Running a full-size pickup with popup camper.
 

Mike Dubya

Rank V
Launch Member

Enthusiast II

2,487
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Dubya
Member #

11674

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KJ7FTN
How is this this trip suited for big rigs? I drive a ‘24 Expedition.
On-X describes the Lemhi Pass as "Steep & Narrow" though I have several photos of full size vehicles like a Tundra driving it. Can you air down your expedition tires for rough and steep sections? That should help. Lemhi Pass should be the only place that might be tight for you.
 

Mike Dubya

Rank V
Launch Member

Enthusiast II

2,487
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Dubya
Member #

11674

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KJ7FTN
Just crawled out of the Bull Trout Lake area after 5 days. Chased out by snow on the last day. This trip looks like fun, would love to join. Have a question on the road where you plan to jump off paved roads. Asking because I would be coming up Hwy 20 from Boise direction (about 3 hours). If you plan to head back down 20 from Arco I could save some wasted driving expense picking up everyone where you would turn off.

Running a full-size pickup with popup camper.
You are welcome to join us wherever works for you. Be sure to download the .GPX route (or OnX) and have good distance communication so you are aware where we will be and when. My experience has been mixed with meeting up mid route, kind of like trying to hit two arrows mid flight :) but it can happen! The biggest issue is if we have to re-route, then we will meet up at the planned campgrounds.