Enthusiast I
I didn't get an invite but I found it on Rally Point. Should be able to go if I don't get dragged into work last minute. I'm on there as a maybe for now.
NW Washington. We should meet.
- Thread starter jim lee
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Off-Road Ranger I
Since there is still an issue with replicating between the Rally Point system and the forums, here is a link to the rally point:
https://www.overlandbound.com/event/northwest-washington-overland-bound-october-2018-meeting-and-trail-ride-arlington-to-granite-falls-via-mountain-loop-highway/
https://www.overlandbound.com/event/northwest-washington-overland-bound-october-2018-meeting-and-trail-ride-arlington-to-granite-falls-via-mountain-loop-highway/
Off-Road Ranger I
Wow... just wow! I am so amazed and humbled by the awesome turnout for today's meet-up and trail run. There were 11 rigs carrying 20 overlanders! Thank you all for coming out to enjoy the beautiful sights, sunshine, and fellowshiping. I have a great time and I hope you all did too.
Off-Road Ranger I
Pathfinder I
Enthusiast I
Was good to meet you all. Saw a facebook post yesterday from someone who made the drive to Gallagher Head Lake. Throwing it out there for a potential destination at some point.
Looks like it would be a neat place to have a look at.
You think we have enough camping season left?
-jim lee
You think we have enough camping season left?
-jim lee
Enthusiast I
We might be pushing it. They posted they were doing it before the snow hit. Don't know the area well enough to know when they start getting snow.Looks like it would be a neat place to have a look at.
You think we have enough camping season left?
-jim lee
Off-Road Ranger I
Moisture is returning to the forecast in about a week, so I think it will be questionable as to the likelihood of snow on the trail and at the lake.
Enthusiast II
Enthusiast I
Off-Road Ranger I
Pathfinder I
Check out the recent NWOL post showing Cassidy Steed’s wife nearly toppling her Jeep off the road when part of it gave way. Might have been a good time to miss that trail.
Enthusiast II
Yikes! - Yeah that was definitely an unwelcome spooky story for October. I'm really glad she and the little one walked away from the incident and there was a group that found her on the way up the next morning. Definitely lessons to be learned from that story. My wife and I are looking at adding an Inreach Explorer to our rig very soon now that we're well equiped to start some bigger adventures. Still, I'm going to try and avoid solo missions for that story alone. The Inreach is a great insurance policy to get communications out during crisis though.
Pathfinder I
As you’ve said, a good reminder. I always have my Mom travel with a SPOT & PLB because she’s remote & solo a lot. I’ve essentially always been with a passenger (buddy, girlfriend, now wife). In the last year I’ve begun overnighting with just the kids. Last Thursday, I was remote above Lake Kachess with my 7yo boy. A little stumble & it hit me I was effectively traveling alone. One slip while hiking, or a roadway giving way, and it would not only effect me but would also leave my son stranded & alone. I’ve been very happy with tracking my Mom with the SPOT but was thinking about trying the InReach - it’s just that it’s overdue for a new version. I thought it would come out this summer but instead they released the mini version. I’d like to see the full size version updated. BTW, it was 28*F last Thursday & I still had cold feet in my daughters 20*bag that I was trialing. She must have been freezing, it was a real hypothermia risk for sure.
Off-Road Ranger I
The November meet-up is posted as a Rally Point [link] and a thread has been created in the Meet-up forum [link] to discuss it. I am currently working with Les Schwab to do a little education on choosing the right off-road tires and on repairing tires on the trail. I have a back-up plan that will focus solely on tire repair if Les Schwab doesn't work out.
Yeah, VERY short notice, but..
I'm throwing a meetup/BBQ Tomorrow 11/3 Noon-ish. A bunch of locals. A big part of the group is people who build stuff. Lots of craftsmen with mad skills. The other smaller part may be, err.. Hippies? I figured the people building up overland vehicles would mix in well with this bunch. Bring a snack or a Drink and C'mon down!
Directions and things are on the rally point:
-jim lee
I'm throwing a meetup/BBQ Tomorrow 11/3 Noon-ish. A bunch of locals. A big part of the group is people who build stuff. Lots of craftsmen with mad skills. The other smaller part may be, err.. Hippies? I figured the people building up overland vehicles would mix in well with this bunch. Bring a snack or a Drink and C'mon down!
Directions and things are on the rally point:
-jim lee
