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GHCOE said:
Well it looks as though the Apr 12-20 Stinking Water trip will have to be postponed. Jeep is still down for repairs and things are not going to come together for this trip in time. This virus thing is really causing issues too so I will look at this one again for this fall or worst case scenario next spring.

(Cancelled) Apr 17-20 Stinking Water 200 miles (Wilder Idaho to Buchanan Oregon)

Planning a 4 day trip for this one, but possibly could turn out to be only 3 days. How many days depends on trails, trail conditions, trail access and time spent at planned locations.

Some trips early last year were scouting trips into a area I have previously had no idea what to expect. With two trips that barely scratched the surface it intrigued me enough to do a full expedition into the unknown. This part of eastern Oregon, I feel, does not get much travel so here we go. I believe road conditions to be from two track to fairly well used roads. One stretch of trail may require some trail improvements such as limb removal. This stretch also may need to be bypassed altogether if conditions get too bad. I hope not, for I have high hopes for this section of trail. Planned visits include a cave, old homesteads, reservoir, historical places, ect.

These trips, at this time, are still planned.

Jun 5-9 Mordor v.5.0 400-500 miles (estimated Boise to Boise)

Mordor is back for the fifth year!

This is not a trip that I planned, but all are welcome to attend.
This trip is a return to the Central Idaho landscape with a planned visit to a obscure indian cave and historical road in the lava flows of central Idaho. I believe this is a base camp style adventure with one planned move. Even though there are planned trips I will be adding a few other outings in case there is too much down time. Plan to hike or mountain bike for portions of this trip if you want to partake in these activities. Plenty of off road adventures can be substituted if hiking and biking are not your forte.

Jul 9-13 Ruby 660 miles (Boise to Boise)

Ruby, a 5 day adventure, has been in the works for a couple of years. This is the year to pull the trigger. Luckily it did take this long to plan since I was able to add another destination to it that I previously did not know about.

Planned later in the year than I usually like, but necessary to be able to clear passes and to hike to high points (9500 feet). You don't have to hike if you don't want to partake, but plan on some down time if the case. There will be plenty of cool sites to see though. I will probably hike some, but there are plenty of hiking trails in the area with different levels of difficulty if that is your forte.
A few known and unknown mining camps will be included in this adventure so bring a camera and take in some history!

This trip is going to be a bit tight for 5 days since I plan a entire day just at one location. The hope is to make the first destination the first day. It might make for a long day of travel, but that is what overlanding is all about, right? I have chosen a more interesting route in that could be a slow moving, tight trail with limb removal possible. Another short section is two track and a possible steep section no more than a few miles. Could be bypassed if not wanting to partake on this section. All other roads should be good forest roads by this time of the year, sorry....

Sep 26,27 Panels and Homesteads 280 miles (Boise to Boise)

Nearly hunting season so it is time to head out and see some sites.

A simple over nighter into the Bennetts of Idaho. More a scout trip with some points of interest. How many I don't know since some sites may not be accessible due to private property. Bypasses are planned for such a misfortune, but the trip should still have plenty of substance to be fun. One hike of 1/2 mile is planned to see some panels... Planned camp spot is a place we have camped before in some rocks, yes you know the spot if you attended the "I Wanna Rock" trip.

Well that is what is planned, but stay tuned to the thread in case something changes. I will post trips individually as they get closer. I figured this will help those that want to attend trips this year to plan their calendars.
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Is there a centralized location for this information? If it's open to all, I think we'd be interested in both the June and July trips.
 
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This is as central as it gets here. I have a mirror thread on Expedition Portal here https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/sw-idaho-adventures.151736/page-89. It gets a more chatter and most people that go with me are on that forum.
I also have a Facebook page SW Idaho Overlanding . I usually have the next trip info pined to the top (not at this time though).
If you click watch thread at the top right of this page you will see updates here when they come in. I usually post 1 or 2 times before the trips to remind people.

I post when and where I /we are going and if people want to go they are welcome to join. I/we are not a club or organization and this is not a guided tour and all who attend are ultimately responsible for their own safety. I am not responsible for damage, injury and or death. You partake under your own free will knowing the dangers of such activities. Trips are not pre ran and are not a guaranty. You are along for the ride as it is. I just ask that you believe that you and your vehicle is up to the task.

See you on the Trails, George.
 
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Pulling this one out of the video archives. With the Jeep being down and Corona, things have gotten a bit lean.

This was not a regularly scheduled trip for myself. A friend wanted me to guide him and some of his friends on a trail I had taken him on a few years before. These guys normally take their rigs and tackle much harder trails than this one since their rigs are set up for rock crawling. Sometimes you just need something different.

Come along with us as we travel the open desert and then drop down into a side canyon of the Snake River. We follow the Snake River for a bit and then finish off in a play area before needing to head back.

 
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Jun 5-9 Mordor v.5.0 400-500 miles (estimated Boise to Boise)

I am still hoping to attended this event. It is depending at this point if I get the Jeep back together in time.

Mordor is back for the fifth year!

This is not a trip that I planned, but all are welcome to attend.
This trip is a return to the Central Idaho landscape with a planned visit to a obscure indian cave and historical road in the lava flows of central Idaho. I believe this is a base camp style adventure with one planned move. Even though there are planned trips I will be adding a few other outings in case there is too much down time. Plan to hike or mountain bike for portions of this trip if you want to partake in these activities. Plenty of off road adventures can be substituted if hiking and biking are not your forte. If interested more info here Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers • View topic - Mordor v5.0 Back to Mordor. June 5-9 2020 .

I am still hoping to attended this event. It is depending at this point if I get the Jeep back together in time.
 
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Jun 5-9, 2020
Time: 7:00am (Boise) Noonish (Minidoka)
Meet Place: Travel America (TA) 4115 Broadway, Boise, ID 83705 or Minidoka, Idaho (not very big town, look for gathering)
Destination: Southern Craters of the Moon
Estimated Duration: 5 days
Estimated Distance: 400-500 Boise to Boise
Comms Channels: HAM=146.480, GRMS=17, CB=13
Zello Channel (phone app): SW Idaho Overlanding and 4x4

Mordor is back for the fifth year!

This is not a trip that I planned, but all are welcome to attend.
This trip is a return to the Central Idaho landscape with a planned visit to a obscure indian cave and historical road in the lava flows of central Idaho. I believe this is a base camp style adventure with one planned move. Even though there are planned trips I will be adding a few other outings in case there is too much down time. Plan to hike or mountain bike for portions of this trip if you want to partake in these activities. Plenty of off road adventures can be substituted if hiking and biking are not your forte.

More information here Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers • View topic - Mordor v5.0 Back to Mordor. June 5-9 2020
 
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