PNW 2020 Summer BDR Run - WA

Howdy, I'm confirming for Chelan->Ellensburg. Looking at the route, I'd plan to meet y'all at gas stop in Chelan, and leaving once we hit Ellensburg. I might extend by one more night past Ellensberg, but that'll have to be a real-time call with my wife.

 

Hey Folks,

Itinerary has been updated with a bit shorter time frame, July 3 - July 9. The OP has been updated with the new schedule (departures, lunch/gas, and camping locations). Let us know if this still works for you and if you have any comments or questions. Thanks!

@SaphiraTaco, @Goran, @MundaneFace, @Shadowhunter, @Tacodog

 

Watching your guys’ planning of this trip. Looks awesome (even if I can’t go)

Just an FYI that the above fugitive was captured in Teanaway this afternoon by Kittitas County Sheriff's office, US Forest Service and WDFW officers

 

I'm going to offer we meet in Chelan at the Shell (301 E Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816). Looks like there is ample parking for a bunch of rigs, and most of the food is nearby if folks are stopping for lunch. What's everyone think?

Also, if it helps at all, I'm pretty handy at map work and wouldn't mind putting together a GPX file with the notable POIs and logistics stops. I'll definitely have one for the days I am out with everyone, but wouldn't mind adding additional points if needed - either way, happy to share.

I also forgot to mention that in addition to my other gear, I have a battery powered Kobalt Chainsaw I picked up over the winter. Sounds like there is a decent chance of downed trees, so excited to finally give it a test. It's battery powered, so I can charge it off the outlet in the bed.

 

Im good for all the dates as of now

 

I’m down for whatever. I’ll have a winch, straps, chains, shackles, snatch block, Stilh 038, shovel, axe and misc tools and other shit that I probably don’t even know that I have that’s all ready in the truck.

 

My Brother is gonna tag along in his truck if thats cool, we're still good for July 5th. We're going to complete the section once you guys make camp.

 

Are any of you planning on heading over Hwy 20 to Twisp?

 

Yes, that is defiantly my favorite road over the mountains.

 

I live about 3 minutes off 20 when you come through I could roll out with you and head over.

 

20 is really out of my way but I have never been able to drive it (avalanche covering road, time of year, etc) so this is tempting

 

Lol, there’s a slide blocking it right now but there’s a back rd around.

 

Where is the slide? What mile marker?

 

just read mp 98-100

 

uhm...wheres mp 98-100 at though?

 

here ish

 

The detour isn’t bad. You take Rockport-Cascade Rd off Hwy 530. If you guys are coming Hwy 530 anyways from down south it’s probably the same time wise back to Marblemount.

 

Yes indeed.

 

The detour is no big deal, especially if you come up from darrington it’s actually quicker that way, that’s the way I always go anyway. Just ran most of 4 and 5 last weekend, all clear through there, we had to cut a few trees out so you guys should be good to go now. Don’t go through the jungle if you care about your paint though.

 

Soooo for those of us that would like to take 20 over to Twisp. Plan on a meet up in Sedrow-Woolley? 8:30 am?