NW WA Meet / BS Thread

Deer camp w my cousin, dad n G-pa!

 

Who's in for the 12/2 meet? I could do 11/24, 11/25 too.

Evans Creek / Surprise Lake
Elbe (guaranteed damage I hear)
Tinkham Exploration
Liberty
TSF camping trip
Naches camping trip

 

I can do TSF 24/25. Other locations would have to be on the 2nd

 

def. in!!

 

im down moe, lets plan this

 

That sounds good to me...as long as you're not bored of TSF yet.

Is there snow down there yet? That would make it more interesting.

 

You guys should all do Walker Valley in Mt. vernon!!

 

I'm in for tsf... Where's tsf lol

Took the towcoma for some firewood..

 

Texans

x2
for that matter WHAT is a TSF?
Tahuya?

 

Tillamook State Forest in OR. It's the local favorite for the OR group, I've only been there once, but there's quite a few trails and options for all sorts of skill levels and interests.

Haven't looked into Walker Valley...It is about the same distance as TSF (for me) if not closer. One thing I read about it kinda scares me away:

From NWJeepn.com (map:http://www.nwjeepn.com/Maps/walkerValley.pdf):
"Recommendations: Short wheelbase rigs with 33”-36” tires seem to do ok here but because of the narrow spots between trees, and switchbacks that require even a Sammy to make a three point turn, a full size vehicle will not have any fun at all, assuming that it could negotiate the initial hill climb in the first place. Now please, if you’re a full size owner, don’t take this as a challenge and try to prove me wrong as all you’ll accomplish is damage to your vehicle, a lengthy recovery effort and a lot of irritated drivers."

How was your experience out there Alan?

 

I can make dec 2nd. Can't really do much the weekend of 24/25

 

As long as I'm not doing Cedar to University FP, I'd be glad to go. I'm going to be in Salem all that weekend so I've definitely got the ability. I want to reserve Friday for the family, otherwise I'd be going with the FJC guys.


There's a few lesser used trails I'd like to try, but mainly in the dry since they would provide too much a challenge in wet. if there's snow, we definitely have to plan it out so I don't send another 4Runner down a slalom.

 

I am totally down. I will check with the missus to make sure I'm not being too hasty. Anyone else down for a over-nighter in TSF? Will probably head down early Saturday, and camp at Browns.

As far as other local trails go:

Moe, can we add this to the OP so we can refer to it as needed: http://www.nwjeepn.com/WAtrails.htm

 

I would be down for a meet relatively locally. Probably not a wheeling trip or anything as i'm 100% stock.

Also Walker Valley has some trails that would be doable without any radical modifications. Some of the trails are kinda tight but nothing too extreme. I'm not sure what those jeep guys are talking about for tire size. Me and some of my buddies run our Subarus out on the trails without too much trouble. Depends on the trail too.

 

I'm all-in for Dec 02nd.
Evans Creek / Surprise Lake - Sounds great
Elbe (guaranteed damage I hear) - doesn't sound friendly for my DCLB
Tinkham Exploration - not much to explore any more
Liberty - Sounds great
TSF camping trip
Naches camping trip - might be a bit chilly but a good option

Also let's think about some of the stuff around Mt. Baker. I've been researching a bit on a couple trails in that area...

 

I'll add that link when I get a chance Ben

I like the walker valley trip. A little north but seems fun. Maybe have some elevation climbs available! And I'm in for the 2nd. I'll be road tripping south for thanksgiving. Hopefully have my bumper on before the trip too!

Anyone have any extra winch cable or rope for sale?

 

Also all in for the 2nd, and all in to get dirty...(stuck) but no damage to the taco!!! Some one make a decision on where, I heard walker valley a couple times? One of the usuals should Jus take charge..

 

Moe I have brand new steel cable with warn hook. Pm me

Naches is prolly no go because chinook is closed. Even if you find a way I guarantee it will be too hard until June

 

I think we've narrowed down the options:
Evans Creek/Surprise Lake (1.5 hour drive)
Walker Valley (2.5 hour drive)
Liberty (2.5 hour drive)
Naches (West closed today )

Any of the 3 sound good to me, but I'm sure the weather will play a big role too.

No on the extra winch line. Mike might still have his cable though

How far south are gonna be? Mike and I are planning on doing some trails @ TSF on the 24th and possibly the 25th.

 

Aaargh!!! Mike, why do we always tend to post the same thing at the same time...I think that's the 3rd time this has happened


(great minds think alike)