NW WA Meet / BS Thread

Looks cool but snohomish county is a minimum 3+ hour drive for me.. Dunno???

 

Haha, I was kidding about my truck going through that shizz. I would still like to scope out the rest of the trails though, wish I could see more pics.

I hear ya on the rear bumper though, still not sure if I can financially commit to doing welding classes this semester, but we'll see. I'm using this tax return to get caught up on our house fund and put aside some money for a trip to Australia next year...maybe use a little for mods, but not much (SS brake lines and a shackle flip maybe???)

Galena looks cool, I'd be down to plan a trip this spring after the first snow melt. I also like the idea of doing the High Steel bridge again. Comparatively, it's pretty close and not too crazy but still offers some good exploring and photo ops.

We didn't make it very far with the overland group, but that doesn't mean we "couldn't" make it farther. There's a lot of FS trails in that area.

 

I assume youre talking about driving around the washout and back to it because you can drive up to it from highway 2 and then go past the town of index to get to it but you cant go around the washout from that point. Have to go around which is a few hour drive. I havent drove around so I dont know what the road or trail would look like. I know a great hike to sunset Mines at the washout though. Can actually walk through some of the mines and such and there is supposed to be a few more good hikes on the otherside of the washout as well. As far as trails to drive on over there, I have no idea since I havent explored that side of the washout. Im usually in the Index area a lot so I have a decent idea of the area but I havent dont much trail exploring since I usually just hike, camp, or fish out there.

 

^^ I was actually thinking of going past Index around via Skykomish and Beckler Road. It does not look like it can be reached at this time of year based on what I've read but Jacks Pass looks like it could be a decent snow run.

We should think of making an outing in a few months. Sounds like there is potential for a few different trips to the area. I'll keep it on the back burner for us...

 

I'm open for Feb 17th or March 09th (going to Reiter)

 

Would evens have snow?
If we get up there far enough it could be a snow run.

 

On gravel roads!!!!!
NO TRAILS

 

If you are talking about Evans Creek, you are a masochist and it will not be open again until April.

 

When Digiratus and I were in Wilkeson, the roads were icy snow. Not really fun. Not sure if the roads around Surprise Lake area would be better, but it would be a safer option.

 

According to the Maverick app on my phone, we were at around 3000-3200' when we started to hit that icy sno crap.

When I look at the terrain map for the road up to Surprise Lake, it looks like where the trail takes off from FS7810 the elevation is about 3400' and Surprise Lake itself is 4400-4500'. Surprise lake is only ~10 miles SE from where we were, as the crow flies.

 

HEy new to the tacoma world, used to have a 83 pick up, but you all are talking about snow runs in my area, can a stock 98 TRD keep up?

 

If u have chains yes... Otherwise ud be a slinky tied behind someone all day... Also depends on where these ladies decide to go...:banghead:

 

About 2 ft is what I tackled so far with the e locker, hit it up by elbe

 

Well sounds like u wouldn't have a problem then... Never know what Ur limit is until u can't go any further!! and welcome to TW

 

can Always turn back haha , trying to pick up new UCA and 3in lift coils

 

Ha, careful how you say 'turn'. I paid a tow truck $90 for turning. I back down now.

 

Woot my truck finally got here! Now all I need is my recovery gear that will arrive on Tuesday and ill be all set for the next trail run

 

But.... if you take your truck.... who's gonna take pictures and videos?

 

Dammit..... Heh heh

 

Ill take pictures)) as long as i can make the meet