Oregon-to-Canada on the WABDR (June 2018)

Three weeks ago, we left home for the first of three trips. Each one taking the better part of a week, we were excited to get away and explore during so much of the summer.

Our first adventure - the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR). Clear of snow only a week or so before we departed, it was sure to be an amazing time.

We were not disappointed.

Six chapters in this one, which I'll get posted as expeditiously as possible. Enjoy!

-@turbodb


Day 1: Joe and Daisy's First Big Dirt Adventure
June 24, 2018.

It's not often that we end up on a trip in our own backyard. There are many reasons for that - there are amazing sights far and wide, adventurous friends are located states away, and of course the weather in Washington makes snow-free exploration tough much of the year.

But when Joe got a 4Runner and mentioned that he and his wife (Daisy) wanted us to get them (and their 16-month old) out on their first trip, it seemed like a great opportunity to do something a bit easier and a bit more local.

The WABDR (Washington Backcountry Discovery Route) fit that bill perfectly!

Read the whole story with tons of photos:
Oregon-to-Canada on the WABDR (June 2018)​

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Man I love your trip reports always get excited when a new one is posted.

 

Thanks! Hope to get the next installment up tomorrow.

 

WABDR Day 2: Volcanoes

...Back on the trail, @mrs.turbodb spent a bit of time evaluating
our route for the morning and scouted what she promised would
be an amazing stop - Takhlakh Lake and campground...

Read it here: WABDR Day 2: Volcanoes

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Day 3 is posted, our run from south of Ellensburg to just north of Cashmere (through Leavenworth, just a few days before Northwest Overland Rally) read all about it, with lots of pictures:

WABDR Day 3: So Expo



Read the whole story so far: [Day 1] [Day 2] [Day 3]

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On the fourth day, we hit our highest elevation and several fire lookouts (which were, dare I say, surrounded by burned forest). We also made our way down to Lake Chelan via The Jungle - a fun, steep, narrow set of switchbacks that we refused to re-route around as suggested by the cautious folks who coordinate the WABDR!

Check out the story and more than 50 pics - WABDR Day 4: Lookouts. And The Jungle!​

Read it here: WABDR Day 4: Lookouts. And The Jungle!


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Catch up on the whole story so far: [Day 1] [Day 2] [Day 3] [Day 4]

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As we neared the north end of the WABDR, it'd been a fun but relatively easy trip. I don't know if it was more experience than we had on the OBDR or if the route was just easier - but @mrs.turbodb and I were happy to finally get a bit more technical trail (even if it was a side trail) for the excitement.

And then, there was the excitement at the border...

Check out the conclusion - WABDR Day 5 & 6: Finally 4WD; and a Run for the Border​

Read it here: WABDR Day 5 & 6: Finally 4WD; and a Run for the Border


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Catch up on the whole story: [Day 1] [Day 2] [Day 3] [Day 4] [Day 5 & 6]

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