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sailed and sank lol

 

Yeah. I’m not risking falling off those cliffs on Bennett. Lol

 

I was looking at the elevations and Kinzel seems to be 4400-4600 for most of it (Bennet pass snowpark is about 4700 I think?). There aren't any true shelf roads but it does have some narrow sections that follow the ridge. Not even close to Bennet pass scary but enough snow would make it off camber with significant consequences. All that is assuming they don't lock the gates to the Trillium Basin area... it is a popular cross country ski area that they seem to lock down pretty early.

 

They usually don’t lock til Dec 1st right @Superhulk LB

 

Per the forest service tables, it is still open. With that being said, I am not super excited if there are still steep hills. I have no desire to wreck my truck. Also it depends on the snow. If it is fluffy, it is usually tacky too. If it is wet and icy, no bueno.
There is also still creek road and the rock pit and roads around trillium.

 

where ya'll picking up dune flags that meet Oregon OHV reqs (local to Portland metro or Hebo/Pacific City)? was looking to head out to Sand Lake Rec Area this week

 

pretty much any ATV/dirt bike shop carries them.

 

I think they sell them at the store right by the Dunes. I bought mine at the Ace Hardware in Pacific City though.

 

Hope you all have an awesome Thanksgiving! Be safe and stay smart!

 

i snagged one at Sargent's on Foster. My only concern is it's an ATV triangle flag, and the FS website calls for a 8"x12". Or is this one of those laws they dont really enforce?

"Flags & Tags: No OHV decal on truck, car, motorhome. Red or Orange Flags (8”x 12”) must be displayed 9 feet above the ground on all vehicles"
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/siuslaw/recreation/ohv/?cid=fsbdev7_007205

 

Hey guys, read through this thread, cool stuff! I dont have much to add but i grew up in western OR(west hills of portland)...my reason for posting- Im looking for my old truck...and 85 on 49s, all toyota running gear. When i sold the truck it was olive drab and had giant marlin stickers on it. The kid i sold it to put a flat bed on it i think but i left it with removable bedsides. This truck had all the goodies...dual cases, detroits, the front end had extensive work done to it most noticeable the 6 shooter nuckles... id like to find this truck if it hasnt been parted out..

 

Aaagh i miss sand lake! Kinda sucked after they shuter down at 10pm...used to be some ragin parties. Some of u that have been going there for a long time might remember all the glass flat fender jeeps set up for hill climb/sand drag, that was us.. we also had the biggest menagerie of sand bikes and rails...wed take up half the parking area and the whole tree line...heard u cant camp the tree line anymore...too many drunkies got in trouble.

 

so when do trail runs open back up? been a while since i got out and explored the state outside of Central Oregon

 

They got the trails closed down there??

 

no, just the friends i usually explore with all live down there and im up closer to the metro area

 

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

Merry Christmas.

 

Merry Christmas! Hope you all have a great time with friends and family!

 

I received a

$29 Radioddity GM-30 GMRS Radio Handheld 5W Long Range Two Way Radio for Adults, GMRS Repeater Capable, with NOAA Scanning & Receiving, Display SYNC, for Off Road Overlanding Family Use, 1 Pack

Radioddity GM-30 radio for Christmas. It looks like need to get the FCC License to operate on the GMR/FRS frequencies. Have any of you applied for this license? Was it difficult?


Also, have any of you used a Radioddity radio before? What are your thoughts?

 

GMRS license requires no test. Pay a fee and you are good for 10 years.

https://midlandusa.com/blogs/blog/why-do-i-need-a-gmrs-license-how-do-i-get-it

Never used that radio.