February 2020 Seattle-Area Meet

February Monthly Meet:
What: February Monthly Meet!
When: Saturday, February 29 at 1:00PM
Where: Flycaster Brewing Co. 12815 NE 124th St I, Kirkland, WA 98034

Attending:

1. texmeg89
2. @Tacodog
3. @Lost In The Woods (?)
4. @Flash_Adalwolf (?)
5. @GSPRunner
6. @PNW/TRD Steve
7. @JimSnell
8. @06TXED
9. @vecdran
10. @crashnburn80
11. @Wyckedan
12. @Kleach18 (?)
13. @SaphiraTaco
14. @tacotunner06 (?)
15. @Xennus
16. @TheToyotaGarage
17. @VKP. WA (?)
18. @cameleon50
19. @FN-2187
20. @Kleach18
21. @Bertw192 (?)
22. @tacopearl (?)
23. @Tayoflor (?)
24. @Midnight_Terror
25. @DoulosXP

February Trail Runs:
Brown's Camp: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/join-us-browns-camp-area-sunday-feb-16th.651170/#post-22676638

 

Make sure to vote for the date(s) that work best for you. If you have a suggestion for where to meet on the east side, (Kirkland-Bellevue-Redmond), post them up!

As always, feel free to set-up trail runs in the monthly meet thread. Once you've gained some interested parties, originator should create a PM so y'all can hash out details, etc. I will also keep an eye out for any trail-runs that have their own thread and post a link to the monthly meet OP.

 

anyone familiar with the east side of the mountains like Okanogan,chelan,kittitas? maybe set up a weekend trip out that way trail run wise

 

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I’m pretty familiar with Okanogan. Going in at Boulder Cr.(NF 37) which a couple miles north of Winthrop and driving to Loomis is a really sweet drive. Ive seen all kinds of critters Moose,Bears,Bighorn Sheep, Deer. At the top you tie into part of the Washington BDR. It’s all Forest Service Rds though so not much of a “trail run” it’s around 50 miles of dirt from black top to black top.

 

Yea, I love that area. There are trails called Green Dots that have been some of my favorite places to explore. Given that it is a decent drive for a lot of us, and still "winter", I'd suggest maybe doing a weekend trail run out there later in the season.

(camped out there once in January and holy shit balls I don't think I've ever been so cold in my life despite the multiple layers and standing almost in the fire.)

There's also a thread floating around for July, @PacNW_Taco wants to do a WABDR run.

 

I wouldn’t even try to get up there until the middle of summer. I think Tiffany peaks is around 6,500’ and it takes a bit to get the snow off. I was up there Labor Day weekend a couple years ago it was 103* at 2:00pm and 28* in the morning. I’ve inadvertently done a few sections of the WABDR out and about exploring not even knowing it was a thing until a few months ago. That area is some of the most beautiful country this State has to offer in my opinion. Salmon La sac is a really close second and I can’t wait to go on a trail run up there. I have my truck built enough to where I feel like it’s an asset and not a liability on a run. It’s time to enjoy some of the fruit from the labor and go mob around with the TW crowd. I’m pretty freaking excited for this year.

 

Flycaster Brewing Co. Kirkland. Dog friendly

 

Maybe this month....

 

Yeah I ran stock suspension and tires today. Definatly need new tires sooner than later

 

Lol, that’s how it starts. 33’s are only about $30 a tire more but you need a lift... then you get ballsy and get stuck out by yourself and decide you need a winch... but then you drop onto your back bumper and tear it up so it needs a high clearance... then you get tired of bumming air off people airing up and need a compressor... it never stops

 

Gonna try real hard to make this one... hopefully work doesn't get in the way again. Will have a new doggo by then as well so will bring him along.

 

I haven't made it to one of these yet, but maybe this month will be my lucky ticket

 

REAPR 11003 Survival Spear, Stainless Steel Hunting Spear, Tactical Throwing Spear, Nylon-Fiberglass Tactical Spear Handle, Decisive Hunting Gear

https://www.amazon.com/Reapr-11003-...=1580165725&sprefix=last+line,aps,208&sr=8-15

i think i found my bear defense weapon

 

Can make pretty much anything but the 9th

 

I’m in for this one depending on venue and parking.

 

Important Update: The Caskey / Darrington Power Lines area is CLOSED.

The Department of Natural Resources has announced that they are closing off access to the Darrington Power Lines area.

Signs have been posted.
A DNR crew who was onsite there spoke with some users and told them anyone caught on the property will face criminal trespass prosecution.
Gates will be installed soon.

 

anyone have any suggestions of trails in Idaho or Navada? taking a 9 daytrip to SoCal and want a day trip / overnight camping area while heading down since i have about 5 days to make it to Socal

 

Possible location: Sumerian Brewing in Woodinville, large parking lot.
https://sumerianbrewingco.com

I’m in for any weekend but the 22nd.

 

Same story, different month

 

thanks for ideas!
Sumerian is a great brewery, but doggos only allowed outside (since they sell food in house). And given the time of year, chances are it'll be raining, but will keep in mind for summertime!
sooo.... gonna go with Flycaster since according to the google dogs are allowed inside.