LandRover
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This the wrong time of the year for me to take leave, but it's the last year. I should have 370 days till I start terminal leave.
Who's this Square Bear dude and what's someone from the Midwest doing poking their nose around in Northwest stuff anyway?
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You've got to be $hittin me. I can't believe someone is fake logging caches, geocachers are such a fine, wonderful and honest group of people..... well at least I am.
This has got to be stopped dead in its tracks. This guy needs to be outed and rounded up by the locals so you can burn him at the stake in the village center. Stake burning is still allowed in Latvia isn't it? A few good stake burnings and fake logging will become a thing of the past.
...And then you can start working on those Germans who armchair-log virtuals.
Now you really got me worked up.
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You've got to be $hittin me. I can't believe someone is fake logging caches, geocachers are such a fine, wonderful and honest group of people..... well at least I am.
This has got to be stopped dead in its tracks. This guy needs to be outed and rounded up by the locals so you can burn him at the stake in the village center. Stake burning is still allowed in Latvia isn't it? A few good stake burnings and fake logging will become a thing of the past.
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Seriously folks, this is a three hour hike. If anyone was looking for a good warm-up type trek, this is it. As a day hike, this one is hard to top. Ironman knows the way, it's short, and you get a free fish fry in the middle. If you've never done a HOM but were thinking about giving it a go, chime in. We'll take care of you! I have a water filter so all you need is a light day-pack, some lunch in case the fish aren't biting, and a canteen. If you have any questions or gear needs, let us know, I have lots of spares, extras, and doubles of most everything.
Don't waste the summer! When the rain comes you'll regret all the beautiful days you sat at home.
TL, rest that back. The Wonder Mountain and lake 3995 three-day-er is coming up.
Your killing me Crim. Sounds great but I just can't get over that far this weekend
What AndrewRJ said!!!!
Monte Cristo two weeks ago,the coast last weekend, a possible trip to Vantage next weekend, Mt Rainier the next, the Tri Cities a couple weeks after that, Lake Valhalla for a possible over nighter the next weekend. I gota spend some time at home to work on the honeydo list.
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Anybody thinking of driving down and getting Room With a View? It's about a 1:40 drive from the campout, but I hear it's worth a trip. I need a cache in Pacific county and was looking at this one (plus a couple of others in the area).
It's on my short list but I'll be in Longbeach Thursday afternoon/evening and Friday morning before heading up to the campout.
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I need to be at the Masonic Park in Granite Falls at 0800 to drop the wife off for a breakfast deal which means leaving Federal Way at 0630. I know 0800 is pretty early to be in Granite Falls so depending on what time anyone else can be there I can either hang out there or not. I am also be bringing my bicycle just in case, I can either use it or not depending on others.
We're up for doing this one. It's been eons since I was out that way. I think the last ice sheet had just receded right before my visit.
We'll bring our mountain bikes and be on the 6:25 ferry which should get us to Granite Falls somewhere between 8:00-8:30, depending on whether the ferry is on time, traffic, etc. It should be noted that we are using Google Maps for the time estimate and Google can be somewhat conservative with driving times. For comparison, according to Google's estimate, you will not arrive until around 8:30. In this case, the estimate looks fairly reasonable, so we are going to assume you may like to keep the right-hand pedal under some pressure. We like to use a more moderate touch, so let us know if 8-8:30 is too late, because we have no desire to take the earlier 5:35 ferry.
If the time is agreeable, where is the meeting point going to be? The Masonic Park?
Between 0800 & 0830 is fine. Belleterre is grabbing the 0605 Southworth boat.
The meeting point is N48 06.913 W121 54.241, somewhere near the entrance to the Masonic Park, I've never been there before so I can't give you any better info than that.
When you get to Granite Falls give me a call, hopefully there's cell coverage.
Sorry Fat Fingered Typo
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I need to be at the Masonic Park in Granite Falls at 0800 to drop the wife off for a breakfast deal which means leaving Federal Way at 0630. I know 0800 is pretty early to be in Granite Falls so depending on what time anyone else can be there I can either hang out there or not. I am also be bringing my bicycle just in case, I can either use it or not depending on others.
We're up for doing this one. It's been eons since I was out that way. I think the last ice sheet had just receded right before my visit.
We'll bring our mountain bikes and be on the 6:25 ferry which should get us to Granite Falls somewhere between 8:00-8:30, depending on whether the ferry is on time, traffic, etc. It should be noted that we are using Google Maps for the time estimate and Google can be somewhat conservative with driving times. For comparison, according to Google's estimate, you will not arrive until around 8:30. In this case, the estimate looks fairly reasonable, so we are going to assume you may like to keep the right-hand pedal under some pressure. We like to use a more moderate touch, so let us know if 8-8:30 is too late, because we have no desire to take the earlier 5:35 ferry.
If the time is agreeable, where is the meeting point going to be? The Masonic Park?
Between 0800 & 0830 is fine. Belleterre is grabbing the 0605 Southworth boat.
The meeting point is N48 06.913 W121 54.241, somewhere near the entrance to the Masonic Park, I've never been there before so I can't give you any better info than that.
When you get to Granite Falls give me a call, hopefully there's cell coverage.
My cells is
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I need to be at the Masonic Park in Granite Falls at 0800 to drop the wife off for a breakfast deal which means leaving Federal Way at 0630. I know 0800 is pretty early to be in Granite Falls so depending on what time anyone else can be there I can either hang out there or not. I am also be bringing my bicycle just in case, I can either use it or not depending on others.
I think I could be in Granite Falls at 8am. What cache(s) would we be going after? I can bring a mountain bike too.
Here is the bookmark of caches from Barlow Pass to Monte Cristo.
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Any more details? Monte Cristo has been on my list to do, but not familiar with what's involved. Just got back from a 5-day backpack trip around the SolDuc Loop and need to shower/etc before my brain is fully working, but since Sunday's canoe trip is canceled, I'd be interested in doing this.
I need to be at the Masonic Park in Granite Falls at 0800 to drop the wife off for a breakfast deal which means leaving Federal Way at 0630. I know 0800 is pretty early to be in Granite Falls so depending on what time anyone else can be there I can either hang out there or not. I am also be bringing my bicycle just in case, I can either use it or not depending on others.
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Don't know about that one, but this report intrigued me today - tough old guy, and what a good samaritan rescuer!
Hiker on PCT falls 200 feet, awaits help 10 hours
A man in his 70s was injured when he fell nearly 200 feet off a trail Tuesday morning near North Bend and lay there for 10 hours before he could be rescued.
The man, 73, from Santa Cruz, Calif., fell from the Pacific Crest Trail around 10 a.m. He suffered several broken bones and injuries to his head, hands, legs and spine.
Another hiker heard the man screaming for help around 8 p.m., called 911 and lit a small fire so medics could find the man near a remote part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area.
The Snoqualmie Fire Department found the man and treated him on the scene. He was flown to Harborview by the King County Sheriff Department's Guardian One helicopter shortly after midnight.
At about 2 a.m. Wednesday, the other rescuers, including the hiker who made the initial phone call, were flown by helicopter from the area to Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie Pass, according to the King County Sheriff's office.
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Mr. Crim,I think your radar has overlooked a zone.
The following 2 cachers have your Agenda written all over them. They Ooze waiting for the picking but not for just anyone as they are remote but guarantee the Adventurer a trip one can place their name on.
I'm sure there would be a crowd waiting for the go ahead. I know I've been trying to figure out a time to accomplish these 2 unique isolated spots.
Check them out and throw your opinion out so other's may see what you have to say and may want to attempt the Adventure.
You Better be an Ace GCJRW0
Loch Katrine Monster GCYJ2X
Loch Katrine Monster is a road walk, an abandoned road walk, but it is a road walk. It's the last 600' to the cache that is the challange.
A hike I have been looking at for a while is Lake Philippa.
Of course either will have to wait until the are is open again.(linky thing here)
Apprently that forum doesn't allow direct links to the posts. I can get to the forums but not directly via your link.
The links work for me but here's the URL's for those it doesn't work for.
Lake Philippa >> www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=14571
Road Closure>> www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7977208
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I'm heading up to Monte Cristo this Sunday.
I have to drop the wife off in Granite Falls about 0800 and want bring my bike for the ride in from Barrlow Pass, not a necessity but I thought it would make the roadwalk a bit easier/faster.
Anyone want to go too?
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Although the North Fork Snoqualmie Road is open it looks like all of the spur roads and trails have been temporarily closed by the Hancock Timber Company because of "extreme" fire danger.
On a side note it does look thier working on replacing the bridge over Sunday Creek.
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Mr. Crim,
I think your radar has overlooked a zone.
The following 2 cachers have your Agenda written all over them. They Ooze waiting for the picking but not for just anyone as they are remote but guarantee the Adventurer a trip one can place their name on.
I'm sure there would be a crowd waiting for the go ahead. I know I've been trying to figure out a time to accomplish these 2 unique isolated spots.
Check them out and throw your opinion out so other's may see what you have to say and may want to attempt the Adventure.
You Better be an Ace GCJRW0
Loch Katrine Monster GCYJ2X
Loch Katrine Monster is a road walk, an abandoned road walk, but it is a road walk. It's the last 600' to the cache that is the challange.
A hike I have been looking at for a while is Lake Philippa.
Of course either will have to wait until the are is open again.(linky thing here)
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I think I broke LR's spirit. Sorry man!
No, I just now know what my limit is of course if it was cooler my limit might could go back up. So......... I guess I still don't know my limit, there are just too many variables to pin it down.
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Dream Lake??, maybe Otter Falls & NQSD. A recent trip report for Otter Falls shows the "Easy" trail to the cut off doesn't appear to be quite as easy as it was in the past. And maybe Tull's Canyon as for the rest I think I just listen to the stories over a Jalapeño Burger at The Parkway.
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oh for those who did go on this short adventure... 'Did you wake this morning with some new aches or muscles pains you didn't have yesterday or did I just sleep wrong last night?
With the exception of two little spots that my sweat soaked shirt rubbed raw most of me feels much better than I thought it would this morning, maybe it was those Canadian Tylenol that I picked up a few weeks ago
, not that I'm ready for another hike this today. Even the deep breath induced back spasms I was having on the drive home last night are gone this morning. -
Whew! Home at last. I have a commitment to be up north tomorrow so I'll post as soon as I can. This was a very challenging hike and I'm hesitant to pursue Kings Lake. I'll give it a few more days before I decide.
Oh and Dwoodford, the coordinates provided were for QFC.
I'm OUT when/If you do Kings Lake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sounds like a good time was had by all...well, except for the fishes...
I was on call so I'm sure you had more fun than I did...
Don't be so sure about that.
This is by far the toughest hike I've been on including Camp Muir. I thought it was bad going up but coming down was even worse.
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Y'all have a good time...
We missed you on this one Brian. Just got home and I'm not sure I'm going to be able to get out of my chair for 3 or 4 days. I did atch ans release 3 trout and a 4th one broke my line just as I was about to land it and swam away with my lure in it's mouth. First time I've been fishing in years and had a good time, the hike on the other hand was a real killer.
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So, 4 or 5 light cycles to grab the cache and another 4 or 5 cycles to be able to replace the cache? If the light cycles ever 2 minutes, probably more like 4, that would be up to 20 minutes for a P.O.C LPM. LPM's generally rate about 1 minute, find sign & re-hide to make them worth the effort.
Once you hide a cache you have no control over how the finders go about finding your cache. Think about that if you decide to place another cache and place it somewhere where the finder has a bit more "cover" while looking for the cache.
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I'm in.
Glad this one's on a Saturday so my knee will have a day to somewhat recover before Monday.
I finally got in to see the orthopedic surgeon and he says just give him a call when I want to schedule the repair on my meniscus so I think I'll probably wait until September / October before going in, unless it gets significantly worse.
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I know he got some new cache containers for Father's Day from his favorite daughter.
Which one of your sisters was that?
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I will be going to Champoeg early, leaving sunday 12th, and would love to do some caches. There are SO many in Portland that I'd like to find the must do and neat caches in the area. I found these on a list so far...
GCW6EM Dr. Who
GC13Y7P B-17 Bomber
GC1KK9H Isle of Crimson
GC6C21 Urban Cache: Plagerized
what others do you suggest? Thanks for your help
Mr. Crim,
, not that I'm ready for another hike this today. Even the deep breath induced back spasms I was having on the drive home last night are gone this morning.
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