Go-mad-Cow Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Mountain Mule, This is JayBee....I will be arriving at Rattlesnake Lake in the morning and would like to get 2 bikes and 2 people (myself & Cowboy Bebop) up to the starting gate. We will be leaving from Vancouver, WA area around 4:00am, so should have no trouble ariving by 8:00am. Initially was going to have 3 people total, so was just going to the top first, and hitching a ride back at the end. If I leave my rig at the bottom, I could always shuttle at least 3 people (no bikes) back up to top, and still make it back down to Pepper's picnic. Posting this here because cannot get into cache webpage........ Quote Link to comment
+Kiersolvd Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 (edited) My brother-in-law will be joining me on the bike ride. There are three seatbelts available for passengers up to the pass if needed. Also, my sister and parents will be joining us at the picnic if the weather cooperates. Edited May 13, 2005 by Kiersolvd Quote Link to comment
Moun10Bike Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I will be at Rattlesnake Lake at 8:00 AM tomorrow with my Explorer and bike rack. The rack is "supposed" to carry 4 bikes, but the manufacturer must have assumed that bikes have no handlebars! If the 4 bikes are sized right they can all fit, otherwise 3 is the best that it can do. In any case, I'll plan on shuttling as many bikes and people with me up to The Pass as can fit. See you tomorrow! Quote Link to comment
+NBJPoppa Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Is there next to no interest in carpooling for this event? I'm surprised. I've got my van, and several empty seats. I'll check my mail later tonight. Quote Link to comment
MarcusArelius Posted May 13, 2005 Author Share Posted May 13, 2005 A big thanks to L&R for the MAA support (MountainBike Assoc Amer) for early opt outs. The Garcia opt out coords on the cache page but there are others along the way. We may luck out but expect at least a little rain. I would bring along a pair of gloves as wet hands can get cold fast. and don't forget your flashlights for the tunnel. It's looks like there may be quite a crowd so I think I'll skip posting the car pool table on the cache page. I will add the new cache at the bottom and we'll have to see if we can get to stuffed with fluff at the top. I haven't been to the ketchless since in the last few months so it may have filled up more than I expected it to. Jon, I would like to reserve a ride up if you still have a spot. See you all tommorrow! Quote Link to comment
+GEM's Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I'll be at Rattlesnake @ 8 am....carpool from Graham? I have a 4 bike rack on a 5 seater Tahoe. Quote Link to comment
+robinego Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 'Tudles, if you want to come over tomorrow afternoon/evening, you are more than welcome to stay in my extra room and then head out early to the ride. I'll even cook dinner for you...you like spaghetti? ;-) Now wait a minute...Does that mean I'm sleeping in the driveway? -R- Quote Link to comment
+AnalogDog Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 I take several bikes in the back off my pickup or I can hitch a ride. Let me know what is needed. Those of us that run to the top in the morning are going to need folks at Rattlesnake to take us back up for our vehicles, so I am hoping that some folks are planning on staying at Rattlesnake. Quote Link to comment
MarcusArelius Posted May 14, 2005 Author Share Posted May 14, 2005 (edited) We do have some rain this morning at 5AM in Bellevue and the pass so dress appropriately. I-90/Issaquah traffic cam Hyak traffic cam Edited May 14, 2005 by MarcusArelius Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 I'll even cook dinner for you...you like spaghetti? ;-) Now wait a minute...Does that mean I'm sleeping in the driveway? -R- Of course not... IF you two had shown up, one of you would have had my bed...I'm very comfy on the couch... Hope everyone has a great time today. Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 cant... move... legs... Thanks for the absolute blast. I know that I never would have attempted that alone and the scenery was unbelievable. Quote Link to comment
+xy,xx,xy,xy,xy,xy Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 What he said! THanks again Mark! Quote Link to comment
+Prying Pandora Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Ouch! Exhausted and saddle sore, but nevertheless a terrific day! Thanks, Marcus! Quote Link to comment
MarcusArelius Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 Thanks to everyone that helped shuttle folks! What a fun day! Quote Link to comment
+LittleBlue Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 OK- I'm back from my 1st grader's Girl Scout camp (the less said about it, the better ) and wondering who might be interested in a go at this trip that missed out the first time. LandRover, Allanon, anyone else? I missed everyone terribly and sorry I missed Pepper's Farwell Party! Anyone interested? Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 I know I missed a few so if it is at a slower pace I might be up to do it again. Quote Link to comment
+LittleBlue Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Cool! I think it's pretty safe to say that we will be doing a slower pace! I'd love to have you along- you'd be a great help since you already know where to park and which way to go and all that! Quote Link to comment
+Prying Pandora Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Cool! I think it's pretty safe to say that we will be doing a slower pace! I'd love to have you along- you'd be a great help since you already know where to park and which way to go and all that! Go downhill. Quote Link to comment
+LandRover Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 I'm in so long as the timing is right. For me this weekend is right out as I will be out of town. Memorial Day Weekend I will be doing the Boulder River on Saturday the 28th (I think that is when it hike is scheduled for) but there is still Sunday & Monday. June 4th Mountain Marsh II June 5th ?? June 11th Expedition to the Elusive Island in Lake Ballinger June 12th?? June 18th BCM II June 19th Sleeping Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 I definitely want to go (Project APE is calling to me), but until the bookstore closes in July, Sunday's are out for me. And this weekend isn't good because I'm needed at the weekday job for a software install and support afterwords. And I still need to find a bike that I can use... Quote Link to comment
+Kiersolvd Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Go downhill. Yep, we met people going uphill! I need to recover from this weekend first. My sister met my B-I-L & I at the picnic. When she heard that it was an easy ride DOWNHILL, now she wants to go too. So I'm sure I'll be doing it again this summer. I flew right by the FEN in the tunnel (foggy?) and there is a new cache placed by RWW where Grossi had to opt out due to mechanical failure. So yes, I'm sure I'd be up to something if the timing is right (and the weather is good). Quote Link to comment
+Patudles Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Just another thanks for the awesome day. Something I would never have attemped alone. I'm not nearly as sore as I thought I would be. I could actually get out of bed yesterday to go find three more caches. (but not on my bike!) Quote Link to comment
+Cruiser Guy Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 I didn't get to do the ride this year or last and would be up for a ride down the trail. there are still a few along the trail that I havn't found yet. Quote Link to comment
+LittleBlue Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 We're thinking of doing it on Saturday if the weather cooperates. Quote Link to comment
+LandRover Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 (edited) I'm out for this weekend. Leaving for Levenworth Friday morning. Edited May 20, 2005 by LandRover Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 We're thinking of doing it on Saturday if the weather cooperates. Umm, lets see. Short notice, do you need a way to get the bikes to the top? I will have a van with the seats pulled out. Quote Link to comment
+LittleBlue Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I think we're good on getting there- how did you all work the shuttle back to the start? Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 we met at the end and carpooled up to the top. Then after we took one of the cars up to get the rest while the others waited at the bottom with the bikes. I guess the other question is how many people. I know Allanon is busy on Sat. Quote Link to comment
+LittleBlue Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Me, FrodoB, poodleranch(2), and maybe my husband. Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 so should we meet at the end? Where Peppers party was? 47 26.038 by 121 46.000 Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Fine...just leave me out in the cold...all by my lonesome... Quote Link to comment
+LandRover Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Fine...just leave me out in the cold...all by my lonesome... You may have been left out in the cold but you're not alone Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Looks like it's you and me another day, LR... Quote Link to comment
+LittleBlue Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Sounds good Andrew- what time? Sorry to leave you guys out- Allanon and LR! I know the feeling from last weekend! Just because I'm doing it tomorrow doesn't mean I won't do it again with you guys, tho! This just seemed the best chance in the near future. But I'm sure it'll be a fun ride that I'll have no problem repeating! Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Sounds good Andrew- what time? Well if we leave the end (Rattlesnake Lake) by 8:30 to 8:45 AM we should be at the top and start by 9. It took the group that was pushing till 1:30 pm to finish so I figure if we are going a little slower it will take longer. Quote Link to comment
+Belleterre Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Could I talk you guys into bringing a trekking pole or stick with you to fix a little problem that my daughter created with the 'Bloody Fingers' cache yesterday? Please see my log note for a description. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Also there are a few starting point choices. The closest to the tunnel is the state parking lot (Last year's starting point) which has a $5 parking fee, the forest service lot at N47 23.071 W121 23.393 which is free if you have a NW forest pass, or at Barrel of Fun which is free but is not a defined parking lot and is at the other end of the lake. Do any of you have a NW Forest pass? I don't. So maybe we all need to bering a few dollars for parking up top. What do you think? Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Could I talk you guys into bringing a trekking pole or stick with you to fix a little problem that my daughter created with the 'Bloody Fingers' cache yesterday? Please see my log note for a description. Thanks! Don't worry we will take care of it. Could you PM me with the details (if needed) Otherwise I will assume it went behind the "object". Quote Link to comment
+LittleBlue Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 8:30 sounds good- AndrewRJ. Was going to try to get to REI to get a pass today but not sure I'll be able. If not, how much is parking? Shouldn't be too much is it? Quote Link to comment
+WeightMan Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 The state park fee is $5. Quote Link to comment
+LittleBlue Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I have a state park pass, but I was under the impression that a NW Forest pass was a different thing- good for State Forest trailhead parking. Quote Link to comment
+Prying Pandora Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 (edited) Was going to try to get to REI to get a pass today but not sure I'll be able. If not, how much is parking? Shouldn't be too much is it? As best I remember, the parking closest to the tunnel entrance is the state park, so your state park pass may be all you'll need. I have a one-day forest pass I've been saving for whenever I happen to need it. I can bring it to the night cache tonight for you, if you'd like. You can simply replace it for me whenever it's convenient. Call me if you'd like me to bring it. Edited May 20, 2005 by Phil & Cathy Quote Link to comment
lucyandrickie Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Hope that you all have a good time tomorrow. If the weather turns out good we know you will be dancing at the end. Quote Link to comment
+LittleBlue Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Thnaks, L&R! I don't know what to think about the weather anymore! Darn, Cathy, with all the excitement Pepper provided at the end, I forgot to get the pass form you! Oh well, I'm sure we'll be fine. Quote Link to comment
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