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Post by Josh on Mar 14, 2009 13:19:11 GMT -8
Just wanted to get an idea of how many of you might be interested in organizing a "men and boys" backpacking trip this summer?
Chris and I talked about it a bit.
The idea would be a short hike-in trip (about 2 miles or so?) at a location that would be good for kids.
Post here if you're interested and also let me know what times during the late spring/ summer/ early fall works best for you.
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Post by Josh on Apr 5, 2009 18:07:13 GMT -8
Anyone in? I'm thinking either June or August. Preferences?
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Post by christopher on Apr 10, 2009 18:56:32 GMT -8
I'd definitely like to do this.
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Post by Josh on Apr 10, 2009 22:33:14 GMT -8
So, I'm thinking early August. How does that sound?
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Post by christopher on Apr 11, 2009 11:57:37 GMT -8
I'll give a penciled nod to that, pending the approval of my activity coordinator  |
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Post by Josh on Apr 13, 2009 17:58:33 GMT -8
What about the weekend of August 7,8,and 9? Could folks get Friday off?
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Post by christopher on Apr 14, 2009 20:52:26 GMT -8
That sounds good to me. But I'm a little concerned about hiking to a lake on Santiam pass in August. Sounds like a nice breakfast for the mosquitos to me.  Is there any kid sized hikes you can think of where the water is moving? I'll do some checking around too. |
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Post by Josh on Apr 14, 2009 21:10:15 GMT -8
Yeah, I've been thinking about that too. It's really hard to tell- some years mosquitoes there have been just fine, others not so much.
Yeah, let's look around.
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Post by Alex on Apr 20, 2009 15:05:54 GMT -8
We're in, although first week of August might be more difficult. Is middle of August an option? Say Aug 14 - 16?
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Post by Josh on Apr 28, 2009 15:00:35 GMT -8
I think that could work (Aug. 14-16)
Does that work for Robin and Chris?
Also, I think I might have located a decent location for the trip.
It's the Mill Creek wilderness northeast of Prineville.
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Post by christopher on Apr 28, 2009 20:06:37 GMT -8
I believe so.
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Post by robin on Apr 29, 2009 7:11:18 GMT -8
let me check my calendar at home. I sure that the first weekend in August is no good. We have a family reunion that weekend. I will get back to you and the other date.
Robin
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Post by Josh on Jun 8, 2009 11:04:53 GMT -8
Okay,
The weekend shall be August 14-16. Who's on?
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Post by christopher on Jun 8, 2009 14:04:36 GMT -8
I am.
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Post by Josh on Jun 15, 2009 19:26:55 GMT -8
Just picked up a book with some great ideas for a kids backpacking trip in Oregon.
Two short, easy hikes with high solitude ratings!
One is in the coast range and the other is near Mt. Jefferson.
Both are lakes with forest hikes.
What do you think?
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Post by Josh on Jun 21, 2009 7:24:42 GMT -8
So, I got a book with tips on backpacking for kids. I'll post some gleanings: 1. I think it would be cool for us to bequeath "emergency whistles" to each of the kids- with a solemn oath* that they not use them unless they are lost or in danger. You know, we can play up the Susan's/ Boromir's Horn angle. * Chris, your kids can just let their yes be a yes   |
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Post by Josh on Aug 17, 2009 13:24:59 GMT -8
Great trip, guys! Thought we could share some pics here:  |
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