Thank you for the offer, but it looks like the HAM will work for communication. Have a nice weekend.
-LeeWhay
Magruder Corridor Trail Labor Day Trip (1 Viewer)
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-LeeWhay
This morning my birthday girl wearing a happy birthday crown gives me a hug and a piece of the crown goes right up my eye. So, I go to an emergency eye appointment feeling like I have a puncture or cut and they find a burst blood vessel. That and work volatility requires me to stay more local this weekend so if I can work it out I’m going to go on the FJ40 prerun & rest the eye some.
Karen and I are packing now! Leaving Bozeman after 5pm tomorrow...catch up w/everyone Saturday morning
Also, I have 2 hand held HAM radios and we can share a call sign as a group
I get to work Saturday..
...so we won't be in! We are however going to try to do a St. Anthony's trip before the end of the season. End of September beginning of October. Will start a thread as it gets closer.
Have fun, travel safe. Can't wait for the photos and stories!
...so we won't be in! We are however going to try to do a St. Anthony's trip before the end of the season. End of September beginning of October. Will start a thread as it gets closer.Have fun, travel safe. Can't wait for the photos and stories!
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Aww man, that's a huge bummer. And you were the one that suggested the trail! Just some more time to finish the 80 for next year's trip!!
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I get to work Saturday..
Have fun, travel safe. Can't wait for the photos and stories!
Work....don't they know you have more important things to do???
We will figure out a St. Anthony trip before the season's over!
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Awesome!!
Do we have a Friday convoy/departure time?
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Ok, so just to gather everyone's travel plans:
@nohermosa - Friday early afternoon heading through Skalkaho Pass.
@Chickadee - Friday, not sure time or route.
@RoverChris - Friday after 4
@08BrickFJC - Friday after 5
@MontanaLax - Friday probably around 6 heading through Skalkaho Pass
Chris, I don't know if you've chatted with Ross but seems like you guys might be able to caravan.
I don't know if I'll be able to bail outta work early to potentially catch up with anyone but we'll all have a few hours of cell service to touch base on Friday evening on the road.
Let's plan for a meeting point at the West Fork Rangers Station Saturday morning. Does 9 sound ok for everybody?
HAM channel 146.460
Hamilton repeater 146.72-
@nohermosa - Friday early afternoon heading through Skalkaho Pass.
@Chickadee - Friday, not sure time or route.
@RoverChris - Friday after 4
@08BrickFJC - Friday after 5
@MontanaLax - Friday probably around 6 heading through Skalkaho Pass
Chris, I don't know if you've chatted with Ross but seems like you guys might be able to caravan.
I don't know if I'll be able to bail outta work early to potentially catch up with anyone but we'll all have a few hours of cell service to touch base on Friday evening on the road.
Let's plan for a meeting point at the West Fork Rangers Station Saturday morning. Does 9 sound ok for everybody?
HAM channel 146.460
Hamilton repeater 146.72-
The eye strain of a road trip is probably not a great idea. Like I always say, we’ll get there eventually. I wish everyone a great time! Looking forward to seeing the pictures.
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
Looks like I am going to crash the party, I'll be tagging along for a few hours on the trail, sometime in the afternoon I will turn back and head back to Hamilton.
I'll be in a green 40, with my wife and kids.
I don't have any trail comms, no CB or Ham.
The FS has also lifted fire restrictions in the Bitterroot National forest.
Media Contact: (406) 363-7122
Tod McKay
Bitterroot National Forest
1801 N. First
Hamilton, MT 59840
Web: Bitterroot National Forest - Home
News Release
Forest Lowers Fire Danger – Restrictions Lifted Tomorrow
Hamilton, Montana (August 28, 2018) – Due to the recent cooler weather and precipitation, the Bitterroot National Forest has lowered its fire danger to “High”, down from “Extreme”.
Both the Forest and Ravalli County will also lift fire restrictions beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, August 29th. This means campfires are again allowed on the forest and also lifts the restrictions (hoot owl) on firewood cutting in the afternoon. Fire restrictions will also be lifted tomorrow in the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness east of Sula.
Ravalli County’s restrictions on open burning remain in place. Go to www.firerestrictions.us for an updated list of current County burn bans.
Many locations across the forest received wetting rains over the last several days. Precipitation levels varied, with the southern end receiving the highest amounts. Many weather stations on the West Fork and Darby/Sula Ranger Districts recorded at least a ½ inch of rainfall.
While fire danger has lessened, fire season is not over. Warm, dry conditions will return later this week and fuel moisture content of large diameter materials on the forest floor will remain available fuel for wildfires.
Although campfires can be one of the best parts of camping and provide necessary warmth to hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts, they can also spark wildfires. Please don’t forget your responsibility to maintain and extinguish all campfires. Remember, if it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave; pour water and add dirt to your campfire until it is cold. One spark is all it takes to start a wildfire. Never leave a campfire unattended.
When fire danger is “high” fires will start from most causes. The fires will spread rapidly and short-distance spotting is common. All fine dead fuels ignite readily and unattended brush and campfires are likely to escape.
Firefighters have responded to and extinguished 31 wildfires this summer on the Bitterroot National Forest. Due to the quick response of crews, most fires were kept under 1 acre in size.
I'll be in a green 40, with my wife and kids.
I don't have any trail comms, no CB or Ham.
The FS has also lifted fire restrictions in the Bitterroot National forest.
Media Contact: (406) 363-7122
Tod McKay
Bitterroot National Forest
1801 N. First
Hamilton, MT 59840
Web: Bitterroot National Forest - Home
News Release
Forest Lowers Fire Danger – Restrictions Lifted Tomorrow
Hamilton, Montana (August 28, 2018) – Due to the recent cooler weather and precipitation, the Bitterroot National Forest has lowered its fire danger to “High”, down from “Extreme”.
Both the Forest and Ravalli County will also lift fire restrictions beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, August 29th. This means campfires are again allowed on the forest and also lifts the restrictions (hoot owl) on firewood cutting in the afternoon. Fire restrictions will also be lifted tomorrow in the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness east of Sula.
Ravalli County’s restrictions on open burning remain in place. Go to www.firerestrictions.us for an updated list of current County burn bans.
Many locations across the forest received wetting rains over the last several days. Precipitation levels varied, with the southern end receiving the highest amounts. Many weather stations on the West Fork and Darby/Sula Ranger Districts recorded at least a ½ inch of rainfall.
While fire danger has lessened, fire season is not over. Warm, dry conditions will return later this week and fuel moisture content of large diameter materials on the forest floor will remain available fuel for wildfires.
Although campfires can be one of the best parts of camping and provide necessary warmth to hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts, they can also spark wildfires. Please don’t forget your responsibility to maintain and extinguish all campfires. Remember, if it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave; pour water and add dirt to your campfire until it is cold. One spark is all it takes to start a wildfire. Never leave a campfire unattended.
When fire danger is “high” fires will start from most causes. The fires will spread rapidly and short-distance spotting is common. All fine dead fuels ignite readily and unattended brush and campfires are likely to escape.
Firefighters have responded to and extinguished 31 wildfires this summer on the Bitterroot National Forest. Due to the quick response of crews, most fires were kept under 1 acre in size.
Ryan and I are in ID this am and plan to drive towards Darby this afternoon.
Our cells are: 310-560-4229 (Ryan) and 310-621-2510 (LeeWhay)
Our call signs are: KJ6UGI (Ryan) and KJ6UGM (LeeWhay)
We will have our Ham Radio on 146.46 monitoring.
We are also on APRS.
If we find a good campsite and have service, we will send coordinates.
If we don't find each other tonight, we will see you all at the Ranger Station at 9am.
Safe travels everyone!
-LeeWhay
Our cells are: 310-560-4229 (Ryan) and 310-621-2510 (LeeWhay)
Our call signs are: KJ6UGI (Ryan) and KJ6UGM (LeeWhay)
We will have our Ham Radio on 146.46 monitoring.
We are also on APRS.
If we find a good campsite and have service, we will send coordinates.
If we don't find each other tonight, we will see you all at the Ranger Station at 9am.
Safe travels everyone!
-LeeWhay
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
I tried to tell them that!
I just looked and St. Anthony's is on the calendar for October.
Some Photos from the trip
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
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Trout Bum
More photos on the website: Magruder Photos 2018
