Spring 2016 OBDR (5 Viewers)
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I am one of those with kids but we are good camping wherever. I don't mind paying $10 and I do t mind boo rocking it. I agree that camping up at 7000 feet may be a little chilly still. I like the sounds of camping at a lake! Especially if there is fish in said lake, my son will go crazy!
I think it's fine to have a day that is quite a bit shorter. We will get into camp quite a bit earlier and have time to hang out and relax. Especially since it sounds like day 1 is gonna be a grinder!
As for Monday. I am up for doing something even if it's not making up to walla walla. Sounds like you know the area well @tacosupreme and maybe if there is too much snow we can do some more trails and see some more beautiful country that is t burried in snow? Seems like we could figure out how to still have fun
I think it's fine to have a day that is quite a bit shorter. We will get into camp quite a bit earlier and have time to hang out and relax. Especially since it sounds like day 1 is gonna be a grinder!
As for Monday. I am up for doing something even if it's not making up to walla walla. Sounds like you know the area well @tacosupreme and maybe if there is too much snow we can do some more trails and see some more beautiful country that is t burried in snow? Seems like we could figure out how to still have fun
Fish and crawdads at Olive Lake and Camp Creek, Fish at Indian Lake but it's on the reservation so I'm unsure how fishing for white people works. There isn't many people that go to either campground, even in the summer, as they are fairly remote.
Edit: you have to pay the natives to catch their fish. Indian Lake - Fishing and Hunting
Well I have caught 20,000,000 lbs of fish this year so I am good to go. But my son is always up fir catching one.
If we have the campground to ourselves I'm fine with that too. Sounds like it's not very expensive. But we could boondock it a couple nights also.
On another note, I bought an rtt yesterday. Got a cvt Rainier. Pretty excited. Little nervous about the cruiser being so tall and with the tent on it, might be a little tippy.
If we have the campground to ourselves I'm fine with that too. Sounds like it's not very expensive. But we could boondock it a couple nights also.
On another note, I bought an rtt yesterday. Got a cvt Rainier. Pretty excited. Little nervous about the cruiser being so tall and with the tent on it, might be a little tippy.
It'll be ok, might be some more body roll. Not like they are track cars.
Ya I don't know what to think about the camp spot thing. I'm still not sure exactly how many people we have. If it ends up just being a few rigs that will open up a lot of options for us, I have alternative spots in mind if we need to divert at all three camps... it's the woods, find a cool spot next to the creek away from people and party on... at least that's how I do it. It's hard though if we have to meet the sprinter van at a known site we can't just randomly camp, and we'd have to stay on good roads, also cell phones won't work for 90% of the trip.
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Congrats on the CVT, you'll love it. I personally didn't notice my rig being anymore top heavy when I put mine on, but we have different vehicles and yours is already a lot taller. I don't think you'll notice much.
I think we can make room. It always seems like about half the people that say they are in even show up, but who knows. What kind of rig do you drive?
It's a long way to a mechanic, there is no way to call AAA, make sure your truck is squared away. I've never owned a dodge pickup, but I have worked on an awful lot of them.
Understood. The mechanic will be driving it though.
I'll hang up the keys to the Challenger for a while and drive the truck to work to be sure everything is lubed up and behaving. I also plan on taking it pretty lightly. Route 4 will be fun, but my goal is to scout the country around where it ties into Route 5 for my group's trip next year and also to practice filming with my new camera quadcopter.
Understood. The mechanic will be driving it though.
I'll hang up the keys to the Challenger for a while and drive the truck to work to be sure everything is lubed up and behaving. I also plan on taking it pretty lightly. Route 4 will be fun, but my goal is to scout the country around where it ties into Route 5 for my group's trip next year and also to practice filming with my new camera quadcopter.
I myself don't mind a little bit of variety. Any pics of the Dodge? A few pages back we all kind of did little introductions of ourselves, you already shared info about you vehicle...id suggest you do the same and read through the whole thread if you haven't already!
I own a 1950 Dodge coronet, I don't have anything against the brand. I just know a lot of guys that drive them into the dirt and never maintain them and subsequently I'm good at working on them.
I'm sure he knows you didn't mean anything by it. Hell, that could happen to any vehicle, even Toyota's. One time I had to replace my battery after 8 years, I was pissed!
Bwaha! Ya... my radiator only lasted 25 years, I feel your pain.
Sure thing, I'm 26. I'm a Structural Engineer and Firefighter. Been doing the overland/offroad thing since 2010 with a group of friends from college. Our large trips were as follows: 2010 Ontario BLM, 2011 Bend-Summer Lake, 2012 Bend-Oakridge, 2013 Brothers-Lakeview, 2015 OBDR Route 3, 2017 OBDR Route 5. We started more as a bunch of kids going out getting the trucks muddy, drinking beer around a bon fire and shooting guns etc. But since our 2011 trip, we've really enjoyed overlanding instead of just off-roading. I also enjoy long walks on the beach, candle light dinners, and bubble baths.
Also, Taco, I take no offense. My truck used to be the unreliable one... when I drove a ford that is. I had to get towed out nearly every time I went out with my Ranger. When I got the Dodge about 4 years ago, it was definitely owned by someone you just described. It had half a quart of oil in it, a completely disintegrated CAD bushing, and was a quart low on ATF. The trailer plug had been wired up wrong and as such was shorting the reverse lights; rather than fix the issue, the previous owner simply mounted a couple of utility lights to the back and wired up a switch. Since then, I've fixed all the electrical issues, rebuilt the top end, replaced wheel bearings, replaced axle bushings and Ujoints, replaced every fluid and gasket imaginable, and added various hitches, skid plates, brush guards, lights, 2nd battery, CB etc. I've also added some desert pin-striping for that authentic well used look.
Year 1:
Last year:
As it sits now:
It's by no means done and I've got a big list to do before next year, but since my first trip with it in 2013, it has yet to leave me stranded on the trail.
My off-road kit: http://www.ramforumz.com/showpost.php?p=1635680&postcount=1
Sure thing, I'm 26. I'm a Structural Engineer and Firefighter. Been doing the overland/offroad thing since 2010 with a group of friends from college. Our large trips were as follows: 2010 Ontario BLM, 2011 Bend-Summer Lake, 2012 Bend-Oakridge, 2013 Brothers-Lakeview, 2015 OBDR Route 3, 2017 OBDR Route 5. We started more as a bunch of kids going out getting the trucks muddy, drinking beer around a bon fire and shooting guns etc. But since our 2011 trip, we've really enjoyed overlanding instead of just off-roading. I also enjoy long walks on the beach, candle light dinners, and bubble baths.
Also, Taco, I take no offense. My truck used to be the unreliable one... when I drove a ford that is. I had to get towed out nearly every time I went out with my Ranger. When I got the Dodge about 4 years ago, it was definitely owned by someone you just described. It had half a quart of oil in it, a completely disintegrated CAD bushing, and was a quart low on ATF. The trailer plug had been wired up wrong and as such was shorting the reverse lights; rather than fix the issue, the previous owner simply mounted a couple of utility lights to the back and wired up a switch. Since then, I've fixed all the electrical issues, rebuilt the top end, replaced wheel bearings, replaced axle bushings and Ujoints, replaced every fluid and gasket imaginable, and added various hitches, skid plates, brush guards, lights, 2nd battery, CB etc. I've also added some desert pin-striping for that authentic well used look.
It's by no means done and I've got a big list to do before next year, but since my first trip with it in 2013, it has yet to leave me stranded on the trail.
My off-road kit: http://www.ramforumz.com/showpost.php?p=1635680&postcount=1
Cool! Good job on bringing it back to life!
Nice looking truck. I don't have a problem with you coming along.
What fun would it be to go wheeling if there isn't somebody pull out.
Sorry. Not a big fan of the Chrysler brand so I had to take a shot. Probably won't be the last.
That said now I will probably be the one to get stuck or break down.
It's all in good fun though.
What fun would it be to go wheeling if there isn't somebody pull out.
Sorry. Not a big fan of the Chrysler brand so I had to take a shot. Probably won't be the last.
That said now I will probably be the one to get stuck or break down.
It's all in good fun though.
cruzerDave
Land Shark Outfitters
I just bought a stock 100 (w/rear locker) and need to look closer at these routes to see if appropriate for a stock rig (opinions?), but that said I am anxious to try it out and doing so with a bunch of folk around to help with recovery is always great I'll have from my 62 the chainsaw/hilift/recovery-strap/shovel/ax I've used at one point or another, maybe new maxtrax as well.
Possibly bringing wife (RN!) and 2 kids and we would vote for no campgrounds. We've been out in these areas before and love it.
@tacosupreme and others thinking about TP minefields, we bought this for our kids years agoa and it has become a staple:
Amazon.com : Reliance Products Hassock Portable Lightweight Self-Contained Toilet (colors may vary) : Camping Sanitation Supplies : Sports & Outdoors
I live in Bend so I'm holding off deciding what stage(s)/personnel until date gets closer, but put me on the 'very likely' list!
I'll have from my 62 the chainsaw/hilift/recovery-strap/shovel/ax I've used at one point or another, maybe new maxtrax as well.Possibly bringing wife (RN!) and 2 kids and we would vote for no campgrounds. We've been out in these areas before and love it.
@tacosupreme and others thinking about TP minefields, we bought this for our kids years agoa and it has become a staple:
Amazon.com : Reliance Products Hassock Portable Lightweight Self-Contained Toilet (colors may vary) : Camping Sanitation Supplies : Sports & Outdoors
I live in Bend so I'm holding off deciding what stage(s)/personnel until date gets closer, but put me on the 'very likely' list!
I just bought a stock 100 (w/rear locker) and need to look closer at these routes to see if appropriate for a stock rig (opinions?), but that said I am anxious to try it out and doing so with a bunch of folk around to help with recovery is always great
Possibly bringing wife (RN!) and 2 kids and we would vote for no campgrounds. We've been out in these areas before and love it.
@tacosupreme and others thinking about TP minefields, we bought this for our kids years agoa and it has become a staple:
Amazon.com : Reliance Products Hassock Portable Lightweight Self-Contained Toilet (colors may vary) : Camping Sanitation Supplies : Sports & Outdoors
I live in Bend so I'm holding off deciding what stage(s)/personnel until date gets closer, but put me on the 'very likely' list!
Ok, No campgrounds.
Camp 1A stays the same, it's a boondock site.
Camp 2B will be about ten miles from Olive lake so you can still take the hobbits fishing, or fish in Desolation creek. I have to warn you, this spot is a bear infested bastard. I have also seen wolf and cougar tracks within a mile of camp, and of course elk and deer. Do not leave any food in tents or vehicles. Keep one in the chamber and a good light handy, with an awareness of where everyone else is. Don't leave minions or pets unattended. I'll bring the skull of a bear I killed just a few miles from here if you need me to. It was a bad experience for both of us, I only kill them if they leave me no choice.
Lat: 44°48'31.28"N
Lon: 118°40'57.27"W
Camp 3B, I'm going to have to think about. Unfortunately, a large portion of the forest there is Umatilla Indian Reservation. Any card toting natives coming along? If not we'll have to push on toward Meacham, but the closer you get to the freeway the more people there are. We could fuel up in Meacham, then continue across the freeway down FS-031 (Summit Rd) then drop down off the mountain a bit to camp. I know where there is a gravel pit pond stocked with trout that wouldn't be too bad... What say you?
Edit: Black Mt. Pond was the one I was thinking of- https://fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_016066.pdf
The view on the hill looking down on Camp 2B-
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