Naches, WA - June 1 weekend?! - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

tiessen · 05-07-2003, 07:52 AM

There is a small Canadian contigent thinking about a Naches, WA trip for May-June 2003. Any Americans interested in showing us around again? The last trip was great (other than my small axleshaft incident) and we'll looking forward to coming down again.

Dates:

May 31 - maybe
June 1, 2 and
June 3 - maybe

Would Fri or Monday be a better day to wheel? Is Naches open by then? Snow mostly gone? Warm enough to camp?

BenW, Rick, Tracy, Jay - anyone in? Others?

ItsaCJ6 · 05-07-2003, 08:01 AM

Love too . I don't think.. but My junk won't be ready by then though...I will be going in July..

You should check with the Naches Ranger Station I don't think the entire trail is open until mid July to prevent erosion.

Jesse Angel · 05-07-2003, 08:09 AM

I'll be heading up to the Little Naches area with a group of friends for Memorial Day weekend. So I'll let you know about the trails and weather.

Harvester of Sorrow · 05-07-2003, 08:26 AM

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Originally posted by Jesse Angel
I'll be heading up to the Little Naches area with a group of friends for Memorial Day weekend. So I'll let you know about the trails and weather.

Get to work Biotch

Did you talk to El Bondo about how the cage and seats worked out.

DSI · 05-07-2003, 08:59 AM

well the snow level's are up above where everyone camped for the 4th of july event, memorial day weekend is usually still a bit snowy, 2 years ago it wasn't bad, last year was more snow that anything... this year sounds better from what i've heard already from people who have been up there so far scouting around.

as long as my junk hold's together through UROC, and memorial day i'd be happy to come over there for the weekend to wheel again

unfortunatly i don't know most of teh trail system, just where the rocks are and a few other trails

TLCObsession · 05-07-2003, 09:52 AM

Before mid-June, you will have to go in from the East side. The trail on the Western side will be closed until the rangers open it. You can be ticketed...

Jim

Ben W · 05-07-2003, 09:52 AM

I might be able to go. Probably only for 1 day though. And only if everyone with c-clip rear axles brings spare shafts.

There probably will still be snow in the higher areas, but it shouldn't be too bad.

Ben W · 05-07-2003, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by TLCObsession
Before mid-June, you will have to go in from the East side. The trail on the Western side will be closed until the rangers open it. You can be ticketed...

Jim

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Originally posted by ItsaCJ6
Love too . I don't think.. but My junk won't be ready by then though...I will be going in July..

You should check with the Naches Ranger Station I don't think the entire trail is open until mid July to prevent erosion.

He's not talking about naches pass...

DSI · 05-07-2003, 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by Ben W
only if everyone with c-clip rear axles brings spare shafts.

or get rear axles WITHOUT C-Clips!

Binder · 05-07-2003, 04:40 PM

crosspost.

Off the top of my head it sounds like a good idea. I'm not sure if I can make the dates but if I can I will go wheel with you guys.

Jeepdude_Jay · 05-07-2003, 07:24 PM

Ya, I am wanting to go sometime that weekend, don't know exactly what day though. Probably could swing any day from that Fri to Mon. Keep us updated on what you are planning.

DSI · 05-07-2003, 08:56 PM

i will be a one day runner, i hate camping...

Ben W · 05-07-2003, 09:14 PM

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Originally posted by DSI
i will be a one day runner, i hate camping...

You could always rent a cabin at Whistlin Jacks.

tiessen · 05-08-2003, 07:44 AM

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Originally posted by Ben W
And only if everyone with c-clip rear axles brings spare shafts.

I'll be there will be C-clip axles. Let's hope I don't break another. And, for sure, I'll have spares. Last year I figured my Dutchman 31 spline shafts were NOT the weak point in my drivetrain!

DSI · 05-08-2003, 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by Ben W

You could always rent a cabin at Whistlin Jacks.

that cost's money... something i am lacking after this D60 project

Ben W · 05-08-2003, 03:32 PM

Dale - What is your group looking to do? Do you want to run lots of trails, or spend more time playing at the rock garden, or funny/moon rocks? Any idea where you are going to camp? I'll probably go either Saturday or Sunday. I can hook you up with some directions to trails/rocks if needed, and you can order a map from the Cle Elum ranger district here Naches ranger district also has a free map available, I don't know if they will mail you one though. I have an extra I can send you if you want.

tiessen · 05-09-2003, 08:03 AM

I think we're looking to wheel for 2 days, maybe Sat and Sun. Maybe Sat we could do that long trail (that I broke on last year) and Sunday go to funny rocks, etc.

Cheers
Dale

strong_like_tractor · 05-09-2003, 10:38 AM

Hey Ben, I was riding with Dale last year and was wondering if a full size would make it thru fairly unscathed.

JP

DSI · 05-09-2003, 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by strong_like_tractor
Hey Ben, I was riding with Dale last year and was wondering if a full size would make it thru fairly unscathed.

JP

define fairly....

Paul Gagnon · 05-09-2003, 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by strong_like_tractor
Hey Ben, I was riding with Dale last year and was wondering if a full size would make it thru fairly unscathed.

JP

JP don't you remember how tight some of those trails were? Remember Rick's windshield?

tiessen · 05-09-2003, 11:00 AM

Paul, are you in? I've got a shotgun seat available.

Paul Gagnon · 05-09-2003, 11:29 AM

I might be, as long as you guys close the lid to the rubbermaid that has the food in it.

Do you have a trailer hitch? We could bring my tent trailer.

Ben W · 05-09-2003, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by strong_like_tractor
Hey Ben, I was riding with Dale last year and was wondering if a full size would make it thru fairly unscathed.

JP

No way. I have heard of Blazer size rigs making it through Shoestring, but anything longer wouldn't stand a chance. Even with no regard for body damage some of the turns in the trees would be impossible.

You would be able to take it to the funny/moon rocks and play though.

tiessen · 05-14-2003, 07:32 AM

Well, it looks like the Canuck's will not be coming down. Schedules just don't seem to jive for that weekend. Maybe we'll try another weekend sometime in July/August.

Thanks to all of the local guys willing to take us out and show us around!

Cheers
Dale

Binder · 05-14-2003, 04:22 PM

That's too bad. It was looking like I could make it. Let us know if you guys re schedule.
Maybe us more local guys could make a day trip out of it anyhow?
Guys?

05-07-2003, 07:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
tiessen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7173 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 96	Naches, WA - June 1 weekend?! There is a small Canadian contigent thinking about a Naches, WA trip for May-June 2003. Any Americans interested in showing us around again? The last trip was great (other than my small axleshaft incident) and we'll looking forward to coming down again. Dates: May 31 - maybe June 1, 2 and June 3 - maybe Would Fri or Monday be a better day to wheel? Is Naches open by then? Snow mostly gone? Warm enough to camp? BenW, Rick, Tracy, Jay - anyone in? Others? __________________ 1992 Explorer Got groceries?

05-07-2003, 08:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
ItsaCJ6 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6340 Location: Telluride CO, within site of of Black Bear Pass Posts: 3,926 Blog Entries: 11	Love too . I don't think.. but My junk won't be ready by then though...I will be going in July.. You should check with the Naches Ranger Station I don't think the entire trail is open until mid July to prevent erosion. __________________ Marc In what appears to have been an understatement, the plant operator described the situation at the Number 4 reactor as "not so good." Super conversion calculator website Love and kisses, Zaphod..

05-07-2003, 08:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
DSI Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2000 Member # 920 Location: The Land of Debauchery (NV) Posts: 15,134	well the snow level's are up above where everyone camped for the 4th of july event, memorial day weekend is usually still a bit snowy, 2 years ago it wasn't bad, last year was more snow that anything... this year sounds better from what i've heard already from people who have been up there so far scouting around. as long as my junk hold's together through UROC, and memorial day i'd be happy to come over there for the weekend to wheel again unfortunatly i don't know most of teh trail system, just where the rocks are and a few other trails __________________ Thanks to the companies that make it happen: Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Trail-Gear, Trent Fab, PRP Seats, Raceline Wheels, PSC, MJ Motorsports

05-07-2003, 09:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
TLCObsession Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3245 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 1,131	Before mid-June, you will have to go in from the East side. The trail on the Western side will be closed until the rangers open it. You can be ticketed... Jim __________________ Never subscribe to a conspiracy theory when the stupidity theory will suffice.

05-07-2003, 04:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Binder Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1684 Location: Everett Wa USA Posts: 2,769	crosspost. Off the top of my head it sounds like a good idea. I'm not sure if I can make the dates but if I can I will go wheel with you guys. __________________ S.N.O.R.T.

05-07-2003, 08:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jesse Angel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 13002 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 133	I'll be heading up to the Little Naches area with a group of friends for Memorial Day weekend. So I'll let you know about the trails and weather.

05-07-2003, 09:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ben W Granite Guru Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 226 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 4,058	I might be able to go. Probably only for 1 day though. And only if everyone with c-clip rear axles brings spare shafts. There probably will still be snow in the higher areas, but it shouldn't be too bad.

05-07-2003, 07:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jeepdude_Jay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 693 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 1,388	Ya, I am wanting to go sometime that weekend, don't know exactly what day though. Probably could swing any day from that Fri to Mon. Keep us updated on what you are planning. __________________ 46 2A

05-07-2003, 08:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
DSI Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2000 Member # 920 Location: The Land of Debauchery (NV) Posts: 15,134	i will be a one day runner, i hate camping... __________________ Thanks to the companies that make it happen: Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Trail-Gear, Trent Fab, PRP Seats, Raceline Wheels, PSC, MJ Motorsports

05-08-2003, 03:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
Ben W Granite Guru Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 226 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 4,058	Dale - What is your group looking to do? Do you want to run lots of trails, or spend more time playing at the rock garden, or funny/moon rocks? Any idea where you are going to camp? I'll probably go either Saturday or Sunday. I can hook you up with some directions to trails/rocks if needed, and you can order a map from the Cle Elum ranger district here Naches ranger district also has a free map available, I don't know if they will mail you one though. I have an extra I can send you if you want.

05-09-2003, 08:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
tiessen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7173 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 96	I think we're looking to wheel for 2 days, maybe Sat and Sun. Maybe Sat we could do that long trail (that I broke on last year) and Sunday go to funny rocks, etc. Cheers Dale __________________ 1992 Explorer Got groceries?

05-09-2003, 10:38 AM	#18 (permalink)
strong_like_tractor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8266 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 164	Hey Ben, I was riding with Dale last year and was wondering if a full size would make it thru fairly unscathed. JP __________________ 95 Pathfinder SE - accumulating SAS parts

05-09-2003, 11:00 AM	#21 (permalink)
tiessen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7173 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 96	Paul, are you in? I've got a shotgun seat available. __________________ 1992 Explorer Got groceries?

05-09-2003, 11:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
Paul Gagnon Poseur SUV Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 610 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta eh? Posts: 9,950 Blog Entries: 6	I might be, as long as you guys close the lid to the rubbermaid that has the food in it. Do you have a trailer hitch? We could bring my tent trailer. __________________ Paul Gagnon Sherwood Park, Alberta eh? "No Brain, No Pain"

05-14-2003, 07:32 AM	#24 (permalink)
tiessen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7173 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 96	Cancelled Well, it looks like the Canuck's will not be coming down. Schedules just don't seem to jive for that weekend. Maybe we'll try another weekend sometime in July/August. Thanks to all of the local guys willing to take us out and show us around! Cheers Dale __________________ 1992 Explorer Got groceries?

05-14-2003, 04:22 PM	#25 (permalink)
Binder Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1684 Location: Everett Wa USA Posts: 2,769	That's too bad. It was looking like I could make it. Let us know if you guys re schedule. Maybe us more local guys could make a day trip out of it anyhow? Guys? __________________ S.N.O.R.T.

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