Maze or swell?
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Caribou Sandstorm
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Wes, maybe we were talking and you missed it but Daniel M was mentioning some great BLM camping near Hans Flat and we could check out some canyons Friday afternoon near Hans Flat.
Then get up Saturday and head to Doll House.
I am ok either way, this is just what I remembered.
Then get up Saturday and head to Doll House.
I am ok either way, this is just what I remembered.
Chris has the same understanding as me:
Spend Thurs night Rabbit Valley (those who can get out on Thursday).
Fri get to the ranger station at Hans Flat & get a permit for the campsites, then explore around Hans Flat and camp there on BLM land.
Sat drive in to the Doll House and spend the night.
Sunday drive to the Maze Overlook and spend the night.
Monday marathon drive home from the Maze Overlook campsite.
I like this because it gives us more time (and daylight) to experience the route from Hans Flat to the Doll House. Other wise with the time change we'll be driving too much in the dark.
Caribou Sandstorm
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Hans Flat ranger station
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=e...d=115314997953850071039.000494aa38abaf32f5520
Thanks Barry for the Google lesson!
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=e...d=115314997953850071039.000494aa38abaf32f5520
Thanks Barry for the Google lesson!
Inukshuk
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Perry and I have stayed at a good spot in Rabbit Valley ("RV") at N39.17089 W109.02045. Put it in your GPS or Google Map it. But Perry says there is a better spot just a little farther on the same road. Whoever is first, be visible from the road. Someone at camp should leave a HAM on. Perry and I will leave around 5PM. Will shop on the way so probably at RV by 10 or 11PM.
I will defer to Wes and whatever you early guys decide. I like the idea of getting to HF as early as poss Friday. Maybe we skip the sit down breakfast in favor of engine burritos. Its all awesome out there. If we hustle Friday AM, I think we could get to dollhouse before dark. Saturday we could do the Pictograph Fork Hike or others nearby in the Dollhouse area. Sunday AM we can still go to Maze overlook and do a hike or two near there.
I have read up on campsites and slot canyons and just plain hikes near Hans Flats. If no this time, then we need another weekend out there. The Hans flats area is much more accessible than the Dollhouse, so there is a reasonable argument for more time out there. OTOH, it is nice to arrive at camps during light. Perry and I figure 4 hours from HF to DH.
It was Martin and Perry that knew sites near Hans Flats. I have never been there. For me its all just book learnin'
FOOD: From Dan's most excellent list I will plan to bring Desert for Friday, tortillas, cheese and, if you all like, Campbell's tomato soup for Sunday. (grilled cheese goes great with that...I'm jus sayin)
FIRES: yes for BLM and RV, but that gas fire pit sounds lots easier. Fire pan is advised for BLM and RV. I can bring a bunch of cut 2x4's
GAS: I have 3 wedcos. I have no way to carry externally. Chris - what can you take? Anyone else have spare roof rack space?
Can everyone get to RV Thursday night or early Friday AM?
Inukshuk
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Also at N38.25748 W110.17957
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Just looking at the weather for Canyonlands (and wishing I could go). I would bring chains, just in case. Might be some precip and possibly snow.
Have fun out there guys.
Have fun out there guys.
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Updated the menuOk I got it
3 Dinners and 3 breakfasts
Dinners:
Grill Night
Bring your own steak, chop,chicken what ever you want and we will grill it up. Bring your own Tatter and we will bake them in the 80 series manifold cookers
Desert = Daniel
Chili Night
Woodsman = Chili Soup
Convert = Red Chili
Tortillas and cheese = Daniel
Need : A side dish
Soup/Sandwich Night
Need : Soup
Need : Sandwich makings
Breakfast
Chris = Eggs and Turkey Sausage
Nick = Eggs and Bacon
Perry bring beer for food
What about the rest of you guys are you interested in the meal idea?
Post up what your bringing or if your in or out. Looks like we have eight in our group
Daniel Tomato soup and toasted cheese sandwich's were exactly what I had in mind
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Just looking at the weather for Canyonlands (and wishing I could go). I would bring chains, just in case. Might be some precip and possibly snow.
Have fun out there guys.
Are chains really needed I don't even chain up the 35" Truxes on snow runs
wesintl
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eh. should dry out by fri and the rest of the time it'll be sunny and 50.
Fed ex should be delivering my coffee maker after I leave
so we might need another percolator dan.
I will pick up brats and burgers for one night. I haven't been able to keep up with the thread and food
Fed ex should be delivering my coffee maker after I leave
so we might need another percolator dan.I will pick up brats and burgers for one night. I haven't been able to keep up with the thread and food
Dan, I was going to pick up some non egg items for bfast, as eggs are something Perry cant have. I'm happy to pick up other items along with
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Caribou Sandstorm
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Perry do you need me to bring you a tent to borrow? I seem to remember you tent-less at the Trail leader training.
I will bring toasted cheese sandwich makings for soup and sandwich night. I can also bring stuff for guacamole tostadas for the chili night side dish.
I can haul fuel cans in my truck (pickup with a topper) if need be, as long as they aren't leaky. I'll be emptying it at night and sleeping back there man.
Chris remember I am borrowing your handheld ham radio.
I garage tested the propane campfire and it works great. Burns about 2 lbs/hour of propane when it is cranked on high. I plan on bringing a fresh 20lb bottle, so that will be about 10 hours worth of fire. Anybody think we need more than that?
I guess we'll nail down the intinerary after Rabbit Valley once we are out there.
I can haul fuel cans in my truck (pickup with a topper) if need be, as long as they aren't leaky. I'll be emptying it at night and sleeping back there man.
Chris remember I am borrowing your handheld ham radio.
I garage tested the propane campfire and it works great. Burns about 2 lbs/hour of propane when it is cranked on high. I plan on bringing a fresh 20lb bottle, so that will be about 10 hours worth of fire. Anybody think we need more than that?
I guess we'll nail down the intinerary after Rabbit Valley once we are out there.
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Ok I got it
3 Dinners and 3 breakfasts
Dinners:
Grill Night
Bring your own steak, chop,chicken what ever you want and we will grill it up. Bring your own Tatter and we will bake them in the 80 series manifold cookers
Desert = Daniel
Chili Night
Woodsman = Chili Soup
Convert = Red Chili
Tortillas and cheese = Daniel
guacamole tostadas = Mountain Goat
Soup/Sandwich Night
Soup = Daniel or Perry
Sandwich makings = Mountain Goat
Breakfast
Chris = Eggs and Turkey Sausage
Nick = Eggs and Bacon
Perry bring beer for food
Re updated 11-10-10 1:57 PM
I will also bring the potatoes for grill night
I think Wes is bringing brats and burgers for grill night ?
wesintl
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cool. That's 3 hours of fire a night on high figuring we won't use it thurs.. 5-8pm since it gets dark early.
i'm thinkin we should probably bring an extra bottle if perry brings lots of
i'm thinkin we should probably bring an extra bottle if perry brings lots of
Okay. I'll bring 40 lbs of propane.
Caribou Sandstorm
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Who is leaving Friday or is everyone leaving Thursday afternoon?
I am leaving at 2pm Thursday.
I am leaving at 2pm Thursday.
Chris, i'm good on the tent end, thanks for the offer though
.Is it thursday yety
wesintl
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It could be a long drive through the hills tomorrow with the snow 