Outlaws Run 2018. Planning thread.

[jps8460]

Sweet I’m not going to buy one then.

 

[Inukshuk]

I've got one of those inflatable 2 person rafts NIB. I bought it a few years ago to use at Red Feathers, and never busted it out. So I can bring it.

I can see how its going down

 

[Jacket]

That's pretty funny, but a little insulting...

He needs an oar, and I think I do too.

 

[Hulk]

Perry and I checked out the raft that I borrowed. This thing is legit.

The only issue will be getting it to the river, since the road ends a mile away. If we inflate it at the vehicles, we can get 4 guys to carry it -- that won't be too bad if everyone brings some work gloves.

 

[Hulk]

Perry and I spent some time assembling the schedule this morning. All of this is subject to change based on the conditions of the roads that we find.

Based on where we'll be most of the week, I'm naming this trip the:
Upper Missouri River Breaks Montana Run

SATURDAY AUGUST 18 - DRIVE TO MONTANA
Drive to Malta, MT
Approx. 12 hours of driving
Camp at Nelson Reservoir, NE of town -- or stay in town at a cheap hotel and look for an interesting saloon

SUNDAY AUGUST 19 - CAMP AT HIDEAWAY COULEE
Drive to Chinook
Head south over Taylor Divide
Go SW to check out Nez Perce National Historic Park - Bear Paw Battlefield
Take Hwy 66 to Hays. Get fuel in Hays (Martins Store).
Head on Hwy 66 south to Landusky, MT (turn on Landusky Rd)
Go to town of Zortman on unpaved road. Should be a good cafe in Zortman for dinner
Head towards Hideaway Coulee and find a place to camp somewhere in the vicinity
(long day of driving)

MONDAY AUGUST 20 - CAMP ON GRAND ISLAND ON MISSOURI RIVER
Finish driving as far as we can get toward the Missouri River near the Grand Island on the Missouri River
This is the end of the road that gets us close to Grand Island (47.703944, -108.784373)
Hike our gear to river (1-5 miles depending on whether road is open)
Use rafts to go across channel to island
Camp overnight on island
https://www.google.com/maps/@47.6993822,-108.8148754,4344m/data=!3m1!1e3

TUESDAY AUGUST 21 - CAMP AT POWER PLANT RD. ALONG MISSOURI RIVER
Get back to trucks
Drive short distance to Power Plant Road - 10 miles at most
Camp near river
https://www.google.com/maps/@47.7350141,-108.8946837,4198m/data=!3m1!1e3

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22 - CAMP NEAR COW ISLAND ALONG MISSOURI RIVER
Take road out and head towards Cow Island on Missouri River
Camp near river
https://www.google.com/maps/@47.7766596,-108.9442707,3808m/data=!3m1!1e3

THURSDAY AUGUST 23 - TAKE FERRY, CAMP ON SOUTH SIDE OF MISSOURI RIVER
Go back towards Hays, get gas
So south from Hays, turn west on Pine Ridge Rd / Rte 127 or Hays Rd.
Connect to Cow Island Rd.
South on Lloyd Rd.
Take McClelland-Stafford Ferry south across the Missouri River
Find a place to camp for the night near river
https://www.google.com/maps/@47.7354141,-109.403101,5290m/data=!3m1!1e3

FRIDAY AUGUST 24 - INVERSION CAMP
Drive through Lewis and Clark Nat'l Forest (4-5 hours driving)
Camp in "Inversion Camp" off of Wagner Rd. at 46.761552, -111.460690

SATURDAY AUGUST 25 - LITTLE BIGHORN + NORTHERN WY
Drive to Little Bighorn Battlefield
https://www.nps.gov/libi/index.htm
Camp in Northern Wyoming or find a hotel
(5.5 hours driving)
Camp in Northern WY or find cheap hotel in Sheridan or Buffalo, WY

SUNDAY AUGUST 26 - GUERNSEY RUTS + HOME
Check out Guernsey Ruts near Guernsey, WY
https://www.nps.gov/oreg/planyourvisit/site7.htm
Drive home (6 hours total driving)

 

[Beachboy]

You can take me off the maybe list, I will not be able to make it.

 

[jps8460]

Anyone need a passenger or want to be a passenger? Love driving my 200 around, but would be happy to split the trip with someone.

I’m getting really pumped!

 

[jps8460]

Also, running to bass pro in the am to make some trot lines. Hopefully have at least 1 catfish dinner!

 

[bh4rnnr]

Anyone need a passenger or want to be a passenger? Love driving my 200 around, but would be happy to split the trip with someone.

I’m getting really pumped!

I'm leaving Thursday night after work, but your more than welcome to ride along. Especially after getting the spare mounted again.

 

[jps8460]

I'm leaving Thursday night after work, but your more than welcome to ride along. Especially after getting the spare mounted again.

Thanks for the offer! Unfortunately I can’t leave until sat morning.

 

[bh4rnnr]

Thanks for the offer! Unfortunately I can’t leave until sat morning.

Feel free to ride along if your able to get a ride north.

 

[bh4rnnr]

Perry and I spent some time assembling the schedule this morning. All of this is subject to change based on the conditions of the roads that we find.

Based on where we'll be most of the week, I'm naming this trip the:
Upper Missouri River Breaks Montana Run

SATURDAY AUGUST 18 - DRIVE TO MONTANA
Drive to Malta, MT
Approx. 12 hours of driving
Camp at Nelson Reservoir, NE of town -- or stay in town at a cheap hotel and look for an interesting saloon

SUNDAY AUGUST 19 - CAMP AT HIDEAWAY COULEE
Drive to Chinook
Head south over Taylor Divide
Go SW to check out Nez Perce National Historic Park - Bear Paw Battlefield
Take Hwy 66 to Hays. Get fuel in Hays (Martins Store).
Head on Hwy 66 south to Landusky, MT (turn on Landusky Rd)
Go to town of Zortman on unpaved road. Should be a good cafe in Zortman for dinner
Head towards Hideaway Coulee and find a place to camp somewhere in the vicinity
(long day of driving)

MONDAY AUGUST 20 - CAMP ON GRAND ISLAND ON MISSOURI RIVER
Finish driving as far as we can get toward the Missouri River near the Grand Island on the Missouri River
This is the end of the road that gets us close to Grand Island (47.703944, -108.784373)
Hike our gear to river (1-5 miles depending on whether road is open)
Use rafts to go across channel to island
Camp overnight on island
https://www.google.com/maps/@47.6993822,-108.8148754,4344m/data=!3m1!1e3

TUESDAY AUGUST 21 - CAMP AT POWER PLANT RD. ALONG MISSOURI RIVER
Get back to trucks
Drive short distance to Power Plant Road - 10 miles at most
Camp near river
https://www.google.com/maps/@47.7350141,-108.8946837,4198m/data=!3m1!1e3

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22 - CAMP NEAR COW ISLAND ALONG MISSOURI RIVER
Take road out and head towards Cow Island on Missouri River
Camp near river
https://www.google.com/maps/@47.7766596,-108.9442707,3808m/data=!3m1!1e3

THURSDAY AUGUST 23 - TAKE FERRY, CAMP ON SOUTH SIDE OF MISSOURI RIVER
Go back towards Hays, get gas
So south from Hays, turn west on Pine Ridge Rd / Rte 127 or Hays Rd.
Connect to Cow Island Rd.
South on Lloyd Rd.
Take McClelland-Stafford Ferry south across the Missouri River
Find a place to camp for the night near river
https://www.google.com/maps/@47.7354141,-109.403101,5290m/data=!3m1!1e3

FRIDAY AUGUST 24 - INVERSION CAMP
Drive through Lewis and Clark Nat'l Forest (4-5 hours driving)
Camp in "Inversion Camp" off of Wagner Rd. at 46.761552, -111.460690

SATURDAY AUGUST 25 - LITTLE BIGHORN + NORTHERN WY
Drive to Little Bighorn Battlefield
https://www.nps.gov/libi/index.htm
Camp in Northern Wyoming or find a hotel
(5.5 hours driving)
Camp in Northern WY or find cheap hotel in Sheridan or Buffalo, WY

SUNDAY AUGUST 26 - GUERNSEY RUTS + HOME
Check out Guernsey Ruts near Guernsey, WY
https://www.nps.gov/oreg/planyourvisit/site7.htm
Drive home (6 hours total driving)

Thanks for posting this Matt. Fun to hang out today and get the schedule laid out. I'm excited for the run!

 

[Hulk]

Update on Outlaws participants:

In:
1. bh4rnnr - Perry
2. Hulk - Matt F.
3. JPS8460 - Jackson P.
4. Dan1554 - Daniel Linn
5. MDH33 - Martin H.
6. Rover67 - Marco C. & brother (until Friday)
7. CardinalFJ60 -Shawn Cardinal
8. Cruiseroutfit -Kurt W. (until Thursday)
9. Jacket - Matt R.
10. Rezarf - Drew F. (until Tuesday)

Maybe:
11. BaileyFJ40 - Mike K.
12. Mendocino - Jeff H.
13. MTSN
14. GunGriffin

Out:
A) Inukshuk - Daniel
B) Romer - Ken
C) Blindranger - Matt E.
D) Old40dog - Dave
E) Nakman - Tim N.
F) Beachboy - Brian W.
G) OhShift - Alex
H) Woodsman - James K.

 

[Rezarf]

So rad, I am stoked for this one. I am assuming if the schedule doesn't say we are stopping at a cafe' or diner or someplace, we are on our own for meals? Do you guys tend to do light and fast lunches or ??? curious as to what to shop for and pack up.

Also, should I still track down my friends kayak thingy? It sounds like there could be a few rafts with oars coming now?

Thanks for all the planning on this one guys, I am excited to get out and explore.

 

[Hulk]

I am assuming if the schedule doesn't say we are stopping at a cafe' or diner or someplace, we are on our own for meals? Do you guys tend to do light and fast lunches or ??? curious as to what to shop for and pack up.

Most breakfasts and lunches are pretty quick and easy, although some guys do the under-the-hood burritos. That's not to say any meals are rushed -- you have time to assemble whatever you want. This year we're going to be down along the Missouri River for days without heading back to civilization, so bring plenty of food. Dinners are usually cooked, sometimes shared. It's really up to you.

Also, should I still track down my friends kayak thingy? It sounds like there could be a few rafts with oars coming now?

Just keep in mind that the end of the road may be 1-5 miles from the river. If it's a light, inflatable kayak, I would bring it. If it's heavy, it may be more trouble than it's worth.

 

[jps8460]

I know Perry is headed out a bit early, and sounds like the rest of the Denver clan is leaving sat AM. I was thinking of getting going pretty early. Say on I 25 by 6:30-7am.

Anyone else want to caravan?

PS, I got the trot lines all did up, hopin’ for a catfish fry.

 

[Rezarf]

Most breakfasts and lunches are pretty quick and easy, although some guys do the under-the-hood burritos. That's not to say any meals are rushed -- you have time to assemble whatever you want. This year we're going to be down along the Missouri River for days without heading back to I civilization, so bring plenty of food. Dinners are usually cooked, sometimes shared. It's really up to you.



Just keep in mind that the end of the road may be 1-5 miles from the river. If it's a light, inflatable kayak, I would bring it. If it's heavy, it may be more trouble than it's worth.

Thanks Matt, I didn't want to be doing PB&J while chef master Jacket was making steak tartar with a lemon grass butter sauce.

Yeah, I don't want to haul this kayak... Why are we bringing trucks again?

 

[Hulk]

I know Perry is headed out a bit early, and sounds like the rest of the Denver clan is leaving sat AM. I was thinking of getting going pretty early. Say on I 25 by 6:30-7am.

Anyone else want to caravan?

I'm in. Want to meet somewhere on the north side of Denver on I-25?

PS, I got the trot lines all did up, hopin’ for a catfish fry.

You'll be my hero, dude!

 

[Jacket]

I know Perry is headed out a bit early, and sounds like the rest of the Denver clan is leaving sat AM. I was thinking of getting going pretty early. Say on I 25 by 6:30-7am.

That works for me.

I didn't want to be doing PB&J while chef master Jacket was making steak tartar with a lemon grass butter sauce.

I might do the tartar on Grand Island to save the trouble of bringing a stove. I'll be sure to make an extra helping for you Drew.

Seriously though - it's a long trip and there will be lots of variety. I might do tartar one night and share it, and then have a grilled cheese pie iron for one the next.

 

[bh4rnnr]

I know Perry is headed out a bit early, and sounds like the rest of the Denver clan is leaving sat AM. I was thinking of getting going pretty early. Say on I 25 by 6:30-7am.

Anyone else want to caravan?

PS, I got the trot lines all did up, hopin’ for a catfish fry.

I'm planning to head out Thursday after work. Staying at Outlaw Cave Thurs/Friday night. Will plan on meeting up with you gents on your way north.

That works for me.


I might do the tartar on Grand Island to save the trouble of bringing a stove. I'll be sure to make an extra helping for you Drew.

Seriously though - it's a long trip and there will be lots of variety. I might do tartar one night and share it, and then have a grilled cheese pie iron for one the next.

Sounds yummy.