mountainpete
Spamicus Eliminatus
expeditionswest said:
Not sure about the overnight camping right now - got to check the dates. But for sure we at least have to get together for dinner in the mountains!
Arctic Ocean Expedition: March-April, 2007
- Thread starter Scott Brady
- Start date
Not sure about the overnight camping right now - got to check the dates. But for sure we at least have to get together for dinner in the mountains!
Scott Brady
Founder
chet said:
If time allows, we are going to try. I have that day as a buffer to make sure we hit ARB on Monday. We are picking up a vehicle for a few adventures :costumed-smiley-007
Scott Brady
Founder
mountainpete said:
Pete, you can count on it. I was really hoping to meet up with you on the trip. :camping:
undefinednomad
New member
Done that...
I have done that drive before, although I was going the other direction... It is a very long drive for one person, but the scenery was enough to keep me going...
You should really stop at Liard Hot Springs even if only for an hour. It is a really nice soak and always leaves me ready to hit the road again. You will find it about 400 miles south of Whitehorse just north of a large suspension bridge. It is well marked with a small park and camping area by the highway and about a 5-10 minute walk to the springs. It is still the best I have been to.
p1michaud said:
I have done that drive before, although I was going the other direction... It is a very long drive for one person, but the scenery was enough to keep me going...
You should really stop at Liard Hot Springs even if only for an hour. It is a really nice soak and always leaves me ready to hit the road again. You will find it about 400 miles south of Whitehorse just north of a large suspension bridge. It is well marked with a small park and camping area by the highway and about a 5-10 minute walk to the springs. It is still the best I have been to.
flywgn
Explorer
undefinednomad said:
-Nomad, I assume you're suggesting the stop at Liard Hot Sprgs as just a generic suggestion and not connected with your comment on the 1000-mile day from Whitehorse to P. George.
It's my understanding that Scott and Chris will be going north on the ALCAN Hwy--ergo passing Liard that direction--but coming back via the Cassiar route on that long day, so they won't pass the hot springs.
Nevertheless, your suggestion is a great one and Diana and I can also attest to the therapeutic attributes of the Lliard HS at Historic Milepost 496 (modern MP 477.7). It's one of the few spots open year-round.
Allen R
Scott Brady
Founder
unk03: Sweet!
articulate
Expedition Leader
I'm pretty impressed with that calendar and your organization of time. And your willingness to share it.
That photo of Chris is sure to make the girls flock.
That photo of Chris is sure to make the girls flock.
Willman
Active member
Willman said:
Looks like you are going to miss me on your way back due to myself moving to Utah(March 23). Man...I am about 5 minuts north of Renton too!!! Will have to shot some Elk and do a run in Moah instead!!!!
On your plan...What (4WD Trail, Washington (Camp)) are you planning to hit?
:sombrero:
Scott Brady
Founder
2/06/07 Planning Blog Entry
Camping on Humphrey's Peak.... In winter.
Scott's first entry (2/6/07):
I really don't remember when my fascination with remote places started, but I think it was pretty young, backpacking with my dad or getting lost in Utah in an old Jeep with Uncle Dave. In reality I can't recall a time when I wasn't filled with wanderlust.
However, the desire to visit the inhospitable and extreme ends of the world did develop later, probably when I was freezing on the top of Humphrey's Peak (12,600'), in Winter. Most people (normal people) climb it in Summer, when it is actually fun to do, unlike clawing up a scree field at 10 degree's only to be hit with 40 mph winds and snot frozen to our faces at the saddle. Somehow I figured it was fun, and worth doing again, only at one of the coldest places on earth, The Arctic Ocean.
I am lucky to have a friend like Chris, for many reasons, but when it comes to things like expeditions, it is a perfect team. First, he doesn't laugh at all of my harebrained ideas, and secondly, he is great with details, like making sure we don't freeze to death... And here we are, a month away, the truck is in pieces in the garage and I have a big list of stuff to do. Thanks for reading!
Scott
Camping on Humphrey's Peak.... In winter.
Scott's first entry (2/6/07):
I really don't remember when my fascination with remote places started, but I think it was pretty young, backpacking with my dad or getting lost in Utah in an old Jeep with Uncle Dave. In reality I can't recall a time when I wasn't filled with wanderlust.
However, the desire to visit the inhospitable and extreme ends of the world did develop later, probably when I was freezing on the top of Humphrey's Peak (12,600'), in Winter. Most people (normal people) climb it in Summer, when it is actually fun to do, unlike clawing up a scree field at 10 degree's only to be hit with 40 mph winds and snot frozen to our faces at the saddle. Somehow I figured it was fun, and worth doing again, only at one of the coldest places on earth, The Arctic Ocean.
I am lucky to have a friend like Chris, for many reasons, but when it comes to things like expeditions, it is a perfect team. First, he doesn't laugh at all of my harebrained ideas, and secondly, he is great with details, like making sure we don't freeze to death... And here we are, a month away, the truck is in pieces in the garage and I have a big list of stuff to do. Thanks for reading!
Scott
Scott Brady
Founder
Willman said:
Not sure yet, but we will post it on ExPo for people to attend soon.
