Mtbr Forums - Washington http://forums.mtbr.com/ en Tue, 21 May 2013 12:28:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://ficdn.mtbr.com/images/misc/rss.png Mtbr Forums - Washington http://forums.mtbr.com/ <![CDATA[Ranger and Palisades Are Clear of Snow & Trees]]> http://forums.mtbr.com/washington/ranger-palisades-clear-snow-trees-855928.html Tue, 21 May 2013 08:40:08 GMT (Definition: to "buck" is to clear trees along a route that have fallen where you and I don't want them)

Peter "bucked" me to join him to clear blowdowns on Palisades last weekend because I had stashed gas and bar oil on the Ranger two weekends prior.

Sunday we divided our pack work load so Peter, the sawyer of record, carried the saw (most weight) and I took tools, and recovered stashed saw fluids.

Our dearest friend and mentor Art also made a helpful appearance.

At the shelter there was no snow. Two weeks ago it was 4' there. Bill Davis says on mid fork he's seeing 2' melt a week.

1st of Peters many this day is just above the shelter.

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Another

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Another (plenty more but not as bad as devils report)

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Frodo grows weary of bearing the ring of power. Heck its heavy!

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Buddha explains why we should be self sustaining stewards

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Get out there!

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Thanks Peter! (and Brother Buckers!)
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]]> Washington Len.Francies http://forums.mtbr.com/washington/ranger-palisades-clear-snow-trees-855928.html State Parks Funding http://forums.mtbr.com/washington/state-parks-funding-855908.html Tue, 21 May 2013 03:31:53 GMT FYI Tell Legislators: Please Fund State Parks ? Washington Trails Association... FYI
Tell Legislators: Please Fund State Parks ? Washington Trails Association ]]> Washington Dave_schuldt http://forums.mtbr.com/washington/state-parks-funding-855908.html Rocky Top trail head lost water bottle ~ Yakima http://forums.mtbr.com/washington/rocky-top-trail-head-lost-water-bottle-%7E-yakima-855818.html Mon, 20 May 2013 18:51:07 GMT I think I left my stainless steel water bottle at the trail head, if you have any info please let... I think I left my stainless steel water bottle at the trail head, if you have any info please let me know! Or contact Boostin on these boards as he is local and was nice enough to show me around. If your in the area you should stop by and ride the trails. They have a good thing started there and I would imagine it is only going to get better.

more on the trails in this thread: http://forums.mtbr.com/washington/ro...wa-852821.html ]]> Washington jackstraw1 http://forums.mtbr.com/washington/rocky-top-trail-head-lost-water-bottle-%7E-yakima-855818.html You can have your cake and and eat it too!! http://forums.mtbr.com/washington/you-can-have-your-cake-eat-too-855804.html Mon, 20 May 2013 17:12:21 GMT Ron at Bike Masters and Boards in Maple Valley (our LBS) hosted a trail gnome recognition BBQ for... Ron at Bike Masters and Boards in Maple Valley (our LBS) hosted a trail gnome recognition BBQ for our local crew yesterday. Brats, pulled pork and this cool cake!!! :cool:
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]]> Washington Summit Ridge Guy http://forums.mtbr.com/washington/you-can-have-your-cake-eat-too-855804.html Skookum/White River RR http://forums.mtbr.com/washington/skookum-white-river-rr-855799.html Mon, 20 May 2013 16:47:23 GMT Sunday a group of 6 of us rode up Skookum to Buck creek, then crossed over to White River, rode it... Sunday a group of 6 of us rode up Skookum to Buck creek, then crossed over to White River, rode it down to the intersection with Palisades, then rode the route in reverse. A light rain fell most the day but mud was very minimal and there wasn't a single downed tree blocking the trails. Nice work by those who keep the trails clear!

Trail conditions were nearly ideal and bugs were very minimal. It's a perfect time to get out and enjoy the area! The out and back route was did was just under 18 miles and took about 2.5 hours with lots of stops to check out the scenery! Since it is still early the falls and all the rivers were quite impressive. Much better than what you see in the middle of summer. ]]> Washington Mr. Lynch http://forums.mtbr.com/washington/skookum-white-river-rr-855799.html