September WABDR Stevenson-eburg

HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS...

RIG REQUIREMENTS: You will need a 4x4 vehicle with appropriate self-recovery gear, camping gear, spare fluids, tools, spare tire, air up/down equipment, first aid kits, food, plenty of water and spare fuel.

TAGALONGS may be an option, please reach out if you'd like to ride along and we'll accommodate if possible.

HAM: 146.460 or 146.520

Photo Credit: Bryan Jones with advrider.com - Adventure Rider

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A few of us are going to make the trip from Stevenson, WA to Ellensburg, WA on September 7-9th, 2018 on the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route. It *should* be an easy, albeit long trip. Expected mileage will be about 240 miles not including travel to the start and travel to your home.

TENTATIVE ITINERARY:

Friday:

10:00- Meet at a location (TBD) in Stevenson, WA for fuel and last minute supplies.

10:30-Depart Stevenson.

~15:00- Locate a suitable location to remain overnight. Exact location to be determined en route.

Saturday:

06:00-07:00-Breakfast

07:30-On the trail

~12:00-Lunch at a suitable location on the trail

~17:00-Locate a suitable location to camp overnight

Sunday:

06:00-07:00-Breakfast

07:30- On the trail

~15:00-17:00- Arrive in Ellensburg, WA

Depart for home

This is a *VERY* rough schedule. We will make group decisions on the trail as we encounter them.

Semper Gumby... Stay flexible.

• We will take appropriate rest breaks and possible side trips (Ice caves?) as needed.
• You are welcome to join us for all, or portions of the trail.
• The lead and tail vehicles will have radio communications. Likely primary freq will be 146.460. Alternate will be 146.520. Contingency will likely be on local repeaters if needed.

We have 2 vehicles and 5 souls committed at the moment. We'd like to limit it to 3-5 vehicles. We possible will have tagalongs that may want to ride with others, so please let me know if you have space available and are willing to host someone in your vehicle.

Expected trail conditions will be good, but dusty. Possibly a few wet spots and a few skinny (brushy) spots. Trail should be clear. 4x4 should not be needed. There's a number of rough spots. Weather should be good, but expect anything from cold to rain and even snow at higher elevations. Nights may get down to freezing at night.

Please feel free to contact me via phone or text me (Darin Record) at: 509.480.2953