ACTIVITY/TRIP PLANNING

In about five weeks, we're going to launch the OAS trip. Starting in Walla Walla WA we will run Route 5 of the Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route from Walla Walla to Burns OR (about 500 trail miles) and then explore and camp in the Alvord-Steens region for several days.

The trip roster is 'FULL' at this point.

When: Friday August 14- Sunday August 23

Meeting: Friday August 14, 3PM at Dunham Cellars Winery in Walla Walla Washington

The GPX file with detailed route, way-points and points of interest is being finalized and will be emailed to each trip member.

A more detailed description, including the trip roster, of the trip can be found here

https://www.northwestoverland.com/events-1/trip-full-obdr-alvord-steens-oas-expedition-2020

Details about Route 5 of the OBDR can be found here

https://www.oohva.org/OBCDR/route5.html

More information about the Alvord-Steens area can be found on this excellent blog

https://adventuretaco.com/alvord-desert-we-return-to-explore-apr-2019/

The current trip roster is

Attendees

Scott Sattler - Trip Leader

Dan Cronin - Safety Observer

Nathan Poplawski - Security Manager

Chris Schenk

Brandon Schmitz

Kevin Queenan

Nick Parsons

Sean DeBruler

William Beers

Earl Pluard