OBDR-Alvord-Steens Expedition Planning Thread
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
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