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slickrocker
Joined: 07 Dec 2007
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Location: moab
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| Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject: White Rim BP |
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We had some pretty nice weather move in for a few days last week so I thought I ought to do a shakedown walk to try out some new gear-a pack, stove, some clothes, etc. I went down the snow covered Shafer Trail, spent two nights along the White Rim and came out at the Lathrop Trail with a two mile hike along the park road back to my car. About 28 miles total, including some short side hikes. The Rangers said I was the first backcountry permit issued at I-Sky this year so I didn't figure on seeing anybody else, but as it turned out, a pair of mtn. bikers came down Shafer the 2nd day out and were doing the entire rim in a 3 day trip. No matter, I had a great time, temps were about 50ish during the day and just above freezing at night. Water was everywhere, potholes, runoff ponds, small runoff creeks, etc.
Here's a few photos- |
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Jaxx
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| Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Wow, nice TR. First permit of the year gives you some braggin rights :2thumbs: Thanks for the awesome pics, I can't wait to get out. How did your new stuff work out? |
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accadacca
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| Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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I like it.
Nice report. :2thumbs: |
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Sombeech
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| Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Excellent write up. :cool2: |
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mattl
Joined: 13 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:54 pm Post subject: Re: White Rim BP |
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slickrocker wrote: We had some pretty nice weather move in for a few days last week so I thought I ought to do a shakedown walk to try out some new gear-a pack, stove, some clothes, etc. I went down the snow covered Shafer Trail, spent two nights along the White Rim and came out at the Lathrop Trail with a two mile hike along the park road back to my car. About 28 miles total, including some short side hikes. The Rangers said I was the first backcountry permit issued at I-Sky this year so I didn't figure on seeing anybody else, but as it turned out, a pair of mtn. bikers came down Shafer the 2nd day out and were doing the entire rim in a 3 day trip. No matter, I had a great time, temps were about 50ish during the day and just above freezing at night. Water was everywhere, potholes, runoff ponds, small runoff creeks, etc.
Here's a few photos-
that looks like a very small back pack.
details.
oh nice pictures.
its making me jealous |
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denaliguide
Joined: 12 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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| stunning photos!! |
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Mtnman1830
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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| I am green with envy :mrgreen: |
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slickrocker
Joined: 07 Dec 2007
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Location: moab
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:20 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for taking a look everyone.
The pack is an Osprey Atmos 65. I really needed to upgrade and update my pack situation and the Atmos is going to be a great 3 season, 2-3 night pack for me. It was just incredibly comfortable.
The rangers had no info on the water situation on the White Rim so I hauled 3 liters down with me just in case, but I was 99% sure I'd find plenty. The pack weighed 32 lbs when I started and 24 lbs at the end. A far cry from my usual 40 lbs - 33 lbs of the past.
I decided to switch from canister to alcohol stoves as well and the pepsi can stove I made worked like a charm.
I'm hoping to get out again next week. |
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