Kifaru Backcountry Summer Rondy

[Bushcraft]

(reposting in this forum)

Last year's car camping thing was a fun change of pace, but we are getting back to our Pacific Northwest roots this year and doing a “Quads That God Gave Us” wilderness backpack trip, albeit with a just a modicum of bushwhacking. The dates are August 3-5. The semi off-trail destination is in a wilderness area north of Highway 2 near Lake Wenatchee, WA. Round trip mileage will be in the neighborhood of 6 to 10 miles. If you would like to join us, contact me via PM for exact location, driving directions, etc.

An interesting twist to this year's event is that it will take place during an open black bear season, which is a first for an organized rondy of this kind. There will be a bear tag in my pocket and I'll be bringing my canyon-crossing bear hammer for this one in the event that Mr. Fuzzy Britches wants to run headlong into a freezer and sausage casings. I know others are planning on doing the same. Besides the comaraderie and bear hunting, there is also some potential for trout fishing and real-world, practical backcountry shooting practice. Might even do a fish stocking if I can get that okayed in time.

As always, these are open to anyone interested in having a little laid back fun in the backcountry. It is an excellent opportunity to get to know some great like-minded people from the Pacific Northwest and a great way to check out a wide assortment of solid, proven backpack hunting gear from a wide variety of product designers and manufacturers.

Patrick Smith of Kifaru will be there as well as Aron Snyder from Rokslide.com!

As I understand it, both will be flying up to Seattle on Thursday, staying over at my home on the Olympic Peninsula that night and then we'll make tracks for the trailhead early Friday morning. No guarantees, but depending upon their arrival time, I might be able to arrange an opportunity for those that can't make it to the Rondy to meet both of them on Thursday evening at a pub in north Seattle.

Hope some of you can make it!

All the best,

Allen

Bushcraft@comcast.net is probably the easiest way to get ahold of me.

[7mag.]

Thanks for posting. I didn't know that Aron and Patrick would both be in town. Sounds like fun, unfortunately, I already have plans.

[Bushcraft]

No problem 7mag.

Technically, they'll be touching down on Thursday and there might be some time for a meet & greet maybe some product handling and Q&A with them sometime in the afternoon or evening, somewhere in the northern Seattle area.  If you are interested and want to stay in the loop with regard to the details, just drop me a note.

Allen

[dreamingbig]

I was hoping to make this event as well but elk scouting trumps this event.  It would have been cool to meet Aron and Patrick both.

[fillthefreezer]

I was hoping to make this event as well but elk scouting trumps this event.  It would have been cool to meet Aron and Patrick both.

EXACT situation for me. plus bear season will be open in the unit im scouting

[Bushcraft]

Status Update: We're up to approximately 25 attendees and counting, with a lot of very experienced backcountry hunters planning to attend from here, Kifaru, 24Hr and Rokslide.com.

Keep the PM's rolling in if you are interested in joining the party.  It's shaping up to be a good one!

Allen

[Bushcraft]

UPDATE:  I just noticed a few PM's regarding the upcoming rondy here in my inbox.  I rarely, if ever check messages here.  If you have any questions, please shoot an e-mail to at Bushcraft@comcast.net

Thanks!

Allen

[Bushcraft]

UPDATE: There's a slight change in venue. Detailed information will be forthcoming later today to those that were planning on attending.

Allen

[rosscrazyelk]

How did I miss this? crap I cant go now

[Bushcraft]

Destination info has been e-mailed to everyone that has been informally "vetted" and is planning to attend.  Looking forward to meeting you!

Please contact me ASAP via e-mail at bushcraft@comcast.net if you would like to go.

Allen