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ORV enthusiasts? EDIT: Van Epps Mine trip 6/12-13
« on: April 10, 2013, 10:26:01 PM »
Any ORV enthusiasts on the site? I normally don't drive to any destinations. But I've been wanting to get up to Van Epps pass for a few years now. I haven't been able to talk anyone into going yet. I don't have a high-clearance vehicle. I've considered just hoofing it up. I will probably use my two feet this summer If I can't talk anyone into driving.

It would be interesting to check out the old mine site. I would also like to fish Spirit Lake and maybe scramble up Harding.

Anyways, let me know if anyone is interested in the area for a summer trip. I'd be willing to pay for gas and dinner/lunch also.
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Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2013, 11:01:31 PM »
That looks like a fun run in the Jeep. I'll have to put that on my bucket list. When were you thinking about going?
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Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2013, 11:01:59 PM »
What mine site are you talking about?  Is it around St. Helens ?
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Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2013, 11:15:18 PM »
Jeepasaurusrex,  I'd like to go as early as possible.  I was thinking around the last week of July.  It depends when road becomes drive-able.  Sometimes those high pass roads get pockets of snowdrift into the early summer.

Boss .300.  This particular ORV road is up off the teanaway.  It goes up on a ridge by the Kittitas/Chelan county line.  There's a few old mine shafts I guess.
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Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2013, 07:32:12 AM »
I've been talking with a bunch of other 4-wheelers about this trip. That time of year sounds about right to be able and make it to the top.
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« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2013, 07:44:13 AM »
Sounds like a good run for the ol' KLR650 as well... hey jeepasaurus, figure we could easily fit the bike in front or behind the jeep on that awesome trailer you got, right?  :chuckle:

I'd be all  about hiking in to fish spirit lake, too.  What's in it?
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« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2013, 08:34:36 AM »
The Jeep rides nice the farther forward it is. There should be plenty of room after the Jeep, or in the back of the truck.  :chuckle:

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Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2013, 05:51:15 PM »
Quote from: jeepasaurusrex on April 16, 2013, 08:34:36 AM
The Jeep rides nice the farther forward it is. There should be plenty of room after the Jeep, or in the back of the truck.  :chuckle:



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« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2013, 06:51:48 PM »
Quote from: jeepasaurusrex on April 16, 2013, 08:34:36 AM
The Jeep rides nice the farther forward it is. There should be plenty of room after the Jeep, or in the back of the truck.  :chuckle:


That's just bada$$.
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« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2013, 09:01:27 PM »
Sounds like fun  :tup:  You guys interested in camping at the top?
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« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2013, 10:54:11 AM »
I'd be up for an overnight trip.
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« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2013, 10:56:40 AM »
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« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2013, 11:20:15 AM »
Overnighter sounds cool to me.  Would give plenty of time to hike in the wilderness to fish Spirit Lake.
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Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2013, 11:26:01 AM »
I don't hike anymore (3 knee surgeries, need a 4th) so I could hold down the fort at camp.
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Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2013, 12:07:57 PM »
Humm wonder if i could make this in my nissan?? Anybody on here ever run it, the map jeep put up says it is an easy trail.
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