collapse

Advertisement


« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 3 ... 5   Go Down

Author Topic: ORV enthusiasts? EDIT: Van Epps Mine trip 6/12-13  (Read 19182 times)

Offline MLHSN

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Oct 2010
  • Posts: 600
  • Location: Wenatchee
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.
« Last Edit: July 02, 2013, 10:20:24 PM by MLHSN »
Logged

Offline jeepasaurusrex

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2008
  • Posts: 4368
  • Location: Marysville, WA
  • Animal Population Control Specialist
    • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000828401887
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?
Logged
Howa 1500 in .270 Winchester Shootin handloads.

"Vegetarian is an old Indian word for "Bad Hunter"


"If the women don't find you hansom, they should at least find you handy" -Red Green

Offline Boss .300 winmag

  • FLY NAVAL AVIATION
  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (+23)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Oct 2010
  • Posts: 19107
  • Location: Skagit Valley
  • How do you measure trying, you do, or you don’t.
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 ?
Logged
"Just because I like granola, and I have stretched my arms around a few trees, doesn't mean I'm a tree hugger!
Hi I'm 8156, our leader is Bearpaw.
YOU CANNOT REASON WITH A TIGER WHEN YOUR HEAD IS IN ITS MOUTH! Winston Churchill

Keep Calm And Duc/Ski Doo On!

Offline MLHSN

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Oct 2010
  • Posts: 600
  • Location: Wenatchee
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.
Logged

Offline jeepasaurusrex

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2008
  • Posts: 4368
  • Location: Marysville, WA
  • Animal Population Control Specialist
    • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000828401887
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.
Logged
Howa 1500 in .270 Winchester Shootin handloads.

"Vegetarian is an old Indian word for "Bad Hunter"


"If the women don't find you hansom, they should at least find you handy" -Red Green

Offline Skillet

  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+43)
  • Old Salt
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2009
  • Posts: 5852
  • Location: Sitka, AK
Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« 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?
Logged
KABOOM Count - 1

"The ocean is calling, and I must go."

"Does anyone know where the love of God goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?"
     - Gordon Lightfoot

Offline jeepasaurusrex

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2008
  • Posts: 4368
  • Location: Marysville, WA
  • Animal Population Control Specialist
    • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000828401887
Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« 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:

Logged
Howa 1500 in .270 Winchester Shootin handloads.

"Vegetarian is an old Indian word for "Bad Hunter"


"If the women don't find you hansom, they should at least find you handy" -Red Green

Offline gasman

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Dec 2008
  • Posts: 6377
  • Location: Tacoma,wa
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:



Jeep run..................... Im in  :4w: :4w: :4w: :4w: :4w: :4w: :4w: :4w:

Just need to replace a front leaf spring and Im game  :tup:
Logged
Gasman


It's 5 O'clock somewhere.......

Offline Skillet

  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+43)
  • Old Salt
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2009
  • Posts: 5852
  • Location: Sitka, AK
Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« 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$$.
Logged
KABOOM Count - 1

"The ocean is calling, and I must go."

"Does anyone know where the love of God goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?"
     - Gordon Lightfoot

Offline MLHSN

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Oct 2010
  • Posts: 600
  • Location: Wenatchee
Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2013, 09:01:27 PM »
Sounds like fun  :tup:  You guys interested in camping at the top?
Logged

Offline jeepasaurusrex

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2008
  • Posts: 4368
  • Location: Marysville, WA
  • Animal Population Control Specialist
    • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000828401887
Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2013, 10:54:11 AM »
I'd be up for an overnight trip.
Logged
Howa 1500 in .270 Winchester Shootin handloads.

"Vegetarian is an old Indian word for "Bad Hunter"


"If the women don't find you hansom, they should at least find you handy" -Red Green

Offline jeepasaurusrex

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2008
  • Posts: 4368
  • Location: Marysville, WA
  • Animal Population Control Specialist
    • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000828401887
Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2013, 10:56:40 AM »
Logged
Howa 1500 in .270 Winchester Shootin handloads.

"Vegetarian is an old Indian word for "Bad Hunter"


"If the women don't find you hansom, they should at least find you handy" -Red Green

Offline Skillet

  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+43)
  • Old Salt
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2009
  • Posts: 5852
  • Location: Sitka, AK
Re: ORV enthusiasts?
« 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.
Logged
KABOOM Count - 1

"The ocean is calling, and I must go."

"Does anyone know where the love of God goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?"
     - Gordon Lightfoot

Offline jeepasaurusrex

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2008
  • Posts: 4368
  • Location: Marysville, WA
  • Animal Population Control Specialist
    • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000828401887
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.
Logged
Howa 1500 in .270 Winchester Shootin handloads.

"Vegetarian is an old Indian word for "Bad Hunter"


"If the women don't find you hansom, they should at least find you handy" -Red Green

Offline Buckmark

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (+16)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Oct 2008
  • Posts: 5445
  • Location: GPS is searching
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.
Logged
To hunt and butcher an animal is to recognize that meat is not some abstract form of protein that springs into existence tightly wrapped in cellophane and styrofoam.
Pages: [1] 2 3 ... 5   Go Up
« previous next »
 


* Advertisement

Quick Links

* Recent Topics

Idaho on the verge of outlawing by spin05
[Yesterday at 11:15:21 PM]
WHAT DID YOUR TRUCK COST NEW? by actionshooter
[Yesterday at 10:16:50 PM]
Hunting with a suppressor - dumb idea? by Antlershed
[Yesterday at 09:25:33 PM]
Blue Tongue and EHD outbreak in NE Washington by fishngamereaper
[Yesterday at 09:22:41 PM]
Roadless Rule Public Comment by addicted1
[Yesterday at 09:22:08 PM]
Sheep Ewe - Whitestone Sheep Unit 20 by lonedave
[Yesterday at 09:13:58 PM]
Curious Kitty by Bearhunter308
[Yesterday at 08:46:06 PM]
Goose hunting in Spokane by Pomdale
[Yesterday at 08:34:54 PM]
Early Huckleberry Bull Moose tag drawn! by Birdguy
[Yesterday at 08:29:13 PM]
Smoked salmon by CaNINE
[Yesterday at 08:22:01 PM]
GROUSE 2025...the Season is looming! by Boss .300 winmag
[Yesterday at 06:58:25 PM]
Talking About Barely Legal by Boss .300 winmag
[Yesterday at 06:48:19 PM]
GM 6.6l gas 6 speed vs. 10 speed? by HntnFsh
[Yesterday at 05:55:51 PM]
2021 bear had been previously shot before I killed him by cjjcb
[Yesterday at 05:55:10 PM]
.45 kentucky rifle and patched roundballs by TitusFord
[Yesterday at 05:31:48 PM]
Selkirk GMU 113 Moose by vandeman17
[Yesterday at 04:42:53 PM]
Bearpaw Season 2025 by Machias
[Yesterday at 11:56:18 AM]
Aladdin unit 111 mule deer quality tag by Ridgerunner
[Yesterday at 11:41:42 AM]
Boring & relining .22 barrel, any recommendations? by Blacktail Sniper
[Yesterday at 10:12:06 AM]
Sitka Beanie's and WS Jetstream gloves on sale by TheYoungSelfStarter
[Yesterday at 09:16:07 AM]
SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal