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Offline casey58

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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #30 on: August 23, 2013, 10:24:38 AM »
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I cant think of a wilderness in WA where you couldnt get to the same spot via a different trail in a shorter distance than 25 miles, sure there isnt a different trail that will get you closer to the same spot in less distance?

I can think of 2 that you could easily get 25 miles in.  My high hunt spot is 29 miles from the truck I can get in from another direction in 23 miles but its over 3 passes and a lot harder hike. 

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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #31 on: August 23, 2013, 10:27:11 AM »
I cant think of a wilderness in WA where you couldnt get to the same spot via a different trail in a shorter distance than 25 miles, sure there isnt a different trail that will get you closer to the same spot in less distance?

I'm gonna bet it's a 25 mile loop or 25 mile round trip.
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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #32 on: August 23, 2013, 10:29:09 AM »

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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #33 on: August 23, 2013, 10:30:31 AM »
I cant think of a wilderness in WA where you couldnt get to the same spot via a different trail in a shorter distance than 25 miles, sure there isnt a different trail that will get you closer to the same spot in less distance?

I'm gonna bet it's a 25 mile loop or 25 mile round trip.

I'm going to bet you're wrong. :)

You guys are cracking me up though with your assertion that we are stretching the truth.

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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #34 on: August 23, 2013, 10:31:04 AM »
Best of luck to you! Looking forward to the pics!

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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #35 on: August 23, 2013, 10:34:44 AM »
I cant think of a wilderness in WA where you couldnt get to the same spot via a different trail in a shorter distance than 25 miles, sure there isnt a different trail that will get you closer to the same spot in less distance?

I'm gonna bet it's a 25 mile loop or 25 mile round trip.

I'm going to bet you're wrong. :)

You guys are cracking me up though with your assertion that we are stretching the truth.

Don't get sensitive that I am accusing you of stretching the truth. I took a guess and was wrong. Nothing to get worked up about. I think it's an amazing accomplishment that you can make that kind of hike. I do question  a hike that far with meat on your back and your ability to get it out before it spoils, but I make no accusation of you stretching the truth.  I am in no condition to do that myself. If you can do it, all the more power to you. I can't even imagine a 25 mile hike with 100+pounds on your back.
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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #36 on: August 23, 2013, 10:39:24 AM »
I cant think of a wilderness in WA where you couldnt get to the same spot via a different trail in a shorter distance than 25 miles, sure there isnt a different trail that will get you closer to the same spot in less distance?

I'm gonna bet it's a 25 mile loop or 25 mile round trip.

I'm going to bet you're wrong. :)

You guys are cracking me up though with your assertion that we are stretching the truth.

Don't get sensitive that I am accusing you of stretching the truth. I took a guess and was wrong. Nothing to get worked up about. I think it's an amazing accomplishment that you can make that kind of hike. I do question  a hike that far with meat on your back and your ability to get it out before it spoils, but I make no accusation of you stretching the truth.  I am in no condition to do that myself. If you can do it, all the more power to you. I can't even imagine a 25 mile hike with 100+pounds on your back.

Oh I'm not mad, I don't get worked up on the internet.

We have a pretty good plan on getting it out, and it looks like the weather will cooperate a bit. I'll hopefully have some good pictures to post in a few days. I'm fighting a head cold right now, so that's going to suck.

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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #37 on: August 23, 2013, 08:22:34 PM »
Good luck on your wilderness - deer scouting - bear hunt. I bet you are worn out after doing 25 miles a day with a full hunting pack. I can barley do 20 miles a day with an ultra lite recreation pack. I have been reworking my hunting pack load trying to get it lighter. Transversing from ridge to ridge can be a killer. Anyway looking forward to seeing your bear. 
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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #38 on: August 24, 2013, 06:38:16 PM »
I'll call bs cause I know where you went. In fact I told you everything I knew about the area

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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #39 on: August 24, 2013, 06:45:24 PM »
Just tagging along. This is great

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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #40 on: August 24, 2013, 06:49:04 PM »
Where do you put the bear?
     :o  I hope that you find way to save room for all meats and possible the hide........  Good luck on hiking.

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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #41 on: August 24, 2013, 07:19:02 PM »

I'll call bs cause I know where you went. In fact I told you everything I knew about the area

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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #42 on: August 24, 2013, 09:53:15 PM »
.... And tag
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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #43 on: August 24, 2013, 09:55:10 PM »
Where do you put the bear?


How many miles before the bear gets out and carries you in the pack :chuckle:

Sorry, couldn't resist!

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Re: Packed for a backcountry Bear Trip!
« Reply #44 on: August 24, 2013, 09:58:05 PM »
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