Post by: Shawn Ryan on May 24, 2015, 09:44:02 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 24, 2015, 10:10:42 PM
Post by: JM on May 25, 2015, 07:35:26 PM
I have ran some of the shorter runs though. Gray rock and badger mountain are pretty fun.
Have you ran any of the shorter trail runs?
Post by: Shawn Ryan on May 25, 2015, 10:10:36 PM
BLR, any interest in running the PCT from Chinook to White? JM?
Post by: JM on May 26, 2015, 07:25:01 AM
I'd like to run the PCT from white to Chinook, but between home projects, weddings, family trips and having a 14 month old little girl I hardly have time for anything. The badger run is already over but Grey rock is coming up in July you should look into and see if you want to try it out. Just to warn you the Grey Rock 25k & 50k are pretty brutal, but the 12k isn't too bad it's pretty much just straight up and straight down.
Thanks for the invite though
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 26, 2015, 07:26:41 AM
JM, which distance in Badger? I've run the trails, but not the event. Road running and groomed trails bore me; mountain hiking trails don't. I don't run many running events; just run on my own mostly. Don't really run a lot actually, just enjoy distance running.. I've hiked it but never run it. It would be a fun run. You would be better off sprinting it though, mosquito's wouldn't be as bad that way :chuckle: unfortunately, I've got a torn meniscus that needs fixing before I can even think about running again.
BLR, any interest in running the PCT from Chinook to White? JM?
Post by: fillthefreezer on May 26, 2015, 08:02:30 AM
provided they host it again next year, i really want to do the smith rock ascent. probably the 15 course
Post by: jackelope on May 26, 2015, 08:06:39 AM
It fills up quick.
http://www.methowtrails.org/events/calendar-events/cutthroat
Post by: dreamingbig on May 26, 2015, 09:49:16 AM
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Post by: igotbigbulls on May 26, 2015, 12:10:06 PM
I just run the 12k's, they're fun and it only take a little over an hour so you don't get too bored.
I'd like to run the PCT from white to Chinook, but between home projects, weddings, family trips and having a 14 month old little girl I hardly have time for anything. The badger run is already over but Grey rock is coming up in July you should look into and see if you want to try it out. Just to warn you the Grey Rock 25k & 50k are pretty brutal, but the 12k isn't too bad it's pretty much just straight up and straight down.
Thanks for the invite though
you still in for the Grey rock? I was supposed to remind you so here it is. :chuckle:
Post by: xXLojackXx on May 26, 2015, 12:18:15 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on May 26, 2015, 01:27:56 PM
Nope.dont be scared, the waters fine :chuckle:
Post by: Naches Sportsman on May 26, 2015, 01:37:09 PM
Trail running from chinook to white is fun when you are running under a full moon. Usually run the trails off of white pass once a year. Bear creek mtn can be fun to run and drink a few beers at the top.
Post by: JM on May 26, 2015, 01:48:47 PM
I just run the 12k's, they're fun and it only take a little over an hour so you don't get too bored.
I'd like to run the PCT from white to Chinook, but between home projects, weddings, family trips and having a 14 month old little girl I hardly have time for anything. The badger run is already over but Grey rock is coming up in July you should look into and see if you want to try it out. Just to warn you the Grey Rock 25k & 50k are pretty brutal, but the 12k isn't too bad it's pretty much just straight up and straight down.
Thanks for the invite though
you still in for the Grey rock? I was supposed to remind you so here it is. :chuckle:
Just signed up today.
I think I'm going to actually train for this one so I can beat that girl who ran it the year after us.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 26, 2015, 09:48:02 PM
Nope.:chuckle:
Post by: danderson on May 26, 2015, 09:57:49 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on May 27, 2015, 08:16:48 AM
Post by: jackelope on May 27, 2015, 10:53:53 AM
Post by: summertime blues on May 27, 2015, 10:16:37 PM
Post by: Naches Sportsman on May 27, 2015, 10:27:41 PM
Anyone thinking white to chinook (or visa versa) in a day?
Yep, but I am waiting until end of august-sept like I always do. It is still around 75% snow covered as of last weekend.
Post by: summertime blues on May 27, 2015, 10:32:36 PM
Post by: Naches Sportsman on May 27, 2015, 10:42:54 PM
Have you done it both ways? I am just wondering if it is better to fight the mosquito swarms at the beginning or end.
I haven't minded the mosquitos. I have more of a problem with dodging people. I usually start at chinook around 0600 and end at the kracker barrel for ice cream and socialize with the through hikers. If you start on white and end on chinook especially when flowers are out on naches peak loop and dewey lake, you will be having to dodge a crap load of people which I don't like to do.
Post by: Shawn Ryan on May 27, 2015, 11:14:59 PM
Naches, I'm surprised about the present snow depth. I was thinking that the low snow year would have the trail more clear by now. What parts of the trail have you been on lately? A friend showed me his photos from Chinook this weekend and there was plenty of snow. Disappointing.
Fall would be a better time to run it, but hunting gets in the way.
Post by: sneakyjake on May 27, 2015, 11:43:25 PM
Post by: dreamingbig on May 28, 2015, 09:19:27 AM
I will be in Goose Prairie on June 20th and can report back on snow depth. I am expecting most to be gone on trails by then this year.
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Post by: summertime blues on May 28, 2015, 11:03:05 AM
Post by: Shawn Ryan on May 28, 2015, 06:32:38 PM
I mostly trail run at work. I actually studied what the Eco guys use to put together my elk gear to stay light. I don't think I could hang on a marathon run though, I think my back would be wrecked. Thanks for the info you gave me years back on the toutle. It was the last great hunt I had with my dad before he quit hunting.
You're welcome. Glad you had a great hunt with your Dad. I'm taking my 78 year old Dad out for the opening of archery season. That will limit my productivity on elk, but increase my overall satisfaction.
I also agree that running south is easier. I also agree that is still a bit early but snow will clear faster this year than last.
I will be in Goose Prairie on June 20th and can report back on snow depth. I am expecting most to be gone on trails by then this year.
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Thanks. I'd appreciate the report. Snotel for Cayuse, White, and Bumping all show no snow for some time now. The Morse Lake snow depth quit reporting snow depth on 5/2 at 42". Must be broken. I believe Naches about the snow depth at Chinook, however.
I ran that part of the PCT last year at the end of July on a real hot day....bad idea. Thinking about that run again or a run in the Wenaha. Can't find any maps with accurate mileage in the Wenaha, though. Both require me to choose the run over other activities and that is holding me up a bit.
Post by: fillthefreezer on May 28, 2015, 08:17:24 PM
Post by: Stein on June 02, 2015, 02:50:55 PM
Races are great places to train because once I register I end up going and finishing and there are people there to hand out water and munchies. Half marathon would be a better distance looking back.
Post by: swanny on June 03, 2015, 02:13:22 PM