Post by: ELKBURGER on May 05, 2023, 10:34:05 AM
Post by: Stein on May 05, 2023, 11:24:59 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on May 05, 2023, 12:19:51 PM
Post by: elkrack on May 05, 2023, 12:59:18 PM
The traffic ain’t that bad :chuckle:
Post by: ELKBURGER on May 05, 2023, 01:03:48 PM
Thinking about it, need to check dates.July 28,29,30
Post by: ELKBURGER on May 05, 2023, 01:08:28 PM
It is a blast, have been a couple times. Only prob with stevens is the camping (if you camp), not many spots available, call asap to reserve IF you can. Also the traffic is a complete nightmare unless you stay till Monday. Great time for sure, I won’t go till it comes to crystal or somewhere else more convenient. You have to do it once at least!I have been wanting to do it. My buddy and I bought tickets in 2020' and they had to cancel on us, so gonna try again this year. It would be a good exercise before going to Wyoming for elk (assuming I draw).
Post by: pickardjw on May 05, 2023, 01:08:43 PM
It is a blast, have been a couple times. Only prob with stevens is the camping (if you camp), not many spots available, call asap to reserve IF you can. Also the traffic is a complete nightmare unless you stay till Monday. Great time for sure, I won’t go till it comes to crystal or somewhere else more convenient. You have to do it once at least!
Seems like you could park in Lot G and camp behind it? Not sure if they're strict about camping in the summer, I know they are in the winter.
There's also plenty of forest roads down either side of the pass. I have some spots down Beckler creek if anyone wants a good one. Just PM me.
Post by: Stein on May 05, 2023, 01:18:15 PM
It is a blast, have been a couple times. Only prob with stevens is the camping (if you camp), not many spots available, call asap to reserve IF you can. Also the traffic is a complete nightmare unless you stay till Monday. Great time for sure, I won’t go till it comes to crystal or somewhere else more convenient. You have to do it once at least!
Lucky for me, I'll sleep in my truck for free. Probably stay until Monday morning if I go, plenty of hiking to do around there.
Post by: jstone on May 05, 2023, 01:57:33 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 05, 2023, 02:27:28 PM
Post by: Stein on May 05, 2023, 03:16:17 PM
I also noticed they are showing Full Draw which would be handy since I would have to miss a track meet to watch it in Mt Vernon.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 05, 2023, 03:26:35 PM
So, for a newb, do most people shoot all three days? Looks like there is ample opportunity on different courses each day. If you're solo, do you get assigned to a group or just go for it?I just do it all in two days. Shoot everything but pure elevation on Saturday and then just shoot pure elevation on Sunday and mob home.
I also noticed they are showing Full Draw which would be handy since I would have to miss a track meet to watch it in Mt Vernon.
They show the FDFT Saturday night along with a bunch of raffle prizes.
If you aren't signed up to compete and just shooting for fun they won't flight you with another group so shoot solo or glob onto others. Almost every one I've been to we've invited singles or doubles to join us. Even ended up with a huntwa guy the first year (scott).
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 05, 2023, 03:27:39 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on May 05, 2023, 03:47:28 PM
On an up note, without Jerry there we won't have to listen to any GD John Denver coming from the RV lot :chuckle:Thats it, I’m going now!!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 05, 2023, 03:54:04 PM
Well I guess I'll have someone to yell obscenities across the mountain at then :chuckle:On an up note, without Jerry there we won't have to listen to any GD John Denver coming from the RV lot :chuckle:Thats it, I’m going now!!
Post by: addicted on May 05, 2023, 06:33:17 PM
Post by: CasterlyRock on May 06, 2023, 07:23:18 AM
Even ponied up for competition on Sunday.
Planning on just camping in the truck around the area, saw the national forest isn't too far so I wasn't too worried about finding a spot.
Sucks to hear about the traffic, I hate waiting in line to enjoy easily accessible nature.
Post by: ELKBURGER on May 08, 2023, 12:20:05 PM
Post by: elkrack on May 08, 2023, 02:22:32 PM
On an up note, without Jerry there we won't have to listen to any GD John Denver coming from the RV lot :chuckle:Thats it, I’m going now!!
Reverse psychology really does work😂
Post by: trophyhunt on May 08, 2023, 04:20:10 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 07, 2023, 01:05:50 PM
We're getting close boiz :IBCOOL:
Post by: jstone on July 07, 2023, 01:06:36 PM
Going to be a BLAST
Post by: Mfowl on July 07, 2023, 05:03:08 PM
Post by: jstone on July 08, 2023, 02:19:53 PM
What time do the lifts open Saturday morning
Post by: jstone on July 11, 2023, 08:32:22 PM
Is it really July 28-30th?
Post by: phildobaggins on July 12, 2023, 07:30:18 AM
Post by: ELKBURGER on July 17, 2023, 07:21:07 AM
TTTYes we are. Do I finally get to buy you a beer in person??
We're getting close boiz :IBCOOL:
Post by: addicted on July 21, 2023, 10:30:12 AM
Post by: elkrack on July 28, 2023, 11:10:56 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 29, 2023, 01:17:45 PM
But not really :chuckle:
Post by: elkrack on July 29, 2023, 01:24:17 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on July 29, 2023, 05:35:45 PM
Post by: elkrack on July 29, 2023, 06:13:17 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on July 29, 2023, 08:24:40 PM