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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: TheKid#10 on November 21, 2024, 05:38:26 PM

Title: Burch Mountain unit 250 Swakane
Post by: TheKid#10 on November 21, 2024, 05:38:26 PM: Anyone know if you can make up to Burch mountain in unit 250 Swakane? If not, how far up?
Title: Re: Burch Mountain unit 250 Swakane
Post by: mr.ktm95 on November 21, 2024, 05:47:50 PM: It’s gonna be greasy
Title: Re: Burch Mountain unit 250 Swakane
Post by: TheKid#10 on November 21, 2024, 05:54:13 PM: Figured so, thx KTM
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Post by: jackelope on November 21, 2024, 07:52:29 PM: Saw some pics from the Swakane today. There was a bunch of snow. Not sure where the pics were taken.
Title: Re: Burch Mountain unit 250 Swakane
Post by: TheKid#10 on November 21, 2024, 07:58:42 PM: Thanks Jack, tells me even with all 4 chained, ass pucker factor would be high.
Title: Re: Burch Mountain unit 250 Swakane
Post by: jrebel on November 21, 2024, 08:22:03 PM: Conditions would be about as bad as they could be given the current weather conditions. Heavy snow a couple days ago. Down low it is melting and daytime temps are well above freezing.....this turns the roads into elephant snot!!. Freezes at night making all north facing slopes an ice skating rink. Burch, Derby, Naham, canyons are going to be a nightmare. All 4 chained is going to be a must this year if you plan on driving these roads.
Title: Re: Burch Mountain unit 250 Swakane
Post by: TheKid#10 on November 21, 2024, 08:38:23 PM: Thanks Jrebel
Title: Re: Burch Mountain unit 250 Swakane
Post by: TheKid#10 on November 22, 2024, 03:10:02 PM: How about Tibbets mountain road?
Title: Re: Burch Mountain unit 250 Swakane
Post by: jrebel on November 22, 2024, 03:30:32 PM: Quote from: TheKid#10 on November 22, 2024, 03:10:02 PM
How about Tibbets mountain road?

Snow and ice...highly likely. Again, chains would be necessary in my opinion. A good set of boots would be the ticket this year.
Title: Re: Burch Mountain unit 250 Swakane
Post by: TheKid#10 on November 22, 2024, 03:49:28 PM: Yup, they're always packed. And a backup pair as well.
Title: Re: Burch Mountain unit 250 Swakane
Post by: teal101 on November 25, 2024, 12:43:56 PM: Quote from: TheKid#10 on November 22, 2024, 03:10:02 PM
How about Tibbets mountain road?
Tibbets is bad when its dry let alone in the snow and ice. The guys going up it are using 4wheelers with tracks on them or snowmobiles.
Title: Re: Burch Mountain unit 250 Swakane
Post by: bankwalker on November 26, 2024, 05:05:35 PM: Quote from: teal101 on November 25, 2024, 12:43:56 PM
Quote from: TheKid#10 on November 22, 2024, 03:10:02 PM
How about Tibbets mountain road?
Tibbets is bad when its dry let alone in the snow and ice. The guys going up it are using 4wheelers with tracks on them or snowmobiles.

I couldn't imagine it in snow or ice. That road is sketchy steep off the sides for the first mile or so. 😳😳
Title: Re: Burch Mountain unit 250 Swakane
Post by: boneaddict on November 26, 2024, 05:07:23 PM: I was thinking the same thing. :bdid:
Title: Re: Burch Mountain unit 250 Swakane
Post by: highside74 on November 26, 2024, 05:24:46 PM: 4x4 is a must. Get some chains, use your brain and let'r rip. Generally it's the north sides that get real sketchy. Been up and down both many of times during this hunt over the years. Yes there is pucker factor but not so much that it would stop me from trying unless it was pure ice.