Ski, you never disappoint. Looking forward to more. One week and we head to Idaho and Montana. Flyrods are at the ready. Fishing Henry's Fork early in the trip. Thanks as always for amazing TR's. jd
The Big Summer Adventure - August 2019
#21
Posted 12 September 2019 - 12:44 AM
#22
Posted 13 September 2019 - 03:23 AM
I enjoyed the first two posts, and am looking forward to the rest of the trip! Both posts visited some of my favorite locations, including one we're headed to soon (Hart Mountain) and one we're just waiting for the color change (Steens).
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#23
Posted 13 September 2019 - 04:55 PM
Thanks Mr. MDR.
Concerning the mosquitoes, at the resort above the Blitzen the mookies were nil. We had no problem during the day at Page Spring or the hike up the Blitzen. One evening we dropped from the cabin down o the bridge over the Blitzen to check with a helitac crew on progress the helicopter was making with water drops on a lightning start fire up country. At the bridge the mosquito flock was the worse we've ever encountered.
Thanks for the great report...as usual. Absolutely one of my all time favorite areas, I’ve only seen Wildhorse from above on the road. Maybe next time...
How were the skeeters? Last time there, in mid-June, the campsites below were almost unbearable. Jill and I had planned to camp in the back of the truck but I ended up renting one of the “cabins”...marriage saved!
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#24
Posted 13 September 2019 - 04:57 PM
Been looking forward to this one. Curious to see if you hit up any of my bucket list spots!
Well, I'm curious now too!
Thanks Ski.Nice fish and wildflowers.
Waiting for more parts.
Frank
You are most welcome Frank. I'm plugging along on the next chapters. I finished all the photo edits.
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#25
Posted 13 September 2019 - 04:58 PM
An early morning start on a weekday and things worked out for us!
Looks like maybe you made a stop at Weir Creek Hot Springs?! That was always a favorite after a day kayaking on the Lochsa. Thanks for the continued report, looking forward to the next installment.
Seems as though you stopped at a pair of the better-known hot springs along the way, and you did so without encountering the crowds so often associated with either of the two. Kudos!
Thanks for the opportunity to follow along. We're Jonesin' for a trip to Montana something terrible!
Foy
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#26
Posted 13 September 2019 - 05:01 PM
You are most welcome and never feel like you do a poor job. We're all different and the crowd here loves any and all trip stories!
Love reading these, reminds me though how much of a poor job I do.
Thanks for the inspiration
w
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#27
Posted 13 September 2019 - 05:01 PM
Boy guys, you guys are sure proving "retirement is hell". I mean how can you stand all that fun and adventure-don't you miss working just a tad? Just kidding ! Can't wait for your next adventure(s) and thanks for taking us along!
Smoke
#28
Posted 13 September 2019 - 05:01 PM
You two are most welcome, thank you!
Oh the Lolo Pass area,what a great area.
Sure enjoyed our time there in 2009.
Thanks for the 2nd part.
Frank
Nice story and nice area to be sure. As always, thanks for sharing.
2003 Ford Ranger FX4 Level II 2013 ATC Bobcat SE "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."- Abraham Lincoln http://ski3pin.blogspot.com/
#29
Posted 13 September 2019 - 05:03 PM
buckland, you've done some mighty fine trips also, thanks! More to come that may interest you.
Wow really enjoyed the trip. We are hopefully going to follow in step when the significant other retires... maybe soon... I love the fishing shots being a trout nut. Hot springs would help these old bones too.
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#30
Posted 13 September 2019 - 05:04 PM
As I wrote, it was easy to spot.
I'm visualizing a prius in a parking lot full of trucks
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