Family Cooper Co'Op
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Topic: Family Cooper Co'Op
Posted By: James
Subject: Family Cooper Co'Op
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2014 at 6:34pm
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Well I figure I better start this discussion sooner or later so us family guys can get a started with some plans. Here is the general idear. We pick a weekend out on the cooper that has some good flows and then we set maybe two to three days aside where we run a bunch of runs as well as give our special ladies some fun time too. Day 1 would be a split guy gal day. First thing in the AM the guys would head off to hit up a max of 3 cooper laps (should only take 15 minutes) then we relieve the ladies who depending on choice could go for a hike, bike or soak in the lake on boats. Rejoin for an evening family BBQ. Day2 would be a Max lap attack for the guys we could basically go for max laps possible in a set time period. After that time period we could bump on up to Gallagher Head Lake and have a lunch of dinner depending on time frame. You can camp up there but I have heard it gets pretty cold and is really heavy on bugs. Scenery looks good though and for those of us with little kids under 3 yrs old having a fun side adventure that is flexible would be nice. Ideas Thoughts? Date is set for the last weekend in June. 28th and 29th. Lets get this nailed down, who is in? |
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Posted By: septimus prime
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2014 at 1:59pm
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We are ready for this. As we are weekend warriors, any weekend with good flows works for us. I like the itinerary.
Not June 8th. Looking forward to it. ------------- Jon Shell Bee |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2014 at 2:33pm
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I figure flows depending it will probably be late in June. Certainly not the first week as the Cle Elum valley side is just starting to contribute the water. I figure based on snow and the local word, after two solid weekends of 3k + inflows the Cle Elum side will be pretty much tapering down and the Cooper side will become the bigger contributor. So Lets just say around the end of the monthish. I know this is unlikely but It sure would be cool if the folks that were really gonna go could get an email chain or sometype of discussion started for the Ladies because our weekend trips are generally around the guys plans and it would be fun to try and make it more of a shared experience if that is possible... maybe not, just a thought. |
Posted By: chipmaney
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 9:43am
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a ------------- sitting all alone on a mountain by a river that has no end |
Posted By: bigboof
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 10:53am
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i'd be down for this as well.
sean |
Posted By: ChristianKnight
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 11:38am
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I've been hoping for a Cooper weekend this year. Unfortunately, I am likely out of town on the weekend of June 27. The previous or following weekend would work well, though. ------------- Catch your eddies, Christian |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 12:09pm
I am just going to stick to simple dimple no FB or email chains. Anyone is welcome but my goal is to have some what of a more family oriented weekend. Rather than just boaters boating while kids play, I would like to spend time with my friends and their families back at camp and enjoy seeing how we have been blessed in our lives through our wives and children. That being said, optimal flows would be nice  So lets just try this on for size. http://professorpaddle.com/ppages/rte/tripdetails.asp?task=View&TripId=1110 - Here is a Trip Link for Helping Nail down Dates (Ignore the dates listed for now) Join if you are interested. no commitment just to gauge interest and so I can easily bounce Emails to everyone. |
Posted By: oukr9965
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 12:20pm
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If this works around the busy summer schedule I'd love to bring my fam up for the festivities. Everytime we go there I think about how much the wife and kids would enjoy it up there. We have a 3.5 yo son and a 2 yo daughter. Coming from the Tri-Cities. ------------- -Lanson |
Posted By: brig
Date Posted: 01 May 2014 at 6:22pm
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We're most likely in! ------------- Chris B. |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 01 May 2014 at 10:48pm
| Brig - I know your family will be digging the drive to go check out Gallagher Head Lake perfect rig for the perfect side treat. |
Posted By: brig
Date Posted: 02 May 2014 at 9:37am
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I'll follow you James. ------------- Chris B. |
Posted By: JayB
Date Posted: 02 May 2014 at 9:54am
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I'd be interested in boating provided the flows aren't too burly. I would probably head out there just for a the kid-camping experience even if that's the case, though - so keep me in the loop. ------------- -Jay |
Posted By: firewater
Date Posted: 02 May 2014 at 4:48pm
| Awesome idea James! The last two weekends in June work for me. I've got a 2 year old, 4 year old, and a wife I know that would love to hang out with other families and ankle biters. I'll let her truly witness my answers to "what do you guys talk about when your out in the river?" My response is always "nothing....." Cant wait. The last time we paddled together was when we did FITW styling the different high fives with beers. |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 05 May 2014 at 7:50am
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If you are Interested in joining up for the Family Style Cooper Weekend,
please Join the trip so I can keep a running tally of Emails. As we get
closer I will hit everyone up on the list so we can pick the exact
weekend well in advance. I figure sometime around the end of May first
week of June we will have a solid fix on schedules with flows so we can
select the weekend. Again if you want to be included on the planning and are going Click here and then Select Join. http://professorpaddle.com/ppages/RTE/tripdetails.asp?TripId=1110 - And finally for those that want to keep the ball rolling on the discussion side. It does sound like most of the kids are in the 0 to 6 year old range. Mine are 3 and just under 2. I was thinking that I might bring my Raft and do a float down the lower cle elum stretch too since it is super mild and we could bring little kids for a first time "river run" ending at the campsite around the head of the reservoir.
Anyone that can build on this list should, and it would be even better to find out what the Mom's would actually enjoy doing for a day. Side Adventures Rafting on the Lower Cle Elum Float N Tan in the Reservoir Mountain Bike the Cooper Trail or Rat Pack Day Hike around French Cabin Creek or Cooper Lake Drive up to Gallagher Head Lake and Explore Fortune Creek Trail OH YEA - I am totally going to make a Driftwood Sauna!! |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 16 May 2014 at 2:09pm
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Alright for the sake of planning since trips with kids certainly require more notice lets start talking dates. The run is going to roost up in two to three weeks as the Cle Elum side looses snow and the temps rise on the coop. I figure it will take about 2 or 3 weeks max for it to drop back down into shape although it could happen quicker for sure. So what dates do folks want to plan around? My suggestion is either June 28/29 or the dreaded 4th Oh july weekend, could be fun, the second weekend in July is an option too but I have a feeling it is going to be low by then. |
Posted By: dave
Date Posted: 16 May 2014 at 6:09pm
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My girlfriend may wNt to ride in a raft, so late June sounds good? ------------- Nomad |
Posted By: ChristianKnight
Date Posted: 16 May 2014 at 10:04pm
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James: Do it late June. ------------- Catch your eddies, Christian |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 17 May 2014 at 12:32am
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I agree with ya. I say it is down to one of the last two weekends in June. the 4th of July would suck. Plus since we got families we need our laps to be fun and fast... that means the earlier the better!!! We should nail down a date in the next week so people can put it on the calendar for sure! |
Posted By: huckin harms
Date Posted: 17 May 2014 at 8:26am
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Our family would be into this... just depends on timing. There is a Idaho trip planned for the June 20th weekend so we wont be around then. The 4th is likely also out for us as we like to enjoy the Index fireworks scene. If it doesn't workout for us to join this round I'm sure there will be many more! ------------- |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2014 at 11:52pm
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I say lets nail down the date for the Family Fest this week. My vote is either the last or second to last weekend in June. Anyone else? |
Posted By: ChristianKnight
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2014 at 2:47pm
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The second-to-last weekend of June is the 21st and the 22nd, which is Solstice Day. I think that's a perfect occasion for the type of event you are planning: as much adventure as you can squeeze into one day. Why not do it on the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer? I've been trying to figure out a way to celebrate this most underrated and special day of the year. This just might be it! ------------- Catch your eddies, Christian |
Posted By: JayB
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2014 at 3:48pm
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My vote is for the last weekend. ------------- -Jay |
Posted By: Larry
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2014 at 10:24pm
| I vote for the last weekend too, but don't put too much stock in my vote. My whole family has other plans that weekend except me, so I would be by myself. But no other weekend works for me or my family. |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2014 at 11:15pm
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Dates are set for the Cooper CoOp. Lets talk about ways we can make this really fun and memorable for our families. |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 3:07pm
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I want to ping everyone that is going to bring their families out to go camping this weekend about what spot we should hunker down at. I was thinking either down by the mouth of the Reservoir see link below https://goo.gl/maps/Pg87S - https://goo.gl/maps/Pg87S Heading over to the Cooper Bridge Area https://goo.gl/maps/PqzuU - https://goo.gl/maps/PqzuU Or actually paying for a site at one of the pay campgrounds. (not a huge fan but will go with the flow) Thoughts? |
Posted By: ChristianKnight
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 4:47pm
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I can go either way. But I'm guessing my wife would prefer a paid campground site. ------------- Catch your eddies, Christian |
Posted By: H2Ohta
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 6:11pm
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Might try to bring my wife and nieces. We would probably stay at the pay campgrounds. I am only an Uncle but I understand the benefits of having facilities when there are kiddos. ------------- H2Ohta |
Posted By: PowWrangler
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 11:56pm
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We already had a camping trip planned the July 4th weekend or I'd entertain the idea. We have three boys now with one only being 8 months old so it would have been doubtful anyways that she would have been into it. Maybe next year. Still might come out for the day sans kids though, we'll see.. |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 8:01am
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Unfortunately I don't know if there are any campsites that are even available, they all look booked up. Salmon La Sac http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70321&topTabIndex=CampingSpot - http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70321&topTabIndex=CampingSpot The other option is French Cabin Creek there are at least porta potties that are over there. |
Posted By: ChristianKnight
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 4:54pm
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Assuming this is one of the campgrounds managed by Hoodoo--the Oregon-based corporation, which manages Forest Service campgrounds throughout Washington- and Oregon--40 percent of the camp sites should be available until the day someone walks into the campground and claims them. That's because the Forest Service requires that 40 percent of all campsites should be walk-up campsites, meaning they can't be reserved ahead of time. If you get there early, like say, the Thursday of, we should have no problem acquiring several spaces. I think the amenities of the campground and the nature of the event--families and kids, who will want to ride bicycles--warrants the extra effort. Perhaps if we know of anyone in the area, s/he could reserve it for us. Or a few of us with extremely flexible schedules could head up there Thursday and claim a few group sites. ------------- Catch your eddies, Christian |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 5:48pm
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I don't know anything about this hoodoo, but I am game to head up on Thursday. Ideally another willing boater should go too so I can sneak off for a little friday lapage during afternoon nappage. I will reserve as many sites as people want so just let me know if you want me to snag one. We should be able to double down in a few places too since the sites all say 6 people per site. |
Posted By: huckin harms
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 7:26pm
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Beth says 'she'll share a site with Christian and family" but not with the master of mayhem. too be clear the Hay cyn stories have circulated into mainstream gossip. anyways hope to be there... we'd totally pay for site but that's contingent on availability. ------------- |
Posted By: septimus prime
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 7:40pm
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I bet we can get over Thursday. ------------- Jon Shell Bee |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 9:01pm
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Shelb lets touch base next week for sure. I am going to head out Thursday do a little boatin after nailing down a couple good sites. |
Posted By: brig
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 9:10am
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We'll be up most likely on Saturday morning and would be up for paying for two nights to help out with a spot. ------------- Chris B. |
Posted By: Blair
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2014 at 2:00pm
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My wife and 1 month old Theo will be going over Saturday morning thru Sunday. I've been gone from PP for so long, I was just told of this event by the Brigs. ------------- |
Posted By: chipmaney
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 10:46am
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Kelsie and I can make it out friday night with Wilder. If pay camping falls through, Kelsie and I will likely camp up at China Point, a spot overlooking the Cle Elum and China Falls about 1/2 mile up the hill from Salmon la Sac. Looking forward to it, I'll be trying to get in a lap Friday evening about 6 if anyone wants to join! ------------- sitting all alone on a mountain by a river that has no end |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 1:36pm
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Cool see ya out there chipper. If the pay camping falls through we are going to head over to the French Cabin Creek Area. That is the best spot for families with small kids since there are no cliffs, or swift currents near by, there is also a porta potty out there. I will shoot out an update on Thursday when we head over. ** We will probably head over Thursday in the late day, and then on Friday I have to make one or two calls so I can bump an update with the Camping options based on what we find thursday night. *** |
Posted By: Jule
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2014 at 7:44am
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So excited about this! Especially because I *just* found out this is happening.
Our kids are 7 and 9, they love to raft. And my husband is going to fly fish, I'm sure he'd be happy to take people along. -jule |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2014 at 8:07am
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Tell your husband ... Stoneflies and streamers. Sink Tips and Intermediate lines for the area where we camp down by the res. Big residents down there a few weeks ago I caught several right around 20" and plenty in the high teens. If he is packing his rod into the Cooper be prepared for smaller and battered stockers. I have caught a few bulls in there but mostly they are stockers from the lake that get washed over all the falls. They are missing scales and pretty beat up. |
Posted By: chipmaney
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2014 at 8:26am
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just discovered i am on-call this weekend so we are not gonna make it. ------------- sitting all alone on a mountain by a river that has no end |
Posted By: JayB
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2014 at 12:42pm
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Originally posted by brig
We'll be up most likely on Saturday morning and would be up for paying for two nights to help out with a spot. Ditto - I can send money via PayPal to help cover the cost right away. ------------- -Jay |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2014 at 4:30pm
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My family and I are heading out first thing Friday morning. Probably around 6 to 7 am since that is when were up and running everyday. Considering the number of people that we have I am going to make the first stop Salmon La Sac camp ground . If they have more than 2 open spaces I am going to go ahead and reserve them. I will pay for up to 6 spaces since that seems like more than enough for the number of people we have. We can settle out the costs afterwards. If there are not openings at the actual campground then I am probably going to just get all set up out at French Cabin Creek since it is the second best place and there are still plenty of bike friendly riding areas and fun stuff for kids to explore, with the added bonus of no cliffs and dangerous stuff. So first thing check the Salmon La Sac Campground. If no one is there or it is full go here: https://goo.gl/maps/04niv - https://goo.gl/maps/04niv GPS : 47.353474, -121.112047 Also since Cell phones don't work back there feel free touch base on CB Channel 7. I will leave my radio on while were at camp just in case anyone calls. |
Posted By: bigboof
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2014 at 8:56am
| don't think we are going to make this. just learned that some of my old crew is coming to town and they are hungry from some tumwater action. Thanks for putting this together though. Great idea and i'll look forward to the next one. have fun and be safe |
Posted By: Travisimo
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2014 at 1:52pm
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Thanks for all the effort James! We'll be up there Saturday around 11am... ------------- H2O please |
Posted By: PowWrangler
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2014 at 3:16pm
| I'll be out there hopefully around 11ish too. Just day tripping for me, no fam. |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2014 at 9:00pm
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Originally posted by PowWrangler I'll be out there hopefully around 11ish too. Just day tripping for me, no fam. I wrote something rude.... but I deleted it .... then wrote something else that was both funny and rude. I deleted that too. Look forward to just seeing you POW |
Posted By: PowWrangler
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2014 at 9:39pm
| Aww, did you get your panties in a bunch when I said my family wouldn't be with me? |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2014 at 8:06am
 Cmon on man... this is the perfect time to get doctor mom out of the house!
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Posted By: huckin harms
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2014 at 12:40pm
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I thought I was going to be able to make this, but alas, it won't be in the cards for me after all. Have fun out there friends... ------------- |
Posted By: Blair
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2014 at 3:28pm
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We'll be there in 1hr. ------------- |
Posted By: Neal
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2014 at 3:31pm
| I'll be there tomorrow at 11, this time actually knowing where to go. |
Posted By: Neal
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2014 at 6:53am
| Last minute change of plans, I won't be at the cooper today. Heading to the Leavenworth area instead |