Labor Day Payette Trip Discussion Thread
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Topic: Labor Day Payette Trip Discussion Thread
Posted By: RemAcct2
Subject: Labor Day Payette Trip Discussion Thread
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2008 at 11:26am
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This is the Labor Day Payette Trip discussion thread. Please post any questions below. Remember the actual Trip Details are located on the http://Professorpaddle.com/ppages/rte/tripdetails.asp?task=View&TripId=611 - Labor Day Payette Trip | Trip Page <P>We will hit the north fork, south fork, and possibly some play spots. I have some additional space in the truck, and would love to see another vehicle rally.</P> |
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Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2008 at 7:18pm
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I am a definate maybe even with the bad wing. What a classic trip.
Don't forget a play session on the way out at theGutter. I'll see who I can rally up for it.
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Posted By: ashleygoesdisco
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2008 at 9:27pm
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I think I'm in. Will have to make sure I can get the weekend off, but I'm almost positive I'll be able to go. That is, if you'll have me.... =) I can drive, if people want to ride with me, or I can hop in the truck, either works. I've got a wagon with lots of room for gear, but only one more boat, possibly two if I don't bring a creeker. Meet up in Hood River? ------------- Ashley Duffus Well behaved women rarely make history. www.naiyadays.blogspot.com |
Posted By: RemAcct2
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2008 at 10:12pm
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I plan on leaving Thursday night (4 day weekend). Folks that can't take friday off may want to organize into another carpool. It is a holiday weekend, and fairly standard to turn into a 4 day weekend... ------------- |
Posted By: Yotes
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2008 at 8:40pm
| I won't be able to boat, but I'll be playing in Boise that friday night at a place called the Bouquet. At the moment the cover is only $2. I'll also see if I can't get the guys to stop by at camp on our trip from Boise to Pullman saturday morning (depends on whether or not camp is on the route). |
Posted By: bronkrdr
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2008 at 11:07am
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Not to spoil the fun or anything, because this was a great trip last year - but what about the levels? - Adam ------------- I drink rum and wear my wife's underwear when no one is looking! |
Posted By: Fish
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2008 at 11:14am
| The levels are forecasted to be great! Ted Day who is the local hydrologist says the NF Payette should be in the 1,700 CFS range by Labor Day. I'll be headed there with many others for the warm water goodness! Hope to see other Seattle area locals there as well! |
Posted By: oukr9965
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2008 at 11:27am
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Looks like we'll be missing you guys by a weekend. We're heading out this Thursday in hopes that it won't be as crowded. Should be a hoot. Will let you know how it goes. |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2008 at 11:44am
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Leif this is on my watch list too.. I don't know how much longer I can take the August Rains... in the words of the illustrious hoovinator: Do you think it will be sunny over there? ------------- |
Posted By: RemAcct2
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2008 at 12:13pm
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Is Hoov going? We need to figure out carpools on this one... ------------- |
Posted By: Fish
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2008 at 12:18pm
Mitch and Hoov usually come over for this trip. I called him last night to remind him... but like hoover needs reminding on where warm water and sunshine are to be found. 
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Posted By: RemAcct2
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2008 at 12:25pm
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I seem to recall Hoov driving the whole way himself last year...
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Posted By: Fish
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2008 at 12:28pm
perhaps your right, they usually go everywhere together though... that was my point. Geez |
Posted By: James
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2008 at 12:45pm
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Does Hoov have a tanning bed in the back of his truck? If he doesn't maybe we could chip in on one for him... I am thinking we would see him alot more in BC and around here in the Fall if he did!!!!!  ------------- |
Posted By: RemAcct2
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2008 at 12:46pm
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Understood - I wasn't trying to undermine your point. The PA crowd has to stick together. Instead, I was trying to suggest that Hoov might like to carpool with us, for a change...
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Posted By: RemAcct2
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2008 at 10:11am
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Bump... Any one else want to carpool? ------------- |
Posted By: ashleygoesdisco
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2008 at 10:52am
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Nope. Since you don't want to boat with a girl.
------------- Ashley Duffus Well behaved women rarely make history. www.naiyadays.blogspot.com |
Posted By: oukr9965
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2008 at 12:49pm
| Levels were good, rivers were fun. Heard lots of Rattlesnakes on the canyon section up on the walls after the Big Falls portage. Mind your step when climbing up the takeout....unless you go to where the rafts take out, then it shouldn't be an issue. Lone Pine changed a little since the last time I was there making the line more straight forward. The monster hole in Slalom on the Staircase section looks a little worse, but is still pretty easy to avoid....just don't go in it. Fun times for sure. We camped at Swinging Bridge CG about 5 miles north of Banks. If you're heading south on 55 it'll be the last CG on your right. If you heading N it'll be the first on your left after Banks. Really good spot in terms of location, privacy, etc if you can get sites 4-6. The only pump for water is at Canyon Springs (only downside) and there weren't any dumpsters/garbage cans at any of the sites. Fires were allowed, which was nice. Suggest eating at the Longhorn restaurant in Crouch one night. Great food for a good price and cheap drinks....need I say more? Hope all you guys have as much fun as we did. |