billbob

I bought a Trango 3.1 tent mid April this year, last year's model so I saved $50... first time out camping on Hood S face 8500' saw 50+ mph winds all night. So damn loud we couldnt sleep. Hell of a time getting all the guy lines set in that wind. Around 6am a strong gust broke 2 poles so we packed up and walked/fell back down. They (MH) replaced the poles and ripped fly on warranty but it took 3 weeks. Next time will be smarter about where I pitch it (not close to a ridge).

Hey, am 6'6" and looked hard for good pack that size. Pretty happy w/ Mystery Ranch in Bozeman, they make packs for US Special Forces. A bit heavy but oh so tough. Semi-custom sizing, give em a call.

Ranger told me yesterday they are looking to fine someone if they catch them leaving the road all rutted up... said to wait another 2 weeks or so. Guess I'll leave my diesel-sucking Excursion and bring snowshoes ?

Talked w/ the Ranger station yesterday, asking when road to Cloud Cap campground would open,,, this is the access rd you want to get up to Cooper Spur. They said 2-4 weeks depending on when the snow melts. They dont want huge ruts on the 9 mile long dirt road from vehicles driving up when the ground is still soft. Check your map - this road gets you closet and there is a decent camping area.

Looking for wayward 2-tone grey mitten, lost late april? s.side hood... should have name "mullee" on strap. Froze my freaking hand looking for it, walked down w/ dirty sock in place of mitten. puhleez be mine.