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Randito Snarky Member
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Thu Apr 11, 2019 12:03 pm
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veronika Member
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Thu Apr 11, 2019 12:11 pm
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Take risks not to escape life, but to prevent life from escaping
I may not have anyone rocking my world right now but, I don't have anyone messing it up either.
Take risks not to escape life, but to prevent life from escaping
I may not have anyone rocking my world right now but, I don't have anyone messing it up either.
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Windstorm Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2014 Posts: 288 | TRs | Pics
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Hey, they took my suggestion and connected Mailbox to real transit! I thought the parking lot shuttle they had last year was kind of silly since you had to drive almost all the way to the trailhead and then pay $5.50 round trip (per person) to use the shuttle.
The new Cougar Mountain route combined with the Issaquah Alps route opens up some options for one-way hikes across Cougar Mountain which is pretty cool. I haven't done much exploring on Cougar, but I might give it a try with the new bus route.
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Kim Brown Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2009 Posts: 6899 | TRs | Pics
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I’m glad to see King County taking the good strides in advertising again this year; I have seen it in multiple locations. They did a very good job of it last year, and with new services and good messaging, perhaps it will stick around. The last time, there was almost no messaging beyond the initial launch; the effort lasted only one season.
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
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altasnob Member
Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 1406 | TRs | Pics Location: Tacoma |
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Wed May 12, 2021 2:26 pm
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Randito Snarky Member
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Randito
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Thu May 13, 2021 9:29 am
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This bus service certainly facilitates doing a Squak traverse from Margaret's Way to the High School.
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cascadeclimber Member
Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 1427 | TRs | Pics
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Because what we need is for these trails to be even more crowded.
If not now, when?
Joseph Snow_Knot
If not now, when?
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Randito Snarky Member
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Randito
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Thu May 13, 2021 1:37 pm
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cascadeclimber wrote: | Because what we need is for these trails to be even more crowded. |
I mean without bus service to the Issaquah alps , everyone will have to go to Mailbox.
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Cyclopath Faster than light
Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 7721 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Thu May 13, 2021 2:19 pm
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cascadeclimber wrote: | Because what we need is for these trails to be even more crowded. |
I never saw anyone on Mailbox Peak until they had bus service.
Anyway, people who can't afford cars and $3.50 gas shouldn't be in my way when I'm enjoying my hobby.
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Kim Brown Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2009 Posts: 6899 | TRs | Pics
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cascadeclimber wrote: | Because what we need is for these trails to be even more crowded. |
Those trails are built for heavy use; I'd rather folks go there in summer than places that don't have the setup for heavy use. Besides, hell, I'll say it outright. This keeps folks away from areas I prefer to go in summer.
I have a friend who doesn't drive; he's excited about the service; to him, this is his only option for hiking around there.
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
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Riverside Laker Member
Joined: 12 Jan 2004 Posts: 2818 | TRs | Pics
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Mailbox isn't exactly a sekret place. In fact, the close-in I-90 hikes are perfect urban getaways. Other than pandemic issues, there should be crowds. But the parking lot shouldn't be so crowded.
However, I remember when you had to look for the toothbrush. The trail was kinda hard to find in those days. If it wasn't for a big popular subject on WTA's chat site pre-NWhikers, Mailbox would have been just another forested bump for peak baggers.
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Kim Brown Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2009 Posts: 6899 | TRs | Pics
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Cyclopath wrote: | I never saw anyone on Mailbox Peak until they had bus service. |
Me neither. Boy, that bus is really messing up the Snoqualmie Corridor Wilderness Area
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
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rossb Member
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Thu May 13, 2021 5:03 pm
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Y'all forgot the appropriate emoji. I believe it is this one:
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Brian R Member
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Thu May 13, 2021 9:10 pm
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I-90 corridor hikes are like a sacrificial goat tied to a stake. It only works for a while.
What happens if people miss their bus ride home? Sounds like an Uber driver's dream.
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Kim Brown Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2009 Posts: 6899 | TRs | Pics
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Whatever happens, happens. You make it sound as if the possibility that some person, some day, might miss the bus for a ride back means we should just scrap the whole thing!
I suppose it would be the same as if someone's car won't start at the trail head? You hitch a ride - these trail heads are full of people willing to help. Or, call a friend, etc.
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
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