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TrailPair Member
Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Posts: 1699 | TRs | Pics
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I like the video....that is some manly man walking the little white Chihuahua in pink
This thing called work is interfering with my play
This thing called work is interfering with my play
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chris_NWUE Member
Joined: 04 May 2004 Posts: 42 | TRs | Pics Location: everett washshington |
Well, the way I see it is, the hikers get the hills all spring and summer and fall now the winter as well? I don’t have a snowmobile nor have I ever used one, but Im not going to complain, with all the nice winter hikes you wont see me in there way. Yes I said in there way, If I see a snowmobile going up some hiking trail I will be the first to give them hell, until then I say have fun boys.
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JimK Member
Joined: 07 Feb 2002 Posts: 5606 | TRs | Pics Location: Ballard |
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Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:32 pm
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Chris, we had no problems with the snowmobiles. We expected to see many. It was a fluke we chose the one weekend and place where the club has it's annual get together. The snowmobilers we talked with in the parking lot and at the lookout were nice folks. No problems existed.
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chris_NWUE Member
Joined: 04 May 2004 Posts: 42 | TRs | Pics Location: everett washshington |
Well I just thought the original post was as issue with snowmobiles but I may have been wrong, it’s just that I have seen a few people complain about hobbies they have no interest in, and people somtimes are intolerant of the other guys interest, and activities. More and more areas keep getting closed off and it seems that every outdoor hobby keeps overlapping with each other, and something has to give. Its frustrating to see that happen, when I was a kid we were in the hills all the time and we hardly ever saw any people, and now with almost every forest service road gated, removed or blocked or washed out, its as if we are all in the same place at the same time. I can name dozens of roads and areas now closed or gated, if opened it would take the pressure off these congested areas.
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Matt Tea, Earl Grey, Hot
Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 4308 | TRs | Pics Location: Shoreline |
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Sun Mar 07, 2010 11:01 pm
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Obviously the issue should be - were the snowmobiles leashed or unleashed?
“As beacons mountains burned at evening.” J.R.R. Tolkien
“As beacons mountains burned at evening.” J.R.R. Tolkien
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Malachai Constant Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 16100 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
Did they have
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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Sadie's Driver Sadie's Driver
Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 1763 | TRs | Pics Location: Welcome Pass |
Four-paw buddy lets me tag along!
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TrailPair Member
Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Posts: 1699 | TRs | Pics
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This thing called work is interfering with my play
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Snowdog Member
Joined: 21 Jul 2006 Posts: 1028 | TRs | Pics Location: on (& off) the beaten path |
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Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:39 am
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the snowmobile 'rally' was an unexpected addition to our outing, that's for sure. Not exactly a wilderness experience this time.
Isabel would have done her best to herd them all- if only I'd let her try!
Izzy in shadow
Next time I go for Baker's summit, it will be hard not to recall the snowcycles buzzing up & down the glacier.
I thought winter ascents were supposed to be more challenging & noteworthy!
'we don't have time for a shortcut'
'we don't have time for a shortcut'
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sarbar Living The Dream
Joined: 28 Jan 2002 Posts: 8055 | TRs | Pics Location: Freeland, Wa |
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Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:49 am
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I have ridden on snowmobiles before. Sure they are loud and stenchy (you can of course not ride one that is 2 cyl lawnmower.....they just cost more to get more environ friendly ones)
This winter I seriously considered riding one again just so I could get out. Ended up not panning out due to the snow but oh well.
They are actually quite fun to ride.
The way I look at it is this: if you know the route is snowmobile friendly then don't be surprised to see them. It is common down at Helens to see them.
I guess I see it like horses and motorbikes on multi-use trails.
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Snowdog Member
Joined: 21 Jul 2006 Posts: 1028 | TRs | Pics Location: on (& off) the beaten path |
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Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:00 pm
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we did know the area was used by snowmobiles- we just weren't prepared for the sheer number of them on this particular day. As Jim K said- it was a fluke we happened on their annual get-together. All we encountered were pleasant folk, and had their BBQ in the meadows still been in full swing when we got down, we may well have crashed it!
'we don't have time for a shortcut'
'we don't have time for a shortcut'
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BarbE Member
Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 1153 | TRs | Pics
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Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:19 pm
Re: How many snowmobiles fit into Park Butte Lookout? 03-06-
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Sadie's Driver wrote: | Barb relaxing after getting to the lookout |
Sure I'm relaxing. I'm finally getting Jim off my back.
Now, I'm not saying he's "FAT" but I'm telling you the man is heavy.
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Sadie's Driver Sadie's Driver
Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 1763 | TRs | Pics Location: Welcome Pass |
Four-paw buddy lets me tag along!
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Michael Lewis Taking a nap
Joined: 27 Apr 2009 Posts: 629 | TRs | Pics Location: Lynnwood, WA (for now) |
The last photo of the stop sign is priceless!
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JimK Member
Joined: 07 Feb 2002 Posts: 5606 | TRs | Pics Location: Ballard |
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Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:49 pm
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My usual longer report and all 45 photos can be found here: Park Butte Report & Photos
Here are some of my favorites:
Not A Bad View Slopes Of Mt. Baker Black Buttes Contemplative Opus Snowshoers And Tracks Mt. Shuksan Snomobile Freeway Up Baker Summit To Below Tree Line
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