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whitebark
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THough not quite on the level of the Mt David destination crapper, the potty at Peggys Pond rates honerable mention. It is on a meadowy knoll with a view out over Hyas Lake toward Granite Mountain.
One of the nicest outhouses I've ever experienced was the one set up by the Green Tortoise tour company at their beach in Baja. It was constructed of solar screening that gave privacy, yet let the breeze blow through and plenty of light to shine in. Not the usual spider infested black hole like most outhouses. They even provide a bucket of ashes to "flush" after use. Not a trace of odor in there--one could linger in there for hours, it was so pleasant.
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Hodgeman of BC
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The one atop Mt Whitney definitely has a view, but I wasn't going to actually sit on it just to say I did 
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kleet
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 Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:54 pm |
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A dirty dilemma at Lake Roosevelt camp sites
| Quote: | | Campers' toilet habits at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area have prompted some National Park Service officials to consider requiring permits or registrations to help control the smelly and unsanitary problem. |
A fuxk, why do I not give one?
A fuxk, why do I not give one?
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The Lead Dog
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Don't you have to "Pack Out" your poop on Whitney?
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More Cowbell
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Ick. Don't think I'll be hanging out there (Lake Roosevelt) anytime soon. Ick!
Double Ick.
“If you want to forget all your other troubles, wear too tight shoes.” - Unknown
“If you want to forget all your other troubles, wear too tight shoes.” - Unknown
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GeoHiker
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Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:28 pm |
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It's not any different at dozens of other lakes and recreation areas in E.WA it's disgusting. Do people think someone's going to come behind them and pick up there #$%^ and toilet paper for them! How tough is it to take a shovel and bury it, so the next person doesn't have to see a mess.
Lk Rooselvelt has some excellent floating bathrooms for the boaters, so there are options available.
You call some place paradise, kiss it goodbye......Eagles
You call some place paradise, kiss it goodbye......Eagles
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Foist
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Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:34 pm |
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Ha, funny thread. The Sahale Glacier toilet is freaking amazing, not sure if someone said that one already.
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kleet
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Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:35 pm |
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| GeoHiker wrote: | | How tough is it to take a shovel and bury it, so the next person doesn't have to see a mess. |
Burying would be better than behind the nearest sagebrush, but it with the amount of use that area gets, even that option... um, er, stinks.
From the article:
| Quote: | | Shoreline campers are required to carry a portable toilet, but many opt instead to use the sand for their bathroom, Bird said. This saves them the trouble of cleaning their toilet, but leaves behind a stinking mess for the next camper, not to mention a public health threat. |
A fuxk, why do I not give one?
A fuxk, why do I not give one?
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GeoHiker
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Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:58 pm |
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Hopefully the trip through the tulips will divert some money to a solution and not shut down more access. Charge a $2-3 enviromental charge on that lake for boaters and use that money for education and enforcement.
You go any where in E.WA after Memorial Day or 4th of July and it's a disaster. It is a stinky problem that's not going away.
You call some place paradise, kiss it goodbye......Eagles
You call some place paradise, kiss it goodbye......Eagles
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Gray
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Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:05 pm |
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| wayupthere wrote: | | scenic hot springs has a nice outhouse. great views down valley. |
Unless I am mistaken, that one doesn't exist anymore. It went byebye when the owners of the land decided they were tired of people trashing the place/worried about liability/etc and tore down all the amenities. AFAIK, it's now just a hotseep, and has no-trespassing signs on the land.
Which kinda sucks. It was a beautiful place, and was always in good condition the few times I made it there. One of my favorite (weird) Washington experiences was there... sitting in the 2nd hottest "pool", looking up to see a naked Austrailian guy playing the bagpipes as the sun went down.
Heh.
--Gray
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Bryan K
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Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:16 pm |
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 Comode views
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ScottM
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ScottM
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Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:19 pm |
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Nothing like looking up at Mt Baker while your, um, well you know what I mean. Picture 103
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touron
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touron
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Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:20 pm |
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| Foist wrote: | | Ha, funny thread. The Sahale Glacier toilet is freaking amazing, not sure if someone said that one already. |
Touron is a nougat of Arabic origin made with almonds and honey or sugar, without which it would just not be Christmas in Spain.
Touron is a nougat of Arabic origin made with almonds and honey or sugar, without which it would just not be Christmas in Spain.
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Bryan K
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Bryan K
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Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:51 am |
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Those two comodes are at 6300' Talk about a great view while having a moment with nature 
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wildernessed
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| Foist wrote: | | Ha, funny thread. The Sahale Glacier toilet is freaking amazing, not sure if someone said that one already. |
A "Poo with a view", I like them all ! 
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