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Seattle_Wayne Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2019 Posts: 104 | TRs | Pics Location: Greater Snohomish County |
Barlow Pass/Weeden Lake Trailhead- lots of smashed windows.
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Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7676 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
Seattle_Wayne wrote: | Barlow Pass/Weeden Lake Trailhead- lots of smashed windows. |
The gate is open at Deer Creek? Barlow pass would be an excellent place for a stakeout. TH's right on the road are the worst for obvious reasons.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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zephyr aka friendly hiker
Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 3361 | TRs | Pics Location: West Seattle |
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Tue Mar 10, 2020 3:58 pm
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Seattle_Wayne wrote: | Barlow Pass/Weeden Lake Trailhead- lots of smashed windows. |
When did this happen Seattle_Wayne? Were you affected or did you happen upon it? Sorry to hear this. ~z
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Brucester Member
Joined: 02 Jun 2013 Posts: 1102 | TRs | Pics Location: Greenwood |
RichP, that sucks! I never thought that area would have that crap going on!
Neek how about having a place as a home base to store gear such as a hotel or Airbnb? I know an unlikely option....
Seems like yesterday talking about this very topic with NomadicAlpinistPiscator.
No easy answer.
One thing's for certain, one bad move and you'll be experiencing a week of the northwest through a plastic and duct tape covered window.
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neek Member
Joined: 12 Sep 2011 Posts: 2329 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle, WA |
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Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:53 am
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Brucester wrote: | Neek how about having a place as a home base to store gear such as a hotel or Airbnb? I know an unlikely option.... |
It's a good idea and can sometimes work well, but when you're car camping and day hiking the logistics can be difficult. I'll just bring a big pack and carry everything of value - "training weight". Actually very little chance of doing any traveling next month anyway, given how things are going. Speaking of which, I wonder how that will affect crime rates - potentially more desperate people on the streets as they lose their jobs and support systems, kids out of school and bored, etc.
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williswall poser
Joined: 30 Sep 2007 Posts: 1963 | TRs | Pics Location: Redmond |
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
I think it was in the late 80's. I went into the Foss lakes and there was a person in a small travel trailer camped out in the parking lot near the trail entering the woods. I spoke with him and he said he was there watching the trail head to prevent theft. I wonder how well that worked?
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
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Seattle_Wayne Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2019 Posts: 104 | TRs | Pics Location: Greater Snohomish County |
Zephyr,
Last year around August, I believe. I saw a trip report on WTA where a hiker took pictures of three cars- all with smashed windows. (Gothic Basin). No, I was not affected.
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Seattle_Wayne Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2019 Posts: 104 | TRs | Pics Location: Greater Snohomish County |
Chief Joseph wrote: | The gate is open at Deer Creek? |
Not sure. There was a trip report on WTA from last year I saw with card with smashed windows. It looked like malicious mischief because it didn't appear anything was stolen.
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D. Inscho Not bored yet...
Joined: 28 Feb 2010 Posts: 973 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellingham,WA |
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D. Inscho
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Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:23 pm
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The unaddressed concern with this product is the safety feature it negates: safe and quick escape from a damaged vehicle. Maybe they should test it at NASCAR first.
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The key to a successful trip is to do the planning during work hours. -- John Muir
“My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.” --Ed Abbey
http://david-inscho.smugmug.com/
The key to a successful trip is to do the planning during work hours. -- John Muir
“My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.” --Ed Abbey
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williswall poser
Joined: 30 Sep 2007 Posts: 1963 | TRs | Pics Location: Redmond |
d. inscho wrote: | The unaddressed concern with this product is the safety feature it negates: safe and quick escape from a damaged vehicle. |
No, that's been addressed if you start looking at these products. One just has to think statistically: what are your chances of being caught in a vehicle in the water or on fire etc, vice smash and grab violations. Only the individual can determine the risk vice rewards. Personally, I think I would apply the film to deter theft if/when I am leaving a vehicle in suspect places consistently.
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Seventy2002 Member
Joined: 19 Jul 2008 Posts: 512 | TRs | Pics
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https://www.kxro.com/aberdeen-man-sentenced-after-series-of-crimes-at-national-parks/
An Aberdeen man was sentenced after victimizing more than 40 hikers and campers in National Parks across western Washington.
In a release from The United States Department of Justice, 41-year-old Michael Wayne Pickering was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to two years in federal prison to follow a 25 month state prison term.
US Attorney Brian Moran says that the local man prowled at least four dozen cars at more than seven different trailheads and parking lots stretching from Mount Rainier National Park to Third Beach on the Pacific coast, to trailheads in the interior of the Olympic Peninsula’s national park and forest.
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MyFootHurts Huge Member
Joined: 22 Nov 2011 Posts: 912 | TRs | Pics Location: Kekistan |
Quote: | He used the stolen debit and credit cards to buy himself luxuries such a flat screen TVs, gaming systems, a drone, and clothes. |
B-B-B-But people only commit crimes due to socio-economic inequity or else they'll go hungry.
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Randito Snarky Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 9495 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellevue at the moment. |
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Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:00 am
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Ski wrote: | What puzzles me about this is: why would you leave your credit cards in your car at a trailhead? |
Because they were naive and were worried about losing their wallet/purse while out hiking. Also they figured they wouldn't have any opportunity to use their CC out on the trail.
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Heck, I dont even leave my registration and insurance information in my car when I hike.
Just think, they break in and take your registration. Now they know where you live and that you are NOT at home!!!
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
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