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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Adventure (Let's GO WHEELING!) => Topic started by: ebewley on April 17, 2005, 01:51:10 PM
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Question and Answer Thread for the 2005 Adventure Series Event: OBDCR, Oregon Back Country Discovery Route. Date Sep 1-5
Join in on the final leg of this trail that spans from the California Border to Washington State. This last leg promises some of the best scenery and camping in North East Oregon. Three years ago we embarked on the OBDCR journey and now we'd like to finish. Join us for the conclusion of this 700+ mile trail. This will be a 'Wagon Train' type adventure.
More info: http://www.zukiworld.com/section_promotions/2005_adventureseries_intro.htm
-Eric
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Eric, I think we'll try to make this trip this year.
Looks like fun!
~Nate
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5 days is a stretch for me on camping, Aint really ever been camping with out a pickup and atlest a canopy but I'll try and rough it ;D
where abouts does it start at?
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Eric, is this a suzuki only run. I really want to go due to the fact is is so close to home(John Day).My samurai is more of a offroad only rig but I also have a lexus LX450(Landcruiser FZJ80) that is my expedition vehicle and was wondering if I could take it. It has ARB's front and rear, 35"toyo open countrys, ect. I have met you in John Day a few years back while you were on this trip and it seemed like you had some jeeps with you.
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Eric, is this a suzuki only run. I really want to go due to the fact is is so close to home(John Day).My samurai is more of a offroad only rig but I also have a lexus LX450(Landcruiser FZJ80) that is my expedition vehicle and was wondering if I could take it. It has ARB's front and rear, 35"toyo open countrys, ect. I have met you in John Day a few years back while you were on this trip and it seemed like you had some jeeps with you.
Hey Howdy Hi!
Um, I'm sorry but I don't remember meeting you but that's par for the course with my memory. Why wouldn't you want to take your Samurai? I've done that whole route and plan to finish it with my Red Samurai, "Wedgee".
(http://www.zukiworld.com/month_080101/images/obcdr/im000453.jpg)
If you still don't want to take your Samurai, PM me and we can talk.
-Eric
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Starting to put the trip together. I will post information as it develops. New stuff:
We'll meet in John Day, Friday the 2nd, 2:00 PM (place TBD) and head into the bush. Camp on the trail Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Head Home Monday 5th.
This time schedule shortens the trip one day and should make it easier to attend.
Route will include many, many sites to see.
-Eric
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Ok,
I know not all the info is in yet but there's enough for a good idea. Please reply to this thread with your name and a percentage of how likely you are to go. Also, if you have a buddy who wants to go but is not online. Please include them.
For example, me:
Eric & Sara Bewley | 100%
Thank you, Eric
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Another person added to the list:
So far:
1) Eric & Sara - Samurai
2) Stasi & ? - Samurai
3) Gene & Sharon - Samurai
4) Hutch & Kestrel - Samurai
5) Tim & ? - Samurai
More trip details added shortly.
Looking good! -Eric
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I'm 95%
Don't know if I'll have a co-pilot yet. Probably not.
Jonald
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i want to come - just need to find out if i can get 5 days off work. how long would it take to drive from Portland to John Day?
i'll say just me |removethispart|@70% right now - sidekick
derek
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i want to come - just need to find out if i can get 5 days off work. how long would it take to drive from Portland to John Day?
i'll say just me |removethispart|@70% right now - sidekick
derek
Hello Derek,
I'm planning about 6 hours to get there from 'the valley' I'm not sure of the quickest way for you to get there. But we're going to leave early Friday morning to meet up with everyone in John Day |removethispart|@ 2PM the Afternoon...
-Eric
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UPDATED LIST:
1. Eric & Sara - Samurai - 100%
2. Stasi & Son - Samurai - 100%
3. Gene & Sharon - Samurai - 50%
4. Hutch & Kestrel - Samurai - 100%
5. Tim & ? - Samurai -?%
6. Jonald & ? - Samurai 95%
7. Derek & ? - Sidekick 70%
8. Carl & Son - D90 100%
9. Jonald's Wife & Kid -XJ 95%
Anyone else thinking about it?
ITINERARY:
More details to come soon but so far it's like this:
1) Meet in John Day at 2PM Friday.
2) Head onto the OBCDR trail shortly after meeting.
3) Head N by NE for 3 1/2 days. Stopping along the way to camp and enjoy.
4) Make it to the Washington Border (end of the line)
5) Head home Monday...
Thanks, Eric
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UPDATED LIST:
1. Eric & Sara - Samurai - 100%
2. Stasi & Son - Samurai - 100%
3. Gene & Sharon - Samurai - 50%
4. Hutch & Kestrel - Samurai - 100%
5. Tim & ? - Samurai -?%
6. Jonald & ? - Samurai 95%
7. Derek & ? - Sidekick 70%
8. Carl & Son - D90 100%
9. Jonald's Wife & Kid -XJ 95%
Anyone else thinking about it?
ITINERARY:
More details to come soon but so far it's like this:
1) Meet in John Day at 2PM Friday.
2) Head onto the OBCDR trail shortly after meeting.
3) Head N by NE for 3 1/2 days. Stopping along the way to camp and enjoy.
4) Make it to the Washington Border (end of the line)
5) Head home Monday...
Thanks, Eric
1. Eric & Sara - Samurai - 100%
2. Stasi & Son - Samurai - 100%
3. Gene & Sharon - Samurai - 50%
4. Hutch & Kestrel - Samurai - 100%
5. Tim & ? - Samurai -?%
6. Jonald & ? - Samurai 95%
7. Derek & ? - Sidekick 70%
8. Carl & Son - D90 100%
9. Jonald's Wife & Kids -XJ YJ 95%
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You'll have a camp fire cold one for me Sunday night. I was hoping to be there to have my B-day in the Oregon Back Country, but it's not gonna happen this year :'(
You'll have fun,
Zig
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You'll have a camp fire cold one for me Sunday night. I was hoping to be there to have my B-day in the Oregon Back Country, but it's not gonna happen this year :'(
You'll have fun,
Zig
We'll miss ya!
Think about coming out for the PowerFest! October 15th...
-Eric
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UPDATED LIST:
1. Eric & Sara - Samurai - 100%
2. Stasi & Son - Samurai - 100%
3. Gene & Sharon - Samurai - 50%
4. Hutch & Kestrel - Samurai - 100%
5. Tim & ? - Samurai -?%
6. Jonald & ? - Samurai 95%
7. Derek & ? - Sidekick 70%
8. Carl & Son - D90 100%
9. Jonald's Wife & Kid -YJ 95%
Anyone else thinking about it?
ITINERARY:
More details to come soon but so far it's like this:
1) Meet in John Day at 2PM Friday at the local Grocery Store (there's only one).
2) Head onto the OBCDR trail shortly after meeting.
3) Head N by NE for 3 1/2 days. Stopping along the way to camp and enjoy.
4) Make it to the Washington Border (end of the line)
5) Head home Monday...
Thanks, Eric
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Eric, what was the term you used, American Car Pool?
When and where shall we meet for the "carpool" crom corn valley?
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Eric, what was the term you used, American Car Pool?
When and where shall we meet for the "carpool" crom corn valley?
Yeah, I'm not sure how many people are going to head over Friday. Some are going to mosey over starting Thursday. I'll be at the Pine Cone restaurant I-5 & HWY 34 leaving at 8:30 AM. You're more than welcome. If you're late, no problem, I'll meet you in John Day! :)
-Eric
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I'm planning to finish my trailer today so I can bring a chain saw and a few extras.
I might also move a little slower so I guess I'm still on the fence between Thursday and Friday.
Have any idea what the regulations are on chain saws and fires, where we are headed?
I'll let you know for sure by Thursday afternoon, if we are leaving early.
Anyone heading out Thursday, any "carpooling" going on?
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I'm planning to finish my trailer today so I can bring a chain saw and a few extras.
I might also move a little slower so I guess I'm still on the fence between Thursday and Friday.
Have any idea what the regulations are on chain saws and fires, where we are headed?
I'll let you know for sure by Thursday afternoon, if we are leaving early.
Anyone heading out Thursday, any "carpooling" going on?
Yeah, we're probably going to be going pretty fast. As far as fires and chainsaws and stuff.. That's out...
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/malheur/fire/documents/pur-2005.pdf
It'll be cooking with coleman's and lantern lights only. no campfires...
-Eric
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It's Thursday night and I'm still working on stuff.
I hope to still make it, but it's getting late......
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OK, you should be getting hom any time now. So how did it go???
Zig
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OK, you should be getting hom any time now. So how did it go???
Zig
It was a great time. I hadn't spent any time in this part of Oregon before so the scenery was just amazing. We also ended up spending time in a mining town called Sumpter which was having some sort of carnival. It was like a big fair going on with a mining and western theme. Way fun... the pictures of the restored gold dredge and of other mining memorbilia should be inspiring. Oh yeah, there was natural wonders too! :)
-Eric
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Eric, I was wondering if you were going to post any picts. I want to see the rest of the trip(what I missed out on). I had a great time while it lasted and look forward to making the whole trip next time. It was great to meet everybody and look forward to seeing you agian at powerfest. Thanks for everything, Tim.
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Eric, I was wondering if you were going to post any picts. I want to see the rest of the trip(what I missed out on). I had a great time while it lasted and look forward to making the whole trip next time. It was great to meet everybody and look forward to seeing you agian at powerfest. Thanks for everything, Tim.
Oh yeah, full story coming up! See you in October.
-Eric