YotaTech Summer Campout Greenwater, WA. - Page 2

KellyKel · 05-19-2008, 04:13 PM

Hmmmm. Only an hour and fourteen from there to Little Naches Road.

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***Corey*** · 05-20-2008, 11:32 AM

FYI, this is a bunch of crock.
$5 a day for a pass, or $30 for a one year pass.

Both available at the ranger station in Enumclaw, and the Greenwater store.

Back when I did tons of camping up there 10 to 25 years ago it was free, and there were lots of nice spots.

Over the past several years, they have "trenched" the entrance to many a good site, and you are forced to park along the outside by the road, then carry your gear in.

There are still many good spots up there, but it looks like you have to have the pass.

This really ticks me off, as there is less good camping now, and now you gotta pay to play.

I will stop by this Friday to get my one year pass.

ocdropzone · 05-20-2008, 11:45 AM

OK so it looks like the date 20-21st really did not change. When I get to work wednesday night I will see if that weekend is available or not...Have a feeling it is gone already though...Wife said it sounded like a good time..

**DeathCougar** · 05-20-2008, 11:54 AM

I have been dealing with the stupid permit thing since I was 18, when i first started wheelin and camping.

Trenches schmenches, i'll drive over em!

***Corey*** · 05-20-2008, 01:02 PM

Some of those are so deep you can stand in them and have your head at the top.

One of my favorite spots to back my tent trailer into was just up 70 about three miles or so on the left, right on the river.

The entrance was at an angle, so driving up the road you have to flip a U turn and come back down, then back up into it.

I would put the rear end of the trailer about five feet from the edge of the river.

This site was big enough for about three rigs with trailers.
Once they trenched it, it was ruined for any with an RV.

It was a good spot too for body surfing.
We would walk upstream about 1/4 mile, then just float down on our bellies or a tube.

The water was only about four feet at the deepest, sometimes more, it was real safe to do that.
Cold water though, and I use to bathe in it too

It was snow run off that fed that stream there.

**DeathCougar** · 05-20-2008, 01:19 PM

We can build a bridge! Where there is a will, there is a way lol.

Stupid state with all their lame restrictions.

**DeathCougar** · 05-26-2008, 08:35 PM

So I am caught in a predicament.....Drive the 86, Trailer the 87, or drive the 2000? So many options!

**Tofer** · 05-26-2008, 08:59 PM

trailering that 87 would be a waste of gas.....

**DeathCougar** · 05-26-2008, 11:00 PM

Well thank god my Ram doesn't use gas!!!

Oh wait, it uses Diesel at $5.20/gallon

***Corey*** · 06-02-2008, 03:11 PM

Weather update:

OK, some here have heard me speak of my neighbor the weatherman for the FAA office in Auburn.
This guy is right about 99% of the time.

Friday afternoon he told me not to make plans for Saturday, and I told him I was going to wash the rig and then spend the day detailing it, as the local news channels said no rain until late afternoon towards the evening.
He said it would rain about 9 am Saturday.

Sure enough, just as soon as I got done moving my ARB fridge to the new location, it started in raining a few minutes after 9 am.
I had to hold my hand over the camera lens to get the pictures.
This guy is good, all he does is eat, sleep, talk about the weather.

Anyways, he just stopped by my place to let me know June is shaping up to be a much cooler and wetter than normal month.

Should we pick a weekend longer out say Friday the 11th of July?
July around here is for the most part much warmer/drier than June is.
That is the weekend after the three day weekend, as July the 4th is on a Friday.

**DeathCougar** · 06-02-2008, 03:20 PM

July is a bad month, i race every weekend except 25-27

**DeathCougar** · 06-04-2008, 09:43 PM

So whats the final word? We are about 2 weeks out, give or take, so lets get it set!

***Corey*** · 06-05-2008, 08:48 AM

Ready set go!

The date sounds OK with me.
Just hope I am not sick

There is something going around the office here.
First one of our heat & vent guys had it, then a woman in the office was coming down with it last Friday she told me.
She took Monday and Tuesday of this week off.

Now our lead has it, and he came to work today.
Others told him to go home and not spread it.
He may take tomorrow off, but the damage is already done if he is infectious.
Once it starts going around, I more than likely end up with it with my immune system.

Last time it cost me a weekend plus a Monday & Tuesday off on sickleave.
)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

I bought a shower from Cabelas, it will arrive tomorrow at my home.
Tired of bathing is cold creeks/rivers when primitive camping.

Everyone should make sure they have their crapper situation figured out too.
I do not share my crapper

**Tofer** · 06-05-2008, 08:57 AM

how are you going to fit everything in the FJ?

**DeathCougar** · 06-05-2008, 09:06 AM

I've got my crapper figured out....a big hole.

So who dall do we have to far?

-Tofer
-Corey
-Me

Anyone else? Some ladies perhaps?! Lol.

***Corey*** · 06-05-2008, 09:08 AM

It all fits fine.
I had it all packed up a few weeks back with room to spare.
I have even more room now since I relocated my fridge last weekend.

**DeathCougar** · 06-05-2008, 09:10 AM

All you guys with your fancy schmancy camping stuff.

Im laying on the hard ground in a thin tent, bringing food stuffed into a cooler with ice, and not showering for 3 days. Now THAT is camping!

***Corey*** · 06-05-2008, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeathCougar

All you guys with your fancy schmancy camping stuff.

Im laying on the hard ground in a thin tent, bringing food stuffed into a cooler with ice, and not showering for 3 days. Now THAT is camping!

Been there done that

The older I get, I like a few more comforts.
I will be snoozing on a 3.1" thick mattress.

Now a mohawk that has not been washed for three days, this I gotta see.

**DeathCougar** · 06-05-2008, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Been there done that

The older I get, I like a few more comforts.
I will be snoozing on a 3.1" thick mattress.

Now a mohawk that has not been washed for three days, this I gotta see.

Depending on where/when/how i come from, it may not be up

I had planned on taking the week before off on vacation, but i forgot to submit the info. Doh!

***Corey*** · 06-05-2008, 10:35 AM

We also need to coordinate where we will set up.
I have that Friday off, and I was going up early in the morning, or Thursday after work.
Have not decided yet.

With this bad weather we have been having up there (still lots of snow in places) I have not had the opportunity to scout out spots.

Jim (mytruck) and I took up his '84 a few Sundays back, and I found a few nice places, but they were not for more than a few rigs.
That was up on 73 though.
If the ones I remember are still there on 70, that may be a better bet.
The one that comes to mind would be about eight miles up on 70 and to the right.
Right before a small area beyond that with a parking lot for hikes to twin lakes.

I have Wayne's cell phone number too, so if I find a nice site, I can buzz him with the GPS cords.

I just wish the weather had been better this spring, but the huge snowpack we got we really needed also.

**DeathCougar** · 06-05-2008, 10:46 AM

I dont have any GPS fancy stuff. All i have is mapquest lol.

If ya'll find a good spot, just tell me where.

I have two scenarios, which will affect my time schedule:

#1 I get the week off, thereby freeing up my friday. I could then meet you at your place in Auburn, and follow you out.

#2 I have to work that day, meaning I wont leave arlington until about 7pm. That will put my arrival time very late, and i would need a meeting place, or exact directions.

i will know more tomorrow hopefully about whether I get the week off or not.

**DeathCougar** · 06-07-2008, 09:12 PM

Well of course the Boss had Jury duty this week....convenient

so i find out on monday if I get a vacation or not.

**DeathCougar** · 06-09-2008, 10:31 PM

Ok, so as it turns out my boss wont give me the time off. So i will have to leave work in Lynnwood, drive home to Arlington, take a quick shower and gather my stuff, then get out.

Corey: How can we coordinate this? Tim (Taikowaza) is interested in going, and he has GPS so I may hook up with him. I told him about this thread tonight, so hopefully he will be able to come too.

**DeathCougar** · 06-14-2008, 11:46 PM

Anyone?

***Corey*** · 06-15-2008, 04:17 AM

Just saw this.
I am leaving Friday morning around 8 am hopefully if all goes well.

I can PM you my cell phone number later, but not sure how the signal will work up there.

I think the best bet would be to try out FS 73 which is on the right side of the highway.
There are camping spots down lower near the river than having to drive further up FS 70 to find a larger spot.

I also have Wayne's cell number, and I can call him with the GPS cords.

This has been one bad winter/season up there, so I have not been able to really get out and explore for possible "group" sites up there.

05-20-2008, 11:32 AM	#27 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,068	FYI, this is a bunch of crock. $5 a day for a pass, or $30 for a one year pass. Both available at the ranger station in Enumclaw, and the Greenwater store. Back when I did tons of camping up there 10 to 25 years ago it was free, and there were lots of nice spots. Over the past several years, they have "trenched" the entrance to many a good site, and you are forced to park along the outside by the road, then carry your gear in. There are still many good spots up there, but it looks like you have to have the pass. This really ticks me off, as there is less good camping now, and now you gotta pay to play. I will stop by this Friday to get my one year pass. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

05-20-2008, 11:45 AM	#28 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,700	OK so it looks like the date 20-21st really did not change. When I get to work wednesday night I will see if that weekend is available or not...Have a feeling it is gone already though...Wife said it sounded like a good time.. __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

05-20-2008, 01:02 PM	#30 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,068	Some of those are so deep you can stand in them and have your head at the top. One of my favorite spots to back my tent trailer into was just up 70 about three miles or so on the left, right on the river. The entrance was at an angle, so driving up the road you have to flip a U turn and come back down, then back up into it. I would put the rear end of the trailer about five feet from the edge of the river. This site was big enough for about three rigs with trailers. Once they trenched it, it was ruined for any with an RV. It was a good spot too for body surfing. We would walk upstream about 1/4 mile, then just float down on our bellies or a tube. The water was only about four feet at the deepest, sometimes more, it was real safe to do that. Cold water though, and I use to bathe in it too It was snow run off that fed that stream there. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

05-26-2008, 08:59 PM	#33 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,899	trailering that 87 would be a waste of gas..... __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

06-02-2008, 03:11 PM	#35 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,068	Weather update: OK, some here have heard me speak of my neighbor the weatherman for the FAA office in Auburn. This guy is right about 99% of the time. Friday afternoon he told me not to make plans for Saturday, and I told him I was going to wash the rig and then spend the day detailing it, as the local news channels said no rain until late afternoon towards the evening. He said it would rain about 9 am Saturday. Sure enough, just as soon as I got done moving my ARB fridge to the new location, it started in raining a few minutes after 9 am. I had to hold my hand over the camera lens to get the pictures. This guy is good, all he does is eat, sleep, talk about the weather. Anyways, he just stopped by my place to let me know June is shaping up to be a much cooler and wetter than normal month. Should we pick a weekend longer out say Friday the 11th of July? July around here is for the most part much warmer/drier than June is. That is the weekend after the three day weekend, as July the 4th is on a Friday. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

06-05-2008, 08:48 AM	#38 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,068	Ready set go! The date sounds OK with me. Just hope I am not sick There is something going around the office here. First one of our heat & vent guys had it, then a woman in the office was coming down with it last Friday she told me. She took Monday and Tuesday of this week off. Now our lead has it, and he came to work today. Others told him to go home and not spread it. He may take tomorrow off, but the damage is already done if he is infectious. Once it starts going around, I more than likely end up with it with my immune system. Last time it cost me a weekend plus a Monday & Tuesday off on sickleave. ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I bought a shower from Cabelas, it will arrive tomorrow at my home. Tired of bathing is cold creeks/rivers when primitive camping. Everyone should make sure they have their crapper situation figured out too. I do not share my crapper __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

06-05-2008, 08:57 AM	#39 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,899	how are you going to fit everything in the FJ? __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

06-05-2008, 09:08 AM	#41 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,068	It all fits fine. I had it all packed up a few weeks back with room to spare. I have even more room now since I relocated my fridge last weekend. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

06-05-2008, 10:35 AM	#45 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,068	We also need to coordinate where we will set up. I have that Friday off, and I was going up early in the morning, or Thursday after work. Have not decided yet. With this bad weather we have been having up there (still lots of snow in places) I have not had the opportunity to scout out spots. Jim (mytruck) and I took up his '84 a few Sundays back, and I found a few nice places, but they were not for more than a few rigs. That was up on 73 though. If the ones I remember are still there on 70, that may be a better bet. The one that comes to mind would be about eight miles up on 70 and to the right. Right before a small area beyond that with a parking lot for hikes to twin lakes. I have Wayne's cell phone number too, so if I find a nice site, I can buzz him with the GPS cords. I just wish the weather had been better this spring, but the huge snowpack we got we really needed also. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

06-15-2008, 04:17 AM	#50 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,068	Just saw this. I am leaving Friday morning around 8 am hopefully if all goes well. I can PM you my cell phone number later, but not sure how the signal will work up there. I think the best bet would be to try out FS 73 which is on the right side of the highway. There are camping spots down lower near the river than having to drive further up FS 70 to find a larger spot. I also have Wayne's cell number, and I can call him with the GPS cords. This has been one bad winter/season up there, so I have not been able to really get out and explore for possible "group" sites up there. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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