The Big Summer Adventure - August 2019

[longhorn1]

O'Hara campground is one of a couple marked for our treak back to Montana. jd

Ski, you never disappoint. Looking forward to more. One week and we head to Idaho and Montana. Flyrods are at the ready. Fishing Henry's Fork early in the trip. Thanks as always for amazing TR's. jd

 

[Occidental]

I enjoyed the first two posts, and am looking forward to the rest of the trip! Both posts visited some of my favorite locations, including one we're headed to soon (Hart Mountain) and one we're just waiting for the color change (Steens).

 

[ski3pin]

Thanks Mr. MDR.

Concerning the mosquitoes, at the resort above the Blitzen the mookies were nil. We had no problem during the day at Page Spring or the hike up the Blitzen. One evening we dropped from the cabin down o the bridge over the Blitzen to check with a helitac crew on progress the helicopter was making with water drops on a lightning start fire up country. At the bridge the mosquito flock was the worse we've ever encountered.

Thanks for the great report...as usual. Absolutely one of my all time favorite areas, I’ve only seen Wildhorse from above on the road. Maybe next time...

How were the skeeters? Last time there, in mid-June, the campsites below were almost unbearable. Jill and I had planned to camp in the back of the truck but I ended up renting one of the “cabins”...marriage saved!

 

[ski3pin]

Been looking forward to this one. Curious to see if you hit up any of my bucket list spots!

Well, I'm curious now too!

Thanks Ski.Nice fish and wildflowers.
Waiting for more parts.
Frank

You are most welcome Frank. I'm plugging along on the next chapters. I finished all the photo edits.

 

[ski3pin]

An early morning start on a weekday and things worked out for us!

Looks like maybe you made a stop at Weir Creek Hot Springs?! That was always a favorite after a day kayaking on the Lochsa. Thanks for the continued report, looking forward to the next installment.

Seems as though you stopped at a pair of the better-known hot springs along the way, and you did so without encountering the crowds so often associated with either of the two. Kudos!

Thanks for the opportunity to follow along. We're Jonesin' for a trip to Montana something terrible!

Foy

 

[ski3pin]

You are most welcome and never feel like you do a poor job. We're all different and the crowd here loves any and all trip stories!

Love reading these, reminds me though how much of a poor job I do.
Thanks for the inspiration
w

 

[Smokecreek1]

Boy guys, you guys are sure proving "retirement is hell". I mean how can you stand all that fun and adventure-don't you miss working just a tad? Just kidding ! Can't wait for your next adventure(s) and thanks for taking us along!

Smoke

 

[ski3pin]

You two are most welcome, thank you!

Oh the Lolo Pass area,what a great area.
Sure enjoyed our time there in 2009.
Thanks for the 2nd part.
Frank

Nice story and nice area to be sure. As always, thanks for sharing.

 

[ski3pin]

buckland, you've done some mighty fine trips also, thanks! More to come that may interest you.

Wow really enjoyed the trip. We are hopefully going to follow in step when the significant other retires... maybe soon... I love the fishing shots being a trout nut. Hot springs would help these old bones too.

 

[ski3pin]

As I wrote, it was easy to spot.

I'm visualizing a prius in a parking lot full of trucks

 

[ski3pin]

JD, you have a great trip ahead for you. Enjoy every minute! I've not fished the famous Henrys Fork, maybe soon! O'Hara was a pleasant stay. Do some research on the Selway for fly fishing. The famous Selway Falls are a few miles up from O"Hara.

Ski, you never disappoint. Looking forward to more. One week and we head to Idaho and Montana. Flyrods are at the ready. Fishing Henry's Fork early in the trip. Thanks as always for amazing TR's. jd

O'Hara campground is one of a couple marked for our treak back to Montana. jd

 

[ski3pin]

Occidental, thank you and enjoy your trip to Hart and Steens!

I enjoyed the first two posts, and am looking forward to the rest of the trip! Both posts visited some of my favorite locations, including one we're headed to soon (Hart Mountain) and one we're just waiting for the color change (Steens).

 

[ski3pin]

I'm working on the next chapter, our return to Wyoming's Wind River Range.

 

[ski3pin]

I'm making progress with the story of our long adventure. I have part three completed and posted on our blog. It can be found here -

Green River, Bridger Wilderness Wyoming - August 2019

We hope you find this part enjoyable!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Monte, that was a fantastic chapter in the big trip blog! Such beautiful country, critters, and of course the great commentary of the Ski3pins.

Thanks for letting us tag along!

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Monte that was a great read. Nice moose photos,reminds me of the big guys we saw last time in Denali.
Thanks for the update on your eyes.Very happy to hear they are progressing well.
Really appreciate your time/effort in the report.
Frank

 

[Batman]

Thank you. The Green River lakes have been on my bucket list for at least a decade. After reading your account I'm putting on the calendar for 2020.

 

[ski3pin]

Monte, that was a fantastic chapter in the big trip blog! Such beautiful country, critters, and of course the great commentary of the Ski3pins.

Thanks for letting us tag along!

You are very kind, thank you!

 

[ski3pin]

Monte that was a great read. Nice moose photos,reminds me of the big guys we saw last time in Denali.
Thanks for the update on your eyes.Very happy to hear they are progressing well.
Really appreciate your time/effort in the report.
Frank

Thanks Frank! We really enjoy our encounters with big critters.

 

[ski3pin]

Thank you. The Green River lakes have been on my bucket list for at least a decade. After reading your account I'm putting on the calendar for 2020.

Enjoy your trip! We will return again and again to that end of the Winds!