The logistics for the trip were a little different this year as the Nick's and I were in Lynnwood, Mike was in Kennewick, and Will was in Spokane. Since we would be using Mike's Subaru as our main vehicle, we agreed to meet at Mike's home. I picked up the Nicks early in the morning we headed off in my 1985 Camry (The Gray Ghost) making our traditional breakfast stop at the Ellensburg McDonalds. We got to Mike's house and after packing all our gear in his Subaru, and rooftop carrier, the five of us climbed in and off we went. We arrived at the Marble Motel in Tremonton, Utah after dark - truly a long day on the road.
The next day we headed south making a stop in Price for last minute supplies and then lunch in Hanksville. Along the way we took in the view at the Hite Overlook and arrived at our camp at the head of Todie Canyon at the same spot we had used the two years previously.
Note photo takers are given in the titles under the thumbnails: Bill (bm), Mike (ms), Nick M. (nm), Nick T. (nt)
Kickass Trekkers on this trip were: Bill Mooseker, Will Stong, Mike Stong, Nick McMahan, Nick Tuggle
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Troop 24 Kickass Trekkers Backpacking Trip
-Cascade Bill Mooseker
Date(s): May 20-21, 2017. Album by Cascade Bill. 1 - 50 of 50 Total. 333 Visits.
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enlarge 96KB, 1024x768 2 05-20 14-28-42 - nt IMG 0002 Photo from Nick T. - I'm about 95% sure that the mountains in the background are the Elkhorns (highest peak 9100') just west of Baker City, Oregon. Looks like some good hiking there: Click here
enlarge 127KB, 1024x768 3 05-20 15-21-58 - bm DSC01838 We've made so many trips to Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho, that Shelby once stated, "I think we've stopped at every Subway along the route". This is Mike and his Subaru outside of the Baker City Subway our usual lunch stop.
enlarge 138KB, 1024x768 4 05-20 15-44-01 - nt IMG 0003 After Baker City, it gets drier and less scenic as we make our way to Idaho.
enlarge 153KB, 1024x768 5 05-20 18-25-20 - nt IMG 0004 In Idaho, we pass this double rainbow in late afternoon. It's a long slog across Idaho and on into Utah. We pulled into Tremonton and checked into our usual stop, the Marble Motel, and had a late dinner at the Tremonton Dennys (as usual).
enlarge 151KB, 1024x768 6 05-21 12-59-11 - bm DSC01840 The Subaru was humming along as we headed south past Salt Lake City. Stopping at Lin's Market in Price for last minute supplies, water, and tomorrow's breakfast. Then a short stop at the Chevron Truck Stop in Wellington for gas and to pick up a Subway Sub for dinner. This photo shows the San Rafeal Swell as taken from the offramp from I70 to UT24 enroute to Hanksville.
enlarge 113KB, 1024x768 7 05-21 12-59-20 - bm DSC01841 San Rafael Swell - heading to Hanksville, where we found that our usual lunch stop, Blondies, was closed (it was Sunday). Fortunately, Stan's Burger Shack was open.
enlarge 155KB, 1024x768 8 05-21 15-08-50 - nt IMG 0010 Taking UT95 we pulled out at the Hite Overlook.
enlarge 129KB, 1024x768 9 05-21 15-11-14 - bm DSC01849 View of the upper end of Lake Powell, which because of drought is now gone back to its original state, the Colorado River - You can see UT95 at the base of the bluffs to the left.
enlarge 148KB, 1024x768 10 05-21 15-11-51 - bm DSC01847 In the distance is the UT95 bridge across the Colorado.
enlarge 140KB, 1024x768 13 05-21 15-14-40 - nt IMG 0008 Looking across the river to Hite "Marina" which is high and dry. You can see the boat launch ramp at the center of the photo.
enlarge 134KB, 1024x768 14 05-21 15-15-32 - bm DSC01842 Nick M.
enlarge 193.02MB, 1152x648 Download MPEG4 15 05-21 15-15 Hite overlook ws.mp4 VIDEO - Click Photo to View. Video of the Colorado River (formerly Lake Powell before drought) from the Hite Overlook.
enlarge 151KB, 1024x768 16 05-21 15-15-45 - bm DSC01845 Nick T. taking in the view (precariously!)
enlarge 117KB, 1024x768 17 05-21 15-16-42 - bm DSC01846 There seems to be a little more water this year than last.
enlarge 102KB, 1152x526 18 05-21 15-17-26 - bm DSC01850 1 Panorama view from the overlook.
enlarge 205KB, 1024x768 19 05-21 15-18-24 - nt IMG 0019
enlarge 156KB, 768x1024 20 05-21 15-18-53 - nt IMG 0021 Striking a pose (Nick M.).
enlarge 160KB, 1024x768 21 05-21 15-18-58 - nt IMG 0023
enlarge 134KB, 1024x768 22 05-21 15-19-08 - ms DSCF4800 The Two Nicks!
enlarge 115KB, 1024x768 23 05-21 15-19-35 - ms DSCF4797 Will Stong
enlarge 110KB, 1024x768 24 05-21 15-19-26 - ms DSCF4796 Will
enlarge 151KB, 1024x768 25 05-21 15-20-03 - ms DSCF4799 Stong Subaru ready to roll, rooftop carrier and all.
enlarge 117KB, 1024x768 26 05-21 15-35-55 - ms DSCF4802 Scenic vista between Hite and our turnoff to Kane Gulch.
enlarge 134KB, 1024x768 27 05-21 16-50-36 - ms DSCF4803 Arrival at our campsite at Todie Flat.
enlarge 186KB, 1024x768 28 05-21 16-50-41 - ms DSCF4804 Will & Bill - Unpacking the rooftop carrier.
enlarge 159KB, 1024x768 29 05-21 16-51-04 - ms DSCF4806 Getting camp set up.
enlarge 151KB, 768x1024 30 05-21 18-04-38 - nt IMG 0024 Evening hike out along the rim of Todie Canyon.
enlarge 164KB, 1024x768 31 05-21 18-04-55 - nt IMG 0027 Life along the canyon rim.
enlarge 190KB, 768x1024 32 05-21 18-05-31 - nt IMG 0029 Nick M.
enlarge 120KB, 768x1024 33 05-21 18-05-03 - nt IMG 0028 Nick M. explores the rim.
enlarge 230KB, 1024x768 34 05-21 18-05-53 - nt IMG 0031 Nick M.
enlarge 114KB, 1024x768 35 05-21 18-06-19 - ms DSCF4808 Looking down into Todie Canyon.
enlarge 184KB, 768x1024 43 05-21 18-20-18 - ms DSCF4818 Barrel Cactus starting to bloom.
enlarge 180KB, 768x1024 44 05-21 18-20-52 - ms DSCF4821 Close up.
enlarge 165KB, 768x1024 45 05-21 18-21-18 - ms DSCF4822 Will
enlarge 118KB, 737x1024 46 05-21 18-34-11 - nm IMG 2038 The two Nicks dropped down into Todie Canyon (very steep and brushy). This is a reflection pool in Todie.
enlarge 97KB, 1024x768 47 05-21 19-28-59 - nm IMG 2058 A shot of the sunset on the clouds from down in Todie Canyon.
enlarge 150KB, 1024x768 48 05-21 19-29-07 - bm DSC01851 While the Nicks explored Todie, Will, Mike, and I had our Sub sandwiches for dinner.
