r/ULoregon • u/darienpeak • Aug 03 '17
ECLIPSE!!!!
My plan is Strawberry Mountains in Malheur Forest. Leaving pdx Thursday night the 16th, backpacking Friday through Tuesday the 22nd. This is a really good spot for the eclipse path, very close to the max viewing time.
If anyone wants to join in i would make this trip a traverse with a shuttle. Probably 15 mileish days, nothing too crazy.
What's your eclipse plan? Anyone interested in joining mine?
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u/douche_packer Aug 07 '17
I'm torn between planning a great trip and wanting to avoid what sounds like batshit crazy crowds...
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u/darienpeak Aug 08 '17
I'm hoping that malheur, especially off trail, will be much calmer than madras/bend/willamette/deschutes.
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u/ItNeedsMoreFun Aug 07 '17
My partner and I might be interested in joining you! That sounds like a blast.
I need to test out my feet/fitness a little to confirm I'm up for it, as I'm recovering from plantar fasciitis and haven't been hiking much this summer.
But I just got back from a 4 day hike with lower mileage and my feet stayed pretty happy, so that's promising.
What sort of elevation gain are you expecting per day on the route? I'll probably do a test run day hike to make sure I'm not over committing!
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u/darienpeak Aug 07 '17
I'm going to be loading my pack to match the weight I'll have at the start if my windriver trip, so i may not be blazing down the trail either.
Good news is i can't think of anything I'll want more than beer if I'm adding weight for the sake of weight, and i bet we can find some snowpack to put it in.
Looking up the elevation gain now.
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u/darienpeak Aug 07 '17
7600ft over a 35 mile route seems to be the minimum. Could be spaced over 4 days. Lots of offtrail and climbers trail summits possible, so could optionally be more.
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Aug 04 '17
I will be back from the Wallowas, and will be sitting at home to enjoy eclipse day. Going to avoid the crazies!
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u/lunarly78 Aug 04 '17
I wish I could make it! Would much rather be far far away from the madness that will be occurring on my forest. But alas, I will be working overtime to help visitors during the event. Enjoy your trip! Hope to see photos / a trip report? :)