2nd Annual Oregon Winter Hang! Jan 18-20th

[HURTHEART]

To bad I just sold my HH with the velcro entry, that would have been perfect for delivering!

I like that idea, it would help with gravity! LOL

[HURTHEART]

And a reminder..
If your coming from Washington and have Washington plates on your car your supposed to have a Washington Snow Park pass.
(The states have an agreement)

I never thought about plates on the vehicle, I am not sure what state plates will be on our rented vehicle. Do I just buy a Oregon Snow Park Pass. I assume my Pass for the BLM Parks will not work, it has to be a Snow Park Pass.

Anyone reading this know for sure what the situation is?

[Gary_R]

Still planning on coming, any idea how many feet of snow is up there right now?

The current base depth is 111" according to Timberline.
With 4 new inches in the last 24 hours.

[Gary_R]

I never thought about plates on the vehicle, I am not sure what state plates will be on our rented vehicle. Do I just buy a Oregon Snow Park Pass. I assume my Pass for the BLM Parks will not work, it has to be a Snow Park Pass.

Anyone reading this know for sure what the situation is?

Ok so here is what the MT national Forest page says about Sno-Park passes.

"Sno*Park permits issued by Washington, California and Idaho are honored in Oregon, and Oregon permits are honored in those states. (However, if your vehicle has Washington plates, you must have a Washington permit to park in a winter recreation area in Washington.) Parking in an Oregon Sno*Park without a permit may result in a $30.00 fine, so be sure to obtain a permit and display it on your vehicle."

So it does seam that if your in Washington you can buy an Oregon pass it just wont work in Washington... That's how it sounds to me?
The reason this is being put up is the annual Oregon pass (All year) is only $20 and I believe in Washington its $40.

You can also get a 3 day here for like $7-$10

[bgraybackpacker]

Who's going to build the cabin?

I'll also be bringing one of those blue heavy tarps in case we want to build something like the guys did in Minnesota at their last hang. Video of it floating around on YouTube

EDIT: here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ADaVyXBUA&sns=em

[bgraybackpacker]

Shipped today expected delivery on monday, Woot Woot. Thanks hammockgear.com

Just heard from jen at hammockgear my uq should ship soon gunna have it in time yeah

[bgraybackpacker]

One week left figured I would give a rundown of requirements.

January 18-20
Frog Lake Campground Oregon
Current (1/11/2013) Snow Level at about the same elevation is 44 inches

Must haves
Snow Park Pass Either Oregon or plate specific for northwest (DMV, BiMart, Etc...) If overnight your only options are annual (Oregon $20+fees, Washington $40) or 3 day ($7+fees) passes
Frog Lake Camp(GPS 45.2225, -121.69222)
Directions from Portland http://goo.gl/maps/oMH2Y
Directions from Hood River http://goo.gl/maps/kYgbg
Directions from Bend http://goo.gl/maps/Ps7dZ
Required Bring Traction tires or chains
Check ODOT Website http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCmap...RoadConditions
Weather (for government camp, Oregon) http://www.weather.com/weather/today...mp+OR+USOR0144
Your Own gear (Some people have offered loaner equipment, make sure you have contacted them and made proper arrangements)

Please Bring (if you can)
Firewood (don't worry about transport to campsite, plenty with pulks to help with that)
White Elephant Gift (Prefer outdoorsy stuff, but anything will do)

Directions from Lot
Walk basically directly east, there is a road that does a circle around the campground. Your first turn is going to be a right after that you can go left or right. Generally we will congregate near the restrooms there is one near the front and two near the back.

Anything else please feel free to adjust.

[Boomer]

Yea, and the weather here (Puget Sound), snow possible tomorrow and very cold temps thru mid-week (20s). Might be a bit cold and new snow for next weekend!

[dedominick]

Im still trying to decide on which hammock I want to take..
Leaning towards my HH Explorer, But may bring my Roaming gnome as well.
0 Degree Leighlo UQ
0 Degree HG TQ
2QZQ UQ Protector (I find this adds a fair amount of warmth at times)
Might pick up a cheap Heavy Duty Tarp and build something silly.
And pack my HH Over Cover cause I can?

Exped Scout Tarp Extreme
With door tie outs added on the 11.4ft length and side pulls
20Deg 650 FP Light Year Down Kelty Sleeping bag used as a top quilt
0 Deg +2OZ Overstuff Hammock Gear Incubator Underquilt (Hopefully, it is on order with a deadline)

potentials:

1. ff 20*F winter wren pod - golite ultra tq and 2qzq uqp
2. hg 20*F UQ - golite ultra tq and: 2qzq uqp or nylon sock

tarp: wb superfly

can't wait to hang out with the group.

Sweet. Thnx guys. I will probably rock a DIY winter tarp, 20 degree Golite TQ, 20 degree incubator... I am batting around doubling up with the flight jacket (45ish deg.) i won at summer hang, and a 30degree jarbidge UQ

i dont have a UQP, but the doors totally close.

getting Psyched, just figured out my winter clothing layers today. Had stuff all over the living room when the wife got home

[Oregon]

Had stuff all over the living room when the wife got home

Exact same thing here. All my gear is spread out in the family room. Wife said, "You have too much stuff!" (although she used a different s word in place of "stuff")