A hangout for the west of us.

**bigfoot2** · 01-10-2009, 00:54

Any takers for May or June on the Oregon coast?

BF

**Cannibal** · 01-12-2009, 11:12

My arm could be twisted; gives me an excuse to go visit my little brother.

**bigfoot2** · 01-12-2009, 16:17

Cool! So that's me, maybe Canibal and how about 'ol Slohike? You still going to be in Eugene in May or June?

BF

Canibal...where's your brother live?

**Cannibal** · 01-12-2009, 16:32

Seattle; close enough to be used as an excuse.

He's a hanger too so if I make it, he'll be on the guest list.

**slowhike** · 01-12-2009, 19:40

Originally Posted by bigfoot2

Cool! So that's me, maybe Canibal and how about 'ol Slohike? You still going to be in Eugene in May or June?

I think you mean SlowBro. I wish I could get out there.

**bigfoot2** · 01-12-2009, 20:44

Sorry,Slowhike, my bad...SloBro. Canibal...the more the merrier

BF

**SlowBro** · 01-12-2009, 21:02

Originally Posted by bigfoot2

Sorry,Slowhike, my bad...SloBro. Canibal...the more the merrier

BF

Sorry folks, unfortunately I will be moving back to Texas in the beginning of May. I would love to be able to stay, but my job requires I go back then.

Just when I was getting used to all these trees.

SlowBro

**E.A.Y.** · 01-17-2009, 15:03

Originally Posted by bigfoot2

How about somewhere near Portland, Oregon. Maybe on the Oregon Coast, near Eugene?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drift_Creek_Wilderness
http://www.oregon.com/hiking/eaglecreek.cfm
BF

Would I drive 8 or so hours to get out among actual trees in OR?
Yep, I probably would. Depends on the weekend (some are already filled up)

(Last time I was up there it was all towns and coast for our visit: pretty but not camping!)

eay near Sacramento, CA

**Shadowmoss** · 01-17-2009, 21:15

Wait, you guys are talking about getting together near where I'll be in Tacoma!?! Cool. I'm probably in for that.

**FreeTheWeasel** · 01-18-2009, 00:45

May or June on the Oregon coast would be great. We visited Bandon, OR once in April and once in July 2008 and both times it was cold. Don't forget your insulation!

There is a very good chance that my daughter and I would be able to attend. Would this be a car camping expedition or a serious backpack trek through the woods? Carrying two sets of gear gets heavy pretty quickly . . .

Three photos of the Oregon coast below. We may want to avoid the sand dunes. Not too many trees there.

FreeTheWeasel