What a great, unforgettable trip. I thought I would add a couple of comments in no particular order:
- Out of bounds camping is possible but problematic and could easily be illegal. Don't be surprised if a bear gets a whiff of your yummy ramen and decides to investigate. In that case there is always the Walmart alternative. - Bring mosquito coils and/or repellent no matter what. The coils were helpful when cragging, especially at Checkamus. - Definitely bring a tarp or two and enough parachute type cord to rig a shelter especially if you are staying in the campground for an extended period of time. (Thank you Captain Obvious.) - Beer was outrageously expensive. Think $17 for a six-pack of Molson tallboy cans. Wine was much more reasonably priced. - If you pass through Boise on your way, stock up at the Boise Co-op. If you are from out of town you get a free 30-day membership, be sure to mention this at the register. Awesome beer selection and fresh food abounds. - No fires are allowed at the Chief campground. - If you head to Whistler, be prepared for typical ski-resort prices. - Don't weave in and out of lanes and cut cars off in the line at the border - it was way satisfying to see a person exhibiting this type of behavior get directed aside for a search at customs. - A fun day of bouldering can be had by heading north to Pemberton. - The rivers to the north of Squamish are absolutely beautiful, I would probably bring my old fly rod next time. Licenses (like everything else) were expensive though. - Next time one goal will be The Ultimate Everything on the Chief.
WasatchGirl
· 1 year ago
Thanks for the extra beta, Shaft. It is greatly appreciated.
melissa
· 1 year ago
Hi Rach!
I found your blog, and I'm happy because I'm bored at work :)
Hope your trip to Joe's was awesome, can't wait to read about it.
xo melissa
James88
· 1 year ago
Hi, I found your blog on this new directory of WordPress Blogs at blackhatbootcamp.com/listofwordpressblogs. I dont know how your blog came up, must have been a typo, i duno. Anyways, I just clicked it and here I am. Your blog looks good. Have a nice day. James.
WasatchGirl
· 1 year ago
Thanks Melissa. Great to see you blog as well. Yippee for the climbing bloggers!
James, thanks for swinging by!
Best. Rachel
Camp Jobs New York
· 1 year ago
- I may not have the time to travel full-time as much as I'd like to, but from what i'm reading here, you are definitely utilizing the time you spend on this venture. - I used to climb a lot, but I started to prefer bouldering as it brought up my level of excitement. I would love to try bouldering there. So far the only places I've done it is in upstate New York, Maine, Vermont, and Colorado. - I would like to add that on top of a tarp and cord, that it would be a good idea to have a small 2000 watt generator handy: Especially when you're walking to your site. - I personally like having my own meals with me. It takes away from the whole experience by venturing into local eateries unless I'm on the tail-end of my trip (where I'd be dying for a few pints and get deliriously fed and knackered). Yet again I'm a big believer that if you can haul it, bringing one's own cooler full of tasty hops is worthwhile.
Marmaris
· 11 months ago
I started to prefer bouldering as it brought up my level of excitement. I would love to try bouldering there. So far the only places I've done it is in upstate New York, Maine, Vermont, and Colorado
All Comments
- Out of bounds camping is possible but problematic and could easily be illegal. Don't be surprised if a bear gets a whiff of your yummy ramen and decides to investigate. In that case there is always the Walmart alternative.
- Bring mosquito coils and/or repellent no matter what. The coils were helpful when cragging, especially at Checkamus.
- Definitely bring a tarp or two and enough parachute type cord to rig a shelter especially if you are staying in the campground for an extended period of time. (Thank you Captain Obvious.)
- Beer was outrageously expensive. Think $17 for a six-pack of Molson tallboy cans. Wine was much more reasonably priced.
- If you pass through Boise on your way, stock up at the Boise Co-op. If you are from out of town you get a free 30-day membership, be sure to mention this at the register. Awesome beer selection and fresh food abounds.
- No fires are allowed at the Chief campground.
- If you head to Whistler, be prepared for typical ski-resort prices.
- Don't weave in and out of lanes and cut cars off in the line at the border - it was way satisfying to see a person exhibiting this type of behavior get directed aside for a search at customs.
- A fun day of bouldering can be had by heading north to Pemberton.
- The rivers to the north of Squamish are absolutely beautiful, I would probably bring my old fly rod next time. Licenses (like everything else) were expensive though.
- Next time one goal will be The Ultimate Everything on the Chief.
I found your blog, and I'm happy because I'm bored at work :)
Hope your trip to Joe's was awesome, can't wait to read about it.
xo
melissa
James, thanks for swinging by!
Best.
Rachel
- I used to climb a lot, but I started to prefer bouldering as it brought up my level of excitement. I would love to try bouldering there. So far the only places I've done it is in upstate New York, Maine, Vermont, and Colorado.
- I would like to add that on top of a tarp and cord, that it would be a good idea to have a small 2000 watt generator handy: Especially when you're walking to your site.
- I personally like having my own meals with me. It takes away from the whole experience by venturing into local eateries unless I'm on the tail-end of my trip (where I'd be dying for a few pints and get deliriously fed and knackered). Yet again I'm a big believer that if you can haul it, bringing one's own cooler full of tasty hops is worthwhile.