Fenix747

Great weekend, hope yall made it home ok. Chumstick road definitely was a good choice, very fun. And even though it was windy im glad we went to lake wenatchee. Thanks for coming everyone, it was a good time and good to see you all again. -Andy

30% sounds great, you usually can get away with 60% and only get a drizzle for a few minutes. Gotta love this side of the mountains for that at least

We could do that, maybe even make a loop out of it (up chumstick down hwy 2) I will be in Leavenworth almost all weekend, plan to still meet at the safeway at the east end of town. If anything comes up or anyone needs anything my cell is 253-381-6539, shoot me a call or text. -Andy

Should be a great weekend! I found a new alternative for camping, http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&qscrl=1&gl=us&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1280&bih=685&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=tumwater+campground+leavenworth&fb=1&gl=us&hq=tumwater+campground+leavenworth&hnear=tumwater+campground+leavenworth&cid=0,0,9951026098542253938&ei=zYrcTZOEB4vGsAPJ_8SUBw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBcQnwIwAA That is where i plan to stay, its free on the other side of the road from this campground. Never been there myself but heard there are pit toilets and its decent. And its a good location for the weekend. For any of you who are going to be in Leavenworth before sunday there are some events to check out on saturday. The Professor Paddle Ball http://www.professorpaddle.com/balls/2011/ will be goin on throughout the day and should be fun to watch if your into kayaking. Also a couple of my buddies will be will be running the tumwater canyon with the creature craft crew on saturday, that will be a sight to see, its going to be some big water kinda like this Anyways hope you all are as excited as i am for this weekend -Andy

Umtanum creek is a really cool trail. I go mountain biking on it every once in a while. Sorry the camping isnt as straight forward as it could be, if it werent for the mud slide i would know exactly where a good free spot is near Leavenworth.

This is where we camped last year http://maps.google.com/maps?rlz=1C1CHMY_enUS310US310&q=47.191739,-120.586581&qscrl=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x549a23d5369cae8f:0x71ea3aa744f85d58,%2B47%C2%B0+11'+30.35%22,+-120%C2%B0+35'+11.66%22&gl=us&ei=IODRTYvxEo-asAPOrpmPCQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBcQ8gEwAA

Still the same deal, depends on whether you want to pay to camp or not. Pay to stay at 8 mile up icicle creek canyon, or there is a koa in Leavenworth. Or you can head up icicle and camp somewhere in the woods. There is free camping way up the canyon but you cant get there until the mud slide is cleaned up which may or may not happen before that weekend. And if you dont mind being a little further from leavenworth there is last years spot. -Andy

of course im in! Ill be bringing a little of everything (burgers, dogs, brats) and a little grill. I was up in Leavenworth this last weekend, didnt have much time to explore but it seems icicle creek rd still has the slide just above 8 mile campground. So as far as camping near Leavenworth, 8 mile is an option but you have to pay. I was talking to some climbers from Seattle that were staying the weekend and they were camping near the boulders and even in one of the parking lots. Usually there is a good chance to get booted for camping out there but lately there hasnt been any case, so thats another option. I will most likely be staying out there somewhere, ill get a specific spot figured out soon, but somewhere up icicle creek. I didnt get out to lake Wenatchee, but i was at the swiftwater pick nick area. It has a ton of space for parking and bbqing, along with pick nick tables and toilets. So at least that is a good back up if lake Wenatchee is too busy. Getting closer

^That works I like to say its a Brat enthusiast gathering, anyone and everyone is invited unless you drive a honda or something... -Andy

Do you think that had anything to do with the rear window washer fluid? It stopped pumping water to the window a while ago. -Andy

Im hoping to get out to leavenworth this next weekend for a little climbing, while im there i can get more details about camping and what not. I know i will be camping out there all memorial weekend with some climbing buddies, so you guys can join us wherever we end up camping if you would like. Ill get that figured out asap. -Andy

fixed

Its time for our second annual Subaru BRAT Meet! Date - Sunday, May 29th Location - Leavenworth, WA Event - BBQ Details - We will be gathering in Leavenworth on Sunday. Initial meeting spot will be at the Leavenworth Safeway http://maps.google.com/maps?rlz=1C1CHMY_enUS310US310&qscrl=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=leavenworth,+wa+safeway&fb=1&gl=us&hq=safeway&hnear=Leavenworth,+WA&cid=0,0,18314805689797897597&ei=oDS2TYKEMJL0tgOj2sCpAQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=2&ved=0CCQQnwIwAQ Between 10:30am and 11:00am. We will be leaving Leavenworth around 11 and heading up hwy 2 to Lake Wenatchee where we will have a bbq (if that spot is too busy then we will head to Swiftwater Picnic Area on hwy 2). After that the day is yours; hang out as long as you want, head into Leavenworth, head for the 4x4 trails, go rock climbing, its up to you! BBQ Details - This will be a potluck style bbq, bring any and all types of food you want! I myself will bring some burgers, dogs, and bratwurst with buns and some condiments. The grill i have is pretty small, so if anyone has a grill they are willing to bring then please do, if anything mine will work. Camping Details - For those who camp there are options. There are campgrounds in and around Leavenworth that would work. Or there is last years location up Reecer Creek Road north of Ellensburg. Assume there to be as much as an hours drive to Leavenworth from Ellensburg. There may be a group of us heading up to the Funny Rocks in the Naches area either the day before or the day after. Not planning to do any hard wheeling, mostly going to watch people flip on the rocks, but we can wheel as hard as we would like. Last years meet was a lot of fun, and I hope that this year will be just as good if not better. So who's coming? p.s. - Details subject to change if necessary.

Runnin yet? When i get home tonight i want to hear that thing running Then we can make a quick run to the hills to test both our rigs this week after class

Why didnt i do that Awesome stuff Brian