SW Idaho Overlanding Adventures
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George
Just me and the dogs.
See you Friday
Just me and the dogs.
See you Friday
It was brought to my attention that I had two trips back to back. Dates for the St Anthony trip have been moved up a week. Check your calendars for the date change.
Running a bit late for posting up dates for the New Year, but finally they are here.
Feb 1 - Winter Wonderland VIII - 116 Miles Grandview to Grandview
A winter day out in the desert again. If weather permits, we will travel a old trail/road that follows near the Bruneau River. This route starts at 2400ft and slowly rises to 5100ft. If there is snow, like all the other winter wonderland trips, we will continue until we can't. Of all the Winter Wonderland trips we have taken so far, we have been slowed down, but never stopped by snow or mud. Can we make it this time? Join us and find out...
April 17-20 - St Anthony - 270 Miles Rupert to Arco
Starting with 170 miles of desert driving pleasure and then a sand pit to play in. It will be early in the year so the desert should be showing it's spring colors. The first destination is in the title, then a trip over for some exploring near Howe, Idaho. This trip will have a 206 mile distance between fuel stops, without playing in the sand, so make sure to have plenty of fuel.
May 2-4 - Mordor V10.0 - ?
Continuing the Mordor tradition, we head back into the desert for some more exploring fun. This trip will be a base camp type trip. Two nights at the same spot with a day of adventure on the nearby two tracks. Don't miss out on the fun.
Sep 13-14 Bennett Trails - 76 miles Glenns Ferry to Gooding
Last trip of the year is a overnighter. Heading out into the Bennett hills to see what there is to see. There will be some short hiking if time permits. Only 76 miles, but they could be some rough ones. Time will tell See you on the last trail of the year!
Well, hope you guys are as excited for the year as I am. I hope so see some of you on one of these trips.
And as usual, these are not guided tours and all who attend are ultimately responsible for their own safety. I am not responsible for damage, injury and or death. You partake under your own free will knowing the dangers of such activities.
See you on the trails! George.
Running a bit late for posting up dates for the New Year, but finally they are here.
Feb 1 - Winter Wonderland VIII - 116 Miles Grandview to Grandview
A winter day out in the desert again. If weather permits, we will travel a old trail/road that follows near the Bruneau River. This route starts at 2400ft and slowly rises to 5100ft. If there is snow, like all the other winter wonderland trips, we will continue until we can't. Of all the Winter Wonderland trips we have taken so far, we have been slowed down, but never stopped by snow or mud. Can we make it this time? Join us and find out...
April 17-20 - St Anthony - 270 Miles Rupert to Arco
Starting with 170 miles of desert driving pleasure and then a sand pit to play in. It will be early in the year so the desert should be showing it's spring colors. The first destination is in the title, then a trip over for some exploring near Howe, Idaho. This trip will have a 206 mile distance between fuel stops, without playing in the sand, so make sure to have plenty of fuel.
May 2-4 - Mordor V10.0 - ?
Continuing the Mordor tradition, we head back into the desert for some more exploring fun. This trip will be a base camp type trip. Two nights at the same spot with a day of adventure on the nearby two tracks. Don't miss out on the fun.
Sep 13-14 Bennett Trails - 76 miles Glenns Ferry to Gooding
Last trip of the year is a overnighter. Heading out into the Bennett hills to see what there is to see. There will be some short hiking if time permits. Only 76 miles, but they could be some rough ones. Time will tell See you on the last trail of the year!
Well, hope you guys are as excited for the year as I am. I hope so see some of you on one of these trips.
And as usual, these are not guided tours and all who attend are ultimately responsible for their own safety. I am not responsible for damage, injury and or death. You partake under your own free will knowing the dangers of such activities.
See you on the trails! George.
St Anthony
Thursday April 17-Sunday April 20, 2025 (April 17-20, 2025)
Time: 10:00 am in Rupert / Carvan from Boise 7:00 am
Meet Place: Valley Wide Country Store, 910 S Oneida St, Rupert, ID 83350 / Carvan from Boise meetup location On The Run Travel Center, 10026 S Eisenman Rd, Boise, ID 83716
Destination: Snake River Plain
Estimated Duration: 4 day
Estimated Distance: 270 miles Rupert to Arco. 206 miles between fuel stops.
Comms Channels: GRMS=17, CB=13
Starting in Rupert, Idaho (Check carefully for caravan meetup location and time above) we will attempt to cross the Snake River Plain to St Anthony Sand Dunes. I expect a 2 day trip since there will be a late meetup time in Rupert. If anyone is interested in going onto the sand dunes be aware any vehicle on the dunes MUST have a flag that is at least 8 feet off the ground with a 6"x12" orange or red flag. There will be limited access points to the dunes at this time as well since the area around the dunes is closed for winter wildlife protection still.
After the Dunes we will start to head east to Howel, Id where we will try and find old Petroglyphs and a iron door in the mountain to finish off the trip.
This trip will be mostly two track and 3/4 season roads. The two track portions could be tight with sagebrush. Road conditions could be muddy, wet, dry, or a combo of all or some.
Be prepared for cooler weather it is still spring time in the desert. It can be nice or quite cold, again hard to judge this time of year. Better to be prepared than not.
Some camp spots may be pretty bare and open to the elements. Bring good tiedowns!
This is not a guided tour and all who attend are ultimately responsible for their own safety. I am not responsible for damage, injury and or death. You partake under your own free will knowing the dangers of such activities.
Hope to see you there! George.
Thursday April 17-Sunday April 20, 2025 (April 17-20, 2025)
Time: 10:00 am in Rupert / Carvan from Boise 7:00 am
Meet Place: Valley Wide Country Store, 910 S Oneida St, Rupert, ID 83350 / Carvan from Boise meetup location On The Run Travel Center, 10026 S Eisenman Rd, Boise, ID 83716
Destination: Snake River Plain
Estimated Duration: 4 day
Estimated Distance: 270 miles Rupert to Arco. 206 miles between fuel stops.
Comms Channels: GRMS=17, CB=13
Starting in Rupert, Idaho (Check carefully for caravan meetup location and time above) we will attempt to cross the Snake River Plain to St Anthony Sand Dunes. I expect a 2 day trip since there will be a late meetup time in Rupert. If anyone is interested in going onto the sand dunes be aware any vehicle on the dunes MUST have a flag that is at least 8 feet off the ground with a 6"x12" orange or red flag. There will be limited access points to the dunes at this time as well since the area around the dunes is closed for winter wildlife protection still.
After the Dunes we will start to head east to Howel, Id where we will try and find old Petroglyphs and a iron door in the mountain to finish off the trip.
This trip will be mostly two track and 3/4 season roads. The two track portions could be tight with sagebrush. Road conditions could be muddy, wet, dry, or a combo of all or some.
Be prepared for cooler weather it is still spring time in the desert. It can be nice or quite cold, again hard to judge this time of year. Better to be prepared than not.
Some camp spots may be pretty bare and open to the elements. Bring good tiedowns!
This is not a guided tour and all who attend are ultimately responsible for their own safety. I am not responsible for damage, injury and or death. You partake under your own free will knowing the dangers of such activities.
Hope to see you there! George.
Bennett Hills
September 13 (Saturday), 14 (Sunday)
Time: 6:00 at On The Run Travel Center10026 S Eisenman Rd, Boise, ID 83716. 7:30 at South Side Market 412 E 1st Ave, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
Meet Place: The Run Travel Center10026 S Eisenman Rd, Boise, ID 83716 Or South Side Market 412 E 1st Ave, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
Destination: Bennett Mountains
Estimated Duration: 2 days
Estimated Distance: 76 miles Glenns Ferry, Id to Bliss, ID
Comms Channels: GRMS=17, CB=13
Hot days of summer will be over, time to hit the trails again!
Don't let only 76 miles fool you. Often the short trips are the most interesting. I have certainly found the Bennetts Mountains a very interesting place to check out and this area does seem to be interesting...
This trip will be a mix of two track and 3/4 season roads. I am not really sure what to expect on the two track portions. It looks like there could be a couple of technical areas. Maybe some tight areas in some small tree areas, maybe a creek crossing (if flowing this time of year) just don't know till we get there. If time permits, we will visit a old homestead (1/4 mile hike), Petroglyphs (1/2 mile hike) and a aircraft crash site.
This should be a great trip to end the year with.
This is not a guided tour and all who attend are ultimately responsible for their own safety. I am not responsible for damage, injury and or death. You partake under your own free will knowing the dangers of such activities.
Hope to see you there! George.
September 13 (Saturday), 14 (Sunday)
Time: 6:00 at On The Run Travel Center10026 S Eisenman Rd, Boise, ID 83716. 7:30 at South Side Market 412 E 1st Ave, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
Meet Place: The Run Travel Center10026 S Eisenman Rd, Boise, ID 83716 Or South Side Market 412 E 1st Ave, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
Destination: Bennett Mountains
Estimated Duration: 2 days
Estimated Distance: 76 miles Glenns Ferry, Id to Bliss, ID
Comms Channels: GRMS=17, CB=13
Hot days of summer will be over, time to hit the trails again!
Don't let only 76 miles fool you. Often the short trips are the most interesting. I have certainly found the Bennetts Mountains a very interesting place to check out and this area does seem to be interesting...
This trip will be a mix of two track and 3/4 season roads. I am not really sure what to expect on the two track portions. It looks like there could be a couple of technical areas. Maybe some tight areas in some small tree areas, maybe a creek crossing (if flowing this time of year) just don't know till we get there. If time permits, we will visit a old homestead (1/4 mile hike), Petroglyphs (1/2 mile hike) and a aircraft crash site.
This should be a great trip to end the year with.
This is not a guided tour and all who attend are ultimately responsible for their own safety. I am not responsible for damage, injury and or death. You partake under your own free will knowing the dangers of such activities.
Hope to see you there! George.
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