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Saturday, April 10, 2021

Sunset Bay Yurts

 



Shasta showing his Dominace over Tina

Soon the boys had other plans with Marin's wagon

Love this coast line here... 

Great Tide Pooling


Lots of unsanctioned paths... 


Notes
  • Located 3.5 hrs away just outside of Coos Bay
  • Great tide pooling spots
  • Clamming? -check the tides
  • Bastendorff is a nice beach
  • Lots of secret beaches
Next Time
  • Check out the Strava Heat maps and do some more exploring - https://www.strava.com/heatmap#14.35/-124.37610/43.31539/hot/all
    • Area between Sacchi Beach (private but can walk up from 7 devil's rec site at low tide) and Cape Arago
    • 7 mi run - https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/oregon/cape-arago-to-shore-acres-loop?ref=result-card
    • 8.5 mi - https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/oregon/sunset-bay-to-cape-arago?ref=result-card
  • Go check out Agate and Sacchi beach at low tide
  • Hikes
    • Simpson Reef Trail 3.2 mi - https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/oregon/simpson-reef-loop-trail--3
    • S. Slough - https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/oregon/south-slough-national-estuarine-research-reserve
    • Cape Arago Pack trail - https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/oregon/cape-arago-pack-trail--2
  • Golden and Silver falls on the way or home - https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/oregon/golden-and-silver-falls
  • Coos Bay - 7 devils brew co, 

Strava clips
  • https://www.strava.com/activities/5104460954 - cape arago
  • https://www.strava.com/activities/5111164487 - scrambling from camp with Jasper
  • https://www.strava.com/activities/5111160202 - Yoakom pt.

Monday, March 30, 2020

Hemlock Butte Cabin - first time!

Had a great trip out to Hemlock Butte Cabin.  My first local hut trip! I love hut trips, BTW.  And this one is pretty sweet.  Easy skin in, and great access to Bailey near by. 



LINKS
Strava
 - Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

Next time:
  • Check out the N. Face of Bailey
  • Do Avalanche Bowl
  • Bring mouse traps
  • Make a designated pee area (and clear out a path to is so you can walk out there in booties)/snow collecting area
  • Ear Plugs are mandatory
Packing list
  • Ski Gear
    • Skis, Poles (take whippet), Boots
  • In Float 32 bag
    • Avy gear
      • Shovel, Beacon (extra batteries), Probe, Saw
      • Emergency Blanket
    • Goggles with lenses, Sunglasses
    • GoPro + Batteries
    • Helmet
    • Snacks (Dried Mango, Nuts)
    • Water Bottle (Contigo and insulated bottle with soup)
    • External Charger for phone
    • Skeets
    • Voile Straps
    • PLB
  • Pulk/Big duffel for pulk (remember the cargo net)
    • Clothes
      • long sleeve, Patagonia Sun Hoody
      • Patagonia R1
      • Patagonia Down Jacket
      • OR outer layer
      • Long Johns
      • Socks
      • Ski pants
        • in the pockets - Snacks, Buff, lip balm
      • Mittens
      • Beanie, Sun Hat
      • Down Booties
    • Sleeping
      • Bag
      • Sleeping Pad
      • Pillow
      • Pee Bottle
    • Toiletries
      • Toothbrush, floss, paste
      • Meds - Immodium, Benadryl, Aleve, Pepto, 
      • Baby Wipes
      • Small pac lite towel
  • Cabin goodies
    • Luci Lights
    • External Battery
    • Speakers
  • Repair Kit
    • Hose Clamp
    • Bailing wire
    • Ziptie
    • Tenacious tape
    • seam grip
  • Food
    • Brekky - Grits, Oatmeal
    • Snack - Ramen, Bars
    • Lunch - Burrito, PB&J
    • Apres - Sausage, Cheese, Crackers/Bagel
    • Dinner - Mountain House, Mac N Cheese, Chili
    • Drinks - Brewski, wine, whiskey
  • Cooking
    • Stove, mug, spoon, bowl, lighter x2
    • Dr. Bronners, sponge
  • In the car
    • Shoes, flip flops
    • DAS down jacket
    • Beer