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  1. [Trip Report] Nice report and pics. It is amazing how much snow...

    Nice report and pics. It is amazing how much snow there is not up there this time of year.
  2. Thread: Uintas?

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    Confirmed - I drove from Evanston to Pass Lake....

    Confirmed - I drove from Evanston to Pass Lake. There is about 3 ft. of snow at the highline trailhead. I didn't go over bald mountain pass, but I assume it would be doable as well. It is a pretty...
  3. Thread: Uintas?

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    I'll be leaving within the hour and report back...

    I'll be leaving within the hour and report back tonight.
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    [Trip Report] I enjoyed your trip report. I think going in at...

    I enjoyed your trip report. I think going in at Spirit Lake is the best route. I have to do the whole thing in one trip someday, as I have just pieced it in bits. Last year I went into McCoy Park...
  5. Thread: Uintas?

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    I am blessed to be able to live close enough to...

    I am blessed to be able to live close enough to the Uintas to hike after work. The North Slope is melting out fast - I was up at the East Fork Bear River, around 9500 feet tonight and there was no...
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    [Trip Report] Awesome trip report. I was very entertained by...

    Awesome trip report. I was very entertained by the Chilkoot trail. I just got through reading about the gold rush and how the people had to take several trips to get all the required supplies to the...
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    I'll be there - not having a productive day work....

    I'll be there - not having a productive day work. I am looking forward to an excellent evening at RES.
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    Flat top mountain is easily reached from Hessie -...

    Flat top mountain is easily reached from Hessie - I have done that route to the Summit of Powell, but the ride off Flat top to Red Castle would be an incredible steep drop, and you would probably...
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    [Help] Blue lake above Big Sandy is great and then there...

    Blue lake above Big Sandy is great and then there is hidden lake above that. Good fishing and no crowds.
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    [Conditions] This weekend I went from Spirit Lake into Island...

    This weekend I went from Spirit Lake into Island Lake of the Burnt Fork. There was a little snow lingering at Island, but not much - every meadow was a swamp. The bugs are AWFUL. The fishing is good...
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    [Conditions] Yes - one of the divide lakes. He didn't specify...

    Yes - one of the divide lakes. He didn't specify which one and I don't fish them enough to know.
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    [Conditions] I was trying Jakes and flies - all kinds of...

    I was trying Jakes and flies - all kinds of flies. I could see some fish in the lakes, but they didn't like what I had to offer - I really think that the area gets way to much pressure. I was after a...
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    [Conditions] The trail was very wet and it was mainly just...

    The trail was very wet and it was mainly just walking over piles of snow - it should be gone quite fast. The camping areas on the East side was completely snow covered, and across the outlet was just...
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    [Help] Camp at Henry's Fork Lake instead of dollar and...

    Camp at Henry's Fork Lake instead of dollar and use the basin trail - there will be creek crossings, but nothing too serious or big. When I was a youngster the bridge was wiped out and that is what...
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    [Conditions] Now is the time it seems. I went up to Island...

    Now is the time it seems. I went up to Island Lake (Provo) on Sunday - then went to Fire Lake. Fished Island, Fire, Duck, Wier, Marjorie, and Pot lakes - no fish. The snow was thick in places -...
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    [Conditions] Maybe I will see you around as I will be up there...

    Maybe I will see you around as I will be up there as well - I am still trying to decide if I should day hike around or get the big pack on.
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    [Conditions] The North Slope is drying out in a hurry. Spirit...

    The North Slope is drying out in a hurry. Spirit Lake is over 10200 and has been snow free on its snotel station since the 15th of June - there is still a little snow around as they are just opening...
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    [Conditions] UDOT is showing that the Mirror Lake Highway is...

    UDOT is showing that the Mirror Lake Highway is going to open tomorrow - the 30th.
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    [Conditions] I think you could - especially in the Chepeta...

    I think you could - especially in the Chepeta area. Spirit Lake will be good if you can drive up to it and plan on staying in the immediate area. If you go up the pass to Fish Lake, then the problem...
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    [Conditions] The China Meadows and Henry's Fork trailheads are...

    The China Meadows and Henry's Fork trailheads are clear of snow. The road from the China Meadows campground to the trailhead was closed due to damage. The forest service said they are going to try to...
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    [Conditions] Spirit lake still a no go - I am going this...

    Spirit lake still a no go - I am going this weekend to check it out again - and will check out Henry's Fork and China Meadows. The snow is still incredibly deep at the 10000 foot level - it is like a...
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    [Conditions] I was on the North Slope this weekend. Went over...

    I was on the North Slope this weekend. Went over to the eastern side - Hoop Lake and Browne Lake are open and fine - the high country is still locked up - can't get to Spirit Lake. Went up the Blacks...
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    I have used the hiker pro, mini-works, and the...

    I have used the hiker pro, mini-works, and the Platypus Clean stream. In the High country I use the clean stream or PUR tablets as the water is clean and tastes good for the most part - everywhere...
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    [Help] I have done a few trips in the winds - they are...

    I have done a few trips in the winds - they are great - I hightly recommend going off trail when possible - it is rougher country and you can't just eyeball destinations like you can in the Uintas,...
  25. Thread: Chaffing

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    Body Glide has been my friend. ...

    Body Glide has been my friend.

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