Bob Open 2017

[Dan @ Durston Gear]

This is the correct spot for the finish right? I’m just second guessing it because on Dave’s blog is says the Lake Inez campground north of Seeley Lake, which I guess this is, but I would have written north of Lake Inez, so I wanted to make sure there isn’t another one.

[BlackHatGuy]

Does Derek need snowshoes? If so, drive up to Seattle from Portland before heading east and I can lend him a pair.

[Dan M]

Chase, if he makes it that far , sure not leaving him on side if road-I’ll let you know more once in area, leaving south bend ind late tue night – dan

[Dan M]

The back of my truck is enclosed——–

[Tyler H]

Dan, that’s where we’re planning to finish. Unless we end up here first:

[Derek Larson]

Doug, thanks for the offer. I think Chase is hooking me up with a pair of snowshoes.

[CARLOS C.]

Just wanted to say good luck to all of you and be safe. Look forward to post Open write ups. I live vicariously through you guys on this event.

[Mike M]

looks like the S Fork is on a big time rise, little cooler weather on its way so may tame it a bit

also here’s my SPOT page

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0as2DTvqzo9xZiK2BesmoQgRflL8jLk1T

[Matt L]

I’m starting to wonder whether I’ll be packrafting or playing it safe and staying in my feet.

Are you guys camping at the start Friday night or staying in Choteau?

[Kevin B]

Best of luck to all!!!   Thanks in advance for sharing spots, pictures, and the trip reports

[John N]

May be tough to find a room for Memorial Day weekend in Choteau.  Thad and I are camping with our families as near to the start as we can (doubtful there will be any spots in the campground available).  That way we don’t need to leave a vehicle at the start.

[Dan @ Durston Gear]

I’m camping in a van at the start with my wife.

My InReach tracking map is here:
https://share.garmin.com/DanDurston

[Dan Gregerson]

Good luck to all and make good decisions! I’ll be hanging pretty close to home this weekend and tracking your progress. In a pinch, I could probably be at any trailhead in 3-4 hours if assistance is needed. Send me a PM if you would like my phone number for help with unplanned bail outs! (but then I guess it would be at least semi-planned, right?)
Thanks in advance for your trip reports — look forward to reading them every year.

[John Klinepeter]

I will second Dan’s offer word for word except it might take more like 3 to 5 hours for me to respond.  Also I will be going for a walk on Sunday so my response time may be extended to Monday if you leave a message on Sunday.

Wish I were joining you guys this year.  Trip reports and photos will be devoured.  Good luck!

[Tanner K]

Thanks for the tracking links. It might make me too jealous to watch very closely but I will probably check in on Monday.

Looks like a great weekend (or longer) to be out in the woods. Have fun, stay safe and respect that water everyone!

[Matt L]

Here is my mapshare page:

https://share.garmin.com/MattLoctite

I’ll stop by Choteau for dinner, then head to the start to camp with my wife (and dogs).

[Dan M]

matt and dan d- do you guys have the garmin in reach — i have on,e trying to get it set up — fun –any chance you could give a few pointers, assist, tomorrow around dinner? or earlier – name the time –

[Matt L]

Yeah I can help with what I just learned!  I just switched from SPOT so I spent 5 hours today figuring out/confirming how to optimize all the preset messages, social media/contact posting, and battery use reduction.  I’d be happy to share what I learned but there may also be someone that’s been using it for a while.  I hope we’ll be rolling into Choteau around 4pm but I think dinner may be a safer bet.

[Chase M]

Here is Derek and my inReach tracking/messaging link:

http://inr.ch/GDLNSKR

Still don’t have our shuttle situation completely locked down, but for what it’s worth, we’ll be at Lake Inez CG around 9am.

If anyone happens to pass through with a couple extra seats, please let us know by sending an inReach message.

[Dan M]

sounds great ! see you there ! should be driving a blue gmc crew cab

[Scott G]

Well, i’ve struggled to make this decision all week and still not set on it, but i’m pretty sure i’m not gonna make it this year. The snowpack and water levels are a bit more than im comfortable with and the time frame with that in mind pushes my timelimit to the max. I hope to see ya’ll next year if there is another one. I finally felt like i was ready for the miles this year too. Wish you guys luck and safe travels. I’ll be watching eagerly.

[Mike M]

Scott- fully understand; there will almost certainly be another one, so no worries there :)

Mike

[Chase M]

Dan M, I need to stop by REI in Missoula this morning to purchase a Delorme as I forgot mine at home. Call me at 503-475-7918. I’ll be at our linkup point at Inez Lake CG around noon.

[Kyle P]

Heading East from Missoula this afternoon transporting Tyler and crew .. with an emergency pick-up of Chase if need be (topper on the truck). Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Here’s my SPOT share link for those following along at home.

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0HASYGCgRbfOacrLvHprDV48gLiCV0NW5

[Chase M]

Derek and I have a new inReach link for the e-hikers to follow along. We can be messaged and tracked at:

http://inr.ch/32KTA6Z

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