Utah/ Somewhere other than Texas in March

[Silverback]

I can't do March or first part of July.

 

[tx_shooter]

I would say later towards when it cools off again. I just hate being in the woods with summer heat and bugs.

 

[Silverback]

I'm down for that!! Plus the water levels should be down a little to allow for some low water crossing trails. I'll bring spare unit bearings. LOL

 

[tx_shooter]

The bugs and snakes will still be out; but at least the heat will be cooling off some.

 

[balakay]

End of July would be great for me because no school. But I can do something later than that as well. Probably couldn't pull off anything much sooner than July.

 

[tex]

So end of July for Arkansas?

 

[balakay]

So end of July for Arkansas?

Sounds good to me. Nights in the 70s will be perfect for the hammock. Days will be a little warm but shouldn't be too bad as long as we don't run across another tree that takes 3 hours to clear. Plus cooling off in the river will be an option.

 

[Silverback]

@tx_shooter and I were talking tonight and we are thinking Oct. Let it cool down, let the streams get lower.

 

[tex]

October is even better for me so I say lets set it up!

 

[tx_shooter]

I am thinking Lincoln National Forrest in July, Arkansas run in Oct. This takes advantage of good weather in both areas.

 

[Taco Loco]

Sept is the start of deer season up there, do you think those backwoods hunters will fell some trees over the trails again?

 

[Silverback]

Good point

 

[tx_shooter]

While it is a what if I do not know if I would alter my plans around that. Did that last tree fall across the road as an intentional act or act of nature? Besides; we will have chainsaws and I am sure there will be a few sling shots to defend ourselves if necessary.

 

[tex]

The tree was nature that fell up there last year.

 

[Silverback]

how big is your chainsaw Aaron?

 

[tex]

how big is your chainsaw Aaron?

16" Sthil

 

[Silverback]

Would you recommend that as an optimal size?

 

[Taco Loco]

Would you recommend that as an optimal size?

Yes 16-18in CS are easier to work with for long periods and chain/bar/parts are easy to find.

I don't think you would need to buy one, many others already own one or more

 

[balakay]

So are there any dates in October that are better/worse for people?

 

[Silverback]

I know we are having our annual Halloween party in Oct.. usually 2 weeks prior. I would say the 12-16 maybe?