great info
Id like to thank everyone in advance for all the great info found in the two treads about Mccall on here. In March 12-15, a group of 4-5 guys (ages 25-32) will be heading out there, meeting a couple guys from WA, all good riders (some better than others). This will be the first time riding a new place. For the last 20 years, we have ridden the Snowies in Wy and Northern Colorado. We figured it was time to see some new country. I have no idea to expect from this area, but seeing the pictures and listening to the reports already has my blood pumping. We do not ride trails unless we have to, mainly boondock. 2-3 guys will have to climb something because they are morons, but to each his own hehehe. We all have avy gear and enough survival tools and equipment to spend a week in the trees.
We will be staying in a hotel just outside of McCall, cant remember the name, but I guess my main question is where to go or where to park? I have both maps Wade has talked about, and after looking at them, im bewildered. Where we ride, there is one parking lot, one mountain, no other real choices. How do you guys wake up in the morning and decide where you would like to go that day? Must be a tough decision lol.
Anyway, I was thinking of starting at the Francie Wallace parking lot, and working up toward the "Duck Lake Cut Off" or the "Fisher Creek Saddle". I understand stay west of "V" trail and we should be fine as far as unaccessible to sleds right? Is there any private property in that area we have to careful of? The last thing we want to do is piss someone off or cause any problems. We try to be a very considerate and helpful group. Do you guys think this sounds like our type of riding? Also, do you think we would prefer to the north are or the south area? I hope I have explained the type of riding we are seeking for any of you to provide idea to where we should go. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
We have been saving, and even giving up a few trips here in order for this trip. It will be close to a 13 hour drive for most of us, hopefully everything goes good, and thank god the gas prices have gone down. I know I will have more questions as March approaches and I will be checking this section probably every day in anticipation.
Once agian, thank you, and I cant wait to see Idaho. Happy sledding!!!
after this next storm the trins are all ON!
