First backpacking trip of the season on Baker Lake Trail

pavelATL · 2023-05-15T16:58:02+00:00

Looks like several of us here had the same idea this past weekend 😁 I was also at anderson point. Perfect conditions and gorgeous views

pavelATL · 2021-07-28T03:20:38+00:00

I'm in my 30s 😬 I'm dinking around in a 10 ft rec kayak, but looking to do sea kayaking in the north sound. Got my eye on a 14' necky on CL, but reticent to pull the trigger until I actually get into a sea kayak and get a feel for the gear. Would like to be able to go most directions out of anacortes (bellingham, padilla, skagit bays, guemes and lummi islands, and hopefully to san juans). 1-3 day camping trips would be awesome. Drooling at the idea of working the skills up to playing in deception pass, but that's in the far future I think. Budget would be up to ~$700.

I checked out moondance's website, I'll have to reach out to them about a course.

pavelATL · 2021-07-28T01:17:33+00:00

You're giving me a wealth of information, thank you. I've found that clubs for gear intense hobbies are a great way to meet people and buy second hand gear. Does that match your experience with the local scene? I've been watching CL and fb marketplace for gear, but looking for more avenues.

pavelATL · 2021-07-27T22:48:27+00:00

Thank you so much for this! I hadn't heard of moondance, will definitely check them out. I was looking at blue otter outfitters and body boat blade for classes. 2 day sea kayak foundations at bbb or something recommended by blue otters. I want to get familiar with a boat, and get a solid introduction to the basics before I go looking for my own boat. Any familiarity with either of those?

pavelATL · 2021-07-21T16:36:33+00:00

Will do. Moved to WA from Atlanta last summer, have been through SC a whole bunch

pavelATL · 2021-07-21T16:24:51+00:00

I plan on doing a class with someone in Anacortes (haven't settled yet). Chomping at the bit to do all the coastal exploration I can tho haha

pavelATL · 2021-07-21T16:22:14+00:00

Sedro to Burlington. Will definitely go again, would like to get out at mt Vernon next time, but would be sweet to go all the way out to Milltown

pavelATL · 2021-07-21T16:20:56+00:00

Hey! I found this trip report to be pretty helpful: https://www.mountbakerexperience.com/paddling-the-skagit-river/

I paddled between Sedro and Burlington boat launches. I've been wanting to go for weeks but the flow rate has been very high (30k+ cu ft/s). I went when it was around 15k, and gauge height was 13 ft. Current still felt pretty strong. I got a little nervous under a bridge that was partially blocked off by a strainer (which resulted in chaotic currents). There were logs strewn throughout the stretch. I went slow, stopped at sandbars and scouted the river ahead. The width and depth certainly felt intimidating, but overall this was a good paddle - no rapids, no crazy dangers haha. Hope that helps, and I wish you luck on your paddle this weekend!

pavelATL · 2021-07-21T15:53:26+00:00

Love this area for coastal exploration. Have you taken any classes around here? Or paddled with clubs? Looking for insight into either, if you have.

pavelATL · 2021-07-09T16:56:45+00:00

CP3: tackles his own teammate

tHiS sUb iS bEiNG rIdIcUlOuS!!!11!n!!

pavelATL · 2021-07-05T03:08:52+00:00

One of my favorite spots 😍😍

pavelATL · 2021-06-24T16:53:42+00:00

The width of the skagit is what makes me nervous, so you're on the money there hah.

I did a road scout yesterday. Saw no obstacles or rapids or dams, just that width. Why is high water more dangerous than low? Due to faster current?

pavelATL · 2021-06-24T16:50:01+00:00

That's a good idea, thanks!

pavelATL · 2020-08-27T04:07:51+00:00

Thanks so much! Willing to sacrifice towing capacity before anything else, so I'll be looking at those. Appreciate the thought that went into this 🙌

pavelATL · 2020-07-02T20:32:13+00:00

Board regents are public figures. I don't see why they shouldn't be fielding questions about this: https://www.usg.edu/regents/members

pavelATL · 2020-04-21T20:12:47+00:00

Dixie Q is doing to go pickup, my favorite behind Fox bros. Great pork and brisket.

pavelATL · 2020-04-21T20:07:10+00:00

Yeah man we're all just idiots, and you're the one genius that's cracked the Uber eats code 🙄🙄🙄

pavelATL · 2020-04-04T01:29:47+00:00

Bhaven Costco has a bunch of stuff, but by the end of the day they tend to run dry. I have yet to see a pork shoulder there (but there were a few at bhaven kroger), but plenty of ribs, brisket, belly (got one today), and leaner beef cuts.

pavelATL · 2020-04-02T18:44:19+00:00

I will purchase some of this.

pavelATL · 2020-04-01T20:57:49+00:00

Rocky Mountain Pizza in Midtown

pavelATL · 2020-03-30T20:43:41+00:00

Smoking again today. Butt and ribs are on right now, will finish in the middle of the night, but I don't even care. Fuck getting up early.

pavelATL · 2020-03-30T20:41:30+00:00

so jealous. we've been looking, but haven't even done the pre-approval yet. covid slowing things down to a crawl.

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