West Fork Wade III - Where to set up base camp?

Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

Throwing this out on the table for discussion. The past two years we have set up camp at Ft. Tuthill. Should we move it? Getting ready to post the event soon.

I was kicking around the idea of setting up camp around Hart Prairie this year.

Any comments and/or other ideas?

Hikngrl · Posted: 7/10/2005, 8:50 am Post subject:

Let's find a place that is not an established camp grounds! A place we will have to our selves..... closed road perhaps! Chuckle

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Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

I agree, but then poor Hooligan will have to rough it this year.

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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

I think I might just be able to make this one afterall. If so I would definitely vote for something by Harts Prarie. Hooli got the Hooli-mobile back there before.

GTG · Posted: 7/10/2005, 1:33 pm Post subject: my vote and such

I would suggest that we get something closer to the starting point than further away. Wasn't there numerous camping sites along the FRs on the way in to the drop off?

Anyone want to do a scouting trip?

GTG
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Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

Very good idea GTG. I remember quite a few places along that route. Maybe not so far in though. That would make for a long trip back to camp after the day.

Scouting trip eh? What do you have in mind? Maybe an overnighter next weekend?

GTG · Posted: 7/10/2005, 2:18 pm Post subject:

ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

What's the planned date for the Wade 3 ? I've been gone for so long, I can't find anything around here anymore!....HELP!!!
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mike · What box? Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134

August 6/7. http://www.arizonahikers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2799
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paintninaz · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515

Definitely something less crowded than Fort Tuthill....PLEASE!?!?!?! my fingers are crossed

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ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

Indeed!
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oriole_scott · Joined: 18 Jul 2004 Posts: 166 Location: the cornfields

I've heard that there are some nice camping spots with a view of Oak Creek Canyon that aren't too far from the starting point...I'll look into it and get back with y'all.
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Hikngrl · Posted: 7/11/2005, 5:24 am Post subject:

Oh yay! The WFW III is coming into shape! I can't wait! (hey! the smilies in the popup window aren't workin'!) (I was goin for the muti colored jumping one)
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outside1 · Joined: 19 Sep 2003 Posts: 366 Location: Mesa, AZ

maryphyl · Posted: 7/15/2005, 10:56 am Post subject:

How many people usually show up to camp?
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