Western States Khuk-Camping

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So as not to bog down the other thread on the Khuk campout I thought I'd start another one.

Roger Smith emailed me about the possibility of meeting in Utah for a little get together. Was wondering if there were others interested in meeting here in Utah for a weekend of fun?

I'm heading to the Chiropractors to get my neck and ribs worked on but when I come back I'll post some ideas I've had that I think people would enjoy if we can pull this off. In the mean time, feel free to post ideas and if you might be interested in coming.

Heber
 
Heber, what part of Deseret are we talking here? Cedar City, St Garge;), Bryce, Zion,Page,Panguitch,Circleville, Escalante. Aah Heaven; prettiest place on earth: the canyonlands.

ryan
 
All of those sound great. Moab is nice too, but Zion and Bryce are better IMO. Haven't been to canyonlands yet.

You think that after 25 years I'd have done so.........

My oldest would love to go camping and hiking in any of those sites.
 
Those all sound pretty good specially bryce and Escalante. Though I kind of like Central Utah a lot also, Maple Canyon, Mount Nebo, Manti Lasal National forest (Sanpete) The Horse Shoe and North Tent Mountain, Huntington Res, Electric Lake, The Mud hole. There's also some nice Camping up Cedar City Canyon.

One of the questions is, Do we want to do some shooting also? Or would a campout, Dutch Oven dinner and Khukuri fun be enough for everyone? I have some pistols, Rifles and Bows and Arrows. Wouldn't mind bringing them along if we found a suitible place. Some places in the Sanpete district of Manti-Lasal would be good for a shooting expedition.

My main concern is travel. I don't have a car so I would need a ride where every we go. Regardless of where we go, I can cook something yummy in the Dutch oven for dinner. Anyone like that idea?

Heber
 
Shooting is great! I can bring some fun stuff.

We can work out transportation.

Learning more about Dutch oven cooking: groovy!
 
Roger, sounds good to me. The more "Toys" the merrier. ;)

Ryan and Roger, Do you guys like Chili or Beef Stew, or Chicken stew?

Who else would be interested in doing something here in Utah?

Heber
 
what timeframe are we talking here. need to decide if its doable. if its just me or me and the pregnant wifey or me the pregnant wifey and the 5 kids.

yes i can already hear the jokes now(yes they are the same wife) i have heard all the utah jokes and the references to the 6 children. very cliche i know :)

guns are good but cant do that in the parks. logistics might be tough. looks like Roger would be coming from Grand Junction area and me coming from Phx. need someone coming in from the north.

ryan

Heber, love dutch oven cooking
 
I was thinking Spring time, Late April, May or early June. what works for you guys?

How does Central Utah sound, Sanpete or Utah county? I know plenty of gun freindly places in Sanpete and there's a campsite close to a shooting range here in Provo.

Sounds like I'll be doing Dutch Oven. :D

Heber
 
baby is due may 1st. not sure how it would all play out but i am highly excited at the possibility.

as far as much more than the 22.s i am not planning on doing more than acquiring as much as possible.

ryan
 
Sounds great. I'll need to bring a Dutch oven as well, so that I can learn. Chicken? Yes. Chili? Yes. Any food source? Yes.
If I can beat it two falls out of three, I'll eat it. I still have some ground Elk as well as roasts and steaks..........

I just interviewed for a great job. So we'll see in the next few days as to what the time off scenario is like.

I don't care where we go as long as we can get together.
 
Roger Smith said:
Sounds great. I'll need to bring a Dutch oven as well, so that I can learn. Chicken? Yes. Chili? Yes. Any food source? Yes.
If I can beat it two falls out of three, I'll eat it. I still have some ground Elk as well as roasts and steaks..........

I just interviewed for a great job. So we'll see in the next few days as to what the time off scenario is like.

I don't care where we go as long as we can get together.
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Roger, did you get the Job? How are things looking for you? Ryan, what about you? I'm good for anytime as long as I can get a ride.

Ruger an Elk Chili would be awesome if you don't mind donating about 3 pounds for that. The Chili Recipe I came up with calls for 3 pounds of ground or cubbed meat and a 12" Deep (8 quart) dutch oven. It feeds 8 to 10 guys.

Anyone have a preference for location as of yet? Below I've listed my main picks here in Central Utah. The location and things to do there. Hope that helps. Most of the places are close to Spring City which has a nice little shooting range. So if we couldn't shoot close to camp we could always go there.

Lincoln Beach: Campground on Utah lake. It's about 5 minutes to a shooting range and about 25 minutes from my apartment here in Provo. Close to stores. Payed camping. Has Running water and Restrooms

Maple Canyon: which is just east of Spring City where I grew up. Accesible from the Spring till late fall and in the winter with 4x4's. It's also about 70 minutes south of Provo. Has great hiking, biking and rock climbing spots. Payed and free camp sites avaliable. No shooting in the canyon. 15 to 20 minutes from Spring City. Restrooms and running water at the payed sites.

Huntington Res AKA Mamoth Lake: Up Fairview Canyon in the Manti-Lasal National forest in Central Utah. Just over 9,000 feet above sea level. Accesible year round. But tons of ice and snow in the winter. Great spot for Camping, Hiking, fishing and Four wheeling. Last fall the forest service started putting in a 4 wheeler trail around the lake. Can't shoot at the lake but there are places close by that we probably could. 30 minutes from Spring City. Restrooms at the lake and at the campsites, water at campsites. Oh yeah it also has a boat launch.

Spring City Camp Ground AKA The Mode Hole: Up Spring City Canyon about 7 miles and it's about 7,400 feet above see level. Free camping sites with a large group side and fire pit. Lots of springs around and some cool hikes. 15 Minutes from Spring city. Rest rooms and running water (purify before drinking)

Mount Nebo: Cotton Wood Campground is close to the Nebo Bent trail head by Nephi Utah. About 30 miles from Spring City and I think it's about 50 minutes there. It's just over an hour from Provo. The campsite is about 6,500 feet above sea level. Free camping with individual campsites but can also acomidate groups. Good place for Camping, Hiking, biking and fly fishing (a few miles down the road). Restrooms but no water. Accesible late may to October.

Again, those are my preferences and places I know really well.

Heber
 
Ryan, they sure are awesome. You should come and see them for your self.

Just got off the phone with Roger. We had a great talk for about an hour and a half. He sure knows his older rifles. :thumbup: Here's a list of things we desided on:

Place: The Mud Hole up Spring City Canyon
Time: Last weekend in April which is April 3th, May 1st and May 2nd.
Activities: Camping (of course), Hiking, Fun with Khukuris, Shooting, cooking and all that good stuff. Also some Survival skills; No match fires, shelter building ect...
Food: Group dinners and breakfasts cooked on the open fire or in the dutch ovens.
Meals: Elk Chili and Corn bread in the dutch oven, BBQ'd elk or chicken and Dutch oven Potatoes, Eggs and home style Italien Sausage, Dutch Oven Cobbler, smores, and other stuff to be desided.

It's shaping up to be a great trip. Anyone that wants to come is welcome! We should be using the large group site at the camp ground so there will be pleny of room for lots of people. If you have any ideas, please let us know. It's going to be a blast!

Heber
 
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Given fortuitous timing and the cooperation of family and work logistics, the spousal unit and toddler unit and I might be able to make an inland detour from a drive up the left coast.
 
New job starts Monday. As it now stands I can still make it.

Heber, I'll try to call you tonight or Sunday. The recipes you sent are going to be great.
 
Carolina River Rat said:
I'm jealous guys. Utah is a bit far for me to travel, but I'll be with you in spirit.
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:) Would love to have you if you could come. There's a get together or two back east, maybe you can join one of them?

starboard said:
Given fortuitous timing and the cooperation of family and work logistics, the spousal unit and toddler unit and I might be able to make an inland detour from a drive up the left coast.
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That would be cool. Let us know if you can make it. There's plenty of room at the campsite for you guys. Between the food, knives and guns it will be worth the trip. ;)

Roger Smith said:
New job starts Monday. As it now stands I can still make it.

Heber, I'll try to call you tonight or Sunday. The recipes you sent are going to be great.
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Congrats on the new Job! Hope you can still make it. I just woke up from a long nap, Call anytime (leave a message if no one answers we have to screen calls sometimes). Email me if you need the number.

Glad you like them, which ones did you try?

Heber

Heber
 
Heber. I started my job and specified the 1st weekend in May off. It's official!


Whoooo Hooo!

Let's git er done!!!!!
 
Roger Smith said:
Heber. I started my job and specified the 1st weekend in May off. It's official!


Whoooo Hooo!

Let's git er done!!!!!
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Thanks for the update and congrats on the new job. I'm saving up for this shindig! It's going to be great!!

Heber
 
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