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Post by sshega on Dec 6, 2016 9:35:18 GMT -8
Hi, all -
This is my first post here. This seems like a great online community, and I look forward to participating!
I work for an educational outdoor travel/adventure television program that focuses primarily on National Parks, and to a lesser extent National Forests. We recently had a great potential episode fall through, and I'm researching other options. I thought folks here might have some great ideas.
Are you familiar with any great winter loops, or fantastic winter hikes within National Parks? We'd planned on having them snowshoe around a large lake, but the mileage was too great to do in our limited time frame. We're looking for a hike totaling perhaps 15 miles or so, and the routes can be quite strenuous.
Any great spots you've visited that you'd recommend? Route finding, off-trail, very strenuous hikes are right up our alley.
Thanks!
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Post by tigger on Dec 6, 2016 9:43:08 GMT -8
I often do loops in the Three Sisters Wilderness area. They aren't trail hikes though and can have some very intense terrain so I'm not sure that meets your criteria.
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Post by sshega on Dec 6, 2016 10:42:46 GMT -8
We were recently in the area, but not that wilderness area specifically. Is there a particular loop you'd recommend, perhaps 15 miles or so? Off-trail, route finding, strenuous is right up our alley.
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Post by BigLoad on Dec 6, 2016 10:47:20 GMT -8
Commercial filming is generally not permitted in Wilderness Areas. That was one of the complications in the recent (silly) reality show "Legend of the Superstition Mountains". It was more or less entirely filmed off location, for example in a neighboring state park with views into the Superstition Wilderness, from the state highway that borders the wilderness from the north, or from state trust lands that border the wilderness to the south.
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Post by sshega on Dec 6, 2016 11:08:19 GMT -8
Thanks! We're familiar with wilderness restrictions, and that hasn't been too much of an issue for us, as we're educational/informational in nature we're generally allowed. So, that's not a restriction for ideas!
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Post by tigger on Dec 6, 2016 17:45:26 GMT -8
From the Three creeks snowmobile parking lot, Head SW toward Broken top, slide to the west and go to Park Meadow. That should be more than enough for a day. Head North toward Red Meadow, and then climb up the ridge to Demaris lake. If weather permits, you can venture up to Camp Lake for incredible views. Slide back down to follow the North Fork river slightly NE and follow it down and as it hits the end of the main valley, slide back SE toward Park Falls (usually mostly frozen over). Head directly back East to end back at snowmobile parking lot. I can give you a snapshot image of the trek. It is not for the faint of heart, requires skill in identifying avalanche snow (safety), dealing with possible extreme weather (experienced 100mph winds the last time I made it to Demaris mid-winter). Breaking trail and near vertical slopes in areas, multiple river crossings. Seriously don't try this unless you are extremely experienced.
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Post by sshega on Dec 7, 2016 13:29:13 GMT -8
Fantastic, I'll look like this. Thank you!
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Post by crawford on Dec 7, 2016 13:47:42 GMT -8
There might be a few loops on the Superior Hiking Trail, and there are some in the BWCA that might be of interest. You can check out Sean Emory's YouTube channel, he's known as Shug, if you want to research a few of the treks he's done in the area. It could give you a good idea of the terrain etc.
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Post by reuben on Dec 7, 2016 13:48:55 GMT -8
Take plenty of okra. It's a good substitute for jerky, and cold/freezing temps don't affect the taste. You can eat it raw as a snack (think granola bar) or boil it in a meal.
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Post by absarokanaut on Dec 7, 2016 15:54:55 GMT -8
Grand Teton National Park's inner road is closed in the winter but from the Taggart Lake Trailhead you could up the mileage because of fairly level terrain but jawbreaking views the whole time. Maybe go around Jenny Lake and combine with Bradley and Taggart.
You might inquire about Albright Peak too, that could be strenuous for sure. Loops down low would be easy, going high not so much without SERIOUS skills and wisdom.
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