Northeast Overland's 'Moose on the Loose' Ride

Couple questions..?

-How are the diff. routes available set up?  Is there a map handed out with all routes with difficulty levels?  

- What's are the attractions you speak of along the way?  

Can't wait.  Going to be a great time.

The map with have pinpoints and a suggested route . You may want to take a detour or explore and that is encouraged. These detours will be marked on some of the maps. The sites and attraction are part of the adventure and you will find them soon.

I think I just might add the fishing pole and tackle to my "to bring list"

MtnClimber wrote:Spare bearings are a great idea. Mine crapped out shortly after it was new...

 
Should have maintained them a little better.....lol

wntrcmpr wrote:

MtnClimber wrote:Spare bearings are a great idea. Mine crapped out shortly after it was new...

 
Should have maintained them a little better.....lol

Right? My bad for thinking they'd come packed with grease...   


scrowley, I'd recommend your fishing tackle  

scrowley wrote:Couple questions..?

-How are the diff. routes available set up?  Is there a map handed out with all routes with difficulty levels?  

- What's are the attractions you speak of along the way?  

Can't wait.  Going to be a great time.

Maps w/a suggested route (along w/ different routes) will be handed out each morning.
The different attractions and that nights camping spot will be located on the maps with coordinates to each. You'll want a handheld GPS, comfortable hiking boots, and a camera!

scrowley wrote:I think I just might add the fishing pole and tackle to my "to bring list"

I would encourage this, the fishing up there is legendary.  So are the game wardens.  Make sure you have a legal maine fishing license.  

Possession of fishing tackle in the fields or forest or on the waters or ice of this State without a fishing license is prima facie evidence of fishing in violation of the law.

In-state guy, you know what to do.  Outta staters, Non-resident licenses are available where licenses are sold.  If you're trucking up I-95, you'll pass Kittery Trading Post in Kittery (around exit 3?), Cabelas in Scarborough (around exit 45?), and if you take 295 to avoid some of the tolls, LL Bean in Freeport (exit 20-22 off of I-295).  They are also available at several local stores, WalMarts, etc.  One of the potential stops on our route (Friday) will take us to a store that has them available (along with grocery provisions, fuel, and supplies).

Maine has a single-day and three-day licenses available that would probably be best for you.  They also have 7-day, 14-day, and seasonal licenses available.

For more information and to purchase online, visit maine.gov/ifw

Delorme is having that atlas & gazetteer sale again. 50% off.
Use coupon code 10071 at checkout! Ends 6/10.

^Thanks!^

I saw mention of gas stations previously. Do folks know if they sell diesel?

Yes, many do as it is a major area for the forestry industry. You might want a spare gas diesel can.

richcz28 wrote:I saw mention of gas stations previously.  Do folks know if they sell diesel?

The last place that sells diesel will be on Friday morning. There will not be any places until Sunday afternoon, depending on your route home. Which could be 200-200 miles from station to station.

MtnClimber wrote:

richcz28 wrote:I saw mention of gas stations previously.  Do folks know if they sell diesel?

The last place that sells diesel will be on Friday morning. There will not be any places until Sunday afternoon, depending on your route home. Which could be 200-200 miles from station to station.

Ok, I hold about 25 gallons in my tank. I average 16-18mpg. I can usually go about 400 miles depending on elevation climbs and idling time. How much extra fuel do you recommend?

Well, does your rig aways get 16 to 18? What about when it is in 4low?

Barrows wrote:Well, does your rig aways get 16 to 18? What about when it is in 4low?

I use an almost immeasurable amount of fuel at slow idling speeds. I would guess I burn about a gallon every 2 hours max while crawling.

I see a lot of smaller rigs and people pulling trailers, so I'm guessing 4 hi and 4 low will not be used very often on this trek unless my team decides to venture into more challenging areas. Judging by the mileage expected to be covered each day, I'm picturing unmaintained class 5 or 6 roads (I don't know how Maine rates them).

Ok, I would say bring two extra 5gal cans, it is better to have too much then not enough.

Barrows wrote:Ok, I would say bring two extra 5gal cans, it is better to have too much then not enough.

Will do, thanks.

I'm playing around with a new app, Backcountry Navigator Pro for the android os.  Seems okay so far... going to give it a better test next week...

Here is a screen shot of:
Start
Finish
B-52 site
Fuel stops

Guess who has two thumbs and just passed his Ham Radio Technician license test...... This guy! KM4BXS is on the air - woohoo

Wahoo congratulations! Hopefully we won't need it up there but it's a heck of a safety blanket!

Congrats!

Stevesimpson6 wrote:Guess who has two thumbs and just passed his Ham Radio Technician license test...... This guy! KM4BXS is on the air - woohoo  

Congrats.  Do you have any equipment yet?  

I recently got my license too (KC1BSS), and managed to time it well with a bonus at work.  I have a TYT quad band mobile radio, a permanent (drill a hole in your roof) NMO antenna mount, and a browning dual band antenna. On a recent test (trial) of the equipment and installation, I spoke to a guy over 40 miles away, and it was crystal clear... Like FM radio.

And yes, my Blazer is starting to look like an antenna farm (FM, CB, 2m/70cm)

Steve

Thanks guys!
I have a kenwood tm-261 and 2m/70cm antenna but still doing some fine tuning

WLFFGreg wrote:I'm playing around with a new app, Backcountry Navigator Pro for the android os.  Seems okay so far... going to give it a better test next week...

Here is a screen shot of:
Start
Finish
B-52 site
Fuel stops

When downloading maps/aps, include all of Piscataquis county. As a reference, include Allagash lake.

OOooh now were getting somewhere! Thanks for the advice! I'm thinking larger microSD cards are in my future... I'll have about 8gb of maps when I'm done it looks like!