Hardy Pyle Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 (edited) Anyone? Edited February 1, 2005 by Nervous Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann of beau fleuve Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Anyone? 225063[/snapback] not to a smart a*(K:" but Drew lives there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Mike Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Anyone? 225063[/snapback] Montana Mike. Live in the small town of Reed Point, but work in Billings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy Pyle Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 how far is Reed Point from the border? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Montana Mike. Live in the small town of Reed Point, but work in Billings. 225069[/snapback] how close to drew are you ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Mike Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 how far is Reed Point from the border? 225072[/snapback] About a 5 or 6 drive. Reed Point is in south central Montana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy Pyle Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 shite...that's too far....looking to ship some car parts, and it would be cheaper to drive down and pick them up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Mike Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 shite...that's too far....looking to ship some car parts, and it would be cheaper to drive down and pick them up! 225082[/snapback] I will be heading up to Calgary in the middle of April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy Pyle Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 Mike...don't even tell me that!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Mike Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 how close to drew are you ???? 225077[/snapback] I don't know where Drew's place is, but I thought he sold it when he moved back to washington state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Mike Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Mike...don't even tell me that!!!!! 225085[/snapback] Where are you at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy Pyle Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 I'm in Calgary!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Mike Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I'm in Calgary!! 225093[/snapback] I'v never been, but i'm bring my wife up to the eye center to correct her vision. I'm not a car guy, but if I can help let me know. I'm sure something can be worked out. Any boarder considerations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy Pyle Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 cool....are you driving or flying? If you need any info about Calgary, let me know. It's a great place and I can give you lots of tips on places to go, nightlife, mountains, touristy things, etc. How long are you staying? My uncle is a customs person so I'm checking with him, and I'm crunching some numbers on costs, etc, for shipping, etc. What I'm looking at bringing over are 4 alloy rims with tires and an OEM spoiler. So, they will take up alot of space. But, if it all works out, maybe I can help defray some of your travel costs or some other mutually beneficial arrangement. If you don't mind me asking, is it alot cheaper in Canada for laser eye surgery? I guess the strong Canadian dollar isn't working to your favor right now. But I think I've seen eye surger advertised at $495 an eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Mike Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 cool....are you driving or flying? If you need any info about Calgary, let me know. It's a great place and I can give you lots of tips on places to go, nightlife, mountains, touristy things, etc. How long are you staying? My uncle is a customs person so I'm checking with him, and I'm crunching some numbers on costs, etc, for shipping, etc. What I'm looking at bringing over are 4 alloy rims with tires and an OEM spoiler. So, they will take up alot of space. But, if it all works out, maybe I can help defray some of your travel costs or some other mutually beneficial arrangement. If you don't mind me asking, is it alot cheaper in Canada for laser eye surgery? I guess the strong Canadian dollar isn't working to your favor right now. But I think I've seen eye surger advertised at $495 an eye. 225114[/snapback] We are driving. Coming up (as of now) April 17th, and returning mid-day the 20th. I was going to drive my Neon, but could bring my pick-up if cost effective. We would probably see the sites depending on how the wife feels. As far as the eye deal, it will cost about 1,800 US in Canada and about $3,000 US in the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy Pyle Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 okay, I'll do some homwork, get some cost information and I'll be in touch. We see if we can work something out if it's cost effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Mike Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 okay, I'll do some homwork, get some cost information and I'll be in touch. We see if we can work something out if it's cost effective. 225144[/snapback] ok. Email me at proclan_2@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I once spent a few hours in Montana (West Yellowstone). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I once spent a few hours in Montana 225170[/snapback] Montana was just her stage name... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Calgary in April? Man it is going to be cold. Hell I went to Edminton for a week in August once. It was under 32 at night. I had to go buy a coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 We are heading to Glacier Nat'l Park in June for a family vacation, then heading to Idaho for a rafting trip. Can't wait to get out there... Any tips on Glacier? Must see, etc. We are staying in St. Mary for a couple of days. Coming in an out of Missoula. (We have friends in Missoula) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Mike Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 We are heading to Glacier Nat'l Park in June for a family vacation, then heading to Idaho for a rafting trip. Can't wait to get out there... Any tips on Glacier? Must see, etc. We are staying in St. Mary for a couple of days. Coming in an out of Missoula. (We have friends in Missoula) 225387[/snapback] I hear it's great. Watch out for the bears. They have a couple of attacks evey year. The Bear pepper spray really does work. I am embarrassed to say that I have lived in Montana 10 years and have not been to Glacier yet. I've been to Yellowstone Park many times but not Glacier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISSCHUNK Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I hear it's great. Watch out for the bears. They have a couple of attacks evey year. The Bear pepper spray really does work. I am embarrassed to say that I have lived in Montana 10 years and have not been to Glacier yet. I've been to Yellowstone Park many times but not Glacier. 225408[/snapback] I go to Glacier every August as I visit a good friend up there. We fly-fish and drink many cervezas! Glacier is a cool place to see but I only see it in the Summer. My bud is in Kalispell and Bledsoe's place is in Whitefish, about 25 miles away. Very cool place I must say. Excellent golfing in the area as well as Flathead Lake. Late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 We are heading to Glacier Nat'l Park in June for a family vacation, then heading to Idaho for a rafting trip. Can't wait to get out there... Any tips on Glacier? Must see, etc. We are staying in St. Mary for a couple of days. Coming in an out of Missoula. (We have friends in Missoula) 225387[/snapback] When we camped out in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons we were told grizzlies can smell food over two miles away. At the campgrounds they have bear proof dumpsters for garbage. They tell you to put food, dish detergent etc. in your vehicle. Never, but NEVER, eat, or store anythiong related to eating or cooking in a tent, trailor, or camper. Now, if you are rafting or backpacking so that you will be sleeping overnight in an area where bear proof dumpsters aren't available and you can't store food in your car, you have to plan on having plenty of rope to tie containers of food, garbage etc. from a tree, well away from where you sleep. Toss one end of the rope over a tree branch that allows you to hoist your stuff a good 12 feet off the ground in grizzlie country, and well away from the tree trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Gee, thanks for the tips! "Nice bear, nice bear!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-biscut Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 We are heading to Glacier Nat'l Park in June for a family vacation, then heading to Idaho for a rafting trip. Can't wait to get out there... Any tips on Glacier? Must see, etc. We are staying in St. Mary for a couple of days. Coming in an out of Missoula. (We have friends in Missoula) 225387[/snapback] I've been to 8 parks in the last 3 years and Glacier is by far my favorite. If you aren't up for camping but want to rough it a bit, try the Granite Park Chalet. You have to hike to it. No runnig water, you need to bring your own food. No electricity in the rooms but main area is lit by gas. They also have a stove and they pump water for stuff like cooking. for an extra $10 they will give you bedding. The people I met thier were extreamly nice. It was amazing. The view was out of this world. if you want i can forward some photos. I saw a bear and her baby hiking toward Grinnell Lake. They were standing on a little bidge I needed to cross, so I never quite made it. I fled even thoug I was pretty far away. Bring a camera with a good zoom. In my photo they came out like specs of dust. Hopefully I'll head out again this summer-last week in June or first in July. Make sure you hike out to hidden lake, and Iceberg lake, and swift current pass. I always use Falcon Guides when trying to fiugre out what hikes to take. the travel chnl. always runs a nice program on it a few times a year. I hope to make out there again this year. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thamus Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 When we camped out in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons we were told grizzlies can smell food over two miles away. At the campgrounds they have bear proof dumpsters for garbage. They tell you to put food, dish detergent etc. in your vehicle. Never, but NEVER, eat, or store anythiong related to eating or cooking in a tent, trailor, or camper. Now, if you are rafting or backpacking so that you will be sleeping overnight in an area where bear proof dumpsters aren't available and you can't store food in your car, you have to plan on having plenty of rope to tie containers of food, garbage etc. from a tree, well away from where you sleep. Toss one end of the rope over a tree branch that allows you to hoist your stuff a good 12 feet off the ground in grizzlie country, and well away from the tree trunk. 225749[/snapback] I heard grizzlys are a whole 'nother beast? I think I nice firearm/weapon is usually the norm as a security measure? I read somewhere where somebody had to beat one off with a hatchet. I think a weapon would be more apt? The "bear bag" idea is a must. Unless you don't like your truck or car, I wouldn't put food in it. Once in the ADK, we witnessed what happened when food was left inside a pickup. The bear went to town with it's claws on the cab of the vehicle. It didn't get the food but, the paint job looked like hell. Only black bears there but, they are pretty smart. One time near Mt. Marcy, the rangers told us to be extra diligent hanging the bag. Tie the knot extra high and have it extended to a few trees (seems they follow the line). We hung it and tied the knot while on somebody's shoulders. That night (while in a lean-to) we heard a noise and glanced our lights out into the woods. Sure enough, there was a bear attempting to claw at the tree and line. Thankfully, it was just high enough out of his reach. A few other hikers down stream weren't as lucky, when we heard them clanking their pots and pans the next morning. In N. Mexico, we had one small brown come right under our dining fly and steal our Pop-Tarts and SwissMiss. He was kind enough to leave us dry granola and give a photo shoot 25 meters away in the scrub bush! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2004 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Montana Mike. Live in the small town of Reed Point, but work in Billings. 225069[/snapback] Mike I was thinking about moving out to Montana. Maybe you could give me some information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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