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urbanpioneer
Mar 3, 2009, 4:09 AM
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I'm heading down to Wichitas next week and wondering if camping is allowed in the refuge. If anybody knows how to camp for free in the area I'd love to hear it. Thanks
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durangoclimber
Mar 3, 2009, 2:38 PM
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Don't even think about pirating a site anywhere within the refuge. There are some serious access issues going on and some of the park rangers/cops are not fond of climbers...so please pay if you stay within the refuge. You can camp out by the lake ( off the refuge - I think it is called lake latonka) and even then it is a pay area. Just pay for a site at the refuge. You won't regret it. Great camping and closer to the amazing climbing.
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urbanpioneer
Mar 3, 2009, 3:30 PM
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Great, thanks for the heads up. We'll be getting in on Sunday so we'll have to car camp for the first night but we'll get a permit for the rest of the week.
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durangoclimber
Mar 3, 2009, 3:32 PM
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Good !! Car camp IN the refuge. The camground is amazing. Cool place to go for a night hike...just watch out for those buffalo's.
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osu_cowboy
Mar 3, 2009, 10:04 PM
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I agee! The camping at the refuge is really good. Make sure you guys take the short hike out of the campgrounds to Little Baldy, its a great sunset veiw! There are no buffalo on the refuge....only american bison!
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durangoclimber
Mar 3, 2009, 10:18 PM
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osu_cowboy wrote: I agee! The camping at the refuge is really good. Make sure you guys take the short hike out of the campgrounds to Little Baldy, its a great sunset veiw! There are no buffalo on the refuge....only american bison!
Whatever the hell they are...don't feed em'. If you get your friends drunk, have them feed them and hope they run fast.
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cruxforchrist
Mar 3, 2009, 11:53 PM
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Camp Doris is where you'll probably end up... Great access down there and the climbs are amazing (Especially considering it's Oklahoma) Prices are very reasonable... especially if you car camp.
We might see you there... my partner and I are heading down saturday morning and staying through Sunday. What are you planning on climbing???
Have fun!
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chadcummings
Mar 4, 2009, 4:24 AM
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where does everyone climb out there on a sunday? ive never seen more than two people climbing on a sunday.
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urbanpioneer
Mar 4, 2009, 4:41 AM
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we're not sure yet. We'll be getting in on Sunday staying the whole week (oh yeah college spring break) so we may be getting a back country permit for part of the time. But we'll probably be at Doris on Sunday night. We'll probably hit up something easier to find the first day, don't know what exactly since this is our first time there, but we'll be in a silver SUV w/ Nebraska plates so give us a holler if you're around.
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cruxforchrist
Mar 4, 2009, 11:37 PM
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I always see a few on sundays.... two weeks ago we were down there and the Narrows were PACKED on Sunday!!!
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cruxforchrist
Mar 4, 2009, 11:41 PM
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I'd call now if you're wanting a backcountry permit at all next week! I found out the hard way that they reserve ahead of time and usually more than a few weeks out... kindof dumb if you ask me. But, everything's still plenty accessible when your at Doris... so long as you don't mind driving a little in between. Well, hope you have a great time! We'll only be there this weekend (fri, sat, sun) cause our spring break doesn't start for another week... but we'll keep our eyes peeled for your Nebraska SUV.
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chadcummings
Mar 5, 2009, 2:08 AM
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i'll be in a silver tahoe with texas plates. im sure i'll be on upper scott. trying to get my trad lead head back in place, but also be cuase there will be a girl with me thats new to climbing. i need to get back in shape. i want this year to be the one were i redpoint ariel a. its spit me off on my 3 or 4 trys.
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chadcummings
Mar 5, 2009, 2:11 AM
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by the way. do any of you guys know the dates for the spring fling? i lost my balls for doing dumb ass leads( for the time being) and i'm horrible on slab, but i still enjoy watching others lead s wall and the whole vibe there.
(This post was edited by chadcummings on Mar 5, 2009, 3:11 AM)
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