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I live in Walla Walla. I am partial to the Blue Mountains and Hells Canyon area for Overland exploration. DM me if you want some beta on places to explore.

Where is the climbing spot? I live in Walla Walla and we are always looking for new climbing locations.

I live in Walla Walla and would be happy to give you some ideas. I think a nice gravel road to drive is to follow Kendall skyline from near Dayton to Tollgate. It will take you past Table Rock lookout and lots of dispersed / free FS campgrounds. If you have some time, you could do gravel roads...

This is great to hear. Thanks. I was worried that I would have to armor up every time I parked. Here is a picture from the Bugaboo Provincial Parking lot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We are planning to do the Forestry Trunk Road (700 km gravel) from Crowsnest Pass to Jasper in August. How bad are the Porcupines in the Alberta side of the Rockies? I have read that you have to carry chicken wire to protect your vehicle in the Kootenay Rockies (St. Marys, Bugaboos, etc). I...

I would certainly put Steens Mountain and the Alvord Desert in the route if you are driving HW20. There are lots of great dirt roads to explore in that area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Most of the Backcountry Discovery Routes are covered in snow. However, there are lots of gravel roads to explore near Hells Canyon. You might have a bit of snow at times to spice up the trip (see photo), but typically less than 4 in at the deepest. Great place to explore this time of year...