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So I'm taking around 30 scouts into the high wilderness area of the Uintas. We're thinking of renting a Sattelite phone for two reasons.
1.) You never know what can happen with scouts, and we are a long ways from civilization
2.) And the biggest reason is that myself and another guys' wives could both go into labor at any time, and we would be in big trouble if we missed it. =)
I've done quite a bit of research online, and most Sattelite phones for rent are out of California and Florida. They are decently priced, but charge over 30 bucks for shipping alone.
My question is: Does anyone know of a local place that rents sattelite phones??? I'm located in Orem, and would prefer something in Utah County, but am obviously willing to go to SLC for one.
Let me know,, or if you know of a website that is cheaper. The best I found was 29 a week, and then another 30 for shipping.
thanks a ton!
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they often advertise for skycall communications on ksl outdoors show sat. am. I don't know where they are located, but there posted rates at +50.00 per week plus 1.25 min for air time.
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I don't want to hijack your thread, but is this trip something you're planning to do still this year? There's snow in them thar hills.
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Yeah, we're planning on heading there this Friday morning, and staying till Saturday evening.
How much snow do you think we'll run into up there?
Know anywhere I could call and find out about how much snow there is? It would be bout the same elevation as muir Lake, so if anyone's been up that way, and could let me know how much snow they ran into.
I would really appreciate it...
thanks!
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[font "Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"][black][size 1][font "Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"][black][size 1] Quote:I don't want to hijack your thread, but is this trip something you're planning to do still this year? There's snow in them thar hills.
That's what I was going to say!!! It is MIGHTY late in the year to be backpacking in the uintas, let alone with SCOUTS!!! Scary. These storms we've been having for the last week or so have been dumping snow on the high elevation Uintas. Sometimes it snows up there in July and August!!
If you do go, please be very careful and make sure to be prepared for winter weather conditions -- blizzards, snow drifts, etc.
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the high uintahs has gotten quite a bit. and the wilderness area got even more. not a good time for scouts, more experienced hikers mabye. not only is there a good chance of snow, but you have to remember your at the highest area of utah. its always going to be cold, muddy, and wet. a number you can call for conditions would be the rangers district at (435)783-4338, if no one answers ther call the supervisors office at (801)524-5030. both should give you up to date info. i might also caution that the bears in that area are not hibernating yet, but they are stacking on pounds for the long sleep. if you do go, keep your camp clean and as bear proof as you can get it. i dont know about satelite phones, when i go into the high uintahs my cell is in my car. i go out here to escape the world not to bring it with me. but im sure you can find somewhere a bit closer. im actually going to take a drive up that way to see if i can still make a kings peak summit hike. ill fill you in on the weather if i go.
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Yeah, if you could fill me in on what you find up there, I'd really appreciate it. We're headed to Beaver Lake (by Whitney Reservoir) and I figure it's bout the same elevation as Muir, so if you're in the area at all, I'd appreciate any info on what levels of snow you see.
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I just came off the South Slope at 9300' and there was 8"+ and getting worse. I would advise against it very much!
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It is "winter" in the High Uintas now. Once the sun goes down so does the temperature - and fast! If I were taking scouts, I would treat it as a winter camp, much like the Klondike.
As a former Scoutmaster, I know some kids may show up wearing shorts or tennis shoes. This should not be allowed for the high country, as temps way below freezing are dangerous, especially when you will get wet from snow or sweating.
Be prepared. Hmmm, where have I heard that?
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Here is a satelite phone I am familiar with. [url "http://www.globalstar.com"]www.globalstar.com[/url] It is spendy for a plan, but works great everywhere in N. America. They have a coverage map on their website.
As for snow, I would be careful. I have been ontop of Wolf Creek Pass above Kamas since Saturday, and it has snowed almost daily. There is only a couple of inches on the ground, but as we look towards Mirror Lake Hwy area, it looks pretty socked in up there.
Great elk hunting weather, will report when I get back on Sunday. But for now, I am heading back up.
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