WAHTF MEETUP THREAD

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Posted: 1/17/2021 7:34:27 PM EDT

In the spirit of the world having been a better place when we laughed with our neighbors instead of arguing with strangers and watched camp fires instead of computer screens let's play a game.

Some form of heat map would be more efficient and modern but we can do this old school.

IF you are interested in linking up with other people locally to form mutual support networks then Reply to this thread with your APPROXIMATE location and how long you can drive to meet, time not miles.

I'll compile the Replies into one post broken down by geography. If you're a border dweller then reach out to your friends across the border.

Meet your locals, exchange contact info, pick pre arranged meet up points, go for some hikes, have family dinner, etc.

You never know when it might be useful.

I'll start

Battle Ground, WA,
2 hours out

edited 24JAN21
Heat map doesn't allow for user names. Going to do it by cities, trying to hold a one hour radius from city to city if geography allows.

-WESTERN WA, I5 CORRIDOR-

BELLINGHAM

STANWOOD

MONROE

LYNNWOOD

KENT

OLYMPIA

CASTLE ROCK

VANCOUVER

-I-90-

NORTH BEND

ELLENSBURG

MOSES LAKE

RITZVILLE

SPOKANE

-PENINSULA-

PORT ANGELES

FORKS

-NORTH CENTRAL-

BARRON

ROCKPORT

WINTHROP

OMAK

REPUBLIC

-MID CENTRAL-

SKYKOMISH

LEAVENWORTH

-SOUTH CENTRAL-

RANDLE

YAKIMA

-NORTH EASTERN-

CRESTON

-MID EASTERN-

ST JOHN

-SOUTH EASTERN-

KENNEWICK

WALLA WALLA

Posted: 1/17/2021 9:40:30 PM EDT

[#1]

Graham, Wa.....87 minutes.

Posted: 1/17/2021 9:44:28 PM EDT

[#2]

Kittitas County

1 hour

Posted: 1/17/2021 9:49:42 PM EDT

[#3]

Olympia, but I identify as Tumwater.

2 hours.

(edit: spelling)

Posted: 1/17/2021 11:39:10 PM EDT

[#4]

JBLM, 2 hrs.

Posted: 1/18/2021 12:16:45 AM EDT

[#5]

I'm just North of Seattle. I can drive where I'm needed.

Hiked 6 miles today under load with about a dozen ARF.commers.

Start meeting people.

Posted: 1/18/2021 1:27:04 AM EDT

[#6]

South of Graham.

I'll be able to meet closer more easily, but 90-120 minutes out could be arranged occasionally.

I have been thinking that it could be good to get together with people and share skills. We're all decent at something that someone else wants to learn.

Posted: 1/18/2021 2:22:54 AM EDT

[#7]

Spokane(ish) area, 90 minutes out

Posted: 1/18/2021 7:36:27 AM EDT

[#8]

Bothell, one hour.

Posted: 1/18/2021 5:09:23 PM EDT

[#9]

north of seattle, 1 hour.

depending on circumstances, 2 hours.

Posted: 1/18/2021 7:54:46 PM EDT

[#10]

Tacoma Wa. I'm good for about two hours out.

Posted: 1/19/2021 2:12:51 AM EDT

[#11]

East of Seattle, 1 hour. Longer depending on circumstances.

Posted: 1/19/2021 7:35:26 PM EDT

[#12]

Just on the King/Snohomish line at I-5, willing to drive 2-3 hours one way.

Posted: 1/19/2021 9:34:20 PM EDT

[#13]

Posted: 1/19/2021 11:27:54 PM EDT

[#14]

Duvall. 2hr

Posted: 1/19/2021 11:40:16 PM EDT

[#15]

Rural Lewis County

Posted: 1/20/2021 3:02:32 AM EDT

[#16]

Auburn
2 hours

Posted: 1/21/2021 2:48:17 AM EDT

[#17]

1 hour to 1.5 hours, two is no big deal but it’s still a long ways from nowhere. Exact Star, Washington, closest town Azwell, recognized Pateros.

Posted: 1/21/2021 11:39:07 PM EDT

[#18]

Graham

2-3 hours

Posted: 1/22/2021 12:59:03 AM EDT

[#19]

Vancouver, but currently working in Hood River, OR. I'm up for driving as far as needed depending on the event. I plan to meet up with some folks in the Seattle area this weekend for a ruck.

Posted: 1/22/2021 2:06:47 AM EDT

[#20]

A few of us ARF.commers are hiking this Saturday near North Bend, just East of Seattle. 6 mile hike.

If you are interested send me a PM.

Posted: 1/22/2021 11:29:28 PM EDT

[#21]

N Seattle, 87 minutes.

Posted: 1/24/2021 6:06:37 AM EDT

[#22]

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Found you.

Posted: 1/24/2021 3:54:41 PM EDT

[#23]

Lk. Stevens, 1 hour out

Posted: 1/24/2021 7:13:01 PM EDT

[#24]

OP updated with cities, forget the formatting.

Posted: 1/24/2021 9:47:43 PM EDT

[#25]

Add another Stanwood peep to the list Figure I'm good for an hour radius

Posted: 1/27/2021 7:03:40 AM EDT

[#26]

Kent and Spokane. 1 hour

Posted: 1/27/2021 5:15:42 PM EDT

[#27]

Tacoma, 1.5hr

Posted: 1/28/2021 1:07:30 AM EDT

[#28]

Vancouver. 1 hour radius.

Posted: 1/28/2021 1:38:53 PM EDT

[#29]

T-Town in spirit. WAHTF was/is a good bunch of folks. Three hours by plane

Sir James...

Posted: 1/28/2021 4:18:05 PM EDT

[#30]

Granite falls 1-1:30 hours

Posted: 1/29/2021 7:05:02 PM EDT

[#31]

Vadar 1hr

Posted: 1/30/2021 11:34:54 PM EDT

[#32]

Lake Stevens 1 hour

Posted: 1/31/2021 1:37:15 AM EDT

[#33]

spokane 1 hr or so

Posted: 2/1/2021 10:32:11 PM EDT

[#34]

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In the spirit of the world having been a better place when we laughed with our neighbors instead of arguing with strangers and watched camp fires instead of computer screens let's play a game.

Some form of heat map would be more efficient and modern but we can do this old school.

IF you are interested in linking up with other people locally to form mutual support networks then Reply to this thread with your APPROXIMATE location and how long you can drive to meet, time not miles.

I'll compile the Replies into one post broken down by geography. If you're a border dweller then reach out to your friends across the border.

Meet your locals, exchange contact info, pick pre arranged meet up points, go for some hikes, have family dinner, etc.

You never know when it might be useful.

I'll start

Battle Ground, WA,
2 hours out

edited 24JAN21
Heat map doesn't allow for user names. Going to do it by cities, trying to hold a one hour radius from city to city if geography allows.

-WESTERN WA, I5 CORRIDOR-

BELLINGHAM

STANWOOD

MONROE

LYNNWOOD

KENT

OLYMPIA

CASTLE ROCK

VANCOUVER

-I-90-

NORTH BEND

ELLENSBURG

MOSES LAKE

RITZVILLE

SPOKANE

-PENINSULA-

PORT ANGELES

FORKS

-NORTH CENTRAL-

BARRON

ROCKPORT

WINTHROP

OMAK

REPUBLIC

-MID CENTRAL-

SKYKOMISH

LEAVENWORTH

-SOUTH CENTRAL-

RANDLE

YAKIMA

-NORTH EASTERN-

CRESTON

-MID EASTERN-

ST JOHN

-SOUTH EASTERN-

KENNEWICK

WALLA WALLA

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Colorado a couple of days drive..

Posted: 2/2/2021 3:03:21 AM EDT

[#35]

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You're always welcome back.

Posted: 2/2/2021 11:47:57 AM EDT

[#36]

Dayton, its about 30 min from walla walla towards pomeroy/Clarkston.

Hour or so.

Posted: 2/2/2021 12:38:41 PM EDT

[#37]

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Colorado a couple of days drive..

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But, we're worth it!

Posted: 2/2/2021 8:50:01 PM EDT

[#38]

Hansville, Kitsap County.

2 hours.

Posted: 2/3/2021 2:23:48 AM EDT

[#39]

Between Redmond and Issaquah. I know a bunch of ya'll already. This ain't no time to be bashful. Join, or die.

Posted: 2/3/2021 2:24:16 AM EDT

[#40]

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Heat map FTW

Posted: 2/5/2021 5:59:54 PM EDT

[#41]

Auburn, Anderson Island and now Centralia.

Posted: 2/6/2021 2:24:56 PM EDT

[#42]

Sumner

2-3 hours

Posted: 2/6/2021 2:41:42 PM EDT

[#43]

Now that we're starting to get a number of people in some areas, what are some good things to do at a meetup?

In the past, shooting was always a no brainier but with the current state of things, it probably wouldn't last long. Lol

Posted: 2/6/2021 9:22:21 PM EDT

[#44]

Another for Olympia. 2 hours.

Posted: 2/6/2021 11:01:08 PM EDT

[#45]

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Now that we're starting to get a number of people in some areas, what are some good things to do at a meetup?

In the past, shooting was always a no brainier but with the current state of things, it probably wouldn't last long. Lol

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Basic map 'n' compass stuff, for when they shut off the GPS satellites.

Shape, shine, sound, silhouette - aka: avoiding detection.

Just some starters.

Posted: 2/7/2021 12:27:05 AM EDT

[#46]

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Basic map 'n' compass stuff, for when they shut off the GPS satellites.

Shape, shine, sound, silhouette - aka: avoiding detection.

Just some starters.

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Now that we're starting to get a number of people in some areas, what are some good things to do at a meetup?

In the past, shooting was always a no brainier but with the current state of things, it probably wouldn't last long. Lol

Basic map 'n' compass stuff, for when they shut off the GPS satellites.

Shape, shine, sound, silhouette - aka: avoiding detection.

Just some starters.

Map + Compass
Radio Comms (AKA: How to use this HAM radio I bought but don't know how to use)
How to use a Tourniquet
How everybody in your area can link up together if ARF goes down again
How to drive in a convoy
Walking around with a pack on
Walking around at night with a pack on

Check out this Sub Forum

Posted: 2/7/2021 12:49:27 AM EDT

[#47]

I will happily offer up the Caboose for a rally point. Probably hafta be a nice day out, as I only have indoor seating for three. But, shitloads of parking across the street. I was in Uncle Sam's Canoe Club for Boys, so platoon tactics and face-painting are outside my bailiwick. I have some Baofengs on which I could use serious instruction, among other things. I already know a few hundred arftards, so you should feel moderately safe in my lair...