vatt:base_camp_and_swift_trail
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| |Swift Trail|In winter the barrier is at the end of the paved part of Swift Trail. In summer it is at the bottom of the Access Road. Unlock the " | |Swift Trail|In winter the barrier is at the end of the paved part of Swift Trail. In summer it is at the bottom of the Access Road. Unlock the " | ||
| |Swift Trail|Once on the dirt portion of the Swift Trail, beware that the turnoff for the Access Road can be overlooked easily in summer time when there is a lot of public traffic on Swift Trail. In winter it tends to be obvious because there is hardly any traffic going straight, and the vast majority of vehicles at this time of the year makes a right turn and goes to the telescopes, rather than going further on to Riggs Lake. Consult the attached map. At one switchback there will be a stunning view and a small protective wall. It's the only switchback on the dirt road with a wall. Once you get to that point be aware that you are very close to the turnoff for the Access Rd. {{ : | |Swift Trail|Once on the dirt portion of the Swift Trail, beware that the turnoff for the Access Road can be overlooked easily in summer time when there is a lot of public traffic on Swift Trail. In winter it tends to be obvious because there is hardly any traffic going straight, and the vast majority of vehicles at this time of the year makes a right turn and goes to the telescopes, rather than going further on to Riggs Lake. Consult the attached map. At one switchback there will be a stunning view and a small protective wall. It's the only switchback on the dirt road with a wall. Once you get to that point be aware that you are very close to the turnoff for the Access Rd. {{ : | ||
| + | |Access Rd|At the bottom of the Access Rd there are signs asking you to perform the radio call (p. 17). You should say, " | ||
| + | | |If you get stuck in a ditch, you may want to call Gary Gray. His call sign is 63. You could say something like, "63. 66 calling 63. Come in 63. 66 over." Or, you can try calling Gary's cell phone number (his cell phone is connected at the VATT via wifi): 928-965-8634. Or, you can try calling the VATT landline (it rings in several places in the building simultaneously): | ||
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