07-08-2011, 10:04 PM
I don't know anything about that since I'm not a pilot, though I believe a flyover is fine as long as you maintain a certain altitude above the ground, we were always at least couple thousand feet up as we just flew up a drainage looked around then came back out to go to the next one.
I agree with the rivers being high, we noted that as well I expect it will be muddy also. The bottom line is that any time one travels in the backcountry they should be prepared for whatever they encounter. I've had it snow a few inches on me in mid-July in the high Cascades. The Uintas are no different, there will be challenging conditions but be sure of your abilities and limitations, have the right equipment and don't be afraid to turn around if conditions dictate. The factors that make wilderness travel tough or demanding are part of the reason why wilderness areas are special places. Just use good common sense.
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I agree with the rivers being high, we noted that as well I expect it will be muddy also. The bottom line is that any time one travels in the backcountry they should be prepared for whatever they encounter. I've had it snow a few inches on me in mid-July in the high Cascades. The Uintas are no different, there will be challenging conditions but be sure of your abilities and limitations, have the right equipment and don't be afraid to turn around if conditions dictate. The factors that make wilderness travel tough or demanding are part of the reason why wilderness areas are special places. Just use good common sense.
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