tripledigitken
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Canadian Rockies MC tour
This year we decided to travel up the west coast and cross the Canadian Rockies. Weather was warmer than usual but brought no rains. I met 4 friends
in Santa Rosa to start the group ride, and we split up in Reno at the end. I traveled 4,300 miles over the twelve days.
first night camp at San Simeon, CA
It was a spectacular 2nd day traveling through Big Sur.
just a few minute walk from our campsite in Oregon
Washington state driftwood
Hoh Rain Forest, Washington
Canadian Rockies
Field, Alberta. Our rides......
A stop at Lake Louise, AB for the few that hadn't seen it before.
Thanks Diane for reminding me of Rock Creek, took a quick ride up to check it out for more serious photos in early fall.
No trip through Lee Vining without a meal at the Whoa Nelli Deli at the Mobile station, a great band played while eating a tasty meal with a local
ale.
a short break from the 100 degree heat at Olancha during the last day of the trip
[Edited on 7-11-2013 by tripledigitken]
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TDK,
Sorry to have missed you....you had good weather 
A great loop !!!
Don't believe everything you think....
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tripledigitken
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Had I not been with the group I would have tried to get together. I was impressed with your burg, by the way!
| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
TDK,
Sorry to have missed you....you had good weather
A great loop !!! |
[Edited on 7-11-2013 by tripledigitken]
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Great photos as always. Thanks for posting.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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tripledigitken
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Thanks Mono.
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Beautiful, thanks
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BEAUTIFUL --- they are great. Somehow that first one just really speaks to me. Rock Creek will await your return. What a fantastic trip and your
photos show how much you enjoyed it and the five bikes look like real good friends.
Really sorry this time did not work for our paths to cross, but next time, amigo, we hope the timing works. --- Rock Creek and that race down the
Red's Meadows road.
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tripledigitken
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Thanks Diane. Late August for a Rock Creek visit sounds good.
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Thanks for taking us along. I'm gonna try that deli in 2 weeks.
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Really great journal and photos, Ken. I can't imagine riding over four thousand miles astride a moto, but it looks like fun.
Allen R
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Thanks for taking us along, great shots !
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ateo
Thanks for taking us along. I'm gonna try that deli in 2 weeks. |
Don't be afraid to order the ahi sashimi, it's one of my favorites on the menu. The braised shank is always good too!
Ken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bufeo
Really great journal and photos, Ken. I can't imagine riding over four thousand miles astride a moto, but it looks like fun.
Allen R |
Allen,
One day we rode from Missoula to Boise via the Lolo Pass to Kooskia, and through McCall. Did we get close to your place?
Ken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
...Allen,
One day we rode from Missoula to Boise via the Lolo Pass to Kooskia, and through McCall. Did we get close to your place?
Ken |
No. Well, "close" is relative, I guess. If, when you headed south out of Missoula, you'd remained on Rte 93 you would have come down through North
Fork, Salmon, Challis, Mackay, Arco, and points south (or west). One of those points south is our little town, Shoshone. A "crossroads to everywhere,
a destination for few" says a town scribe.
Or, when leaving Challis, you could have taken Rte 75, a frequent route for bikers, south through Stanley, Ketchum, Hailey and on south (or west).
We just saw a couple of friends in Stanley on Thursday who are cycling across the state and on up to Missoula.
Moi? I'll stick to four wheels and a cargo area. That way, the evening c-cktail hour(s?) can be more diversified.
Allen R
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The Canadian Rockies #7, really speaks to me, with #5 a close second. Thanks for taking the time to post your trip Ken.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bufeo
| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
...Allen,
One day we rode from Missoula to Boise via the Lolo Pass to Kooskia, and through McCall. Did we get close to your place?
Ken |
No. Well, "close" is relative, I guess. If, when you headed south out of Missoula, you'd remained on Rte 93 you would have come down through North
Fork, Salmon, Challis, Mackay, Arco, and points south (or west). One of those points south is our little town, Shoshone. A "crossroads to everywhere,
a destination for few" says a town scribe.
Or, when leaving Challis, you could have taken Rte 75, a frequent route for bikers, south through Stanley, Ketchum, Hailey and on south (or west).
We just saw a couple of friends in Stanley on Thursday who are cycling across the state and on up to Missoula.
Moi? I'll stick to four wheels and a cargo area. That way, the evening c-cktail hour(s?) can be more diversified.
Allen R
[Edited on 7-20-2013 by bufeo] |
Sacajawea was from your area.
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bufeo
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| Quote: | | ....Sacajawea was from your area. |
SJ. if you're addressing that to me, yes, but a wide 'area'. Sacajawea, according to the limited information about her early history, was born to the
Lemhi Shoshone, up near present-day Salmon, Idaho. That's over 200 miles from us.
Allen R
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Bufeo,
It's pretty rough touring on two wheels.....................
no fresh milk with my espresso!!!
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