Mountain Riding in Washington State

Netnorske · 01-19-2009, 09:08 PM

Trip's quote (about riding in the mountains) at the end of his recent video really hit home. It inspired me to post these photos from a day ride we took last September with a group of about 15 bikes up to the summit at Washington's Mt. Baker.

I always give Taranis a hard time about posting photos from my area (he used to live and ride here, so he knows better than anyone)....but there is no mistaking how beautiful the Pacific NW is in the summer and early fall and no denying how enjoyable riding in this ultra-rich environment truly is.

Here in the NW, we have oceans, mountains, rivers and deserts all easily within a days ride. Hwy 20 over the North Cascades in late summer is nothing short of spectacular! Pack an overnight bag for a day or two and your senses will be treated to a scenic feast fit for a King :)

Here are just a few mountain photos to wet the appetite...enjoy... ;)

**trip** · 01-19-2009, 09:53 PM

You guys have got it made, Net. You may only get to ride a certain number of days a year....but the days you get to ride are well, well worth it with scenery like that.

Yellow Jacket · 01-19-2009, 10:07 PM

Wow, that is just beautiful! Thanks Kris!

pirate · 01-19-2009, 11:34 PM

Wow, those pics make me ready to ride big time! I can't wait for the snow to melt!

rksaw · 01-20-2009, 12:43 AM

So Kris,
When are we going on THAT ride this year? Just kidding, nice pics.
Rich

lw · 01-20-2009, 08:40 AM

I may need to "borrow" a couple of those shots for Desktop inspiration.

There is an event for 2010 that was posted up on the VROC forum that is being called the "Vulcanic Blast". I hope to be able to make it out there for that one to experience the scenic beauty first hand.

Netnorske · 01-20-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rksaw

So Kris,
When are we going on THAT ride this year? Just kidding, nice pics.
Rich

Rich,
If you (and/or) Schoeney can make it up here this summer, I will glady take you on that ride. It is about 240 miles round trip from my house...so it's a good days ride by the time you stop and gawk, have lunch....etc. The ride up the mountain itself is truly amazing...

darthvulcan · 01-20-2009, 09:54 AM

~ DROOL! ~

Gorgeous, Netnorske!!

landman · 01-20-2009, 11:23 AM

very nice pictures kris.hows come only rich and schoeney are
invited.just kidding

Netnorske · 01-20-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by landman

very nice pictures kris.hows come only rich and schoeney are
invited.just kidding

Landman....ALL are invited....they are just closer....

rickyboy · 01-20-2009, 02:57 PM

Hey Kris,
Nice photos!!
Don't forget to let me know when you're doing that ride. My "cabin" is on the Mt. Baker Hwy. just a "stones throw away" from "the smoke" tavern, on the way up from Sumas WA. The area is one of the most beautiful areas I've ever seen. I'm very fortunate to have my piece of real state in the area. I'd welcome any and all that want to drop by through out the riding season. You just have to drop me a line. I'm up/down there almost every weekend throughout the year, especially in the summer months.

Netnorske · 01-20-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rickyboy ... #00722

Hey Kris,
Nice photos!!
Don't forget to let me know when you're doing that ride. My "cabin" is on the Mt. Baker Hwy. just a "stones throw away" from "the smoke" tavern, on the way up from Sumas WA. The area is one of the most beautiful areas I've ever seen. I'm very fortunate to have my piece of real state in the area. I'd welcome any and all that want to drop by through out the riding season. You just have to drop me a line. I'm up/down there almost every weekend throughout the year, especially in the summer months.

I wont forget you Rick.... ;)....we gotta hook up this summer for a ride or two for sure. You got room at your cabin for overnight guests?

rlfaubion · 01-21-2009, 06:13 PM

Nice!

**schoeney** · 01-22-2009, 01:25 AM

OK Kris....those pics convinced me. Highway 20 will be ridden this summer!

fish · 01-22-2009, 08:43 AM

gorgeous, a picture post card

01-19-2009, 09:08 PM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Mountain Riding in Washington State Trip's quote (about riding in the mountains) at the end of his recent video really hit home. It inspired me to post these photos from a day ride we took last September with a group of about 15 bikes up to the summit at Washington's Mt. Baker. I always give Taranis a hard time about posting photos from my area (he used to live and ride here, so he knows better than anyone)....but there is no mistaking how beautiful the Pacific NW is in the summer and early fall and no denying how enjoyable riding in this ultra-rich environment truly is. Here in the NW, we have oceans, mountains, rivers and deserts all easily within a days ride. Hwy 20 over the North Cascades in late summer is nothing short of spectacular! Pack an overnight bag for a day or two and your senses will be treated to a scenic feast fit for a King :) Here are just a few mountain photos to wet the appetite...enjoy... ;) __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-19-2009, 09:53 PM	#2
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Mountain Riding in Washington State You guys have got it made, Net. You may only get to ride a certain number of days a year....but the days you get to ride are well, well worth it with scenery like that. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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01-19-2009, 10:07 PM	#3
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Mountain Riding in Washington State Wow, that is just beautiful! Thanks Kris! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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01-19-2009, 11:34 PM	#4
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Mountain Riding in Washington State Wow, those pics make me ready to ride big time! I can't wait for the snow to melt!
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01-20-2009, 12:43 AM	#5
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Mountain Riding in Washington State So Kris, When are we going on THAT ride this year? Just kidding, nice pics. Rich Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-20-2009, 08:40 AM	#6
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Mountain Riding in Washington State I may need to "borrow" a couple of those shots for Desktop inspiration. There is an event for 2010 that was posted up on the VROC forum that is being called the "Vulcanic Blast". I hope to be able to make it out there for that one to experience the scenic beauty first hand.
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01-20-2009, 09:54 AM	#8
darthvulcan Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 217	Mountain Riding in Washington State ~ DROOL! ~ Gorgeous, Netnorske!!
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01-20-2009, 11:23 AM	#9
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Mountain Riding in Washington State very nice pictures kris.hows come only rich and schoeney are invited.just kidding __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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01-20-2009, 02:57 PM	#11
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Mountain Riding in Washington State Hey Kris, Nice photos!! Don't forget to let me know when you're doing that ride. My "cabin" is on the Mt. Baker Hwy. just a "stones throw away" from "the smoke" tavern, on the way up from Sumas WA. The area is one of the most beautiful areas I've ever seen. I'm very fortunate to have my piece of real state in the area. I'd welcome any and all that want to drop by through out the riding season. You just have to drop me a line. I'm up/down there almost every weekend throughout the year, especially in the summer months. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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01-21-2009, 06:13 PM	#13
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Mountain Riding in Washington State Nice!
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01-22-2009, 01:25 AM	#14
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Mountain Riding in Washington State OK Kris....those pics convinced me. Highway 20 will be ridden this summer! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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01-22-2009, 08:43 AM	#15
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Mountain Riding in Washington State gorgeous, a picture post card __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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