Gifford Pinchot Tour 2007

My bike ready to ride

2009-07-15T06:05:35Z

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My bike ready to ride

John's bike ready to ride

2009-08-10T12:44:13Z

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John's bike ready to ride

Clouds over Yale Lake

2009-08-10T16:01:53Z

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Clouds over Yale Lake

Climbing up to Lake Merrill

2009-08-10T12:32:49Z

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Climbing up to Lake Merrill

Morning on Lake Merrill

2009-08-10T12:39:28Z

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Morning on Lake Merrill

John picks blueberries along NF81

2009-08-10T16:12:26Z

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John picks blueberries along NF81

Figuring out how to get around the NF81 washout

2009-08-10T12:50:28Z

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Figuring out how to get around the NF81 washout

Larry navigating the washout

2009-08-10T14:03:57Z

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Larry navigating the washout

Riding over more washout on NF-81

2009-08-10T13:37:44Z

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Riding over more washout on NF-81

Riding over more washout on NF-81

2009-08-10T13:05:10Z

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Riding over more washout on NF-81

Packing up the bikes at the Ape Caves

2009-08-10T12:49:10Z

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Packing up the bikes at the Ape Caves

Visiting the Ape Caves

2009-08-10T15:13:31Z

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Visiting the Ape Caves

Ape Caves

2009-08-10T13:29:47Z

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Ape Caves

Larry and John descending. Note Larry's patented "riding on the buckets" aero position.

2009-08-10T14:12:42Z

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Larry and John descending. Note Larry's patented "riding on the buckets" aero position.

Swift Resevoir

2009-08-10T13:59:29Z

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Swift Resevoir

Swift Resevoir

2009-08-10T12:44:05Z

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Swift Resevoir

This map of NF-90 turned out to be more useful than our paper one.

2009-08-10T12:27:38Z

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This map of NF-90 turned out to be more useful than our paper one.

Swift Creek

2009-08-10T12:54:17Z

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Swift Creek

Filtering water on Curly Creek. The lava has been eroded by water into very interesting formations.

2009-08-10T12:43:47Z

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Filtering water on Curly Creek. The lava has been eroded by water into very interesting formations.

Curly Creek campsite

2009-08-10T12:37:32Z

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Curly Creek campsite

Our collection of water bottles

2009-08-10T12:13:51Z

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Our collection of water bottles

This slug liked John's handlebar bag

2009-08-10T12:46:17Z

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This slug liked John's handlebar bag

Curly Creek forest

2009-08-10T14:01:19Z

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Curly Creek forest

Curly Creek behind our campsite

2009-08-10T12:40:03Z

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Curly Creek behind our campsite

Curly Creek behind our campsite

2009-02-10T15:27:05Z

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Curly Creek behind our campsite

Curly Creek behind our campsite

2009-06-25T10:18:37Z

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Curly Creek behind our campsite

AlexAndChristine's photo

2009-06-25T10:15:06Z

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Curly Creek behind our campsite

2009-02-10T15:26:44Z

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Curly Creek behind our campsite

Curly Creek behind our campsite

2009-02-10T15:29:58Z

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Curly Creek behind our campsite

NF-90

2009-02-10T15:29:11Z

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NF-90

Forest along NF-90. So lush!

2009-06-25T10:20:24Z

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Forest along NF-90. So lush!

Lower Falls

2009-02-10T15:28:20Z

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Lower Falls

My bike with many thngs strapped onto it.

2009-06-25T10:13:18Z

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My bike with many thngs strapped onto it.

First views of Mt Adams along NF-90

2009-02-10T15:27:06Z

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First views of Mt Adams along NF-90

Lunch at NF-90 and Boulder Creek

2009-06-25T10:11:41Z

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Lunch at NF-90 and Boulder Creek

First views of the washout that we had to Portage on NF-23

2009-02-10T15:29:29Z

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First views of the washout that we had to Portage on NF-23

Cache point for panniers on the portage

2009-02-10T15:28:32Z

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Cache point for panniers on the portage

Portaging our gear

2009-02-10T15:26:46Z

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Portaging our gear

Everything is past the washout

2009-02-10T15:30:47Z

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Everything is past the washout

Looking back at the washout

2009-06-25T10:20:07Z

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Looking back at the washout

Nice views of the valley along NF-23

2009-02-10T15:27:29Z

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Nice views of the valley along NF-23

Our campsite at Lake Takhlakh

2009-06-25T10:15:42Z

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Our campsite at Lake Takhlakh

Early morning on Lake Takhlakh

2009-02-20T15:12:35Z

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Early morning on Lake Takhlakh

First views of Mt Adams over Lake Takhlakh

2009-06-25T10:15:51Z

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First views of Mt Adams over Lake Takhlakh

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2009-02-10T15:26:51Z

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Clouds lift over Mt Adams at sunrise

2009-02-10T15:29:40Z

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Clouds lift over Mt Adams at sunrise

Mt Adams at Lake Takhlakh

2009-06-25T10:15:21Z

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Mt Adams at Lake Takhlakh

Mt Adams at Lake Takhlakh

2009-02-10T15:29:41Z

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Mt Adams at Lake Takhlakh

Mt Adams at Lake Takhlakh

2009-02-10T15:29:02Z

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Mt Adams at Lake Takhlakh

Mt Adams at Lake Takhlakh

2009-06-25T10:17:54Z

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Mt Adams at Lake Takhlakh

Mt Adams at Lake Takhlakh

2009-06-25T10:14:40Z

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Mt Adams at Lake Takhlakh

Leaving Lake Takhlakh and some views of Mt Adams

2009-02-10T15:28:49Z

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Leaving Lake Takhlakh and some views of Mt Adams

Cars not recommend. Bikes recommended!

2009-02-10T15:27:10Z

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Cars not recommend. Bikes recommended!

Mt Adams and the valley below

2009-06-25T10:09:49Z

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Mt Adams and the valley below

John descends the unnamed trail to Boulder Creek

2009-02-10T15:30:59Z

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John descends the unnamed trail to Boulder Creek

Larry descends the unnamed trail to Boulder Creek

2009-06-25T10:15:19Z

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Larry descends the unnamed trail to Boulder Creek

Mt Adams view from descent on NF-23

2009-02-10T15:29:42Z

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Mt Adams view from descent on NF-23

Mt Adams view from descent on NF-23

2009-02-10T15:27:07Z

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Mt Adams view from descent on NF-23

NF-23 descent

2009-02-10T15:28:58Z

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NF-23 descent

Camping at Crest campground

2009-02-10T15:28:29Z

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Camping at Crest campground

Smiling log at Crest Campground

2009-06-25T10:15:30Z

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Smiling log at Crest Campground

Larry's touring load. Rear buckets, front panniers, a small handlebar bag, and his huge sleeping pad strapped across the back.

2009-02-10T15:29:55Z

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Larry's touring load. Rear buckets, front panniers, a small handlebar bag, and his huge sleeping pad strapped across the back.

Buckets make for a wide platform to carry lot's of gear

2009-02-10T15:29:02Z

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Buckets make for a wide platform to carry lot's of gear

Descending down NF-65

2009-02-10T15:26:21Z

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Descending down NF-65

Trout Lake and NF-42 intersection. This is the best chance for water before the big climb.

2009-06-25T10:16:28Z

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Trout Lake and NF-42 intersection. This is the best chance for water before the big climb.

Looking ahead towards the summit.

2009-06-25T10:22:59Z

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Looking ahead towards the summit.

Mt Hood view from NF-42

2009-06-25T10:26:14Z

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Mt Hood view from NF-42

Mt Hood view from NF-42

2009-02-10T15:26:49Z

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Mt Hood view from NF-42

Mt Hood view from NF-42

2009-02-10T15:29:53Z

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Mt Hood view from NF-42

Mt Hood view from NF-42

2009-02-10T15:27:53Z

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Mt Hood view from NF-42

A hairpin curve near the summit of NF-42

2009-02-10T15:26:44Z

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A hairpin curve near the summit of NF-42

The valley below NF-42

2009-06-25T10:42:23Z

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The valley below NF-42

First view of Mt St Helens

2009-02-10T15:27:33Z

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First view of Mt St Helens

John enjoy's the view

2009-02-10T15:26:36Z

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John enjoy's the view

Mt Adams

2009-06-25T10:26:38Z

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Mt Adams

Victory! Climb is over (or so we think -- there is actually about 300' of climbing left)

2009-02-10T15:28:27Z

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Victory! Climb is over (or so we think -- there is actually about 300' of climbing left)

Descending along NF-42

2009-02-10T15:28:13Z

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Descending along NF-42

Descending along NF-42

2009-02-10T15:27:54Z

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Descending along NF-42