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Yippee! I just snagged another victim...er ah, sucker...I mean enthusiastic rider. My very longtime (since 1976) cycling buddy Thor (aka The Mighty Thor) has agreed to a road trip and will be riding his mighty Olmo. A number of you folks have ridden with him at that other vintage ride. There may be another victim sucker rider also, my not quite so longtime cycling buddy Dana. We will be staying at Alamedas since we are slightly less cool and skanky than the Symes in-crowd.
A question regarding Going to the Sun Road in Glacier. We are thinking of riding this on Monday after Cino. Given what mountaindave said about the crowds of cars, road access reservations and the need for advance shuttle reservations, is this even feasible? We'd be happy to get up at the crack of dawn and ride it but would need the shuttle back (unless we stopped and turned around at the summit). Any local knowledge?
A question regarding Going to the Sun Road in Glacier. We are thinking of riding this on Monday after Cino. Given what mountaindave said about the crowds of cars, road access reservations and the need for advance shuttle reservations, is this even feasible? We'd be happy to get up at the crack of dawn and ride it but would need the shuttle back (unless we stopped and turned around at the summit). Any local knowledge?
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A question regarding Going to the Sun Road in Glacier. We are thinking of riding this on Monday after Cino. Given what mountaindave said about the crowds of cars, road access reservations and the need for advance shuttle reservations, is this even feasible? We'd be happy to get up at the crack of dawn and ride it but would need the shuttle back (unless we stopped and turned around at the summit). Any local knowledge?
Dave is better qualified to answer this than me. I'd get an early start (no later than 7am) and start from "The Loop" trailhead parking area and go no farther than Logan Pass. That would give you time to stop, take pictures along the way n such. You'd be back at the car by 11am...
Looks like tickets for entry are available for that Monday https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087086
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Dave is better qualified to answer this than me. I'd get an early start (no later than 7am) and start from "The Loop" trailhead parking area and go no farther than Logan Pass. That would give you time to stop, take pictures along the way n such. You'd be back at the car by 11am...
Looks like tickets for entry are available for that Monday https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087086
Looks like tickets for entry are available for that Monday https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087086
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A question regarding Going to the Sun Road in Glacier. We are thinking of riding this on Monday after Cino. Given what mountaindave said about the crowds of cars, road access reservations and the need for advance shuttle reservations, is this even feasible? We'd be happy to get up at the crack of dawn and ride it but would need the shuttle back (unless we stopped and turned around at the summit). Any local knowledge?
One way to do the sun road would be to drive to Logan Creek (the last rest stop before heading up hill) and ride the 12 miles to the top. It’s quite fun riding back down! The only problem is being slowed by cars! Also, you just have to be off the road by 11:00 am.
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I don't recall the exact time I rode up to Logan's pass, but we left Kalispell in the dark. Stopped at Montana Coffee Traders in Columbia Falls for a quick breakfast. Parked at the loop and headed up. Not a lot of traffic, but not empty either. It was foggy at the start, that may have cut down on the cars. Definitely many more cars going up when we descended. Never paid $2 to anyone.
Also, if you have been to my Flickr album, you will see that my picture at the triple arches was made even more epic by the use of photoshop. There is a "before" pic where I had yet to remove the cars in the picture.
Also, if you have been to my Flickr album, you will see that my picture at the triple arches was made even more epic by the use of photoshop. There is a "before" pic where I had yet to remove the cars in the picture.
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I need to investigate how the 0-dark-thirty thing is going this year. With the ticketing process starting at 6:00 AM, it has pushed a lot of people into the park very early in the morning. Before the Sun Road opened to cars, the starting point, Avalanche (capacity of 200-ish cars), was full by 6:30 AM on weekends - it used to take until 10:00 AM. We will see how this ticketing system plays out. Right now locals are not amused to be essentially shut out of the the interior of the park.
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I need to investigate how the 0-dark-thirty thing is going this year. With the ticketing process starting at 6:00 AM, it has pushed a lot of people into the park very early in the morning. Before the Sun Road opened to cars, the starting point, Avalanche (capacity of 200-ish cars), was full by 6:30 AM on weekends - it used to take until 10:00 AM. We will see how this ticketing system plays out. Right now locals are not amused to be essentially shut out of the the interior of the park.
Funny side note, I got kicked of the Glaciers Facebook page last month by honestly bringing up that the page had devolved into more about preaching and less about the beauty of the park. Mods trying to force their own viewpoint on things vs the actual park rules. I do miss the days I could go there, hike the backcountry without hardly seeing anyone, daily dips in whatever creek I had lunch by, shooting the wildlife, etc. I'm afraid those days are gone for me. I have thousands upon thousands of images from my trips there though. From negatives, to slides, to digital. It'll take me a lifetime to sort through all of them.
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Gorgeous photos! Many Glacier is one of my favorite spots. At least there are restrictions there… yet.
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Friday is drive from Chinook MT to Kalispell (about 4 hours to get to west glacier)
I am hoping to get up early and do an afternoon hike in Glacier. An suggestions for a good hike? and am guessing I am going to have to get bear spray
I am hoping to get up early and do an afternoon hike in Glacier. An suggestions for a good hike? and am guessing I am going to have to get bear spray
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I hate all of you. There is no way I can make this work this year, and probably no way next year, and I am insanely jealous.
Of course, this is probably a good thing for ya'll because, with my amazingly slow climbing, you guys might have had to send a search party after me when you realize supper is over and I still haven't dragged my sorry backside in.
Of course, this is probably a good thing for ya'll because, with my amazingly slow climbing, you guys might have had to send a search party after me when you realize supper is over and I still haven't dragged my sorry backside in.
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Just adapt my mantra: I may be slow, but I make up for it by stopping a lot.
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I hate all of you. There is no way I can make this work this year, and probably no way next year, and I am insanely jealous.
Of course, this is probably a good thing for ya'll because, with my amazingly slow climbing, you guys might have had to send a search party after me when you realize supper is over and I still haven't dragged my sorry backside in.
Of course, this is probably a good thing for ya'll because, with my amazingly slow climbing, you guys might have had to send a search party after me when you realize supper is over and I still haven't dragged my sorry backside in.
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I hate all of you. There is no way I can make this work this year, and probably no way next year, and I am insanely jealous.
Of course, this is probably a good thing for ya'll because, with my amazingly slow climbing, you guys might have had to send a search party after me when you realize supper is over and I still haven't dragged my sorry backside in.
Of course, this is probably a good thing for ya'll because, with my amazingly slow climbing, you guys might have had to send a search party after me when you realize supper is over and I still haven't dragged my sorry backside in.
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Here's the Day 1 data that I have. I'm a terrible climber and there's only one short hill that I have to walk.
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For any of you wanting a check-ride, myself and some local Cino riders will be riding up to the Hyak Tunnel via Iron Horse Trail on Monday the 5th. Meet at the Rattlesnake Lake parking lot at 10; should be heading off by 1030. The variable gravel surfaces are perfect for evaluating your choice of bike - but come for the fun and comradery
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You're preaching to the choir, Brother Scott. I'll get there some day. Definitely not this year, probably not next year. I'm targeting 2023.
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For any of you wanting a check-ride, myself and some local Cino riders will be riding up to the Hyak Tunnel via Iron Horse Trail on Monday the 5th. Meet at the Rattlesnake Lake parking lot at 10; should be heading off by 1030. The variable gravel surfaces are perfect for evaluating your choice of bike - but come for the fun and comradery
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I really hope the Davidson survives the pummeling to come; if not, I'll do Cino on the Casati.
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Iceberg lake in the Many Glaciers area. Phenomenal. It is very steep the first .5 mile or so and then quite easy after. Amazing payoff.
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