“2010 Forever West” Featuring The Best Of The West On Big Trailies - Page 5

DockingPilot · 01-01-2011, 08:31 AM

The next morning I woke very early due to being still, on EST. I was snug in my Hilleberg Soulo but I could definitely tell it was cold outside. I filled my urine bottle from the comfort and warmth of the Soulo and the Big Agnes.

We break camp and head to Ashton Idaho, right on the intended route, for breakfast.
As evidence of our late year gamble on weather. The date is sown above the dinner.

We are on the west side of Yellowstone and Grand Teton NP. We are headed for Grand Teton and we get there on the Ashton-Flagg Ranch Rd will takes in from the west right between the 2 NP's.

My 1st time in Wyoming. I was looking forward to it.

Redcorn as we enter Grand Teton.

Man, those French women must be big breasted

Mike, just loving it.

We took a walk to Jenny Lake. Pristine to say the least.

By the time we were finished closing our jaws and riding the loop around Grand Teton, it was getting into the afternoon. We decided to head for Union Pass and see what we found for lodging. If nothing we were certain we would fins an excellent primitive camp spot. So off we went.

Right on Union Pass at around 9k feet we find this place.

We rent this whole cabin for $200 ! Its a no brainer. They have food and all.

Every guest camp has a good saloon, no exception here

Dennis

The owner (guy behind the bar) stated his location was one of the last unrestricted snowmobile havens in WY. Last year however, he almost went broke because of no snow until MAY, losing 300K in the process. In WY, you live or die by the weather and recreation.

We had a great supper. One of the best steaks we ever had. After the owner of the lodge offered up the Moose ! Mike being away from his girlfriend for 4 days now, cant resist the urge to hump the moose.

Most of these places around here are closed this time of year. It was really cold that night. Low 20's. We were lucky once again. W ere snug as a bug.

We slept sound that night. Not a creature stirred not even a........Wolf

Tomorrow we continue south again on the CDR, we'll fuel up in Pinedale and the landscape will suddenly change dramatically as we near the Oregon Trail in central Wyoming. Tomorrow night will be one of the most memorable for me as we camp on South pass and the Sweetwater river just like the Pioneers.

byways · 01-01-2011, 08:53 AM

Duane got naked, in public view, in the heart of Mormon Country? Say it ain't so!

wpbarlow · 01-01-2011, 09:03 AM

Spectacular pictures and to the point narrative Frank.

10Cup · 01-01-2011, 09:13 AM

Awesome report and the pictures are fantastic! Can't wait to ride this area myself!

DougZ73 · 01-01-2011, 09:32 AM

Another awesome RR.

Anyone else having trouble with the vids loading and starting automatically as you load the ADV page??? maybe its just a Firefox thing??

jessehere · 01-01-2011, 09:34 AM

keep it coming Frank!

DockingPilot · 01-01-2011, 09:50 AM

Walt, George and all you fellas, thanks !

larryboy · 01-01-2011, 10:07 AM

Only $200 for that place? Man, that's when it really pays off to have a bunch of riding buddies!!

Blagadán · 01-01-2011, 10:24 AM

Excellent RR so far, really enjoying it.

F.P. · 01-01-2011, 11:42 AM

Outstanding photos! Thanks and keep it coming!
FP

byways · 01-01-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougZ73

Another awesome RR.

Anyone else having trouble with the vids loading and starting automatically as you load the ADV page??? maybe its just a Firefox thing??

Yes.

advNZer? · 01-01-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DockingPilot

We just finished riding the Gravelly Range and are headed southerly for Wyoming.

Duane picks up a fence nail and we get our 1st puncture.

And it's fixed.

surely he coulda rolled forward another few feet!

DingWeed · 01-01-2011, 03:37 PM

RR looking Great!!! Fantastick pics!!

I cant wait to see the "Bridge"

Thanks for the ridalong!

Scott

BigDogAdventures.com · 01-01-2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DingWeed

RR looking Great!!! Fantastick pics!!

I cant wait to see the "Bridge"

Thanks for the ridalong!

Scott

I wonder just how far they would ride to just see a bridge ??????
I can't wait to see this bridge they talk of.

Mark

MTrider16 · 01-01-2011, 07:37 PM

Wahoo, the RR is in progress. Great to see your pics and prose Frank.

David

01-01-2011, 08:31 AM	#61
DockingPilot ^OP Hooked Up and Hard Over Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Andover, N.J. Oddometer: 7,451	Day 3 The next morning I woke very early due to being still, on EST. I was snug in my Hilleberg Soulo but I could definitely tell it was cold outside. I filled my urine bottle from the comfort and warmth of the Soulo and the Big Agnes. We break camp and head to Ashton Idaho, right on the intended route, for breakfast. As evidence of our late year gamble on weather. The date is sown above the dinner. We are on the west side of Yellowstone and Grand Teton NP. We are headed for Grand Teton and we get there on the Ashton-Flagg Ranch Rd will takes in from the west right between the 2 NP's. My 1st time in Wyoming. I was looking forward to it. Redcorn as we enter Grand Teton. Man, those French women must be big breasted Mike, just loving it. We took a walk to Jenny Lake. Pristine to say the least. By the time we were finished closing our jaws and riding the loop around Grand Teton, it was getting into the afternoon. We decided to head for Union Pass and see what we found for lodging. If nothing we were certain we would fins an excellent primitive camp spot. So off we went. Right on Union Pass at around 9k feet we find this place. We rent this whole cabin for $200 ! Its a no brainer. They have food and all. Every guest camp has a good saloon, no exception here Dennis The owner (guy behind the bar) stated his location was one of the last unrestricted snowmobile havens in WY. Last year however, he almost went broke because of no snow until MAY, losing 300K in the process. In WY, you live or die by the weather and recreation. We had a great supper. One of the best steaks we ever had. After the owner of the lodge offered up the Moose ! Mike being away from his girlfriend for 4 days now, cant resist the urge to hump the moose. Most of these places around here are closed this time of year. It was really cold that night. Low 20's. We were lucky once again. W ere snug as a bug. We slept sound that night. Not a creature stirred not even a........Wolf Tomorrow we continue south again on the CDR, we'll fuel up in Pinedale and the landscape will suddenly change dramatically as we near the Oregon Trail in central Wyoming. Tomorrow night will be one of the most memorable for me as we camp on South pass and the Sweetwater river just like the Pioneers. __________________ Frank Reinbold "Every bike I ever had, was the best bike I ever had, when I had it" *2010 FOREVER WEST* NEW ENGLAND AND CANADA OFFROAD F800GS 14 DAY IDAHO ADVENTURE KTM 950 TRANS AM TRAIL WEST TRANS AM TRAIL VID CLIP THE DEAN OF WESTERN ADVENTURE ROUTES DockingPilot screwed with this post 01-01-2011 at 09:49 AM

01-01-2011, 08:53 AM	#62
byways byways Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 1,482	Duane got naked, in public view, in the heart of Mormon Country? Say it ain't so! __________________ Tony Huegel Backcountry Byways Journal Leave No Trace Heart of the West Adventure Route (a.k.a. Forever West)

01-01-2011, 09:03 AM	#63
wpbarlow Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Central NJ Oddometer: 7,891	Spectacular pictures and to the point narrative Frank. __________________ Walter Barlow

01-01-2011, 09:13 AM	#64
10Cup Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Oddometer: 2,267	Awesome report and the pictures are fantastic! Can't wait to ride this area myself! __________________ 10Cup - WR250R - BMW R1200GS Trails of the West 2011 Moab/Western TAT 2010 Continental Divide Ride 09 Route 66 Ride SPOT Tracker SpearMotorSports, Inc. The cost of living's going up, and the chance of livin's going down.

01-01-2011, 09:32 AM	#65
DougZ73 Lacks Freetime Joined: Oct 2009 Location: NJ Oddometer: 4,923	Another awesome RR. Anyone else having trouble with the vids loading and starting automatically as you load the ADV page??? maybe its just a Firefox thing?? __________________ Skyline Drive 11/2010 , Catskills 2010 trip, Catskills 2011 , Southern TNJT, 2011 WRR/X rear shock adjustment , DZ Moto Photo Bloggin' , Learning photography thread - Ryder Joseph Z. , Born 11/26/12-- the next Adventure begins.

01-01-2011, 09:34 AM	#66
jessehere Ridin' Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Jersey(EXIT 10) Oddometer: 749	keep it coming Frank!

01-01-2011, 09:50 AM	#67
DockingPilot ^OP Hooked Up and Hard Over Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Andover, N.J. Oddometer: 7,451	Walt, George and all you fellas, thanks ! __________________ Frank Reinbold "Every bike I ever had, was the best bike I ever had, when I had it" *2010 FOREVER WEST* NEW ENGLAND AND CANADA OFFROAD F800GS 14 DAY IDAHO ADVENTURE KTM 950 TRANS AM TRAIL WEST TRANS AM TRAIL VID CLIP THE DEAN OF WESTERN ADVENTURE ROUTES

01-01-2011, 10:07 AM	#68
larryboy Paint it black. Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Über Alles,Ca Oddometer: 12,870	Only $200 for that place? Man, that's when it really pays off to have a bunch of riding buddies!!

01-01-2011, 10:24 AM	#69
Blagadán Kevin Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Ireland Oddometer: 168	Excellent RR so far, really enjoying it.

01-01-2011, 11:42 AM	#70
F.P. Clown who is sick Joined: Jul 2007 Location: San Josey, CA Oddometer: 362	Outstanding photos! Thanks and keep it coming! FP __________________ '07 R12GSA '73 VW Thing "Sometimes it's fun to make a bad decision." (my son at 8 years old)

01-01-2011, 03:37 PM	#73
DingWeed Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Just North of the Southern Border Oddometer: 317	RR looking Great!!! Fantastick pics!! I cant wait to see the "Bridge" Thanks for the ridalong! Scott __________________ self discipline.......personal responsibility

01-01-2011, 07:37 PM	#75
MTrider16 Ridin' in MT Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Eastern Montana Oddometer: 987	Wahoo, the RR is in progress. Great to see your pics and prose Frank. David __________________ '07 VFR800, '09 F800GS, 07 CRF250X Riding roads in Montana - Big Sky Country www.mtrider16.smugmug.com Alaska Trip Report

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