Pics from Doc's Washington and Oregon Volcanao Tour!

FastDoc · 09-13-2010, 11:50 PM

Crater Lake, Oregon. The first two days we were there it was foggy, rainy, cold (32-37 degrees) and occasional snow. Tough riding. With a good bike, good gear good skills and the Lord's will we made it OK.

A view of a trail in Mt Rainier National Park. This was a good day. Indeed all the days were good, but not dry for two of them!

A panorama of Goldie and Betty. Mt. St. Helen's National Park.

The amazing creation called Mt. Rainier. Second tallest mountain in the lower 48, and onlt a few feet shorter than My. Whitney. The difference is Mt. Rainier is still growing...

Out of sequence but Doc piloting his boat on The Mighty Columbia!

The bikes in the desert in Oregon.

Doc on top of a climb on Crater Lake. It was 1,000 feet down to the water, and 1,000 feet up to the rim. We did both.

Doc and his buddy Jim. Poor bastard lives in NJ. Our annual western rides are the highlight of his year.

On the dock in Crater Lake. Recall the 1,000 foot high trail leading up to the road...

Doc in the fog/rain/snow. Pray hard and dress electrically.

The rainbow was worth it.

A lake at MSH NP.

Betty.

Goldie. Note the burned/blasted trees from the 1980 eruption of MSH.

How do the elk know when they are not in season?

Happy doc on Mt. Rainier.

Fields of wildflowers.

Bikes in Packwood, WA.

Mt. Rainier.

Amazing lake colors in the Washington Cascades.

Jimmy's a Big Dude. Betty endured well.... :?

Hope you enjoyed a few of the pictures! I thought of you all a lot.

FastDoc

Weldangrind · 09-14-2010, 12:23 AM

Thanks again Doc!

I covet Betty.

TurboT · 09-14-2010, 01:19 AM

That Wing looks like a motorcycle limosine.

Nice pics Doc, looks like you men had a great time once again.

FastDoc · 09-14-2010, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboT

That Wing looks like a motorcycle limosine.

Nice pics Doc, looks like you men had a great time once again.

I think of it more as a two wheeled Porsche.

Life is good, gentlemen!

alkamp · 09-14-2010, 06:01 AM

Nice pics. Thanks Doc

BillR · 09-14-2010, 11:57 AM

Excellent. Thanks for the "trip".
God does do beautiful things.
My son is stationed at Fort Lewis. Made my first trip out there last year. Will do it again at some point.

SpudRider · 09-16-2010, 01:35 AM

Thanks for the nice ride report, Doc! I'm glad you guys had a good time.

Crater Lake is a wonderful place to visit!

I have reached the summit of Mount Saint Helens (post eruption).

In stark contrast, God spared my life when I fell eighteen vertical feet while ascending Disappointment Cleaver on Mount Rainier! 8O After I returned unharmed from that climb, I wisely decided to hang up my crampons!

Spud

FastDoc · 09-16-2010, 11:49 AM

I remember you mentioning that, Spud... 8O

I mislabeled a pic of Mt St Helens above as on Mt Rainier. The pic of the log jam in the lake is Spirit Lake on MSH. It is partly filled with fallen trees from the 1980 eruption.

I have been invited to climb Mt Adams with one of my patients. I am in good enough shape (I think) to do it but I simply don't have that kind of time to spare anytime soon. Maybe....

I did climb Lassen and Shasta, about 100 years ago.... 8)

mizke · 09-16-2010, 12:46 PM

you know, everytime you guys post these pictures of yalls awsome rides, and the views you have while on the rides. a little peice of my love for texas dies, if i where to be able to go out for rides like that you would see a total of 4 different kinds of trees, dirt, sand, pavement, cacti, 5 different kind of brushes and maybe a few deer. ive been all over texas and unless you get to the easternish side of houston, or the western side of fort stockton.. ITS ALL THE SAME

FastDoc · 09-16-2010, 12:54 PM

Check out Texas own Big Bend National Park. Great ride, great camping.

Watch the rattlesnakes, scorpians (not the MZ kind) and illegals wading across the Rio Grande mut flat and you'll love it. I recommend the horseback ride to the Gunsight Notch if they are still doing that.

Cal25 · 09-16-2010, 01:02 PM

Texas is a big state. Beyond your neighborhood is another neighborhood. Beyond your town is another town. Texas has the Gulf Coast, The piney woods of east Texas. Palo Duro Canyon and several smaller canyon areas. The Texas Hill country is called that for a reason ( not because Hank Hill lives there)

I have been to every county in Texas (all 254 of them). Some places I enjoyed more than others. But your view of Texas sounds pretty narrow.

EDIT: Sorry about my pro Texas rant

FastDoc · 09-16-2010, 01:05 PM

Its interesting a state that big only has one National Park.

Texas is easier to understand if you think about it as being a country rather than a state. It was, after all, its own 'country' before statehood.

Cal25 · 09-16-2010, 01:17 PM

actually there are 13 National parks in Texas. Most are really historical sites though.

FastDoc · 09-16-2010, 01:22 PM

I see what you mean regarding Monuments and Sites but I still think there is only one National Park.

http://www.nps.gov/archive/bith/TXNP.htm

mizke · 09-16-2010, 01:32 PM

it comes down to the old saying

the grass is always greener on the other side

ive been here for 26 years, i would preffer to have areas like in the awsome pictures posted above then what i always see here. dont get me wrong texas is fine and all and i like austin for the most part. but again the grass is always greener on the other side..btw sorry for the thread drift didnt mean it to happen like that

09-13-2010, 11:50 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Pics from Doc's Washington and Oregon Volcanao Tour! Crater Lake, Oregon. The first two days we were there it was foggy, rainy, cold (32-37 degrees) and occasional snow. Tough riding. With a good bike, good gear good skills and the Lord's will we made it OK. A view of a trail in Mt Rainier National Park. This was a good day. Indeed all the days were good, but not dry for two of them! A panorama of Goldie and Betty. Mt. St. Helen's National Park. The amazing creation called Mt. Rainier. Second tallest mountain in the lower 48, and onlt a few feet shorter than My. Whitney. The difference is Mt. Rainier is still growing... Out of sequence but Doc piloting his boat on The Mighty Columbia! The bikes in the desert in Oregon. Doc on top of a climb on Crater Lake. It was 1,000 feet down to the water, and 1,000 feet up to the rim. We did both. Doc and his buddy Jim. Poor bastard lives in NJ. Our annual western rides are the highlight of his year. On the dock in Crater Lake. Recall the 1,000 foot high trail leading up to the road... Doc in the fog/rain/snow. Pray hard and dress electrically. The rainbow was worth it. A lake at MSH NP. Betty. Goldie. Note the burned/blasted trees from the 1980 eruption of MSH. How do the elk know when they are not in season? Happy doc on Mt. Rainier. Fields of wildflowers. Bikes in Packwood, WA. Mt. Rainier. Amazing lake colors in the Washington Cascades. Jimmy's a Big Dude. Betty endured well.... :? Hope you enjoyed a few of the pictures! I thought of you all a lot. FastDoc __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-14-2010, 12:23 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks again Doc! I covet Betty. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	That Wing looks like a motorcycle limosine. Nice pics Doc, looks like you men had a great time once again. __________________ My Blogs: Chinese Motorcycle Blog A Man's Blog
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09-16-2010, 01:35 AM	#7
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for the nice ride report, Doc! I'm glad you guys had a good time. Crater Lake is a wonderful place to visit! I have reached the summit of Mount Saint Helens (post eruption). In stark contrast, God spared my life when I fell eighteen vertical feet while ascending Disappointment Cleaver on Mount Rainier! 8O After I returned unharmed from that climb, I wisely decided to hang up my crampons! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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09-16-2010, 11:49 AM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I remember you mentioning that, Spud... 8O I mislabeled a pic of Mt St Helens above as on Mt Rainier. The pic of the log jam in the lake is Spirit Lake on MSH. It is partly filled with fallen trees from the 1980 eruption. I have been invited to climb Mt Adams with one of my patients. I am in good enough shape (I think) to do it but I simply don't have that kind of time to spare anytime soon. Maybe.... I did climb Lassen and Shasta, about 100 years ago.... 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-14-2010, 06:01 AM	#5
alkamp Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 93	Nice pics. Thanks Doc
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09-14-2010, 11:57 AM	#6
BillR Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 588	Excellent. Thanks for the "trip". God does do beautiful things. My son is stationed at Fort Lewis. Made my first trip out there last year. Will do it again at some point.
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09-16-2010, 12:46 PM	#9
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	you know, everytime you guys post these pictures of yalls awsome rides, and the views you have while on the rides. a little peice of my love for texas dies, if i where to be able to go out for rides like that you would see a total of 4 different kinds of trees, dirt, sand, pavement, cacti, 5 different kind of brushes and maybe a few deer. ive been all over texas and unless you get to the easternish side of houston, or the western side of fort stockton.. ITS ALL THE SAME
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09-16-2010, 12:54 PM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Check out Texas own Big Bend National Park. Great ride, great camping. Watch the rattlesnakes, scorpians (not the MZ kind) and illegals wading across the Rio Grande mut flat and you'll love it. I recommend the horseback ride to the Gunsight Notch if they are still doing that. __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-16-2010, 01:02 PM	#11
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Texas is a big state. Beyond your neighborhood is another neighborhood. Beyond your town is another town. Texas has the Gulf Coast, The piney woods of east Texas. Palo Duro Canyon and several smaller canyon areas. The Texas Hill country is called that for a reason ( not because Hank Hill lives there) I have been to every county in Texas (all 254 of them). Some places I enjoyed more than others. But your view of Texas sounds pretty narrow. EDIT: Sorry about my pro Texas rant
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09-16-2010, 01:05 PM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Its interesting a state that big only has one National Park. Texas is easier to understand if you think about it as being a country rather than a state. It was, after all, its own 'country' before statehood. __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-16-2010, 01:17 PM	#13
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	actually there are 13 National parks in Texas. Most are really historical sites though.
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09-16-2010, 01:22 PM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I see what you mean regarding Monuments and Sites but I still think there is only one National Park. http://www.nps.gov/archive/bith/TXNP.htm __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-16-2010, 01:32 PM	#15
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	it comes down to the old saying the grass is always greener on the other side ive been here for 26 years, i would preffer to have areas like in the awsome pictures posted above then what i always see here. dont get me wrong texas is fine and all and i like austin for the most part. but again the grass is always greener on the other side..btw sorry for the thread drift didnt mean it to happen like that
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