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Tired of the Snow and now the Rain.
Looking forward to riding every day and attending the RV show.
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I have 187 miles so far but still need to get back to camp another 20 miles or so. Went to Oatman then Laughlin then down 95 California to 63 then over the Parker Damn then up 95 Arizona to Mudshark for food and beer.
Heated gloves from Costco worked great - temperature ranged from a low of 10C to a high of 17 C and at 70 mph the wind chill came into play,
A great first day of riding
Heated gloves from Costco worked great - temperature ranged from a low of 10C to a high of 17 C and at 70 mph the wind chill came into play,
A great first day of riding
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Motorcycle, check, heated gloves, check, warmer than home temperatures, check, food and most importantly beer, check & check!
The TWs are ready. Heading down to the camper to start loading it up Thursday. Getting closer as we leave next week!
We have had constant snow cover since 11/7 and still have 16” and a whole lot of mega piles. We are considering heading for Quartzsite around the 10th of February, weather permitting and if I can excavate the toy hauler out of its winter tomb. It’s been a long cold winter and we seek sun and warmth.
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Weeks of snow is just too enticing for me. I'm out, not gonna make Quartzsite.
Today I skiied all day and still was skiing untracked bottomless powder with no one in site
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Lake Tahoe in the distance and me back on the mountain since the whole COVID and cancer thing
Loving it!
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Today I skiied all day and still was skiing untracked bottomless powder with no one in site
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Lake Tahoe in the distance and me back on the mountain since the whole COVID and cancer thing
Loving it!
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You're self-out...of Quartzsite!Weeks of snow is just too enticing for me. I'm out, not gonna make Quartzsite.
Today I skiied all day and still was skiing untracked bottomless powder with no one in site
New video by skipro3
Lake Tahoe in the distance and me back on the mountain since the whole COVID and cancer thing
Loving it!
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Looks you were at Sierra at Tahoe ski resort? Did you have some BBQ at the top?Weeks of snow is just too enticing for me. I'm out, not gonna make Quartzsite.
Today I skiied all day and still was skiing untracked bottomless powder with no one in site
New video by skipro3
Lake Tahoe in the distance and me back on the mountain since the whole COVID and cancer thing
Loving it!
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That is Sierra-at-Tahoe!
They either aren't open yet or aren't open on weekdays. (I have a weekday pass only)
I was riding a lift up with 2 ski patrollers, talking about how few guests are there this year after the fire. They said that if they can't convince the USFS to extend the season this spring, they likely won't be able to stay in business and will close next year. While it's GREAT to not have lines or worry about other skiers running into me, it would be a shame if they close doors for good. I think a lot of their base guests skied other resorts last season and realized that there are other options than a burned out mountain to ski. While the ungroomed slopes are nice, I too miss the tree skiing this year. It's sorta like the difference between riding the desert and riding the forests on a TW200. While is nice, it isn't the same and I love tree skiing and tree dirt biking.
Here's a video of me skiing in what is almost exactly the same area in the first video I posted yesterday. A stark difference:
New video by skipro3
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And just because, here's a video of snorkel sking conditions, snow over the top of my head. Now you see me, now you don't! Ha!
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Made it to Quartzsite
Hi Jolly is a Zoo so I moved over to LTVA, but it is a construction zone so will need to register tomorrow and find a home.
I did a WR ride above Lake Havasu
Do your rember that belt vibrator that was supposed to giggle the pounds off your gut, well that is what is was like riding there. Bike and Body took a beating.
I did find another Skull Rock
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Hi Jolly is a Zoo so I moved over to LTVA, but it is a construction zone so will need to register tomorrow and find a home.
I did a WR ride above Lake Havasu
Do your rember that belt vibrator that was supposed to giggle the pounds off your gut, well that is what is was like riding there. Bike and Body took a beating.
I did find another Skull Rock
Yesterday’s sunset
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That's some crazy great powder.That is Sierra-at-Tahoe!
They either aren't open yet or aren't open on weekdays. (I have a weekday pass only)
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I was riding a lift up with 2 ski patrollers, talking about how few guests are there this year after the fire. They said that if they can't convince the USFS to extend the season this spring, they likely won't be able to stay in business and will close next year. While it's GREAT to not have lines or worry about other skiers running into me, it would be a shame if they close doors for good. I think a lot of their base guests skied other resorts last season and realized that there are other options than a burned out mountain to ski. While the ungroomed slopes are nice, I too miss the tree skiing this year. It's sorta like the difference between riding the desert and riding the forests on a TW200. While is nice, it isn't the same and I love tree skiing and tree dirt biking.
Here's a video of me skiing in what is almost exactly the same area in the first video I posted yesterday. A stark difference:
New video by skipro3
And just because, here's a video of snorkel sking conditions, snow over the top of my head. Now you see me, now you don't! Ha!
New video by skipro3
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After the year you just came out of, it is so heartening to see that your lungs are up to the task. I'm happy for you, Gerry.Weeks of snow is just too enticing for me. I'm out, not gonna make Quartzsite.
Today I skiied all day and still was skiing untracked bottomless powder with no one in site
New video by skipro3
Lake Tahoe in the distance and me back on the mountain since the whole COVID and cancer thing
Loving it!
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I understand it would be a lot busier down there during RTR and Big Tent week but is the LTVA less crowded than Hi Jolly? I would have assumed the whole entire area around Quartzsite would be a Zoo. Hope you find a relatively quiet spot.
Had you ridden the area offroad north of Lake Havasu and if so has it just gotten worse since last time? I can't remember the member's name right off that lives by Lake Havasu but he has said how rough the roads/trails have become since SxS's started terrorizing them.
Still, I look forward to warmth and riding!
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Where I am now I can see my neighbours who are over 100’+ away. I will hunt around today to see if I can find a better spot.
Hi Jolly was packed and “my spot” was taken.
I have ridden the area above Lake Havasu a few times, I just took a different route this time.
I did find a few less rutted trails and some single track, but the SxS have just made a mess.
The hills have whoops on them! and I know how much you love whoops
I even hated the sand washes. I had to get up over 40 mph to ride the tops of the mounds and that just did not feel safe with all the cross tracking.
I think the member is Fire Up.
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Very Nice!
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Where did you end up, it looks good. Traffic in town is sure crazy. I plan to stay away from the Big Tent opening.
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Arizona now allows lane splitting in speed zones of 45 mph or less so getting back over the overpass is not so bad. That said 2 drivers tried to block me and 2 moved over and 1 swore at me.
I am in La Posa Tyson Wash
As you enter turn south and follow the power lines, after four dips ( Washes) the trail will spit and allow you on the west side of the power line take that road. You will see an rv flying 2 flags, the top one a 😃 go past his peninsula and follow the trail right a hard roght. There will be 2 rock stack, go through them and follow the track, there should be a white and blue RV on your left and you should see the 😃 face flags on your right. A red truck and trailer should be ahead of you off to the left and there will be a tent on the right side farther down. Follow the barely visible track as it winds its way towards Yuma road. I will be on your right (N) about 3/4 of a mile from highway 95. Confused well I almost get lost each time.
I sent you a message with my number if you want to meet somewhere
I do plan to check out the show at some point.
I am in La Posa Tyson Wash
As you enter turn south and follow the power lines, after four dips ( Washes) the trail will spit and allow you on the west side of the power line take that road. You will see an rv flying 2 flags, the top one a 😃 go past his peninsula and follow the trail right a hard roght. There will be 2 rock stack, go through them and follow the track, there should be a white and blue RV on your left and you should see the 😃 face flags on your right. A red truck and trailer should be ahead of you off to the left and there will be a tent on the right side farther down. Follow the barely visible track as it winds its way towards Yuma road. I will be on your right (N) about 3/4 of a mile from highway 95. Confused well I almost get lost each time.
I sent you a message with my number if you want to meet somewhere
I do plan to check out the show at some point.
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