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2007 -- May -- Hells Canyon -- Advrider group

After two days of riding through the Hells Canyon area solo, I met up with at group of Advrider.com riders. I rode with them from Clarkston to Joseph, retracing my route of Thursday. After lunch in Joseph, I took the 75 miles of pavement back to Clarkston and headed back to Seattle.
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  • Mac's cycle in Clarkston, Wa. There was about 40 riders that met that Saturday morning. Many came up from Boise, but some were local and some came from as far as Seattle (me).

    Mac's cycle in Clarkston, Wa. There was about 40 riders that met that Saturday morning. Many came up from Boise, but some were local and some came from as far as Seattle (me).

  • About 10 riders took the dirt route up Cold Springs road to the ridge overlooking the canyon. This is just after crossing the Ronde Grande river bridge.

    About 10 riders took the dirt route up Cold Springs road to the ridge overlooking the canyon. This is just after crossing the Ronde Grande river bridge.

  • My hero. Tom purchased this BMW in 1973 and it has 200k miles. Who needs a dual-sport!

    My hero. Tom purchased this BMW in 1973 and it has 200k miles. Who needs a dual-sport!

  • The group at the Ronde Grande river. My bike is in the foreground. No camping gear, as this was a day ride for me after camping the two days prior.

    The group at the Ronde Grande river. My bike is in the foreground. No camping gear, as this was a day ride for me after camping the two days prior.

  • Another oldie. A 1983 XL500.

    Another oldie. A 1983 XL500.

  • Ride shots climbing out of the canyon along Cold Springs.

    Ride shots climbing out of the canyon along Cold Springs.

  • More ride shots along Cold Springs.

    More ride shots along Cold Springs.

  • The were about 4 KLRs on this run, a V-Strom, two 1200GSs, a KTM LC4, a XL500, and...

    The were about 4 KLRs on this run, a V-Strom, two 1200GSs, a KTM LC4, a XL500, and...

  • a 1973 BMW...

    a 1973 BMW...

  • The ridge above Joseph canyon and Imnaha canyon.

    The ridge above Joseph canyon and Imnaha canyon.

  • A KLR in Hells Canyon

    A KLR in Hells Canyon

  • Another KLR in Hells Canyon.

    Another KLR in Hells Canyon.

  • One of the GSs.

    One of the GSs.

  • I dont think I stood up more than twice on this route. Of course there is considerable weight difference between a GS and a KLR. The big bigs did great on this road.

    I dont think I stood up more than twice on this route. Of course there is considerable weight difference between a GS and a KLR. The big bigs did great on this road.

  • The LC-4 coming back to find the group after burning ahead.

    The LC-4 coming back to find the group after burning ahead.

  • Looking out into the canyon area from the ridge. The overcast made for better picture lighting than my solo run two days prior.

    Looking out into the canyon area from the ridge. The overcast made for better picture lighting than my solo run two days prior.

  • A photo op on the ridge.

    A photo op on the ridge.

  • The group at Buckhorn lookout.

    The group at Buckhorn lookout.

  • A subset of the group at Buckhorn. I am on the left.

    A subset of the group at Buckhorn. I am on the left.

  • Action shots along Zumwalt road.

    Action shots along Zumwalt road.

  • This shot was a desperation move on my part. I couldnt get the camera to lock on the bike, so just shot randomly as the GS rolled by at about 60.

    This shot was a desperation move on my part. I couldnt get the camera to lock on the bike, so just shot randomly as the GS rolled by at about 60.

  • The 1973 Beemer at speed.

    The 1973 Beemer at speed.

  • We stopped to take pictures at a location where ranchers were loading up cattle. The scene was really spectacular. You see bikes scattered about all taking pictures.

    We stopped to take pictures at a location where ranchers were loading up cattle. The scene was really spectacular. You see bikes scattered about all taking pictures.

  • Another GS on Zumwalt road.

    Another GS on Zumwalt road.

  • The XL at speed.

    The XL at speed.

  • MOre pictures of the Eagle Cap area.

    MOre pictures of the Eagle Cap area.

  • I shot this old barn on Zumwalt road coming into Joseph. The Eagle Cap area is in the background. The peaks are about 9000 feet.

    I shot this old barn on Zumwalt road coming into Joseph. The Eagle Cap area is in the background. The peaks are about 9000 feet.

  • The end of my section of the ride. Lunch in Joseph then it was back to Clarkston and home to Seattle.

    The end of my section of the ride. Lunch in Joseph then it was back to Clarkston and home to Seattle.

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    One of the GSs.
    I dont think I stood up more than twice on this route. Of course there is considerable weight difference between a GS and a KLR. The big bigs did great on this road.
    The LC-4 coming back to find the group after burning ahead.