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It's an early riding season this year, and today I got out on Friar's favourite ride, a loop through absolutely breathtaking mountain scenery. I knew it would be frozen up there, but that's part of the appeal this time of year. Nothing beats cutting through mountain snowscapes on a dry road with blue skies and warm sun to lead the way. Breathtaking, intoxicating, sensational, magnificent... just a few words to describe today's experience!! I took some pictures... enjoy!! Absolutely no snow in the valley floor but only minutes after this picture was taken, we were riding past snow fields and frozen lakes.  Does anything beat this for scenery?!  Check out the snow bank next to the bikes... It's gotta be 6 feet deep!  Lots of snow flanking the road. So beautiful!  I'm seriously considering the purchase of this cabin up at the top of the pass we rode through today. Check out how much snow there is up there!!!  Frozen Bear Lake. It was cold up there but ya just gotta dress for it. I was comfortable throughout the whole ride!  At times it was cold, other times warm. The air was sooooo fresh and clean... Each turn revealed sensations only imagined by even the most seasoned adventure seeker. It is an amazing experience to be back on the bike again!!! 
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It's gorgeous alright, Keith!  And yeah, it looks like ya had a great run today.  (...thanks for the pics and the write-up!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Thanks, super pictures.
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Great pics, I understand the beauty of riding in those conditions. I drove home (car) from Reno a few days ago and once hitting Donner Pass I wished I was on my bike...snow everywhere, clear roads and blue skies.
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Beautiful ... but I got fixated on a whole lake of frozen beer! Where is this paradise?
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BEAR lake Richard! Or is it Beer with an NZ accent   Nice pictures Keith! I think it'd be a bit outside my comfort zone riding there.My blood's too thin from Aussie weather
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Sooo jealous!!! Did you stuff any of those little heater packettes in pockets or toes of boots or have a power takeoff for a vest?
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Did you stuff any of those little heater packettes in pockets or toes of boots or have a power takeoff for a vest?
No need for heated anything, it was just that nice!
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I DO have to get back up there.
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Kaslo.......... , New Denver........... . Nice country indeed Mr Park. Amazes me Keith, how being not that far away our snowpacks are so different this year  jh
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Keith, that looks awesome. I can't wait to get there. See you in July!!
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btw...nice to know that John is still influencing the group
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Nice! Now where is that Star Trek teleporter gizmo when I need it?
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Nice! Now where is that Star Trek teleporter gizmo when I need it?
That would be on the Skydeck in Trail 
j h
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Always love the pics you post Keith.  Jealous beyond measure but keep them coming. 
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I DO have to get back up there.
Yup, you do! 
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I could almost imagine stepping out on Bear Lake for some ice fishing... but I'd just rather keep on riding!
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I was in the Welcome Center in Whistler, BC. There was a little sushi bar in the back. Seemed like an odd place for sushi but they were making it right in front of me.
Oh my gosh, the sockeye was still twitching when he served it. Enormous hunks of that bright orange sucker. Must have jumper right out of the river onto his cutting board.
Salmon has never been quite the same for me.
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In Between the Dark and the Light..
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........Friggin Awesome.........
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I was in the Welcome Center in Whistler, BC. There was a little sushi bar in the back. Seemed like an odd place for sushi but they were making it right in front of me. Can't beat the quality and freshness of salmon they use to make those delightfull treats.
Oh my gosh, the sockeye was still twitching when he served it. Enormous hunks of that bright orange sucker. Must have jumper right out of the river onto his cutting board.
Salmon has never been quite the same for me.
I saw that sushi bar when I was out there in Jan. funny place for it. Friend owns Japanese rest. in Whistler Weston Hotel so we indulged ourselves there. Can't beat the freshness of Salmon used for Sushi on the West coast.
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Super pics!  Make that cold!
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Super pics!
Make that cold!
One of the best, most invigorating, intoxicating, rejuvenating, nostril flaring rides EVER! I believe it's akin to climbing Mount Everest in terms of exhilaration!!! At least that's the way I feel about it. 
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Outstanding Keith - Thanks.
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