The PNW is losing Jr. Bullit, she's going to be with her bo in Canada, so to celebrate she requested a last hurrah ride. i decided to lead the ride and Oly and Meghan Black jumped on the list. i'd been a few trails of the suggested trail ride that we were about to engage in, not all the trails however. But on the map the others "looked" fun.... 
aaaah the trusting monkies following the blind.
Lucky for all of us it turned out to be a great time.
Blue Lake Butte to Blue Lake-Yozoo-Hamiltone Peak-Hamilton Buttes w/shuttle assist
18 miles
2300 feet climbing 5400 feet descending
Gettin up and waiting to carpool at the butt crack of dawn. :dancing:
Blue Lake Butte to Blue Lake/Connector Trail/Bishop Ridge
Jr. Bullit descending off of Blue Lake Buttes
Time for fun at Blue Lake, Meghan always tryin to catch air. :dancing:
Exodus of tadpoles at Blue Lake.
We probably could have stayed at the Lake forever, but it was time to pedal on to Yozoo Trail. Meghan pedaling a long harsh mostly hike a bike ascent.
Climbin up the steep stuff i would up slipping into a rut and plopping on my side. i heard something rustling in the brush, i go to grab it, and lo and behold who do i find? The papa of all them tadpoles at the lake "Pimp Frog Daddy".
Meghan was powerless to resist his charm.
Yozoo Trail
Talk about tough jobs.... We ran into some Forest Service Rangers on dirt bikes at the Yozoo Trail junction. Great couple of guys, we yapped around for quite a while. i found it completely hilarious one Ranger spent the whole time feasting on huckleberries. What a hard life....
i'd spied Yozoo on a ride a few weeks back, and it turned out to be everything i expected and more.
a rump shot for Biggins.(if he's back from quitting that is)
Meghan again with Mt. Rainier
And yet another Meghan shot. The views were epic, but the trail was killer too. i did a nice digger in the high side of the lower trail, the trail let you know who's boss.
The trail also killed a few tubes as well. Stubbornly we worked on fixing Meghans tire to keep her on the trail. 6 patches later she was still goin strong.
Hamilton Peak/Hamilton Butte Trail
Jr. Bullit and her bo Steve decided to call it a little early so me Oly and Meghan pressed on to get the last section of downhill off of Hamilton Butte Trail. They missed out on an incredible descent and panorama. But they didn't miss out on the harsh hike a bike climb up to the Peak. i was so tired i left my bike on the trail to press on, and Meghan told me i sucked. i told her she hated on me now, but she'd love me later. i was hoping i was right.
PANORAMA
i was right....
THE QUEST FOR TACOS!
Oly rippin Hamilton Buttes with Mt. Adams in the background.
Still a little sore at us for missin the great descent, but still i believe we sent off Jr. Bullit to Canada with a smile. A big Mexi feast to end the day. Good times, good times......
aaaah the trusting monkies following the blind. Lucky for all of us it turned out to be a great time.
Blue Lake Butte to Blue Lake-Yozoo-Hamiltone Peak-Hamilton Buttes w/shuttle assist
18 miles
2300 feet climbing 5400 feet descending
Gettin up and waiting to carpool at the butt crack of dawn. :dancing:
Blue Lake Butte to Blue Lake/Connector Trail/Bishop Ridge
Jr. Bullit descending off of Blue Lake Buttes
Time for fun at Blue Lake, Meghan always tryin to catch air. :dancing:
Exodus of tadpoles at Blue Lake.
We probably could have stayed at the Lake forever, but it was time to pedal on to Yozoo Trail. Meghan pedaling a long harsh mostly hike a bike ascent.
Climbin up the steep stuff i would up slipping into a rut and plopping on my side. i heard something rustling in the brush, i go to grab it, and lo and behold who do i find? The papa of all them tadpoles at the lake "Pimp Frog Daddy".
Meghan was powerless to resist his charm.
Yozoo Trail
Talk about tough jobs.... We ran into some Forest Service Rangers on dirt bikes at the Yozoo Trail junction. Great couple of guys, we yapped around for quite a while. i found it completely hilarious one Ranger spent the whole time feasting on huckleberries. What a hard life....
i'd spied Yozoo on a ride a few weeks back, and it turned out to be everything i expected and more.
a rump shot for Biggins.(if he's back from quitting that is)
Meghan again with Mt. Rainier
And yet another Meghan shot. The views were epic, but the trail was killer too. i did a nice digger in the high side of the lower trail, the trail let you know who's boss.
The trail also killed a few tubes as well. Stubbornly we worked on fixing Meghans tire to keep her on the trail. 6 patches later she was still goin strong.
Hamilton Peak/Hamilton Butte Trail
Jr. Bullit and her bo Steve decided to call it a little early so me Oly and Meghan pressed on to get the last section of downhill off of Hamilton Butte Trail. They missed out on an incredible descent and panorama. But they didn't miss out on the harsh hike a bike climb up to the Peak. i was so tired i left my bike on the trail to press on, and Meghan told me i sucked. i told her she hated on me now, but she'd love me later. i was hoping i was right.
PANORAMA
i was right....
THE QUEST FOR TACOS!
Oly rippin Hamilton Buttes with Mt. Adams in the background.
Still a little sore at us for missin the great descent, but still i believe we sent off Jr. Bullit to Canada with a smile. A big Mexi feast to end the day. Good times, good times......
at everything..............
