Cascade Loop, WA
 

The North Cascade Highway #20 is open. This was the earliest date I have ever rode over the pass. I like to do the Cascade Loop counter-clock wise. It all started out well going over Stevens Pass then sun and spring blossoms in Cashmere-

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Talked to my friend who lives in Winthrop-

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Always a good idea to keep the speed down in the Method Valley-

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This winter in WA was warm so not as much snow in the mountains-

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Things didn't look so good as I started up toward Washington Pass-

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What happens when it rains at 32F.? Snow-

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Is the GPS trying to tell me something?-

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Snowing on the pass but not a lot of snow on the ground. I have seen 10+' up there in previous years-

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The joy of a heated jacket and grips-

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A little later at the Ross Lake overlook it was in the 50s and sunny. A good day all in all-

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I would have taken the S but gas squirts out from under the tank when you turn the key on. Next weeks project.

Very nice, except for that virtually non-existent snowpack!

Which Garmin is that? Is it waterproof? Thinking of upgrading mine, again.

A cheap Nuvi 40 that I bought in a gas station in WY, not waterproof. My old one failed on the way to TOR. I now of two of them so I have a backup on trips.

Nice trip report.. we could use a few more of these. Really like how you pulled off the road into the snow to make it look like more of an adventure. :)

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If that bike were white it would be a stealth BMW...

Nice report!
It's 70 here! Uh Oh....

It would match the white red helmet too. :)

Rick, thanks for posting. Looks like a cold ride.

Notice the "Stich". Did you wear heat too or sound clothing?
Find I can ride to freezing without heat but 29 0r -2C is too cold.
We have to know that stuff here, where the bad weather comes from.
Looks like you a had great ride through some of "God's country."

Notice the "Stich". Did you wear heat too or sound clothing?
Find I can ride to freezing without heat but 29 or -2C is too cold.
We have to know that stuff here, where the bad weather comes from.
Looks like you a had great ride through some of "God's country."

Bill-

It seemed like a good idea to go into the snow until I was done taking pictures. Took about five minutes of pushing and pulling to get it back on pavement.

Cruzer-

I have a Gerbing jacket and heated grips. I start worrying about ice on the road before I get cold.

Good thing you didn't fall and break a hip… Not sure if Medicaid covers that. You did fill out all your paperwork for that now that you are eligible? :)

Between my wife's job, my job and that age thing I now have triple coverage. So when I go to the doctor I think they should pay me.;)

Thanks. That looks like a beautiful area to ride.:)