So what do you do when you have a bike delivered from Ontario to Alberta by your dad? Of coarse, you take a couple of days off work, grab your uncle (me), and meet your dad for an extended run. In this case Kyle and I headed south of Calgary and intercepted Darryl in Great Falls Montana, carrying on for a run over the Bear Tooth highway, through Yellowstone (running east to west), and return to Canada via the border crossing in Glacier National/ Waterton park, covering a total of 2100 kms. and experiencing everything from winter up on the bears tooth highway to early summer as we ran through the valleys in the Gallaten and Hellena National forests.
By the way REG, the seat was great. Saved my butt. I was the only one who did not suffer during the 4 days.
One of the local pubs visited along the way.
Up on the top of the Bears Tooth Highway the snow had yet to melt clear. Darryl could be seen throwing snowballs as he drove out of the corners. This highway had a couple of hundred hairpin corners to keep your attention. My VStrom parked adjacent the snow on the highway.
I am always amazed at the shapes trees take when exposed to weather.
The stunted brush was everywhere in the valley through Yellowstone.
A friendly warden smiling for the camera.
We followed the Grand Loop road along the Yellowstone River. Hundreds of Buffalo wandered along beside the road and river.
Great expanses of territory, with very few homes/ranches visible.
Heading north we stayed at Pincher Creek. Just as we arrived, a storm rolled in. This is an area that is exposed to constant wind. A wind farm is clearly visible just east of the town.
Just north of Longview, with Calgary just over an hour away.
By the way REG, the seat was great. Saved my butt. I was the only one who did not suffer during the 4 days.
Up on the top of the Bears Tooth Highway the snow had yet to melt clear. Darryl could be seen throwing snowballs as he drove out of the corners. This highway had a couple of hundred hairpin corners to keep your attention. My VStrom parked adjacent the snow on the highway.
The view from the top.
The stunted brush was everywhere in the valley through Yellowstone.
A friendly warden smiling for the camera.
We followed the Grand Loop road along the Yellowstone River. Hundreds of Buffalo wandered along beside the road and river.
We did find hot springs. Spring brings the smell of sulphur in the air.
Bevis and Butthead
Out on the prairie again. We headed north on highway 89
Great expanses of territory, with very few homes/ranches visible.
Hoodlems
Photo op at the Canadian border
Just north of Longview, with Calgary just over an hour away.
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