Started at 8:00 am (cwu in background)
was a good workout, had to groom my own trail in parts
depth
Overlooking the Yakima River
One of the many bridges on the John Wayne Pioneer Trail
Huge chunks of ice and fog, made for some dramatic views
Blue Heron hunting through the fog
Gladmar Research Area
Had breakfast 2 bananas and a tube of peanut/flaxbutter
Pano almost came out perfect.
Mt. Stuart
Second largest non-volcanic mountain in Washington State
That canyon is where the fun begins
To give you an idea of the cold, that white stuff is moisture freezing to the bar ends
Also, my eyelashes froze shut numerous times
and my nose froze in on itself once with a deep inhale
This coyote was on the hill, had to do a double take it was a deer
it was a big dog for sure!
Beautiful spring fed ice formation
Was a lot more colorful in person
Bike in corner for size reference!
had to be quick, chunks were hitting my helmet as it was thawing some
Just beautiful!
There's a flowing creek underneath that snow
occasionally a gust of wind would knock the snow off the branches
Made for some great refraction!
At this point, no cars/truck allowed, sno-park people only
Didn't see a single soul
The only sound was snow falling from the trees
and an occasional rustling from the breeze
Standing on a frozen portion of the creek
Falling snow+direct sunlight
Peering into the creek
Bridge to the Taneum Campground
Pano
They plowed the entrance like this so no vehicles can get through
Varied Thrush, just a lovely bird!
On the way out they brought out the groomer :)
Made for a quick ride back with a tailwind
Black-tailed Deer
I see you!
Looked like she was having fun
On the way out now
Gorgeous Rough-Legged Hawk
(Winter visitor only!)
Larger Bird
(C17 Galaxy)
Same hawk buzzing along
Irrigation
2-3 year old female Bald Eagle
Male Adult Bald Eagle
Hard to see, but the canyon I was in is to the right
of the pole on the left
Sun was my companion the whole trip!
Had a puncture, developed a slow leak
fortunately my new high volume pump saved the day!
Solid day of riding with some of the best scenes this year.
Not bad for 2 bananas, a peanut butter tube, a cup of trail-mix/nuts,
pea protein isolate, and a vitamin B12 supplement.
(all vegan approved)
Cheaper than a gallon of gas and hitting the second wind is always worth it.
5% of my riding goal is done for February.
7 hours and 45 minutes, speed and distance will pick up as the snow thaws
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