2016 Red Lodge Rendezvous! June 23-26th the Schnizel!

[Pterodactyl]

A tale as old as the sea. A grizzled old sailor with a bed to share and no takers. Alas, the day of the Cabin Boy has passed.

 

[Niehart]

I do love Beartooth Pass.

 

[RaYzerman19]

I have a lot in Spearfish which you can park trucks and trailers on. It is an in town lot never had any security issues there.

Thank you, John!! We'll be in touch as we get closer to liftoff........

 

[zzzzip]

I do love Beartooth Pass.

Will we have to drive on the other side of the road like these guys?

 

[Niehart]

All depends on which side of the road the snow plows are on.

With a little luck we won't have to worry about it though one year I did get snowed on up there on the 4th of July.

 

[PJ4863]

I was just about to ask that.. so I'm bringing my heated gear

 

[RaYzerman19]

I was just about to ask that.. so I'm bringing my heated gear

Don't kid yourself, bring it. Last time I was there it was 70F at the bottom and quite cool at the top.

 

[HelzBelz]

I have no accommodations yet, I live in Bozeman. But unless I lose 30lbs between now and then I am a snorer. I'd like to spare someone that misery.. So if someone has an extra room I would be interested.

(But if I lose 30 lbs, I will have wasted money respringing and rebuilding the Penske I just bought.. But if I lose 30 lbs I might sleep better and live longer..

)

 

[zzzzip]

Does anybody know if the road between Ten Sleep and Manderson is paved? Thought I'd try it going or coming from Greybull rather than taking 16. Mapquest says it's shorter.

 

[bigjohnsd]

Does anybody know if the road between Ten Sleep and Manderson is paved? Thought I'd try it going or coming from Greybull rather than taking 16. Mapquest says it's shorter.

Yes the road is paved and it is a Gem. A few deer now and again, but never any of the PoPo

 

[zzzzip]

Does anybody know if the road between Ten Sleep and Manderson is paved? Thought I'd try it going or coming from Greybull rather than taking 16. Mapquest says it's shorter.

Yes the road is paved and it is a Gem. A few deer now and again, but never any of the PoPo

Thanks, I will ride it inbound from Rapid City.

 

[NorCal FJR]

My vacation bid for the Red Lodge trip was not approved, but after holding out hope and a few transfers by other people....I finally got approved for the time off!!!!! I am so freaken excited I can't believe it. Ordered the shirts for the wife and I; a few thing to do to the black eagle and we will be off for Red Lodge. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again this year.

 

[Abercrombie FJR]

My vacation bid for the Red Lodge trip was not approved, but after holding out hope and a few transfers by other people....I finally got approved for the time off!!!!! I am so freaken excited I can't believe it. Ordered the shirts for the wife and I; a few thing to do to the black eagle and we will be off for Red Lodge. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again this year.

I can't wait to meet you! You have been added to the attendance list. Let me know if you would like your lodging location added to the attendance list.

 

[Niehart]

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/montana/places-to-explore-mt/

And I like this even more because my daughter's home is in the Flathead Lake Picture.

Her home has become a place for homeless bikers like escapefjrtist, redneck j, curly joe, panman, hauling ashe, JimieJimie, Jay H and many more.

 

[AdamK]

I was just about to ask that.. so I'm bringing my heated gear

The first time I was going to ride Beartooth I asked my buddy from Billings what gear I should bring. His answer was, "no matter what time of year it is, bring it all"!

 

[escapefjrtist]

I'm ready for another summer of "Homeless Biker Parking" !

--G

 

[Niehart]

And just in case you want to spend a little more time in Montana:

https://glaciermt.com/blog/21-amazing-places-montana-youve-never-heard-of/

 

[Fontanaman]

This url suggest Beartooth Pass will be open:

https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/lack-of-snow-speeds-highway-crew-up-beartooth-pass/article_045e150a-b415-5bb7-8c0c-c8b135e743c6.html

 

[HelzBelz]

All you out of towners, keep a couple of things in mind. (I realize most of us know this, but I thought I'd say it anyway)

1. Altitude does = cold. At many of the peaks you will cross it will be 20-30 degrees cooler than it was 20-30 minutes earlier on your trip... be prepared.

Don't forget the power of a good set of rain gear. Will keep you warm when you need it. (i wear smartwool in all temperatures, it works for sheep...)

Same thing for hanging out in the evening hours. It will probably drop 20-30 degrees from the warmest part of the day. I bet even more.

2. Watch for animals - Where there's one, there's many. If you see a deer, bison, elk, and even moose and bear - there are more, and they are about to jump in front of you from a direction you did not expect. When you least expect it, expect it.

3. Keep in mind that some of these roads (beartooth especially) are frequented by locals who commute between towns. They are at home enough on these roads to occasionally come around a corner over the yellows just enough to scare bejesus out of you. When you least expect it,....

I am looking forward to meeting you all.. I am hoping some of you will like Montana so much you'll come back to the Big Sky Rally. (every two years in August, next one being 2017..)

 

[Fontanaman]

Well Helz Belz