It's a sad day:WA State Closes N. Cascades Hwy for Winter

[Niehart]

The Washington State Department of Transportation announced the decision to close State Route 20 for the winter on Monday. The announcement followed heavy snow during the weekend.

 

[wheatonFJR]

^^^^

I thought that's when OM started riding that hiway.

 

[Panman]

Glad we got our run in a couple of weeks ago.

 

[its just rain]

That was my favorite ride this summer!

 

[dcarver]

...and feejers hit the hibernate button.

 

[Panman]

Don, we don't hibernate but us CBA type guys wait for the colder weather as heading out in a PN WET down pour really doesn't make for much fun.

We do have many nice 30 to 35 degree days that are clear and nice to venture out in.

Funny thing is I went on my first forum ride on a nice January Day. It was cold and clear and meet two of my best friends, Niehart & escapefjrtist. I know, can't say much about my choices.

 

[juniorfjr]

...and feejers hit the hibernate button.

Especially here on the East side of the state where we got a light dusting of snow last night. Those wet siders will be riding for a while yet.

 

[rbentnail]

WTF, over? Why plow it if it gets closed? It just ruins it for the snowmobilers, yes?

 

[MEM]

One of my very best Ride Days ever included that highway

 

[juniorfjr]

WTF, over? Why plow it if it gets closed? It just ruins it for the snowmobilers, yes?

It is a fantastic snowmobile destination. In the day we'd go up for several long weekends. If I only had some of those brain cells I killed back now.

 

[FJRay]

WTF, over? Why plow it if it gets closed? It just ruins it for the snowmobilers, yes?

It is a fantastic snowmobile destination. In the day we'd go up for several long weekends. If I only had some of those brain cells I killed back now.

If you had those brain cells back, You would be a danger to yourself. besides you only kill off the stupid ones because look how much smarter you get when you drink.

 

[juniorfjr]

WTF, over? Why plow it if it gets closed? It just ruins it for the snowmobilers, yes?

It is a fantastic snowmobile destination. In the day we'd go up for several long weekends. If I only had some of those brain cells I killed back now.

If you had those brain cells back, You would be a danger to yourself. besides you only kill off the stupid ones because look how much smarter you get when you drink.

Oh, that makes sense?

 

[Niehart]

<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="MEM" data-cid="1271297" data-time="1447800483"><p>

One of my very best Ride Days ever included that highway </p></blockquote>

And mine!

 

[Mudslide Miller]

...and feejers hit the hibernate button.

AZ nevers sleeps

 

[RossKean]

The one time I rode the 20 was about 5 or 6 years ago. It was drizzling and cold (in the first week of July) but even then, it was magnificent! I am looking forward to that ride again - maybe next year!

 

[Harald]

...and feejers hit the hibernate button.

Especially here on the East side of the state where we got a light dusting of snow last night.

Those wet siders will be riding for a while yet. ALL WINTER LONG !

Fixed it for you Junior! Unlike you Frozen siders, us Wet siders at near sea level elevation rarely get snow and can ride all winter long as long as you don't mind cold, darkness and rain.

 

[juniorfjr]

...and feejers hit the hibernate button.

Especially here on the East side of the state where we got a light dusting of snow last night.

Those wet siders will be riding for a while yet. ALL WINTER LONG !

Fixed it for you Junior! Unlike you Frozen siders, us Wet siders at near sea level elevation rarely get snow and can ride all winter long as long as you don't mind cold, darkness and rain.

It's the darkness that I don't like. Coming to and going home from work in the dark sucks. But in 33 days the tide will turn and days start getting longer.

 

[escapefjrtist]

...and feejers hit the hibernate button.

Especially here on the East side of the state where we got a light dusting of snow last night.

Those wet siders will be riding for a while yet. ALL WINTER LONG !

Fixed it for you Junior! Unlike you Frozen siders, us Wet siders at near sea level elevation rarely get snow and can ride all winter long as long as you don't mind cold, darkness and rain.

Echoing Harald, no reason to put the binders on riding. As long as there's no white stuff on the tarmac, it's game on.

--G