Pacific Northwest, Alberta, British Columbia

[Roy Epperson]

A very belated trip report but here goes! Especially for those wondering were to go next summer!

A convergence of a number of events solidified our plans for a long summer ride - CFR in June, WFO-8 the end of July, and not having been in the Pacific Northwest for awhile. CFR was too early for us to get away; but WFO-8 provided the incentive. The total trip was just over 4800 miles in 21 days starting the Monday, July 27, 2009 . The full report can be found here https://theboomerzoomers.net/trips/canada2009/index.htm

Here's the route:

First night out after a late start because I tried to poke my eye out the day before. I grew up across the Shasta Valley from Mt. Shasta and never get tired of looking at it.

"I saw a fish!" The Deschutes river running behind by our room in Bend, OR.

Lunch stop in Mitchell, OR. You have to take the "business loop" to see downtown. Left to right - Catherine's Vstar 1300, Roy's FJR, Brodie's post elk / pre-paint job, FarWestFastEddy.

Lake Wallow just South of Joseph, OR.

A great shot of the WFO-8 FJR and "friends". Thanks Iggy

Columbia Lake just South of Fairmont Hot Springs, BC

Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta

Moraine Lake, Banff NP - we liked it better than Lake Louise - don't miss it

I thought it was summer! Just South of the Icefield Visitor's Center on Hwy 93

This is as close as we got to the icefields - the weather better be better next trip!

Athabasca Falls, Jasper NP, Alberta

Some of the wildlife - calling all FJRs

Moose Lake, West of Jasper on Hwy 16

Monashee Pass area on Hwy 6 between Vernon and Needles, BC

Along Hwy 31A between New Denver and Kaslo, BC

Just another pretty lake!! Kootenay Pass Summit on Hwy 3 between Creston and Salmo, BC

The ridge behind Hedley, BC. There's mining in thar hills...

One the Parks West of Hedley on Hwy 3

Snoqualmie Falls, WA

The Moths World Championship, Cascade Locks, OR. These get up and run on their underwater wings! I understand one set up for racing is $20K plus.

California on fire - Hat Creek, Hwy 89

Picture for another time going over Carson Pass, Hwy 88, CA on the way home

 

[bikerskier]

Great pics, thanks!

 

[Mount Rainier]

Great Photos. Thanks for sharing.

I have a question if I may. A number of us will be visiting the Dawson Creek, BC area next year as part of DamTour.com.

What documentation, if any, was required regarding proof of MC insurance as you entered Canada?

Thanks

Keep Going!

 

[bikerskier]

Great Photos. Thanks for sharing.
I have a question if I may. A number of us will be visiting the Dawson Creek, BC area next year as part of DamTour.com.

What documentation, if any, was required regarding proof of MC insurance as you entered Canada?

Thanks

Keep Going!

I have never been asked for any ins. docs. at the border, but if you do have an incident you will want to have informed your insurer in advance of your trip and they mail you a special card, which you should carry, proving that you are insured for the time period of your trip.

 

[JT 384]

Thanks for the pics!

 

[Roy Epperson]

Great Photos. Thanks for sharing.

I have a question if I may. A number of us will be visiting the Dawson Creek, BC area next year as part of DamTour.com. What documentation, if any, was required regarding proof of MC insurance as you entered Canada?

Immigration never asked, just passport. Need to have it if have an accident or get stopped. On our entire trip, we only saw 2 Mounties West of Osoyoos and they were running a radar trap.