First I will catch you all up on a few things before writing about today. Dave, Sonya, David and Cheri left this morning for a Harley dealership in Idaho. David’s bike is having electrical issues with the cooling fans. Second Larry’s bike dropped the rear cylinder and Kathy’s has a broke rear exhaust header. Both will be repaired after retuning home. Now about today: Michele, Kathy and Shelia stay in Cody to visit The Cody Museum and to do The City Tour. While Gary took the day off to also visit The Cody Museum, which consist of many different sections of Wyoming history. Mike, Paul and myself rode Chief Joseph Hwy. (296 Hwy.) and Beartooth Pass (212 Hwy.). First Chief Joseph is a 46 mile run which lies between the North Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains. Most of the land is open range and you must be aware of the free roaming cattle. The highest point is at Dead Indian Pass 8048 ft.. The highway is named after Chief Joseph of Nez Perce Tribe, for he lead is people from Yellowstone to avoid being forced into reservations. Later they surrender to the US Calvary in Montana. So when you ride through the lands of Chief Joseph Hwy. you can hear their cry as the wind blows through the mountain air. Let it also serve as a reminder of their struggles for freedom. Next it was on to Beartooth Pass riding towards Red Lodge, MT., the summit is at 10,947 feet. The pass is surrounded by The Custer and Shoshone National Forest. Mountain peaks that reach 12,000 ft.. We saw glaciers and snow formed on the mountain peaks. Today the temperature at summit was in the low 30’s, after cresting the summit we experienced rain, sleet and light snow. Then on our descent the clouds rolled in creating a white out condition for the next 20 miles. Reaching Red Lodge, MT. we took 308 East to Pelfrey then on 72 and 120 South back to Cody, WY.. The ride was worth seeing the awesome beauty of lands left for us to enjoy. Brother Coop today’s ride was for you my friend thanks for sharing. May you all feel the joy of a Father’s love who gave all for you by the sacrifice of His Son. Total miles ridden to date 3292.
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