Italian tradition - post up your mountain passes

stefano · 04-06-2007

I don't know if you have a similar thing in the States, but in Italy, any respectable rider puts as many mountain passes on his riding curriculum as possible - it's the equivalent of pilots putting stars on their planes for all the enemy bogies they've taken down

So here goes my first one: Passo della Presolana in the Alps, about an hour a half away from where I live. Not too high, in feet it's like 4000 feet, but it's the closest one to home so it's the easiest one to get to

I had actually intended to hit 2 yesterday, but the second one was closed, it's still snowed in! I thought I'd post the "evidence" of my attempt up anyway

A2rider · 04-06-2007

I know I don't have anything to compare to that where I live, but we have plenty of members that are mountain dwellers, they will come through!

**2WheelFun** · 04-06-2007

This is at the top of Beartooth Pass in Montana.

A2rider · 04-06-2007

See? I told you!

**2WheelFun** · 04-06-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

See? I told you!

LOL...

**2WheelFun** · 04-06-2007

Here are a few taken while we (Spok, Bill Austin, and myself) rode through Glacier Park last summer.

**Spok** · 04-06-2007

here's a few others

washington pass - North Cascades Highway

From along US-2 Stevens Pass - Cascade Mountains

(friends)

not really a pass but a trip to Mount Baker

stefano · 04-06-2007

Yo guys, those photos are INCREDIBLE. Especially the ones of Glacier Park... absolutely breathtaking.

But remember... to play the game, you need the EVIDENCE of the sign indicating the pass and (preferably) altitude

11000 feet sure is impressive - I'm sure we don't have any that high here in Europe

Keep 'em coming!

alec · 04-06-2007

Well this isn't a very good pic....took it with a cell phone, but next time I'm in Banff (1 hour from Calgary) I'll remember to bring my good camera and show you peeps what real mountains look like!

and take a photo of us entering banff...

ervins · 04-06-2007

Mines Road last year....The Tomato liked that road.

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Great pics everyone...No mountains here unless you count Mount Hamilton but you guys have mountains that have that beat.

**2WheelFun** · 04-06-2007

While this sign doesn't show elevation I think at the top of the Rattlesnake Grade and Bueford Grade it's around 4500 ft. Anyway...here's some pics of that ride.

**Spok** · 04-06-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefano

Yo guys, those photos are INCREDIBLE. Especially the ones of Glacier Park... absolutely breathtaking.

But remember... to play the game, you need the EVIDENCE of the sign indicating the pass and (preferably) altitude

11000 feet sure is impressive - I'm sure we don't have any that high here in Europe

Keep 'em coming!

well since I'm new at playing by the Italian rules...

i'll have to appologize for ignorance of the law...lol

here's the 411's - not "my" pictures but....

washington pass

Stevens Pass

SLSChic · 04-06-2007

This run we did on the 24th of last month.

SLSChic · 04-06-2007

*anamosity* · 04-06-2007

I've got a sexy azz

lol

alec · 04-09-2007

Found another one! Still a crappy pic though...

LordGT · 04-09-2007

Yessssssssss...thanks for all those pics. I absolutely LOVE seeing these types of pics.

Incredibly beautiful country. I can't wait to check out Bear Tooth Pass, Glacier Park and Lots of the Washington scenery. I keep the Stevens Pass Cam in my favorites folder and check it out once in a while.

xeon · 04-09-2007

Not sure if these qualify but these are what I have off hand:

BigJohn · 04-09-2007

Chief Joseph Pass last summer.

And a couple of shots of Yellowstone, just for old time sake.

W-P Bill · 04-10-2007

Well, here's some from when I was in your neck of the woods, Stefano.
I have just gotta do the Dolomites again! Beautiful country you have there.

04-06-2007	#1 (permalink)
stefano Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Milano, Italy Posts: 2,001	Italian tradition - post up your mountain passes I don't know if you have a similar thing in the States, but in Italy, any respectable rider puts as many mountain passes on his riding curriculum as possible - it's the equivalent of pilots putting stars on their planes for all the enemy bogies they've taken down So here goes my first one: Passo della Presolana in the Alps, about an hour a half away from where I live. Not too high, in feet it's like 4000 feet, but it's the closest one to home so it's the easiest one to get to I had actually intended to hit 2 yesterday, but the second one was closed, it's still snowed in! I thought I'd post the "evidence" of my attempt up anyway __________________ 06 636 - the last of it's kind

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A2rider Beserker biker woman Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,240	I know I don't have anything to compare to that where I live, but we have plenty of members that are mountain dwellers, they will come through! __________________ "the" Aussie has issues.

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2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,211	This is at the top of Beartooth Pass in Montana. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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A2rider Beserker biker woman Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,240	See? I told you! __________________ "the" Aussie has issues.

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2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,211	Here are a few taken while we (Spok, Bill Austin, and myself) rode through Glacier Park last summer. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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Spok Whatever Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 33,812	here's a few others washington pass - North Cascades Highway From along US-2 Stevens Pass - Cascade Mountains (friends) not really a pass but a trip to Mount Baker __________________ 2005 V2k Beartooth Kawasaki for all your needs 1-800-556-3098

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stefano Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Milano, Italy Posts: 2,001	Yo guys, those photos are INCREDIBLE. Especially the ones of Glacier Park... absolutely breathtaking. But remember... to play the game, you need the EVIDENCE of the sign indicating the pass and (preferably) altitude 11000 feet sure is impressive - I'm sure we don't have any that high here in Europe Keep 'em coming! __________________ 06 636 - the last of it's kind

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alec Lets RIDE! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada! Posts: 929	Well this isn't a very good pic....took it with a cell phone, but next time I'm in Banff (1 hour from Calgary) I'll remember to bring my good camera and show you peeps what real mountains look like! and take a photo of us entering banff... __________________ 2006 zx6r Special Edition 2007 Triumph Daytona 675 Last edited by alec : 04-06-2007 at 10:47 AM.

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ervins MOM Sept 2006 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 11,654	Mines Road last year....The Tomato liked that road. Great pics everyone...No mountains here unless you count Mount Hamilton but you guys have mountains that have that beat. __________________ Black 2006 ZX-10R http://cache.www.gametracker.com/ser...0/b_560x95.png Last edited by ervins : 04-06-2007 at 11:02 AM.

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2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,211	While this sign doesn't show elevation I think at the top of the Rattlesnake Grade and Bueford Grade it's around 4500 ft. Anyway...here's some pics of that ride. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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SLSChic Hallo, mine name iz Gretchen Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lolo,Mt Posts: 8,797	This run we did on the 24th of last month. __________________ ANAMOSITY.COM

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alec Lets RIDE! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada! Posts: 929	Found another one! Still a crappy pic though... __________________ 2006 zx6r Special Edition 2007 Triumph Daytona 675

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LordGT Millenium Vulcan Pilot Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 3,681	Yessssssssss...thanks for all those pics. I absolutely LOVE seeing these types of pics. Incredibly beautiful country. I can't wait to check out Bear Tooth Pass, Glacier Park and Lots of the Washington scenery. I keep the Stevens Pass Cam in my favorites folder and check it out once in a while. __________________ Member of (Todd's V2K Custom Temptress Club) TV2KCTC #1 2006 V2K LTD

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BigJohn Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 5,895	Chief Joseph Pass last summer. And a couple of shots of Yellowstone, just for old time sake. __________________ You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me... '00 Nomad '06 V2K LT RED is the fastest color...

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W-P Bill Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 1,005	Well, here's some from when I was in your neck of the woods, Stefano. I have just gotta do the Dolomites again! Beautiful country you have there.