Well, The Winter Wonderland that once was a skiers and boarder's delight has melted to the point of open roads over the summits. The last opening was Thursday with the Sonora Pass being unlocked by Cal Trans, the keeper of the key to the summertime M/C playgrounds.
Seven riders set off in search of these magical two wheeled grounds this morning after a breakfast in Sonora. Plans were made and sights set on the Sonora Pass opened just two days prior. The summit was made and snowballs thrown in celebration of Cal Trans efforts to clear the road to the top.
Some posing was done, then it was off the second summit of the day Monitor Pass. Another success, with the careful avoidance the abundant tar snakes along the route. A second stop was made in Markleeville to rehydrate and to connect with another pair of riders that joined us for the third quest of the day Ebbets Pass.
Ebbets was not quite as clean and had lots of water running across her path. Undeterred, we forged up and over with another stop for some more posin'.
A fantastic day and a excellent way to beat the 100 degree heat in the valley. 12 hours in the saddle and 400 miles added to Masago's mile o meter. She broke 10 K before making it back to the stable.
Seven riders set off in search of these magical two wheeled grounds this morning after a breakfast in Sonora. Plans were made and sights set on the Sonora Pass opened just two days prior. The summit was made and snowballs thrown in celebration of Cal Trans efforts to clear the road to the top.
Some posing was done, then it was off the second summit of the day Monitor Pass. Another success, with the careful avoidance the abundant tar snakes along the route. A second stop was made in Markleeville to rehydrate and to connect with another pair of riders that joined us for the third quest of the day Ebbets Pass.
Ebbets was not quite as clean and had lots of water running across her path. Undeterred, we forged up and over with another stop for some more posin'.
A fantastic day and a excellent way to beat the 100 degree heat in the valley. 12 hours in the saddle and 400 miles added to Masago's mile o meter. She broke 10 K before making it back to the stable.
look out for avalanche
Butthead
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing. 
