Snowy Blue Lakes Road - High Sierra

Terry Morse said:

Here are some photos from last Monday, the final day of Kiss of
Death - High Sierra Adventure. We rode 89 from Markleeville to
Woodfords, then up 88 past Sorensen's to Hope Valley and Pickett
Junction. Right before the climb up to Carson Pass, we turned left
onto Blue Lakes Road. This is a very quiet and pretty one-way road
that travels an alpine meadow before ascending over a small pass and
down to Blue Lakes. The only traffic on the road are campers and
fishermen.

Is there a way to put a hint of what the picture is about? I
recognize some of the roads from having been there but others, the
ones that interest ma as new scenes remain nameless.

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This day was especially quiet, because the road was closed at the
far end of the meadow. When we got to the closed gate, we went
around and kept riding on the dry pavement.

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We didn't quite make it to the pass, as the snowplow didn't clear a
path all the way to the summit. Rather than stumble over 4 feet of
snow in our bike shoes, we decided to head back down.

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The snow and the wildflowers made for a very pretty ride. Photos
start here:

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http://www.udctours.com/albums/kod-june-2006/Page19.html

Why did you choose such an ugly name for a scenic bicycle tour?

Jobst Brandt

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Terry Morse said:

Here are some photos from last Monday, the final day of Kiss of
Death - High Sierra Adventure. We rode 89 from Markleeville to
Woodfords, then up 88 past Sorensen's to Hope Valley and Pickett
Junction. Right before the climb up to Carson Pass, we turned left
onto Blue Lakes Road. This is a very quiet and pretty one-way road
that travels an alpine meadow before ascending over a small pass and
down to Blue Lakes. The only traffic on the road are campers and
fishermen.

Is there a way to put a hint of what the picture is about? I
recognize some of the roads from having been there but others, the
ones that interest ma as new scenes remain nameless.

Quoted message said:

This day was especially quiet, because the road was closed at the
far end of the meadow. When we got to the closed gate, we went
around and kept riding on the dry pavement.

Quoted message said:

We didn't quite make it to the pass, as the snowplow didn't clear a
path all the way to the summit. Rather than stumble over 4 feet of
snow in our bike shoes, we decided to head back down.

Quoted message said:

The snow and the wildflowers made for a very pretty ride. Photos
start here:

Quoted message said:

http://www.udctours.com/albums/kod-june-2006/Page19.html

Why did you choose such an ugly name for a scenic bicycle tour?

Ever heard of the term "marketing"?

Although you might be interested in the "Sweet Smelling Flowers and Gentle
Spring Breezes Tour", Terry knows his market well enough to know that a name
like that wouldn't help to maximize his profits.

GG

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Jobst Brandt

Jobst Brandt said:

Is there a way to put a hint of what the picture is about? I
recognize some of the roads from having been there but others, the
ones that interest ma as new scenes remain nameless.

I'm adding some captions to the pertinent photos now. The roads
should be fairly familiar to you:

- Highway 4 form Markleeville to Bear Valley
- Minitor Pass Road
- Sonora Pass Road, east side
- Highway 88 from Woodfords to Hope Valley
- Blue Lakes Road, as far as we could go

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http://www.udctours.com/albums/kod-june-2006/Page19.html

Why did you choose such an ugly name for a scenic bicycle tour?

In honor of your infamous "death march" over Ebbetts Pass some 30+
years ago, of course. Also suggestive of the "Tour of the California
Alps - Death Ride", sice we ride all of their passes. That's a
pretty popular ride.
--
terry morse - Undiscovered Country Tours - http://uctours.com/