It looks like the Beartooth Highway has its own facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/beartoothhighway I just can't believe the scenery we'll be traveling through. There are other pages about the highway and the pass, here are a couple of others I found http://www.bearthoothhighway.com , http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/356/Wyoming/Beartooth-Pass.html
looking over the map and other links is getting me really stoked for this trip. any tally on riders joining in the raid so far
Since we didn't ask for registration for the ride we have no idea. The only people I'm sure of are TLMaryann and me, oh, and the chase truck driver. I've had folks say they were coming and many more ask for more info but I didn't ask for hard commitments because it's supposed to be an informal thing. If you are planning on coming, YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR MOTEL/CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS NOW. The ride will be successful if everyone who goes has a good time, not based on the number who go. If we have too big a crowd it would be a logistics issue but we've dealt with that before.
I'm hoping that the Beartooth pass will be open. If it's closed I have an alternate route.
AL
Thanks for putting this together. I've ridden the Beartooth and it is every bit as good as folks say. If you can, I recommend you do as others have suggested and ride back into the Park from Red Lodge, Pick up the Chief Joseph and do Dead Indian, then hitch onto WY 120 down into Cody and take either US 14 to Sheridan (or 16 to Buffalo for the folks staying there). Both 14 and 16 are nice rides too.
As you know, weather in June in that part of the country, and the elevations involved, can be iffy.
I'm planning to travel east to my mumblemumblemumble-th college reunion June 12/13 in Beloit WI, then west to the Chief Joseph Rally in John Day OR the next weekend, then back east to Sturgis before retuning home. The Google says that's over 6,000 miles round trip the fast way with no scenic roads. But I'm certainly planning on avoiding the interstate as much as possible and time permits.
I'm trying to figure out how and where to meet up with y'all. It's a couple of days from John Day to Gardiner.
I hate to over-plan stuff but you are right about making reservations and I need to get on with that.
Thanks,
Duncan
Duncan,
We are planning to backtrack over the Beartooth to take in Chief Joseph Hwy and Dead Indian pass. Several folks have said that going over the beartooth from the other direction is like riding a different road. If folks aren't up for a day that long, we have a shorter route figured out straight down to Cody and then 14 [a nice ride in itself along side the Shell River] into Sheridan.
As far as meeting up... We're staying in Gardiner at the Yellowstone River Motel on Sunday 6/21 and Monday 6/22. On Tuesday we'll be in Red Lodge at The Yodeler Motel and on Wednesday 6/25 we're at The Mill Inn in Sheridan. You can pick us up anywhere along the way [anyone can come and/or go as they wish].
Al:
Thanks for the info. I have reservations at the Yodeler on Tuesday 6/23 and The Sheridan Mill Inn on Wednesday 6/24. Left a message and email with Yellowstone River folks for Monday 6/21.
Hope to see you in a couple of months.
Just out of curiosity, is it really true you have the Honeymoon Suite at the Mill Inn - with the red, heart shaped, sauna tub?
Thanks,
Duncan
I may have to join in at some point. I am heading out from home the 17th and had planned on running up to Manitowac and taking the SS Badger across Lake Michigan. From there I will most likely head over the Mackinac bridge to the UP and then start working my way West. Not sure when or where to get to Sturgis but it is entirely possible to cross paths with this here ride most likely at Sheridan. I will be on a new rig so I guess I need to see how that is going to work out also.
Quote Duncan, "Just out of curiosity, is it really true you have the Honeymoon Suite at the Mill Inn - with the red, heart shaped, sauna tub? "
Eh... yeah, sure, why not?
Re: Al OLme.
I have already registered for the Sturgis event.
I am planning on heading for the Twin Cities to visit family after Sturgis.
Should be a good ride.
I grew up in Richfield and Medicine Lake.
Looking forward to meeting you in person at Sturgis
Del Lonnquist www.RightLaneAmerica.com
This sounds like a good ride Al.
I picked up a Mini Mate Tent trailer from Open Road Outfitters when I went through Virginia, and camped 30 nights on my rides through the south.
If I can get some of the other obligations out of the way I will give some thought to your ride through Yellowstone.
May your ride be long
Be Fantastic
Del
Del,
I don't know the mix of campers vs. motel folks but we have some of each. You're more than welcome either way.
Thanks to the help from AJ1200, I have all my camping reservations confirmed and will see you in Yellowstone but unfortunately with out my traveling Bassett, Tripper. She has the summer off.
Tripper is coming after all. Where we meeting up?
I'd like to see about meeting up Sun. afternoon or early evening for coffee and general conversations. How about it.
The "Plan" [such as it is] is to meet at the Yellowstone River Motel on Sunday as critical mass arrives. I'm guessing that'll be around 4-5 PM. The camp ground that has been mentioned so far is just down the street from the motel so as folks gather we'll send a scout down to look for silly three-wheeled vehicles and invite them down. If anyone else has a different/better idea, have at it, you won't hurt anyone's feelings with a different plan.
We'll probably look for a common place for dinner Sunday evening but that meal, like all the others, is on your own so you can join in or seek the quiet pleasure of your own company.
Sunday evening, after dinner we'll have a little meeting to set expectations and make sure everyone knows the basic route for the next day. Remember, if you don't want to go where we're going, you are more than welcome to strike out on your own. EVERYTHING regarding routes and times is subject to change based on traffic, weather and bears.
