Red Jammers: Double-Shift-o-Rama

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Today’s ride, Day Five of our trip, is the most spectacular so far. We leave Choteau and head northwest. We’re immediately blasted by 40 MPH crosswinds, the strongest I’ve ever experienced on a motorcycle. We eventually roll through the tiny town of St. Mary, best known as the Eastern end of the world-famous Going-to-the-Sun Road. This one-of-a-kind highway, #9 on my Top Ten list, takes us through Glacier National Park. We’re on this road for 48 memorable miles, seeing unbelievable vistas and red buses galore. They’re called “Red Jammers,” for the sound the gears make while shifting. Overnight in Kalispell.

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And now, today’s photos.

Taking a break from being windblown, in Browning, Montana.
Mango smoothie, today’s hydration of choice.
In Glacier National Park. Finally.
Still windy, but we’re here.
Randy poses on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
That’s a lot of gray, windblown hair.
Studly.
Less studly.
Looking good, Clarence.
Walter Jr, who I “rescued” at the Glacier National Park visitor center. Walter Jr is a gray wolf, and will accompany me the rest of the trip. Here he is, enjoying a stop in the Going-to-the-Sun Road. The original Walter that you’ve seen in photos the past four days, blew off my Harley in the windstorm and is somewhere in Montana, hopefully finding a new life for himself 😢😢😢

9 thoughts on “Red Jammers: Double-Shift-o-Rama”

  1. Grey? Why not just shave those heads? Ha! Sorry you lost Walter in the winds. Great to see my Posse brother, Randy. Love you bro! Missing the rides and the evening food and banter. Keep staying safe y’all!

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    • this comment was from Dave. Not sure why it went up immediately without asking for my name, etc. 🤣

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    • on day 8 of Covid. Yuck! Wish there was more daily prose from my favorite writer so I could ride with you all. What else am I gonna do? 🤣

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  6. I’m sure Walter is running with another pack, but maybe Jr should have an AirTag. lol Silver Foxes looking good!

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