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My screen saver at work.....looking forward to driving up this . Book says elevation at top is 11,240 ft; how far does the road go ?
To Infinity
and beyond!
Good thing you're running FI...
I'll be riding with someone else; flying in. But I'll check first... 
There are some incredable drives in this area of the NW. I hope some of you will drive to the Colombia River Gorge. Its 60 miles from Portland. My place is on Historic Highway Route 30. This is a picture of just one af the many sections. I hope to see some 914's ripping it up. Its a favorite ride for performance motorcycles, many car commercials shot here, and my daily "therapy" drive.
I' coming up the 6th; would really like to go for a "spin" up there. Anyone who has some extra time, I'll buy lunch- 
What's the altitude there?
QUOTE(olav @ Jun 5 2006, 08:18 AM) 
What's the altitude there?
Top is 11.4
QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jun 5 2006, 08:07 AM)
QUOTE(olav @ Jun 5 2006, 08:18 AM)
What's the altitude there?
Top is 11.4
Jim,
you need to plan a trip to CO (rrc?)
This pic was taken at 13,000 feet. The road continues on to 14,000 feet, and the mountain top you see in the background. It is the highest paved road in North America. Here a few more PICS
The road goes to Timberline Lodge, about 5,000 ft. Downtown Portland is below 100 ft. and is 1.5 to 2 hours away - depending on your route.
Be warned - Mt. Hood is a volcano.
see y'all soon.
Be warned - Mt. Hood is a volcano.
see y'all soon.
Volcanos are our friends...without them there would be no Hawaii.... 
QUOTE(jimtab @ Jun 5 2006, 06:51 PM)
Volcanos are our friends...without them there would be no Hawaii....
Yuppers
and I jes' got back from the oldest island 
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QUOTE(TROJANMAN @ Jun 5 2006, 10:14 AM)
QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jun 5 2006, 08:07 AM)
QUOTE(olav @ Jun 5 2006, 08:18 AM)
What's the altitude there?
Top is 11.4
Jim,
you need to plan a trip to CO (rrc?)
This pic was taken at 13,000 feet. The road continues on to 14,000 feet, and the mountain top you see in the background. It is the highest paved road in North America. Here a few more PICS
Greg, Great pics. I'm surprised the 4-cyclinder engine can go up that high. Last time I visited CO was in Summer. Stayed in Keystone and drove all over the place--really spectacular.
and you'll notice the 3 that made it to the top were all big bumper cars 
Gint's 73 got left at 12,000 feet.
Gint's 73 got left at 12,000 feet.
If I win the raffle, I'll come down through CO..right behind Gint
After looking at the picture, maybe not
After looking at the picture, maybe not
QUOTE(Bruce Allert @ Jun 5 2006, 07:01 PM)
QUOTE(jimtab @ Jun 5 2006, 06:51 PM)
Volcanos are our friends...without them there would be no Hawaii....
Yuppers
and I jes' got back from the oldest island (hula)...b
Mmmmmmm Kauai, hula heiau, Nipali coast....fresh Ono....Portugese sausage with eggs and 2 scoup rice bruddah...aaaaah....
Da Bruddah speaks well of the only island that still has beaches available with no one around. Just got back & can't wait till next years 2 weeks.
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