This was the first official Kibitzers tour and was from Whitefish, Montana to Salt Lake City, Utah. Kibitzers on this tour were Bill, Greg, Jerry, Marty and Al. Jerry rode the entire route and the others joined him at various points along the way.
Trip Map |
Flathead Lake |
Al taking a break going up Lost Trail Pass |
Minoru a fisherman from Japan was riding as much as 150 miles per day. |
Nevada City |
We met Laura in Virginia City and rode with her for about 3 days. |
We camped along the Madison River northwest of Yellowstone. |
Greg drove up from Tucson and met us at Madison Jct. Campground in Yellowstone. |
We bathed in hot springs along the Madison River. |
We hiked up to a mountain lake on our off day. A burned log was a perfect place for Jerry to take a nap. |
The Geyser Basin was just one of the many places to visit in Yellowstone. |
Old Faithful was spectacular even though we had to share the view with thousands. |
The remains of a harsh winter reminds us that life isn't easy for all. |
The ride up to Craig Pass was Greg's first mountain pass on a bike. |
Keppler Falls in Yellowstone |
17 yr. old Sarah Beth was riding solo across the country from New Jersey to Oregon. |
Al and Jerry at Lizard Creek Campground on the shore of Jackson Lake. |
Al, Greg, Jerry and Marty at Jackson Airport. Al and Greg returned home. Bill and Marty continued with Jerry to Salt Lake City. |
Uncle Al and nephew Jerry |
Bill, Jerry and Marty take off for the last leg of the tour. |
Entering Idaho |
Marty cooling off after a hard day's ride. |
Meal for Kings |
Marty in Idaho |
Jerry in Idaho |
Bill in Idaho |
Entering Mormon Country The inside of this church was designed by ship builders who integrated large wood carvings into the interior design. |
The 35 mile ride up to Monte Christo Pass was the most difficult ride of the tour. We sang every song we knew to keep our minds off the struggle to the top. |
We occupied a plush suite at this exclusive Salt Lake City Motel. |
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