Our ride today took us from Idaho Fall, Idaho, across Teton Pass, and an over 40 mile ride at 8,500 to 9,600 feet of elevation. The scenery was spectacular.
The ride over Teton Pass was unlike any other we have crossed. We were above the clouds, which meant our descent took us through the clouds. It was like a foggy morning on steroids. Plus, a long descent on winding, sweeping downhill roads is one of motorcyclings true delights.
We stopped for lunch in Wilson, Wyoming, with Nashvillian Charlie Howorth and Ben, his friend from Birmingham. It is a small world. Charlie finished high school in Bill 's hometown of Columbia, Mississippi, and is now Bill's neighbor in Nashville. He worked with Jim for years at Bellsouth. Bo got to know him last year when Charlie became head of the Tennessee Business Roundtable. He and Ben planned to fly fish later in the day.
We left Wilson and traveled through Jackson Hole, Wyoming. After that we rode through the Grand Teton National Park.
We then continued to gain elevation until we peaked out at over 9,600 feet. The views, as usual, were overwhelming. It is difficult to keep your eyes on the road.
Our day ended in DuBois, Wyoming. We found an old roadside motel near several local restaurants.
Just kidding. We skipped breakfast today.
Cowboy Jim.
The Snake River near Swan Valley in eastern Idaho without a cowboy ruining the view.
View from the road.
Bo and Jim at Idaho/Wyoming border.
View from Teton Pass, above the clouds at 8,450 feet.
Clouds under Teton Pass with Tetons in the background.
Beginning our descent from Teton Pass.
Riding through the clouds.
Ben, Jim and Charlie (photographer in right window).
A view of the Tetons.
Alpine meadow at 9,500 feet above sea level.
Tetons in the distance.
Bo at the alpine meadow.
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