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Pipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-82685887080385570812009-09-18T08:00:00.002-06:002012-01-22T14:11:58.935-07:00Glacier National ParkDay 428 (Slideshow) (Video 1)Made it to Glacier where there are no glacier's any more. Even in late summer these peaks were covered in snow and ice. Quite a disappointment and the Bark Beetle has caused so much damage. Well on my way to Canada and Jasper. I hope I can cross the border without being assaulted by the Canadians again. I still remember all my gear being thrown out of my truck whenPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-53810141269498806732009-09-17T08:00:00.001-06:002011-11-09T14:00:37.813-07:00Salmon River to Flathead Lake, MontanaDay 427 (Video 1) (Video 2)(Video 3)(Slide Show) I am worried about the weather and thinking about not going into Canada. Its getting late in the year and it will be snowy and cold up there. I could cut across to Seattle from here. Forget That!Stick to the plan. I have decided to go north. I'm well prepered for the cold and my truck is running good. I've never been to Jasper so I need to see it. Pipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-53738672954728125622009-09-12T08:00:00.000-06:002011-08-12T12:22:50.399-06:00Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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As I was heading for Glacier NP I received an email from John Biehn in Jackson, Wy inviting me to come down for some fishing. The detour was a lot of fun and quite an adventure. Being very sick while driving through Yellowstone wasn't very fun though. It was so busy and slow with people and cars I couldn't believe it. The Climbers Ranch was a great place, I could Pipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-40821612425206014562009-09-07T08:00:00.001-06:002011-07-30T20:40:34.738-06:00Devils Tower and the Bighorn Mountains, WyomingDay 417 (Slide show) (Video)I am very surprised by the massive Devils Tower. I had an idea it would be something to see but it was much more then I thought. I walked all the way around it which took a while. It reminded me of when I walked around the Acropolis in Athens. If your a rock climber this has to be high up on the list, a must climb.Then off to this unbelievable range of mountains Pipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-57182610591293215872009-09-06T08:00:00.002-06:002011-05-30T12:59:00.009-06:00Spearfish, Deadwood and Sturgis, South DakotaDay 416 (Video 1) (Video 2)(Slide Show)I have been worried about where I wanted to hang for the Labor Day holiday. You don't want to be on the road looking for a campsite. Its best to find a place early and ride it out. While in the Badlands I ran into this guy who recommended the Spearfish City Campground. I was a week late in arriving but it was a great place. After checking in the camp host Pipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-10287916505785028442009-09-02T08:00:00.003-06:002011-05-30T10:28:53.828-06:00Center Lake - Black Hills, South DakotaDay 412 (Video 1) (Video 2)(Slide Show)Center Lake is in Custer State Park. This has been a great week and one of the most beautiful places I've seen on the adventure. I had only planned to stay a couple of days but I couldn't leave. Meet several nice people and hope to make it back one day.Follow the MapPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-51743650113060573572009-08-25T08:00:00.002-06:002011-02-11T13:12:38.261-07:00The Badlands, Wounded Knee and Pine Ridge, SDDay 405 (Video 1) (Video 2) (Slideshow)This is a place I'm looking forward to seeing. I'm fascinated with the area and the history. The Buffalo and Mountain Sheep, Deer and Elk are everywhere. I'm finally in the land of the Lakota Souix and Northern Cheyenne.Follow the MapPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-37098320599534550192009-08-22T08:00:00.003-06:002011-03-30T20:14:53.796-06:00The Missouri River, South DakotaDay 403 (Video 1) (Video2) ( Slide show)Glad to make it out of Wisconsin. The camping was very limited. Water that was brown and high prices. South Dakota is very different. Great prices and showers. Gotta love it. The Missouri River is quite a site. I would love to get out on it for a few days in a canoe. Follow the MapPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-60113138576449103732009-08-21T08:00:00.002-06:002011-01-14T12:38:02.315-07:00Niagara Falls Aug 21,2009Day 400 (Slideshow)Camping in Canada and in New York on Lake Erie.Very stormy on both sides of the lake. High humidity and buggy.Follow the MapPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-26668433593412639042009-08-18T08:00:00.003-06:002011-01-14T12:37:17.761-07:00Montreal, Canada 18/8/09Day 397 (Slideshow)Decided to head north to Montreal. Thanks Naomi for the great time and the couch. I wish I could have spent more time here. The city has a lot of things to do and the people from Montreal are great. I will have to return someday.Follow the MapPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-74327956801795463532009-08-16T08:00:00.002-06:002010-11-24T11:10:56.772-07:00The Long Trail Vermont August 16, 2009Day 395 (Slideshow)Lucky to find any camp but Apollo was looking out for me again and led me to Barrewood Campground, Westfield, VT.An unbelievable tent area in the back of the campground right on Jay Brook. Mark Perry is the owner and a real nice guy.The Long Trail I just did a short piece of the trail but it was a great adventure. At this time of year it is quite dangerous if your by yourselfPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-30474948230640291082009-08-11T08:00:00.002-06:002010-11-24T11:12:07.756-07:00Making Mistakes August 11, 2009Day 390 (Slide show)I'm trying to find a camp spot somewhere close to the trail head at Jonesville, VT. I want to do a segment of the Long Trail but arrived to late and no place to camp. But, I didn't even have a map. Not very smart, I thought I could wing it. Slept in the car which was a bad thing to do but found wifi service at the rest stop. Real nice of Vermont to have this service. I have Pipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-64718852557541318362009-08-10T08:00:00.003-06:002010-11-24T11:13:12.066-07:00White Mt of NH to Acadia NP, Maine August 10, 2009Day 389 (Slide show) (Video 1) (Video 2)Acadia NP is a big disappointment. Lot's of commercial swill outside the gates. From Bar Harbor to the other side of the island its one huckster after another. I got to get out of here. I'm sure it was a beautiful place once.Follow the mapPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-28199013405216918842009-08-09T08:00:00.003-06:002010-11-24T11:14:23.578-07:00The North American Tour Begins August 9, 2009Day 388 (Slide show) (Video 1 ) (Video 2) (Video 3) I will take 3 to 4 months to explore the North American Continent. My first stop is the Bear's Den in Vermont. This is where I first heardBanjo Dan and the Mighty Plow BoysFollow the MapPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-9021287854900895892009-08-05T08:00:00.002-06:002010-11-10T06:54:50.502-07:00Searching for Strawberry Fields August 5, 2009Day 384 (Slideshow) (Video 1) (Video 2) (Video 3)One of my greatest days.To ride my Betsy on the streets of NYC and to find the Strawberry Fields Memorial for John Lennon in Central Park.Also, I was glad to survive this adventure.Pipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-76071005693619256892009-08-02T08:00:00.003-06:002010-11-10T05:23:56.128-07:00My Shipment Has Arrived August 2, 2009Day 381 (Slideshow) (Video 1) (Video 2)It took 30 days. I'm going to miss this old crate. It served me very well. I always thought this plan of shipping my gear and bikes would be the hardest thing to pull off but there wasn't a single problem both ways.I want to thank,Leah, my friend at REI who helped me with the planning.Moses, my friend at ETC International Shipping (Long Beach, CA) who Pipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-43381619484491151742009-07-17T08:00:00.002-06:002010-11-06T08:50:59.668-06:00"Back In The Saddle" July 17 2009Day 365 (Slideshow) (Video 1) (Video 2) **SPECIAL DAY** Out one year nowMap to Block IslandPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-5607182610379772282009-07-12T08:00:00.001-06:002010-11-05T09:57:33.115-06:00The Cabin in Vermont July 12, 2009Day 360 (Slideshow) (Video 1) (Video 2)(Video 3) What a great place to spend the weekend.Thanks John & Pat.Pipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-80679938258799120002009-07-10T08:00:00.000-06:002010-11-05T08:32:24.363-06:00Back in the USA July 10, 2009Day 358 (Slideshow)It fills strange after so long.Pipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-86754345324635329232009-07-07T13:30:00.000-06:002010-07-07T13:46:52.161-06:00Frankfurt, Germany July 8, 2009Day 356 (Slideshow) (Video)Meltem's great birthday party.Frankfurt LinkPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-28569668797256120702009-07-05T08:00:00.002-06:002010-07-09T12:21:24.888-06:00Amsterdam July 5, 2009Day 353 (Slideshow) (Video)Thanks Sandra, I wouldn't have made it here without your help.Bruggen, Germany LinkAmsterdam LinkPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-86206853841042642422009-07-01T08:00:00.001-06:002010-07-07T11:30:58.930-06:00Dusseldorf Germany 1/7/09Day 349 (Slideshow) (Video 1) (Video 2)Back on the road again, following the setting sun.Always WEST.Dusseldorf LinkPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-2870274522634217592009-06-28T08:00:00.003-06:002010-07-07T09:18:13.986-06:00Prague, Czech Rep. After 8 months its time to move on. 28/6/09Day 346 (Slideshow) (Video)PACKING MY GIRLS, RENEE AND BETSY. Pipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639755061537940913.post-75195515376296179462009-06-14T08:00:00.000-06:002010-07-02T21:37:56.281-06:00Back to Brandy's N. Lab. St BoleslavDay 332 (Slideshow)Brandy's N. Lab. St BoleslavPipeline Piratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238268278005631673noreply@blogger.com0