[RBW] Re: Pictures from the Panther Creek Falls Gran Carbo s480

2013-08-13 Thread bwphoto
Great shots and looks like a fun group, brought back memories of my years 
in Eugene ( the '70s) and all of the rides we all did great fun and great 
memories. Also get really homesick for Oregon every time I see shots like 
yours, it's a wonderful place...

On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 12:13:22 AM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote:

 Hello!

 Last weekend, 10 folks left Portland for the Columbia River Gorge and 
 Panther Creek Falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The distance 
 was 60 miles from start to finish each way, roughly:

 Portland to Troutdale via Marine Drive, which runs along the Columbia 
 River past both the Portland and Troutdale airports.

 Troutdale to Cascade Locks via the Historic Columbia River Highway, which 
 leads past Crown Point, and multiple waterfalls, the most famous of which 
 is Multnomah Falls. We were able to travel on the 
 not-yet-opened-but-substantially-complete section of the Historic Columbia 
 River Highway Trail east of Cascade Locks

 Cascade Locks to Stephenson via the Bridge of The Gods and WA SR-14, 
 stopping for a brew or two at the Walking Man Brewery in Stephenson.

 Stephenson to Panther Creek Falls Campground via WA SR-14, Wind River Rd, 
 and Old State Rd (USFS 65).

 The campground is relatively spacious, with vault toilets and at least two 
 well pumps. Panther Creek flows right by, and there were small bathing 
 pools laid out in river rock.

 The next morning we enjoyed a waffle and bacon breakfast prepared by 
 myself with the assistance of my Sous Chef, Maria. Fortified, we climbed up 
 and gained a fair amount of elevation the next 3 miles on USFS 65 to see 
 the actual Panther Creek Falls, which are spectacular.

 The ride back was rather uneventful, and went rather easily, with a net 
 elevation loss. Wait, that's not totally true--there were delicious burgers 
 in Cascade Locks at the Char Burger, along with Malt Shakes.

 The ride ended at Velo Cult in Portland, where beers and chess were 
 enjoyed well into the evening.

 Technical notes: There is no way I'm carrying waffle kit on anything 
 farther than a short range (50km) s24o without bribes again.

 Pictures proved it happened:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/sets/72157635045689329/

 Cheers

 cc

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Re: [RBW] Re: Pictures from the Panther Creek Falls Gran Carbo s480

2013-08-13 Thread cyclotourist
Now THAT was a bike camping trip! I think Portland jumped a few places
ahead in polling for the national jamboree!

On 8/13/13, bwphoto bwphotograph...@gmail.com wrote:
 Great shots and looks like a fun group, brought back memories of my years
 in Eugene ( the '70s) and all of the rides we all did great fun and great
 memories. Also get really homesick for Oregon every time I see shots like
 yours, it's a wonderful place...

 On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 12:13:22 AM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote:

 Hello!

 Last weekend, 10 folks left Portland for the Columbia River Gorge and
 Panther Creek Falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The distance
 was 60 miles from start to finish each way, roughly:

 Portland to Troutdale via Marine Drive, which runs along the Columbia
 River past both the Portland and Troutdale airports.

 Troutdale to Cascade Locks via the Historic Columbia River Highway, which

 leads past Crown Point, and multiple waterfalls, the most famous of which

 is Multnomah Falls. We were able to travel on the
 not-yet-opened-but-substantially-complete section of the Historic Columbia

 River Highway Trail east of Cascade Locks

 Cascade Locks to Stephenson via the Bridge of The Gods and WA SR-14,
 stopping for a brew or two at the Walking Man Brewery in Stephenson.

 Stephenson to Panther Creek Falls Campground via WA SR-14, Wind River Rd,

 and Old State Rd (USFS 65).

 The campground is relatively spacious, with vault toilets and at least two

 well pumps. Panther Creek flows right by, and there were small bathing
 pools laid out in river rock.

 The next morning we enjoyed a waffle and bacon breakfast prepared by
 myself with the assistance of my Sous Chef, Maria. Fortified, we climbed
 up
 and gained a fair amount of elevation the next 3 miles on USFS 65 to see
 the actual Panther Creek Falls, which are spectacular.

 The ride back was rather uneventful, and went rather easily, with a net
 elevation loss. Wait, that's not totally true--there were delicious
 burgers
 in Cascade Locks at the Char Burger, along with Malt Shakes.

 The ride ended at Velo Cult in Portland, where beers and chess were
 enjoyed well into the evening.

 Technical notes: There is no way I'm carrying waffle kit on anything
 farther than a short range (50km) s24o without bribes again.

 Pictures proved it happened:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/sets/72157635045689329/

 Cheers

 cc

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[RBW] Re: Pictures from the Panther Creek Falls Gran Carbo s480

2013-08-13 Thread shawn m.
Wow, what a great trip. I often lament that the Gifford Pinchot is so far 
away from home, but from Portland it looks quite doable... It's moving up 
on the list, that's for sure. Schlepping a waffle iron into the hills is 
definitely taking one for the team, and only you can decide if it was 
really worth it, but dang... waffles on bike trip is the stuff of legend!

Shawn M.
Seattle, WA (Fremont)

On Monday, August 12, 2013 10:13:22 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:

 Hello!

 Last weekend, 10 folks left Portland for the Columbia River Gorge and 
 Panther Creek Falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The distance 
 was 60 miles from start to finish each way, roughly:

 Portland to Troutdale via Marine Drive, which runs along the Columbia 
 River past both the Portland and Troutdale airports.

 Troutdale to Cascade Locks via the Historic Columbia River Highway, which 
 leads past Crown Point, and multiple waterfalls, the most famous of which 
 is Multnomah Falls. We were able to travel on the 
 not-yet-opened-but-substantially-complete section of the Historic Columbia 
 River Highway Trail east of Cascade Locks

 Cascade Locks to Stephenson via the Bridge of The Gods and WA SR-14, 
 stopping for a brew or two at the Walking Man Brewery in Stephenson.

 Stephenson to Panther Creek Falls Campground via WA SR-14, Wind River Rd, 
 and Old State Rd (USFS 65).

 The campground is relatively spacious, with vault toilets and at least two 
 well pumps. Panther Creek flows right by, and there were small bathing 
 pools laid out in river rock.

 The next morning we enjoyed a waffle and bacon breakfast prepared by 
 myself with the assistance of my Sous Chef, Maria. Fortified, we climbed up 
 and gained a fair amount of elevation the next 3 miles on USFS 65 to see 
 the actual Panther Creek Falls, which are spectacular.

 The ride back was rather uneventful, and went rather easily, with a net 
 elevation loss. Wait, that's not totally true--there were delicious burgers 
 in Cascade Locks at the Char Burger, along with Malt Shakes.

 The ride ended at Velo Cult in Portland, where beers and chess were 
 enjoyed well into the evening.

 Technical notes: There is no way I'm carrying waffle kit on anything 
 farther than a short range (50km) s24o without bribes again.

 Pictures proved it happened:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/sets/72157635045689329/

 Cheers

 cc

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[RBW] Re: Pictures from the Panther Creek Falls Gran Carbo s480

2013-08-13 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Epic trip, great photography.  Makes me want to get out there!  I enjoyed 
the photo title's as well!
 
Tony
 

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[RBW] Re: Pictures from the Panther Creek Falls Gran Carbo s480

2013-08-13 Thread franklyn
Looks amazing! That campground is so beautiful. How long is the bike trail 
on Historic Columbia Highway?

Franklyn

On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 7:42:41 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote:

 Epic trip, great photography.  Makes me want to get out there!  I enjoyed 
 the photo title's as well!
  
 Tony
  


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Re: [RBW] Re: Pictures from the Panther Creek Falls Gran Carbo s480

2013-08-13 Thread Christopher Chen
Everything you wanted to know here:
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/HCRH/pages/trail.aspx


On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 8:09 AM, franklyn sini...@msn.com wrote:

 Looks amazing! That campground is so beautiful. How long is the bike trail
 on Historic Columbia Highway?

 Franklyn


 On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 7:42:41 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote:

 Epic trip, great photography.  Makes me want to get out there!  I enjoyed
 the photo title's as well!

 Tony


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[RBW] Re: Pictures from the Panther Creek Falls Gran Carbo s480

2013-08-13 Thread Tom Virgil
Waffles.  Bacon.  Awesome.

On Monday, August 12, 2013 10:13:22 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:

 Hello!

 Last weekend, 10 folks left Portland for the Columbia River Gorge and 
 Panther Creek Falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The distance 
 was 60 miles from start to finish each way, roughly:

 Portland to Troutdale via Marine Drive, which runs along the Columbia 
 River past both the Portland and Troutdale airports.

 Troutdale to Cascade Locks via the Historic Columbia River Highway, which 
 leads past Crown Point, and multiple waterfalls, the most famous of which 
 is Multnomah Falls. We were able to travel on the 
 not-yet-opened-but-substantially-complete section of the Historic Columbia 
 River Highway Trail east of Cascade Locks

 Cascade Locks to Stephenson via the Bridge of The Gods and WA SR-14, 
 stopping for a brew or two at the Walking Man Brewery in Stephenson.

 Stephenson to Panther Creek Falls Campground via WA SR-14, Wind River Rd, 
 and Old State Rd (USFS 65).

 The campground is relatively spacious, with vault toilets and at least two 
 well pumps. Panther Creek flows right by, and there were small bathing 
 pools laid out in river rock.

 The next morning we enjoyed a waffle and bacon breakfast prepared by 
 myself with the assistance of my Sous Chef, Maria. Fortified, we climbed up 
 and gained a fair amount of elevation the next 3 miles on USFS 65 to see 
 the actual Panther Creek Falls, which are spectacular.

 The ride back was rather uneventful, and went rather easily, with a net 
 elevation loss. Wait, that's not totally true--there were delicious burgers 
 in Cascade Locks at the Char Burger, along with Malt Shakes.

 The ride ended at Velo Cult in Portland, where beers and chess were 
 enjoyed well into the evening.

 Technical notes: There is no way I'm carrying waffle kit on anything 
 farther than a short range (50km) s24o without bribes again.

 Pictures proved it happened:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/sets/72157635045689329/

 Cheers

 cc

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[RBW] Re: Pictures from the Panther Creek Falls Gran Carbo s480

2013-08-13 Thread DianeB
Christopher,

You must be an amazing friend.  You hauled a waffle iron to the campsite. 
 And back.  I really enjoyed your photos as well.  That looked like a 
really fun trip. 


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[RBW] Re: Pictures from the Panther Creek Falls Gran Carbo s480

2013-08-13 Thread Deacon Patrick
Grand trip and group and photos. I love the falls. We were in awe of the 
falls we saw when in the Pacific Northwest.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Monday, August 12, 2013 11:13:22 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote:

 Hello!

 Last weekend, 10 folks left Portland for the Columbia River Gorge and 
 Panther Creek Falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The distance 
 was 60 miles from start to finish each way, roughly:

 Portland to Troutdale via Marine Drive, which runs along the Columbia 
 River past both the Portland and Troutdale airports.

 Troutdale to Cascade Locks via the Historic Columbia River Highway, which 
 leads past Crown Point, and multiple waterfalls, the most famous of which 
 is Multnomah Falls. We were able to travel on the 
 not-yet-opened-but-substantially-complete section of the Historic Columbia 
 River Highway Trail east of Cascade Locks

 Cascade Locks to Stephenson via the Bridge of The Gods and WA SR-14, 
 stopping for a brew or two at the Walking Man Brewery in Stephenson.

 Stephenson to Panther Creek Falls Campground via WA SR-14, Wind River Rd, 
 and Old State Rd (USFS 65).

 The campground is relatively spacious, with vault toilets and at least two 
 well pumps. Panther Creek flows right by, and there were small bathing 
 pools laid out in river rock.

 The next morning we enjoyed a waffle and bacon breakfast prepared by 
 myself with the assistance of my Sous Chef, Maria. Fortified, we climbed up 
 and gained a fair amount of elevation the next 3 miles on USFS 65 to see 
 the actual Panther Creek Falls, which are spectacular.

 The ride back was rather uneventful, and went rather easily, with a net 
 elevation loss. Wait, that's not totally true--there were delicious burgers 
 in Cascade Locks at the Char Burger, along with Malt Shakes.

 The ride ended at Velo Cult in Portland, where beers and chess were 
 enjoyed well into the evening.

 Technical notes: There is no way I'm carrying waffle kit on anything 
 farther than a short range (50km) s24o without bribes again.

 Pictures proved it happened:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/sets/72157635045689329/

 Cheers

 cc

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[RBW] Re: Pictures from the Panther Creek Falls Gran Carbo s480

2013-08-13 Thread hsmitham
Chris,

Great report awesome images, looking at all you Puddle town folks pics 
keeps the dream alive...I want the Riv-Jamboree up there! Thanks for 
sharing.

~Hugh

On Monday, August 12, 2013 10:13:22 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:

 Hello!

 Last weekend, 10 folks left Portland for the Columbia River Gorge and 
 Panther Creek Falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The distance 
 was 60 miles from start to finish each way, roughly:

 Portland to Troutdale via Marine Drive, which runs along the Columbia 
 River past both the Portland and Troutdale airports.

 Troutdale to Cascade Locks via the Historic Columbia River Highway, which 
 leads past Crown Point, and multiple waterfalls, the most famous of which 
 is Multnomah Falls. We were able to travel on the 
 not-yet-opened-but-substantially-complete section of the Historic Columbia 
 River Highway Trail east of Cascade Locks

 Cascade Locks to Stephenson via the Bridge of The Gods and WA SR-14, 
 stopping for a brew or two at the Walking Man Brewery in Stephenson.

 Stephenson to Panther Creek Falls Campground via WA SR-14, Wind River Rd, 
 and Old State Rd (USFS 65).

 The campground is relatively spacious, with vault toilets and at least two 
 well pumps. Panther Creek flows right by, and there were small bathing 
 pools laid out in river rock.

 The next morning we enjoyed a waffle and bacon breakfast prepared by 
 myself with the assistance of my Sous Chef, Maria. Fortified, we climbed up 
 and gained a fair amount of elevation the next 3 miles on USFS 65 to see 
 the actual Panther Creek Falls, which are spectacular.

 The ride back was rather uneventful, and went rather easily, with a net 
 elevation loss. Wait, that's not totally true--there were delicious burgers 
 in Cascade Locks at the Char Burger, along with Malt Shakes.

 The ride ended at Velo Cult in Portland, where beers and chess were 
 enjoyed well into the evening.

 Technical notes: There is no way I'm carrying waffle kit on anything 
 farther than a short range (50km) s24o without bribes again.

 Pictures proved it happened:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/sets/72157635045689329/

 Cheers

 cc

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[RBW] Re: Pictures from the Panther Creek Falls Gran Carbo s480

2013-08-13 Thread Tom Virgil
After seeing this do think the Jamboree should be in Gifford Pinchot.

On Monday, August 12, 2013 10:13:22 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:

 Hello!

 Last weekend, 10 folks left Portland for the Columbia River Gorge and 
 Panther Creek Falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The distance 
 was 60 miles from start to finish each way, roughly:

 Portland to Troutdale via Marine Drive, which runs along the Columbia 
 River past both the Portland and Troutdale airports.

 Troutdale to Cascade Locks via the Historic Columbia River Highway, which 
 leads past Crown Point, and multiple waterfalls, the most famous of which 
 is Multnomah Falls. We were able to travel on the 
 not-yet-opened-but-substantially-complete section of the Historic Columbia 
 River Highway Trail east of Cascade Locks

 Cascade Locks to Stephenson via the Bridge of The Gods and WA SR-14, 
 stopping for a brew or two at the Walking Man Brewery in Stephenson.

 Stephenson to Panther Creek Falls Campground via WA SR-14, Wind River Rd, 
 and Old State Rd (USFS 65).

 The campground is relatively spacious, with vault toilets and at least two 
 well pumps. Panther Creek flows right by, and there were small bathing 
 pools laid out in river rock.

 The next morning we enjoyed a waffle and bacon breakfast prepared by 
 myself with the assistance of my Sous Chef, Maria. Fortified, we climbed up 
 and gained a fair amount of elevation the next 3 miles on USFS 65 to see 
 the actual Panther Creek Falls, which are spectacular.

 The ride back was rather uneventful, and went rather easily, with a net 
 elevation loss. Wait, that's not totally true--there were delicious burgers 
 in Cascade Locks at the Char Burger, along with Malt Shakes.

 The ride ended at Velo Cult in Portland, where beers and chess were 
 enjoyed well into the evening.

 Technical notes: There is no way I'm carrying waffle kit on anything 
 farther than a short range (50km) s24o without bribes again.

 Pictures proved it happened:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/sets/72157635045689329/

 Cheers

 cc

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