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Me and the Sistahs, Sarah and Jen. Team FREE BEER co-captains. I think they've been on all five the the MS rides I've done, and more before that.

2009-09-23T16:59:51Z

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Me and the Sistahs, Sarah and Jen. Team FREE BEER co-captains. I think they've been on all five the the MS rides I've done, and more before that.

Tom and Bruce in the thick of the Team FREE BEER peleton. We spent a lot of time on the afternoon of Day 2 passing then being passed by this group. They were a lot of fun, and REALLY devot ...

2009-09-23T16:54:44Z

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Tom and Bruce in the thick of the Team FREE BEER peleton. We spent a lot of time on the afternoon of Day 2 passing then being passed by this group. They were a lot of fun, and REALLY devot ...

Bruce and Tom and Skagit County farm. I think Bruce was about to embark on one of his "crank it up to 18 mph and catch the peleton" runs.

2009-09-23T16:55:49Z

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Bruce and Tom and Skagit County farm. I think Bruce was about to embark on one of his "crank it up to 18 mph and catch the peleton" runs.

Formation flying with Team FREE BEER.

2009-09-23T16:56:39Z

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Formation flying with Team FREE BEER.

The Maharajah...to the victor go the spoils.

2009-11-10T12:52:41Z

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The Maharajah...to the victor go the spoils.

The carnage. I had planned on eating a lot of Clif Bar, but my main sustenance turned out to be PBJ sandwiches, Chewy bars, Boost energy drinks, Sport Beans, and Reese's PB Cups.

2009-09-22T15:37:34Z

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The carnage. I had planned on eating a lot of Clif Bar, but my main sustenance turned out to be PBJ sandwiches, Chewy bars, Boost energy drinks, Sport Beans, and Reese's PB Cups.

Tale of the Tape: GPS (official record) says 100.2 miles in just under 11 hours 59 minutes. My cyclometer is more optimistic, trying to convince me I actually did 102 in the same amount of ...

2009-11-10T12:52:31Z

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Tale of the Tape: GPS (official record) says 100.2 miles in just under 11 hours 59 minutes. My cyclometer is more optimistic, trying to convince me I actually did 102 in the same amount of ...

Spinning in Suburbia. Can't remember which lap at this point. After passing one neighbor for about the 8th time: Him: How far are you riding that today? Me: 100 miles! Him: Just a ...

2009-09-22T15:43:11Z

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Spinning in Suburbia. Can't remember which lap at this point. After passing one neighbor for about the 8th time: Him: How far are you riding that today? Me: 100 miles! Him: Just a ...

Okay I'm done...why am I still wearing the helmet?

2009-11-10T12:52:31Z

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Okay I'm done...why am I still wearing the helmet?

Last couple of miles, shadows getting long.

2009-11-10T12:52:33Z

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Last couple of miles, shadows getting long.

Mile 82: have definitely fallen behind the 100:10:1 pace. At this point, I set my sights on finishing in under 12 hours.

2009-11-10T12:52:15Z

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Mile 82: have definitely fallen behind the 100:10:1 pace. At this point, I set my sights on finishing in under 12 hours.

Me and Flo Bush, my loyal lap counter. I believe this was Lap 12 of 20.

2009-09-22T15:37:34Z

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Me and Flo Bush, my loyal lap counter. I believe this was Lap 12 of 20.

Me, clocking 14 at the neighborhood speed trap. While I did reach 15 on a couple of laps, my top running speed is 12, so I don't like to spend much time above that. Last weekend I took a f ...

2009-09-22T15:37:34Z

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Me, clocking 14 at the neighborhood speed trap. While I did reach 15 on a couple of laps, my top running speed is 12, so I don't like to spend much time above that. Last weekend I took a f ...

My friend Bruce, a strong and fast distance rider, joined me for part of my ride. Here he is blazing through the speed trap on his Schlumph 29" geared unicycle. This is not top speed for hi ...

2009-09-22T15:37:34Z

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My friend Bruce, a strong and fast distance rider, joined me for part of my ride. Here he is blazing through the speed trap on his Schlumph 29" geared unicycle. This is not top speed for hi ...

Good old Klahanie Boulevard, which I now know all too well. This was one of the nicer flat straightaways. One of the tougher parts of the ride was passing the Starbucks at the end of this ro ...

2009-09-23T10:23:33Z

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Good old Klahanie Boulevard, which I now know all too well. This was one of the nicer flat straightaways. One of the tougher parts of the ride was passing the Starbucks at the end of this ro ...

50 mile mark: still on pace for the 100:10:1, but barely. This is where I decided to bag it to focus on taking a little bit longer breaks, chewing my food more slowly, and not worrying abo ...

2009-09-23T10:24:21Z

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50 mile mark: still on pace for the 100:10:1, but barely. This is where I decided to bag it to focus on taking a little bit longer breaks, chewing my food more slowly, and not worrying abo ...

My two forms of transportation hanging out together.

2009-09-22T15:09:23Z

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My two forms of transportation hanging out together.

40 mile mark...losing some ground against the clock due to bio break.

2009-09-22T15:37:34Z

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40 mile mark...losing some ground against the clock due to bio break.

I started the day with a sub-goal of trying for a 100:10:1, which is 100 miles ridden in 10 hours, in one day. That's total elapsed time, not just riding time, so bio breaks and food stops ...

2009-09-22T15:37:34Z

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I started the day with a sub-goal of trying for a 100:10:1, which is 100 miles ridden in 10 hours, in one day. That's total elapsed time, not just riding time, so bio breaks and food stops ...

Gratuitous promotion of unicycling, FatCyclist.com, and the 100 Miles of Nowhere.

2009-09-22T15:36:57Z

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Gratuitous promotion of unicycling, FatCyclist.com, and the 100 Miles of Nowhere.

Hydration for the ride, queued up and ready. Each bottle with an Elixir electrolyte tablet, save the big one. The Maharajah from Avery Brewing...best US beer on the market in my view, and ...

2009-09-23T10:23:04Z

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Hydration for the ride, queued up and ready. Each bottle with an Elixir electrolyte tablet, save the big one. The Maharajah from Avery Brewing...best US beer on the market in my view, and ...

Ready to roll at 7am.

2009-09-22T15:36:16Z

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Ready to roll at 7am.

The day's nutrition, ready to go. Not pictured: several PBJ sandwiches and a bunch of Boost brand energy drinks.

2009-09-22T15:38:26Z

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The day's nutrition, ready to go. Not pictured: several PBJ sandwiches and a bunch of Boost brand energy drinks.

Cyclists lined up all the way back through rider village, waiting for the staged start to begin.

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Cyclists lined up all the way back through rider village, waiting for the staged start to begin.

Todd and Mark with Todd's friend _______, who was also tricked by Todd. Check out their numbers...2017 and 2018...they were probably the last two riders to register. Also check out Todd's ...

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Todd and Mark with Todd's friend _______, who was also tricked by Todd. Check out their numbers...2017 and 2018...they were probably the last two riders to register. Also check out Todd's ...

My former boss Todd, who I recruited to this ride two years ago, and former co-worker Mark. Todd tricked Mark, saying "Hey, let's go for a bike ride on Saturday." Then on Friday night, he s ...

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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My former boss Todd, who I recruited to this ride two years ago, and former co-worker Mark. Todd tricked Mark, saying "Hey, let's go for a bike ride on Saturday." Then on Friday night, he s ...

Team Microsofties in the chute getting ready for the big start on Saturday.

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Team Microsofties in the chute getting ready for the big start on Saturday.

Lookin' at something, beats me what.

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Lookin' at something, beats me what.

Bruce and me getting ready to head to the starting line. The windbreakers didn't last long...it turned out to be a very warm day.

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Bruce and me getting ready to head to the starting line. The windbreakers didn't last long...it turned out to be a very warm day.

Bruce, ready to tear up the course on Day 1. He rides a geared unicycle, which gave him lots of explaining to do all day when quizzed by the bikers.

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Bruce, ready to tear up the course on Day 1. He rides a geared unicycle, which gave him lots of explaining to do all day when quizzed by the bikers.

Team MSFT tent buzzing Saturday morning before the start of the ride.

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Team MSFT tent buzzing Saturday morning before the start of the ride.

Uhm, yeah...

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Uhm, yeah...

Sports Bar decor in the Microsoft tent. This was about 5pm on Friday, so most of the riders didn't arrive for another hour.

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Sports Bar decor in the Microsoft tent. This was about 5pm on Friday, so most of the riders didn't arrive for another hour.

The Piper's Peddlers team tent. They went all-out with an Animal House theme, winning the Best Team Tent award. But that was just the warm-up act, which they topped with a full-on Toga Par ...

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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The Piper's Peddlers team tent. They went all-out with an Animal House theme, winning the Best Team Tent award. But that was just the warm-up act, which they topped with a full-on Toga Par ...

Resting up for Saturday's 60 mile ride.

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Resting up for Saturday's 60 mile ride.

Friday night setup underway at the Team Microsoft tent. The great folks at Arryve Consulting took care of everything, creating a cool sports bar theme with games, videos, and of course lots ...

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Friday night setup underway at the Team Microsoft tent. The great folks at Arryve Consulting took care of everything, creating a cool sports bar theme with games, videos, and of course lots ...

Bruce, relaxing with a latte at the Lighthouse Espresso Stand. I think I have a picture of my uni leaning against this table each of the last few years, so it was nice to finally have someo ...

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Bruce, relaxing with a latte at the Lighthouse Espresso Stand. I think I have a picture of my uni leaning against this table each of the last few years, so it was nice to finally have someo ...

Me, on the island in the middle of Deception Pass Bridge. Going over this bridge is the coolest part of the ride.

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Me, on the island in the middle of Deception Pass Bridge. Going over this bridge is the coolest part of the ride.

Bruce at Deception Pass.

2009-09-16T15:05:19Z

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Bruce at Deception Pass.

Me and Bruce, along with our flat friends. Bruce is holding a picture of Flat GILD, and I'm holding a picture of Flat Irene, holding a picture of Flat George. Our flat friends enjoy coming ...

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Me and Bruce, along with our flat friends. Bruce is holding a picture of Flat GILD, and I'm holding a picture of Flat Irene, holding a picture of Flat George. Our flat friends enjoy coming ...

Deception Pass, from the island in the middle of the bridge.

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Deception Pass, from the island in the middle of the bridge.

Bruce at Deception Pass. This biker couple struck up a conversation. The guy rode unicycle as a kid, but he'd never seen the Big Wheel or geared versions. The girl was riveted of course, as ...

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Bruce at Deception Pass. This biker couple struck up a conversation. The guy rode unicycle as a kid, but he'd never seen the Big Wheel or geared versions. The girl was riveted of course, as ...

Approaching the island in the middle of Deception Pass Bridge.

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Approaching the island in the middle of Deception Pass Bridge.

Bruce riding over Rainbow Bridge on the way out of La Conner, WA.

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Bruce riding over Rainbow Bridge on the way out of La Conner, WA.

Bruce on Rainbow Bridge in La Conner. He had to ride up on the curb to slow down so I could catch up enough to take his picture. Then he left me in the dust again.

2009-09-16T15:04:47Z

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Bruce on Rainbow Bridge in La Conner. He had to ride up on the curb to slow down so I could catch up enough to take his picture. Then he left me in the dust again.

Jeff and Greg playing the 19th hole at Carnation. As we were leaving, someone in the group of golfers teeing off did a bar of the "circus song", which led quickly to some heated trash talk ...

2009-08-29T15:15:41Z

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Jeff and Greg playing the 19th hole at Carnation. As we were leaving, someone in the group of golfers teeing off did a bar of the "circus song", which led quickly to some heated trash talk ...

Flat Dave coveting JC's frosty cold ale.

2009-08-29T15:33:55Z

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Flat Dave coveting JC's frosty cold ale.

The Flat Family joins us for lunch at the Carnation Golf Course.

2009-08-29T15:12:20Z

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The Flat Family joins us for lunch at the Carnation Golf Course.

Steve and John crossing the new bridge on their tandem.

2009-08-29T15:07:16Z

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Steve and John crossing the new bridge on their tandem.

Preston on his first coker ride ever. Got on, rode 24 miles. By halfway through the ride, he'd also learned to static freemount, which is no small feat on the big wheel. I think it is becau ...

2009-08-29T15:09:14Z

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Preston on his first coker ride ever. Got on, rode 24 miles. By halfway through the ride, he'd also learned to static freemount, which is no small feat on the big wheel. I think it is becau ...

Greg and Miles.

2009-08-29T15:04:15Z

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Greg and Miles.

A small exercise in photographic cat-herding.

2009-08-29T15:05:38Z

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A small exercise in photographic cat-herding.

Harper with his patented "enema drip" gatorade bottle.

2009-08-29T15:06:25Z

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Harper with his patented "enema drip" gatorade bottle.

Motorist over-reacting to Harper, as so many people do.

2009-08-29T15:03:48Z

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Motorist over-reacting to Harper, as so many people do.

Jeff, doing the breast stroke atop his Schlumph.

2009-08-29T15:10:12Z

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Jeff, doing the breast stroke atop his Schlumph.

Standing break by the bridge, where someone spotted--if I was hearing correctly--a discarded "home arrest" ankle bracelet.

2009-08-29T15:03:05Z

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Standing break by the bridge, where someone spotted--if I was hearing correctly--a discarded "home arrest" ankle bracelet.

JC passing Steve and John.

2009-08-29T15:06:54Z

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JC passing Steve and John.

Old friends Greg and Dave.

2009-08-29T15:02:01Z

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Old friends Greg and Dave.

The Carnation Farm overlook. L to R: JC, Flat GILD, Flat G3orge, Miles, Harper, Flat Harper, Flat Irene w/ Flat G3orge.

2009-08-29T15:01:26Z

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The Carnation Farm overlook. L to R: JC, Flat GILD, Flat G3orge, Miles, Harper, Flat Harper, Flat Irene w/ Flat G3orge.

Filling up the unicycle rack at the Carnation Starbucks.

2009-08-29T14:59:36Z

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Filling up the unicycle rack at the Carnation Starbucks.

The flats come out on the bridge to enjoy the view of the Snoqualmie River. L to R: Preston, Flat G3orge held by Flat Irene, Flat G3orge, Harper, Flat Harper, Flat GILD.

2009-08-29T14:58:11Z

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The flats come out on the bridge to enjoy the view of the Snoqualmie River. L to R: Preston, Flat G3orge held by Flat Irene, Flat G3orge, Harper, Flat Harper, Flat GILD.

Group Photo on the new Snoqualmie River Bridge. L to R: Harper, Jeff, Miles, JC, John, Steve, Preston.

2009-08-29T14:59:06Z

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Group Photo on the new Snoqualmie River Bridge. L to R: Harper, Jeff, Miles, JC, John, Steve, Preston.

Heading out into farm country, where the blackberries were ragin'...

2009-08-29T14:54:15Z

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Heading out into farm country, where the blackberries were ragin'...

The menacing clouds were talkin' some smack, but we dared them to rain on us and they backed down. L to R back row: Greg and Jeff, front row: Steve and John.

2009-08-29T14:56:19Z

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The menacing clouds were talkin' some smack, but we dared them to rain on us and they backed down. L to R back row: Greg and Jeff, front row: Steve and John.

Jeff and Greg against backdrop of the Snoqualmie Valley.

2009-08-29T14:53:33Z

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Jeff and Greg against backdrop of the Snoqualmie Valley.

Harper with, L to R: Flat G3orge being held by Flat Irene, Flat Harper, and Flat GILD.

2009-08-29T14:53:03Z

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Harper with, L to R: Flat G3orge being held by Flat Irene, Flat Harper, and Flat GILD.

The Birthday Boy, with his birthday cards and birthday present, wearing his cool-ass birthday hat.

2009-08-29T15:46:19Z

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The Birthday Boy, with his birthday cards and birthday present, wearing his cool-ass birthday hat.

Mark indulging the photographer.

2009-08-09T16:48:06Z

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Mark indulging the photographer.

Mark and Cliff Arch, lower Coyote Gulch.

2009-08-09T16:16:56Z

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Mark and Cliff Arch, lower Coyote Gulch.

Major crap caught in the tree from the last major flash flood.

2009-08-09T16:16:32Z

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Major crap caught in the tree from the last major flash flood.

Peter and Mark under Coyote Natural Bridge. Both arches and natural bridges are formed by water, but the natural bridge is formed by a moving watercourse.

2009-08-09T16:49:05Z

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Peter and Mark under Coyote Natural Bridge. Both arches and natural bridges are formed by water, but the natural bridge is formed by a moving watercourse.

Peter tips his hat to Coyote Natural Bridge.

2009-08-09T16:52:48Z

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Peter tips his hat to Coyote Natural Bridge.

Cool rock erosion patterns from the stream.

2009-08-09T16:51:50Z

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Cool rock erosion patterns from the stream.

Classic canyon tree, whose life has been defined by lighting strikes.

2009-08-09T16:52:22Z

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Classic canyon tree, whose life has been defined by lighting strikes.

Peter and Mark in Coyote Creek, just below Jacob Hamblin Arch. Not pictured here is the community of ringtails living in the bushes off frame-left. They were waiting for us to be away for a ...

2009-08-09T16:50:47Z

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Peter and Mark in Coyote Creek, just below Jacob Hamblin Arch. Not pictured here is the community of ringtails living in the bushes off frame-left. They were waiting for us to be away for a ...

Jacob Hamblin Arch, Coyote Gulch, UT.

2009-08-09T16:23:01Z

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Jacob Hamblin Arch, Coyote Gulch, UT.

Hurricane Wash, just after the canyon seeps become sufficient enough to start defining the creek.

2009-08-09T16:24:54Z

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Hurricane Wash, just after the canyon seeps become sufficient enough to start defining the creek.

Working our way out of the canyon...creek dried up at this point,

2009-08-09T16:13:02Z

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Working our way out of the canyon...creek dried up at this point,

Passing the Glen Canyon NRA sign on the way into Hurricane Wash...with final destination of Coyote Gulch.

2009-08-09T16:14:30Z

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Passing the Glen Canyon NRA sign on the way into Hurricane Wash...with final destination of Coyote Gulch.

Hurricane Wash...check out the stripes on those rocks.

2009-08-09T16:23:46Z

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Hurricane Wash...check out the stripes on those rocks.

Hiker's Maze: Can YOU find your way through?

2009-08-09T16:26:23Z

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Hiker's Maze: Can YOU find your way through?

Mark, Tom, and Peter posing below "The Mortar Board"

2009-08-09T16:25:44Z

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Mark, Tom, and Peter posing below "The Mortar Board"

Another "colors of the canyons" classic view.

2009-08-09T16:54:32Z

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Another "colors of the canyons" classic view.

Tom and Broken Bow Arch.

2009-08-09T16:53:20Z

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Tom and Broken Bow Arch.

Broken Bow Arch from our campsite.

2009-08-09T16:53:46Z

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Broken Bow Arch from our campsite.

Easter Island rock dude with clouds.

2009-08-09T16:15:36Z

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Easter Island rock dude with clouds.

Peter having a birthday float.

2009-08-09T16:11:03Z

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Peter having a birthday float.

hayope's photo

2009-08-08T18:02:16Z

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hayope's photo

2009-08-08T18:02:16Z

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Peter and Mark in Willow narrows.

2009-08-09T16:13:34Z

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Peter and Mark in Willow narrows.

Peter and Mark entering the narrows.

2009-08-09T16:11:39Z

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Peter and Mark entering the narrows.

Mark in the narrows.

2009-08-09T16:05:49Z

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Mark in the narrows.

Hangin' in the narrows, Willow Gulch.

2009-08-09T16:05:18Z

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Hangin' in the narrows, Willow Gulch.

Peter, exhibiting same colors as canyon on his face.

2009-08-09T16:00:14Z

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Peter, exhibiting same colors as canyon on his face.

Peter in the Willow narrows.

2009-08-09T15:59:12Z

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Peter in the Willow narrows.

Peter in the Willow narrows.

2009-08-09T15:59:30Z

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Peter in the Willow narrows.

Lower Willow Gulch waterfall, with Tom in plunge pool. This whole feature was previously submerged beneath the waters of Lake Powell, but is now exposed due to the long-term drought conditi ...

2009-08-09T16:01:25Z

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Lower Willow Gulch waterfall, with Tom in plunge pool. This whole feature was previously submerged beneath the waters of Lake Powell, but is now exposed due to the long-term drought conditi ...

Boat in the middle of nowhere, below redrock wall bleached out by Lake Powell during higher water.

2009-08-12T10:13:15Z

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Boat in the middle of nowhere, below redrock wall bleached out by Lake Powell during higher water.

You know you're not in the desert backcountry any more, when you come around a corner and find a friggin' boat in the desert. The white on the rock face in the background shows where the la ...

2009-08-12T10:12:04Z

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You know you're not in the desert backcountry any more, when you come around a corner and find a friggin' boat in the desert. The white on the rock face in the background shows where the la ...

Peter and Mark standing in the first couple feet of Lake Powell.

2009-08-09T16:09:24Z

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Peter and Mark standing in the first couple feet of Lake Powell.