Downieville Downhill November 20th, 2005
At the top of the road we’re usually up to our axles in snow this late in November, so this ride was a special treat! Packer Saddle had been snowed in earlier in November but lucky for us it melted and dhReno took full advantage of it!
*10 points for making it
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We parked at the top and got started before the crack of noon, around 11am. The trail was tacky and probably in the best condition most of us have ever seen it - super traction and no dust.
Back in town we stuffed ourselves with pizza and beer while we waited for the shuttle and consumed double the calories we burned on the ride.
Downtown D-ville
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The shuttle driver for Downieville Outfitters was great. She saved Eric’s life with a strategically placed hand on his ass when he slid off the roof of the van and got hung up. Eric was smiling, maybe he did it on purpose.
“The Dirty Hand”
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Back in Truckee David’s truck broke down so Randy gave him a ride.
2 Hoss Power Chevy Z1
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The riders: Bill, David, Dr ?, Eric, Nancy, Randy, Scotty, Steve, Will
Complete Downieville ‘05 Pictures
DOWNIEVILLE DOWNHILL DETAILS:
Start Location:
39º 36.989′N, 120º 40.397′W, elevation 6,834′
Packer Saddle, CA.
Finish Location:
39º 33.643′N, 120º 49.643′W, elevation 2,895′
Downieville, CA.
Elevation Loss/Gain:
4,707′ descent / 771′ climb.
Downieville Resourses:
- Maps and ride descriptions http://www.mtbsingletrack.com
- Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Festival http://www.downievilleclassic.com/
- Bike Shop and Shuttle Service http://www.yubaexpeditions.com/
- Bike Shop and Shuttle Service http://www.downievilleoutfitters.com/
- Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship http://www.sierratrails.org/
- Downieville video http://petefagerlin.com
