Zach makes final preparations for departure. Zach is riding his nearly new Azub Ti-Fly 20 with Shimano crank-drive assist and carrying 5 batteries each with approximately 600wh usable capacity.
Zach makes final preparations for departure.
Title
Zach makes final preparations for departure.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/3.2
Focal Length
46 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 08:04:51.
Zach climbs Big Hill Road.
Zach climbs Big Hill Road.
Title
Zach climbs Big Hill Road.
Exposure
1250, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 08:13:08.
Zach climbs Big Hill Road as the sun rises.
Zach climbs Big Hill Road as the sun rises.
Title
Zach climbs Big Hill Road as the sun rises.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/2.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 08:16:52.
Entering Sierra Village on CA108.
Entering Sierra Village on CA108.
Title
Entering Sierra Village on CA108.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/3.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 09:47:14.
Passing Cold Springs gas station and its cell tower tree.
Passing Cold Springs gas station and its cell tower tree.
Title
Passing Cold Springs gas station and its cell tower tree.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 10:19:39.
Approaching Pinecrest, eastbound on CA108. The cloud in the background is smoke from the Quarry Fire that is being allowed to burn itself out.
Approaching Pinecrest, eastbound on CA108.
Title
Approaching Pinecrest, eastbound on CA108.
Exposure
250, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length
100 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 10:28:25.
Climbing CA108 above Strawberry.
Climbing CA108 above Strawberry.
Title
Climbing CA108 above Strawberry.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 10:41:05.
Descending toward Clark Fork into smoky air.
Descending toward Clark Fork into smoky air.
Title
Descending toward Clark Fork into smoky air.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 11:26:41.
Zach and Bill wait at a one-way control near Dardanelle. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Zach and Bill wait at a one-way control near Dardanelle.
Title
Zach and Bill wait at a one-way control near Dardanelle.
Exposure
25, ¹⁄₂₄₀ sec at f/1.9
Focal Length
23 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro front camera 2.69mm f/1.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 11:45:56.
Crossing Stanislaus River near Dardanelle.
Crossing Stanislaus River near Dardanelle.
Title
Crossing Stanislaus River near Dardanelle.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 11:51:58.
Fall color in Eureka Valley.
Fall color in Eureka Valley.
Title
Fall color in Eureka Valley.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/3.2
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 12:01:50.
Zach stops to photograph the sign. We're near the bottom of the steep west side of Sonora Pass.
Zach stops to photograph the sign.
Title
Zach stops to photograph the sign.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
51 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 12:08:54.
Bill starts rolling toward the steep stuff near Sonora Pass. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bill starts rolling toward the steep stuff near Sonora Pass.
Title
Bill starts rolling toward the steep stuff near Sonora Pass.
Exposure
80, ¹⁄₁₁₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 12:11:19.
Zach climbs through the Rock Window.
Zach climbs through the Rock Window.
Title
Zach climbs through the Rock Window.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 12:19:57.
CA108 climbs along Deadman Creek near Sonora Pass.
CA108 climbs along Deadman Creek near Sonora Pass.
Title
CA108 climbs along Deadman Creek near Sonora Pass.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/3.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 12:47:44.
Zach climbs the steepest part of Sonora Pass (west).
Zach climbs the steepest part of Sonora Pass (west).
Title
Zach climbs the steepest part of Sonora Pass (west).
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 12:56:03.
Zach leads the way up Golden Staircase.
Zach leads the way up Golden Staircase.
Title
Zach leads the way up Golden Staircase.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
63 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 12:58:01.
Dry grass and shrubs near Sonora Pass.
Dry grass and shrubs near Sonora Pass.
Title
Dry grass and shrubs near Sonora Pass.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 13:09:34.
Zach arrives at Sonora Pass.
Zach arrives at Sonora Pass.
Title
Zach arrives at Sonora Pass.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 13:13:50.
Bill and Zach at Sonora Pass. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bill and Zach at Sonora Pass.
Title
Bill and Zach at Sonora Pass.
Exposure
32, ¹⁄₁₇₀ sec at f/1.9
Focal Length
30 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro front camera 2.69mm f/1.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 13:15:42.
Bill and Zach's trike at Sonora Pass. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bill and Zach's trike at Sonora Pass.
Title
Bill and Zach's trike at Sonora Pass.
Exposure
80, ¹⁄₂₂₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 13:16:09.
Bill and Zach's trike east of Sonora Pass. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bill and Zach's trike east of Sonora Pass.
Title
Bill and Zach's trike east of Sonora Pass.
Exposure
80, ¹⁄₃₀₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 13:35:06.
Zach descends Sonora Pass east past Aspens that are past their peak color.
Zach descends Sonora Pass east past Aspens that are past their peak color.
Title
Zach descends Sonora Pass east past Aspens that are past their peak color.
Exposure
160, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
83 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 13:37:51.
Descending more steep curves on the east side of Sonora Pass. Mount Patterson is in the distance.
Descending more steep curves on the east side of Sonora Pass.
Title
Descending more steep curves on the east side of Sonora Pass.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 13:41:24.
Leavitt Meadow below and Tower Peak in the distance.
Leavitt Meadow below and Tower Peak in the distance.
Title
Leavitt Meadow below and Tower Peak in the distance.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 13:41:56.
Bill descends the east side of Sonora Pass. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bill descends the east side of Sonora Pass.
Title
Bill descends the east side of Sonora Pass.
Exposure
80, ¹⁄₂₅₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 13:43:08.
We emerge from the forest into the desert near the Marine Mountain Warfare Training Center.
We emerge from the forest into the desert near the Marine Mountain Warfare Training Center.
Title
We emerge from the forest into the desert near the Marine Mountain Warfare Training Center.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 13:54:44.
Zach (speck on road ahead) rides past the Marine Mountain Warfare Training Center. Mount Patterson is in the background.
Zach (speck on road ahead) rides past the Marine Mountain Warfare Training Center.
Title
Zach (speck on road ahead) rides past the Marine Mountain Warfare Training Center.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
100 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 13:54:59.
We start south on US-395 near Sonora Junction. Caltrans has ruined a perfectly decent shoulder with a rumble strip!
We start south on US-395 near Sonora Junction.
Title
We start south on US-395 near Sonora Junction.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
78 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 14:16:38.
Zach climbs through Devil's Gate
Zach climbs through Devil's Gate
Title
Zach climbs through Devil's Gate
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
52 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 14:26:54.
But the actual high point is a mile past the "gate".
But the actual high point is a mile past the "gate".
Title
But the actual high point is a mile past the "gate".
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/3.5
Focal Length
41 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 14:30:11.
Zach (speck on road ahead) descends through Huntoon Valley toward Bridgeport on US-395.
Zach (speck on road ahead) descends through Huntoon Valley toward Bridgeport on US-395.
Title
Zach (speck on road ahead) descends through Huntoon Valley toward Bridgeport on US-395.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
60 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 14:37:32.
Zach stops to swap a battery just outside Bridgeport.
Zach stops to swap a battery just outside Bridgeport.
Title
Zach stops to swap a battery just outside Bridgeport.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 14:58:41.
Bill regroups while Zach finishes swapping a battery. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bill regroups while Zach finishes swapping a battery.
Title
Bill regroups while Zach finishes swapping a battery.
Exposure
80, ¹⁄₃₉₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 14:58:46.
We arrive in Bridgeport, CA.
We arrive in Bridgeport, CA.
Title
We arrive in Bridgeport, CA.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 15:07:21.
We ride past some aspen color on US-395 near Virginia Creek.
We ride past some aspen color on US-395 near Virginia Creek.
Title
We ride past some aspen color on US-395 near Virginia Creek.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/2.8
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 15:29:21.
Zach rides south on US-395 near Bodie Junction.
Zach rides south on US-395 near Bodie Junction.
Title
Zach rides south on US-395 near Bodie Junction.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 15:30:22.
We start the long upgrade to Conway Summit.
We start the long upgrade to Conway Summit.
Title
We start the long upgrade to Conway Summit.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 15:32:01.
Zach's trike and Bill on the climb to Conway Summit. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Zach's trike and Bill on the climb to Conway Summit.
Title
Zach's trike and Bill on the climb to Conway Summit.
Exposure
80, ¹⁄₃₂₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 15:55:48.
Colorful aspens near Conway Summit.
Colorful aspens near Conway Summit.
Title
Colorful aspens near Conway Summit.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 15:56:32.
Zach poses at Conway Summit sign.
Zach poses at Conway Summit sign.
Title
Zach poses at Conway Summit sign.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 16:02:52.
We descend north of Conway Summit into Mono Basin.
We descend north of Conway Summit into Mono Basin.
Title
We descend north of Conway Summit into Mono Basin.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 16:05:02.
Zach waits at the vista point for Mono Lake.
Zach waits at the vista point for Mono Lake.
Title
Zach waits at the vista point for Mono Lake.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 16:07:35.
Bill at Mono Lake Vista Point. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bill at Mono Lake Vista Point.
Title
Bill at Mono Lake Vista Point.
Exposure
80, ¹⁄₂₈₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 16:10:04.
Bill on the southern descent from Conway Summit. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bill on the southern descent from Conway Summit.
Title
Bill on the southern descent from Conway Summit.
Exposure
64, ¹⁄₅₃₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
48 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 16:21:49.
Bill waits at a one-way control near Mono Lake. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bill waits at a one-way control near Mono Lake.
Title
Bill waits at a one-way control near Mono Lake.
Exposure
80, ¹⁄₈₀₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 16:22:58.
We enjoy a few minutes on the road to ourselves when a one-way control crew gives us a head-start through the construction zone. Mono Craters are to the left, and the Sierra Crest stands in the distance.
We enjoy a few minutes on the road to ourselves when a one-way control crew gives us a head-start through the construction zone.
Title
We enjoy a few minutes on the road to ourselves when a one-way control crew gives us a head-start through the construction zone.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
53 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 16:28:42.
The day ends early on the east side of the Sierra.
The day ends early on the east side of the Sierra.
Title
The day ends early on the east side of the Sierra.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/3.2
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 16:36:02.
We pass through one last section with no shoulder. Fortunately, there was little traffic at the time, due to the one-way control to the north.
We pass through one last section with no shoulder.
Title
We pass through one last section with no shoulder.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/2.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 16:44:55.
Bill emerges from the motel office after registering. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bill emerges from the motel office after registering.
Title
Bill emerges from the motel office after registering.
Exposure
80, ¹⁄₁₂₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 16:56:02.
Bikes and Bill in our room at Murphey's Motel. Plenty of room for both machines. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bikes and Bill in our room at Murphey's Motel.
Title
Bikes and Bill in our room at Murphey's Motel.
Exposure
800, ¹⁄₄₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 17:58:07.
Our bikes fit comfortably in the room at Murphey's Motel.
Our bikes fit comfortably in the room at Murphey's Motel.
Title
Our bikes fit comfortably in the room at Murphey's Motel.
Exposure
640, ¹⁄₃₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on October 18, 2023 at 17:58:35.
Dinner at Nicely's Vegetable lasagna, baked potato, and dinner salad or soup. The meal was actually quite good, better than my facial expression would suggest. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Dinner at Nicely's
Title
Dinner at Nicely's
Exposure
320, ¹⁄₆₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
