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Sept. 2nd - Day 1 - Silver City, Idaho
Date: 09/02/09
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We left Jordan Valley via unpaved roads. Here Jeremy and Gene take a break just outside the town.
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Mark and Mike follow but far enough back to avoid the dusty conditions.
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This way to Silver City...
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Up this road is Murphy and before that the turn-off for War Eagle summit.
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Silver City street sign.
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The old Idaho hotel and bar sign as Jeff passes.
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Across the small valley old homes and buildings are coming back to life.
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Robert surveys the scene at the Idaho Hotel and Bar.
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Jeremy doing what most of us did, record the city in photos.
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Mark, with camera in hand, searches near the bar for a great photo.
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Many of the Silver City buildings are now privately owned and are being restored.
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Most residents are seasonal but there is a year 'round caretaker who over winters with a snow machine.
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4x4's and quads are the current means of transportation around town.
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Mike Mackie lines up a shot a short walk up the street.
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Main Street and the way outta town.
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Jeff and Gene kibbitz on the front porch of the Idaho Hotel.
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Since the bar owner opened up for us most went in and ordered drinks.
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Lin checks her gps
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Rides and manufacturers were well represented, 3 Hondas, 2 Suzukis, an ATK, a Husky, a KLR, and a Yamaha.
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After visiting in town we decided to ride up War Eagle mtn for the view.
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The view was awesome in all directions.
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View from 8000 feet looking north into the Snake River valley.
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