Russell Stephan and his forest rat killer.

The ST took a major hit but Russell came out unscathed and even stayed upright.

The truck was the 2nd. It was purchased after reaching Las Vegas. Russell returned to Missoula for the finish.

Marty Lier, third place finisher, on the phone.

Will Outlaw, fourth place finisher, also on the phone.

Warren Harhay, IBR videographer and survivor of the checkpoint following van.

The IBR chronicles were posted on the motel wall so finishers could read the story, some of them, for the first time.

Roger Van Santen (back) volunteer, ??, and John Cheney finisher.

Peter Hoogeveen's '04 FJR (fifth place)and snake. Will Outlaw in background.

Hoogeveen's FJR and snake.

Marty Lier (third place) still on the phone.

Paul Pelland (9th) and Peter Withers (20th).

Finisher's bikes on the east side of the Holiday Inn parking lot.

Karen Van Santen, tireless volunteer. Thanks for lunch Friday.

Tim Conway (27th) sans shirt.

That feels better.

Harry Kaplan (21st) loads the Concours and prepares to depart.

Bill McAvan (82nd) catches some much needed shut eye.

Even a pickup makes a great nap if you are very tired.

Inspecting Leon (The Animal) Begeman's 12th place finishing EX250.

Jason Jonas (54th) hoists one with the MTF crew.

Russ Pagenkopf (69th) and Evil Lord (no longer in training) Lisa Landry. Superior ralley and organization, thanks Lisa.

Again, Russ, Lisa, and John Langan in the backround.

Stephan Bolduc, Yamaha R6 rider and 68th place IBR finisher.

Peter Withers (and wife ??) with Paul Pelland.

Riders continued to read Bob Higdons write-ups throughout the day.

Will Outlaw laughs as Bob Higdon and Lisa Landry visit with...

Will Outlaw and Tim Conway exchanging stories about the 2003 IBR.

MVC-517X

Norm LeFevre 75th place IBR finisher and BMW rider.

Mike Boboitt (IBMike) Jason Jonas and others sharing stories.

Same again. Jeff Salyer is hiding in front of Jason.