Inversion

Over the weekend, we experienced a weather phenomenon that folks around here call the "inversion." Basically, due to some air currents and drafts and high pressure, the temps on the mountain soar and the temps in the valley plummet. You may recall several years ago when we climbed Mt. St. Helens during an inversion event. No coats, at 8,000 feet, in January.

B and I wrestled with ideas about what to do with ourselves during this amazing sunny weather and ultimately decided to skip the mountain crowds (and mountain loveliness) and opt for a bike ride along the Portland waterfront instead.

Kate will now demonstrate how to properly dress for a bike ride during an inversion event.
Down coat, check. Hat under helmet, check. Fleece blanket, check. Fish crackers, check.
Alright, let's roll!

Bryan will now demonstrate his best "please-stop-taking-photos-and-get-back-on-your-bike-because-I'm-freezing" smile.

Kate capped off her ride with a satisfying rock throwing session in the parking lot.  She gives the inversion two thumbs up.