This section was much more mountainous, and colder, than the previous one. We climbed up into the higher elevations, and even had frost on our tents a couple mornings. And with all the alpine lakes, there is a much better water situation (and swimming situation too).
Day 33: (August 1st)
My new, electric yellow, shirt from Walmart. My old one finally died.Someone’s home!Nice perspective of the upcoming country
Day 34: (August 2nd)
Just a really cool picture.I think all Michiganders love fly fishing. Is it a residency requirement?Top of the pass. Despite the snow, it’s warm up here!
Day 35: (August 3rd)
A cold & windy start to the morning.So many amazing lakes in this section. Makes me feel like swimming!I get it, Rainbow Lake is to the left. 3x!LaughTrack, AquaCam & I hike an “alternate” route on the divide. It was slow & rocky, but super fun.
Day 36: (August 4th)
These milemarkers are getting to be a regular thing!And we finally catch Smokey! He was super stoked to see his first on-trail human in ….weeks?The mountains are coming.
Day 37: (August 5th)
Apparently LT has been to this remote cabin a few years ago during college. Deja vu!Apparently we had hiked into Idaho (this state border is the Divide), and we re-entered Montana on the road.Gettin a ride to town. I think every ride we got in Montana was in a pickup truck.
Day 38: (August 6th)
We took a zero day in Darby, MT and saw a rodeo. Impressive work cowboys, those cattle were wrapped up fast! It’s hard to believe that Montana is almost done! We have hiked 650 miles so far, and only 2 more towns until we arrive in Wyoming. It’s a surprisingly huge state, and much more diverse than I imagined.
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