This week we started seeing a bunch of NOBO hikers (north-bound), who had started at the Mexican border back in April. It was fun crossing paths and meeting them, even if only for a few minutes!
Day 39: (August 7th)
TopShelf really wanted a photo in front of our cabin.Just 5 miles out of town, and we find trail magic! Thank you Avo & Gabs!!I love the name of this beer. “Montucky”We had a campfire! They rarely happen on the trail, which makes them extra special occasions. And Bard has brought music!
Day 40: (August 8th)
Hee hee.I packed out a beer, and I got it cold in a creek that we stopped at for lunch. And the beer has the perfect name!Chossy mountains.
Day 41: (August 9th)
These state boundary markers are everywhere. Want to make Montana smaller? Move one!
I wish I could get Sean Connery to hike this section, just to say the name of this lake.Bridge, you’re doing it wrong. Go over the creek!Toppie seems too happy to be going uphill.
Day 42: (August 10th)
That’s one way to dry a tent fly in the morning. Run LT!!700 miles, the miles they keep a-rollin’I love the long ridgewalks. More views than you can shake a stick at!
Day 43: (August 11th)
We find a Teepee in the woods, kinda creepy. Who built it?At Lemhi Pass, we meet Michael & Elliot, two super-friendly guys share some conversation & beverages! Both are much appreciated!!LT joins the group, I think the 5 of us ended up chillin for an hour at the pass!Oh, that’s what that smell was. A rotting cow carcass!
Day 44: (August 12th)
We woke up stupid-early to hike 10 miles to Bannock Pass by 9am, to catch a ride.Who needs fenceposts when you have regularly spaced trees?Trash heap.I love getting mail! Food from Katie, and shoes from parents.Old shoes definitely were in need of replacement. Hello, green!
Leadore, ID was a very interesting town to stop in. It’s basically a half-dozen buildings, so very walk-able, and everyone was very friendly. I was tired, so we grabbed some ice cream, and headed back to the motel to watch more of the Olympics. (We also watched in Darby). A nice relaxing stop!
-R
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I really enjoy your pictures and travelogue. I look at these before I start my work day. Inspiring!
I really enjoy your pictures and travelogue. I look at these before I start my work day. Inspiring!