Day 125, Montana CiderWorks

CDT mile 2105.7, miles hiked 9 After finally waking up at 7:30 we came down to find Lee preparing a wonderful breakfast for us.  First, she made us fruits salad and then a scramble, warm muffins, and plenty of coffee.  Afterwards, we called home to a few folks and...

Day 124 Chief Joseph Pass

CDT mile 2096.1, miles hiked 17.8 We set off in the dark ready to make it to town and meet our host at the pass.  It was town day and Darby was the destination, both of us were excited and we set off at a good clip with light packs. I packed light on food this stretch...

Day 123, More Smoke and Hiking

CDT mile 2078.9, miles hiked 30.1 4:30 came early but I had no trouble waking up thanks to the distinct smell of smoke.  Tatu-Jo and I had slept right by each other so I fired up my stove and made us each a coffee to get going.  As we packed we commented on the smoke...

Day 122, The Beaverheads

CDT mile 2048.8, miles hiked 31.5 For the last few days we have been traveling through the Beaverhead Range and today we got into the meat of it.  When the sun rose we were atop a ridge and could see granite peaks pushing up eastward.  These peaks were the first sign...

Day 121, Lemhi Pass

CDT mile 2017.3, miles hiked 31.3 When I pulled out of my tent to pack it and get going I noticed it was dark where Tatu-Jo lied, I woke him up because he slept through his alarm.  I waited for him and walked down to Charge he had slept through his alarm too and said...

Day 120, 1 Month to Go

CDT mile 1986,miles hiked 15.6 Sam knocked on our door at 7 am and brought us a thermos of coffee, man what a great guy.  We laid around getting caffeinated and at 7:30 went to the same bar/restaurant for breakfast, in case you had not figured it out Leadore only has...