Staying in a cabin last night instead of a tent was a good call, as it rained most of the night, and I was able to get an earlier start to the day by not dealing with the tent. After a short ride into Winthrop I stopped at Three Fingered Jack's Saloon for some excellent coffee and what may be the best steak, eggs, and …
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Day 5, Newport, Washington to Winthrop, Washington – 258 miles
It was 38 degrees overnight, and my sleeping bag is an ultralight down bag rated at 45 degrees. So I was adding clothes through the night as it kept getting colder. Once I finally warmed up I was reluctant to leave the bag, so I read a few chapters in one of the many books I brought along. On my Kindle. ? When I couldn't …
Day 4, St. Mary, Montana to Newport, Washington – 325 miles
When I started this trip on Friday it took me a couple hours to get used to riding the loaded bike again. But now? Seems normal. Something else I've noticed is that I've lost track of which day of the week it is. On a trip like this, one day is pretty much like the one before it and the one after. Except on this …
Day 3, Three Forks, Montana to St. Mary, Montana – 382 miles
Slept for about 8 hours last night, so didn't leave as early as I'd hoped. Longest day yet, mileage wise. I didn't think the scenery up to Glacier would be too good, but it actually was. And leaves are starting to fall in northwest Montana, by the way. Passed a motorcycle accident about 80 miles south of Kalispell, with …
Day 2, Cody, Wyoming to Three Forks, Montana – 351 miles
Beartooth Highway both directions - south to north, stop in Red Lodge, Montana for fuel, coffee, and something to eat, then north to south. After that, the northern route through Yellowstone, which I think was new to me. The American West is so huge, and the scale so massive, that photos really don't do justice to this …
Day 1, Spearfish, South Dakota to Cody, Wyoming – 352 miles
This trip has been in the works for the past five or six months, and it's finally here! I'm headed to Seattle for a 2-day StrongFirst SFB certification. Bighorn Mts. today, Beartooth Highway tomorrow, Glacier the next two days, Cascades, Olympic, then Seattle. Then down the coast, Redwoods, Tahoe, Yosemite, Grand …