Accross America's Three Days in Idaho and Montana, Photo Blitz, by Jessie

The Trekkers have finally had enough reception to provide a play-by-play on their recent movements.  Jessie was kind enough to share the tales of the past three days in Idaho and Montana:

7/8:
The group woke up beside a river, and headed out to grab a hearty breakfast in their little Idaho town.  While ridding, the saw some smoke, only to find that the previous night's lightning had started a forest fire.  The group rode and watched as firefighters jumped out of helicopters, and dumped massive amounts of water (scooped from a nearby lake) onto the fire.  Extremely interesting to see.  After having lunch and hanging out at a swimming hole (at Three Waters River) the Trekkers continued to Lowell, Idaho where the highlight was the local berry pie!

The fire helicopter

7/9

Waking among trees and mountains, the group happily continued along Highway 12-enjoyable because there are almost no cars on it!  There were some uphill battles, but after climbing over 2,000 feet up Alpowa Summit the riding was great.  The group found another swimming hole, where they ate and washed up.  The group found a campground and relaxed-everyone agreeing that Idaho has treated them extremely well: tasty food, beautiful rides and no bike issues!

Few better ways to wake up than with a view like this!

Made up on two wheels!

Your fearless Leaders: Julian and Monique

7/10

The group entered Montana and made it over to the small city of Missoula.  They ascended a nearby mountain trail (Lolo Summit), and took advantage of the shop at the top by purchasing the team mascot: a stuffed porcupine!  The group checked into a hotel in Missoula, and happy devoured pizza. 

7/11
The Trekkers will be leaving Missoula after checking out the Adventure Cycling headquarters based in the city.  The Trekkers are using Adventure Cycling's cross-country maps.

The weather is much better, hoping that those heatwaves are a thing of the past.  Feeling good and moving forward!