Tour Divide Blog 2008

Hey its Mary Collier. It Friday, June 20th about 10 after 3 in the afternoon, Day 8 for me. I am in Wise River. I had a rough morning. My legs were pretty much feeling like concrete all day. So I walked a lot of climbs. But I'm actually on a good high from the descent down from Fleecer Ridge. I had been warned that it was a pretty tough descent and to walk it, which I kinda took as a challenge. Also when I got to the top of it there were two dual forks sitting on top it and I asked them if I they mind if I hit it first. So I had to come through with that. Read more »

Hello this is Mike Dion. Is Friday the 20th at 1:35. I'm calling from Wise River. I camped out up above the Continental Divide Crossing # 5 last night. 20 miles up from Butte. I got there right at twilight. I rocked out the last 20 miles to get up there before sunset. I made it. It was pretty chilly up there but smart wool layers kept me all comfy and toasty. So that was a good thing. Got a little bit of a late start. It was pretty chilly so didn't want to get out of the sleeping bag. But got up, cruised on down, experienced Fleecer Ridge. That was quite the experience. That was quite the downhill. Had to walk a section of it. Aggravated my knees back up a little bit. But seems to be doing pretty good. I'm here at the Mercantile in Wise River. I just devoured a Oreo Ice Cream and couple Ice Cream Bars. I've been craving ice cream, Pepsi, I going to cafe here and get some dinner. Push on. Food in my belly. Alright bye.

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Hi this is Felix Wong calling on Friday, at 12:11 June 20th. I'm calling from Butte. I'm having a great day again. Last night I stayed at a hotel in Basin. Actually, this hotel was more like a rental house. It even had a dryer so I was able to wash my clothes. Had a real bed, modern western flushable toliets. So luxurious. Yes. So had a good night's sleep and came down to Butte and had a great downhill. Much easier than yesterday. I'm so glad. Now I'm actually having a pork chop sandwich here in Butte. This great. Being in a real town. I has been a delight. Read more »

Hi this is Reuben Kline. It is 11:50. I just got done coming over the pass into Wyoming. Once again snow covered. Quite a lot of snow up there. Anybody...well, those planning to come over behind me. Hopefully they give themselves plenty of time. It took me nearly 5 hours to get across the pass. Which I would estimate being 3 hours more than it should have. So now I am going to lie down and go to sleep. I've begged for some food and its all good.