I started early and began the hike into Benchmark. The trail ascended Welcome Creek, went over a saddle, and dropped down to Straight Creek. In places the entire valley was flooded and the trail and…Continue Reading
Day 76 Augusta
Author: dan
Day 75 River Valleys and Ticks
I started at 8:00 after leisurely breaking camp. The first 6 miles or so were more up and down to get around Caribou mountain, and then the trail dropped into river valleys for the rest…Continue Reading
Day 74 Caribou Mountain
I had a good breakfast at Lambkins in Lincoln. After dinner last night I really didn’t want to try Lambkins again, but it was the only place open. Funny how breakfast was so much better than last night’s dinner. …Continue Reading
Day 73 Road trip from Anaconda to Lincoln
I was warned that the Pintlers to the south of me were still unpassable by normal humans on foot due to heavy snows and decided to jump back to Roger’s Pass and head north to…Continue Reading
Day 72 Anaconda
I woke up this morning on my little ridge-top spot above the road. Several trucks and various nonsense went on last night on the road down by the river and I was really glad I…Continue Reading
Day 71 Anaconda Alternate
It snowed and drizzled all night but mostly didn’t stick. It was a slushy mess in the morning and soo… cold. I think my least favorite thing is breaking camp in the cold rain. I…Continue Reading
Day 70 Electric Peak
It snowed a little last night with flurries throughout the day. It mostly melted but higher elevations kept their accumulations. I worried a bit about sleeping with my food in bear country but I think…Continue Reading
Day 69 Going Solo to Anaconda
The weather forecast is for rain, so Pat has decided to spend the next 4 days visiting with his family. I don’t want to lose any more time so I started south from MacDonald pass…Continue Reading
Day 68 MacDonald Pass and Helena
I finished up the last 12 miles or so to MacDonald pass. On the way Pat texted me that he would pick me up and give me a ride to Helena. Woohoo! When he texted…Continue Reading
Day 67 Pat Quits
Today started off well enough. We broke camp and I waited for Pat in some trees to block the wind. We started up the trail together, went around Nevada Mountain, and eventually reached Black Mountain…Continue Reading