Hi everyone. I just crested Lolo Pass and found that I have an Internet connection at the Visitor Center until it closes, which is in just a few minutes. I haven't had cell service for two days, so apologies for the lack of communication but it was out of my control.
Lolo Pass is in the Bitterroot Range, right on the edge of Idaho and Montana. This is where Lewis and Clark crossed the summit of the Bitterroots in 1805 – but back then it was referred to as the Lolo Trail. Today, it’s called "US 12", and it was belatedly constructed in the 1960’s. Somehow, it took over 150 years to get a decent road over the top.
I'm shooting for Missoula tonight - 42 miles in 3 hours – and downhill, thankfully. I've tent camped the last couple nights, so I'll probably get a hotel tonight - I'm getting stinky. Pheww!
Today, my knee felt the strongest it has since I began this trip. That really helped coming up the pass – I even easily cruised right past a big semi on the way up – well, not really, but it sounds good., doesn't it? Elvis is running strong, and we both are now looking forward to that downward slope on the road tonight.
Hopefully, I’ll get a couple more posts in by tomorrow to catch you up on the last few days of travel.
Thanks to everyone for their strong and continued support!!!
Onward,
Todd
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