The 40 or so miles from Quake Lake to Ennis were probably the easiest of the entire trip this far. The wind was gusting down this valley at our backs. I was in top gear cruising along at 30mph without any effort.
Monday, July 13, 2009
To Ennis, MT.
The 40 or so miles from Quake Lake to Ennis were probably the easiest of the entire trip this far. The wind was gusting down this valley at our backs. I was in top gear cruising along at 30mph without any effort.
Quake Lake
The story how Quake Lake was formed when the mountainside in the background slid down across the Madison River during an earthquake in 1959.
West Yellowstone - Ennis
It was our turn for tailwind today. 71 miles of heaven along the Hebgen Lake and Madison River.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Yellowstone
The contrasts in the landscape here strange. On one side you could look over a tranquill creek in a green meadow and on the other side would be an alien looking vision of bubbling mud or a geyser blasting boiling water and steam like a pressure cooker waiting to explode. And apparently it is overdue to do just that!
Yellowstone
We are in West Yellowstone for 2 layover days, so today we took a guided tour through the park to some of the famous geysers, vents, mudpots and waterfalls. We got to see a few elk, bison, various volcanic rock and endless lodgepole pines. (Our bus was the new one. The refurbished 1939 one looked really cool)
Thursday, July 9, 2009
To West Yellowstone
Although the final couple hours into West Yellowstone were very busy with traffic, most of the day was pleasant cycling through forests and wild flowers.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
To Ashton, ID.
After descending from the pass, we entered Idaho and for 40 of our 70 mile day fought insane 25 - 35mph winds to get to Ashton.
Teton Pass
Switchbacks through the firs like riding between hundreds of church spires all pointing the way...up!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
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