Simms to Helena National Forest
Rocky Mountains...Rogers Pass...easy! Despite the 5600 plus feet of elevation the pass sits at, the grade to reach it isn't very bad. Perfect for a cyclists. We get to enjoy the beautiful mountains and aren't killing ourselves to do so. My legs weren't even tired once I got to the top, which also happens to be the continental divide. And from their we had an easy ride to our stopping point for the night.
For only the third time we aren't staying in a city or town. Taking advantage of one of the numerous National Parks in the area, we are sleeping at a rugged campground right on a beautiful river. It's one of those campgrounds with no road sign, so we've got the whole place to ourselves. I love little hidden places like this. When I'm back and settled in Portland I'd love to start a list of free campgrounds like this where you don't have to fight the RV's that have become so popular for camping.
Tomorrow we have a 70 or so mile ride into Missoula where we hope to take a day off. Maybe grab a few beers, wash our clothes, and get some internet time in at the library. After that it's the push into Idaho and our last week of this cross country adventure.
