Kaniah Idaho to Bitterroot wilderness. 60 miles. 661 miles from the Pacific. the good night’s rest and pasta did the trick. I felt good today climbing along the clearwater and Lochsa (pronounced lock saw) rivers. following the beautiful canyon up the mountain. the day started cool in the low fifty’s then the temperature climbed as I did. By the time I finished it was 95 degrees. I setup “camp happy” in a national park site and then jump into the cold clear river. I could only stay under water for a few seconds at a time. the water was like ice but very refreshing. this is some of the prettiest country I’ve seen yet. large cedar and ponderosa pine trees filled the valley making it smell like a cedar chest. pretty butterflies are everywhere and several of them landed on my bike and rode along for awhile. the wild Lochsa is host to many kayakers as they run the miles in miles of rapids. I wonder what lewis and clark thought as they shot rapids in there wooden boats. Maybe “shit” watch out for that rock. if you’re looking at a map you can see I’m sneaking up on lolo pass. at 5235 feet she is what is between me and missoula. tomorrow I’ll sneak a little closer. maybe she won’t see me coming and then make my run at it on tuesday. I will need a fully charged batteries. lolol is a legend at destroying bikers pride. Take care.
Ps happy birthday to my rachel. and happy father’s day to all your dads.

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