Today was the big day. One last big climb and the Cascades are behind me. Out of the town of Republic where I stayed last night I found a dinner about a 1/4 mile from the fairgrounds. I started out the day with a stack of blueberry pancakes and an order of french toast. It turned out to be just what I needed. The climb wasn't very long today but was straight up 3,500 ft in 15 miles. I felt very strong, surprisingly and made it to the top in good time. I spent some time at the top of the pass just hanging out for awhile celebrating finishing the Cascades. The downhill was fast and long but very cold. I dropped into a very ugly storm on the other side of the pass and took refuge in a grocery store for a little while to warm up. Once I reached Colville I decided to get a hotel room which proved to be just what I needed. The thought of setting up camp in a storm after finishing the Cascades did not appeal to me.
Miles today: 50
Total: 359
5 comments:
I get so excited when I see your next posting. Congratulations on getting over the Cascades!! That is huge. I was able to locate you on my phone a litle bit ago- you were at 929 S. Main St. in Colville, WA. It said you were going 5 miles per hour so I am assuming you were walking at the time. Pretty cool!! Unbelievable that you are getting across Washington that quickly. Hopefully you will find a steak and lobster joint soon!! Mom
You have definatley already had an exciting adventure so far! I am glad you were able to stay at a hotel last night though...and keep out of the bad weather. Did you end up finding a library in Colville last night? Stick in there - you are doing great!
your sister
Whaaaaat Uppppp, Glad to hear that you droped it all over the cascades, wish I could have been there, sounds awsome so far, keep up the good work buddy
Adam,
I am so glad to see things are going well.
Keep on truckin' You are awesome!
keith
Good work on makin it over the Cascades, seems as though you did that at about the same time I finished season 1 of The Office.. You're making me feel pretty productive..
Keep it up! Rob J.
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