These mountains are strikingly different from the ones in Colorado. Dense evergreen forests with abundant ground cover. Lakes here are full which is a pleasant change from the drought that's been ever present so far on this trip.

Menonites? can be seen traveling in RV's.

It's chilly.

ADV cera batteries are failing now.

Gorgeous day. Heading into the mountains.

Late slow pensive start to the day. My back is bothering me more today. Ian's schedule is a bit limited so he's told me to take my time so I think I'll head into the mountains instead of staying on the interstate.

wonderful conversation with two up riders heading to Deadhorse then back to Ecuador.