Well Logan Pass is in the rear view mirror tonight.
The climb up was challenging. It's a 6% grade for about twelve miles. I started from Avalanche campground which is about 4 miles from the start of the climb.
I set alarm for 4:30am to be sure I had time to make the pass before the 11:00 cut off for bicyclist. When the alarm went off I changed to plan be. Which was to pull the drawstring tighter on sleeping bag. At 6:00 I made self get up. I was on the road a little before 7:00. So much for taking my time getting to the top.
The traffic didn't start to pick up until about 9 o'clock. Once the traffic picks up you have some steep drops on the right and wide truck mirrors on the left. I opted to stay closer to the mirror side.
Actually I received some great encouragement from several other cars coming by. Also several of the cyclist that were passing me gave encouraging comments. Comments such as" aren't you a little old to be doing this and could you possibly get any more gear on that bike"? I'm kidding they were all very supportive.
I even had my own cheering section. A couple that I had met about 6 days ago were driveing up the pass and recognized my. It really took me by surprise to hear "GO DURELL" as I was nearing the top. It was great.
I made it to the top in 2 hours and 52 minutes.
Fun on top. Got to talk to several people about my trip. Good times.
Fast trip down until I got to the construction then things showed down quickly.
I'm staying in St Mary campground tonight which is just inside the park.
Met a nice couple from France who are touring for 1 to 2 years. The just came from Alaska.
Pictures are of the ride up, at the top, on the way down and home for the nite.
I'm heading up to Waterton BC tomorrow.
