Almost Famous

CDT Montana 2016

Day 12, July 17, Sunday.

Start Leadore, Idaho and get a ride up to 07-249AP Bannock Pass

Stop 08-150M on a grassy ridge along the Divide

Miles: 16

Sam of Leadore Inn took us to Bannock Pass in early afternoon. Leadore has been very good to us. I will remember the town fondly.

DNA stripped down to boxer shorts and set a fast pace.

Apparently he hikes like this often.

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Push to Leadore

CDT Montana 2016

Day 10, July 15, Friday.

Start 07-025M Just past Morrison Lake

Stop 07-249AP Bannock Pass and then hitch 15 miles south to Leadore, Idaho.

Miles: 27.3

In the morning I start early, trying to catch up with a another hiker a few miles ahead. The road continues up a broad ridge, then past a nice piped spring off the trail that I use, then Elk Mountain at 10k elevation becomes visible, with Bannock Pass beyond.

Closer…

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