Today was the day to go over the second highest peak of the tour. We were told that our timing was perfect for this pass as there was lots of snow there about three days ago. Another one of those weather extremes. It had been snowing and raining there for three weeks before stopping. It was cold but overall not too bad. I made it over the pass (yeah...). George did not think that the climb was too bad, well I have a different opinion but that's what happens when you are not used to climbing hills much. But then again, I was riding on my mountain bike (even though its a pretty light, full suspension bike but does have very fat tires). George kep going ahead and I turned back to go down the pass to get the car. Man, the downhill ride of about 22 miles was way too much fun. While I was doing that George rode into Grand Tetons national park. Its very beautiful but brutal with traffic jams. Very little shoulder and lots of construction. George had to ride in the Pilot car as they do not allow bikers to ride through some of the construction area. We stayed in a cabin, right in the park (actually between Grand Tetons and Yellow Stone park). They had a Bison which pretty much hangs out around the resort. It was very cool to watch this Bison close up (he even has a name, Walter). Tomorrow we enter Yellow Stone Park, so excited, but nervous about the RV traffic in the park.
We went from Dubois, WY to Grand Tetons National Park, WY
Total Miles: 71
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