Had to chew gum after breakfast this morning as the toothpaste was solid. Also wondered about a metallic, tapping noise, until I saw a small woodpecker working its way round the camp site metal signs, doing what woodpeckers do and to very good effect in this case. Day started off pretty flat although after Sula the serious gradient started but I managed to reach Lost Trail Pass (7014') without walking. Just one stop for a Snicker's bar and drink from a burn. The visitor centre here, which is actually just inside Idaho, was unfortunately still closed for the winter season. I then went back into Montana and took road 43 the two miles to Chief Joseph Pass (7264') which is on the Continental Divide. Very sadly, there is no actual sign, so I just had to make do with some photos of the bike in the snow.
A nice long descent eastwards down 43, followed by a few undulation took me to the visitor centre at the Big Hole National Battlefield site. Only had time to watch the DVD explaining events leading up to the conflict and eventual battle between local Indian tribes and the US cavalry. Found this programme more balanced than previous ones I've viewed. Sadly, couldn't stay long and it was on to Wisdom against a pretty strong headwind, before I picked up the 278, with a tailwind to Jackson. Called in at the Hotsprings Hotel/Restaurant where I met Joe, Oliver and Scott, three young lads who have just graduated within the last couple of years and are also cycling across the country from Pacific to Atlantic.
Luckily, they'd arranged to camp within the grounds of a local church and felt it would be OK for me to do likewise.
Update: Dillon, Montana (library).
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