Another 8+ mile climb is the main course on the menu today with two appetizer one mile warm up climbs first.
Dollarhide Mountain is the same distance as two days ago up Steel Mountain but has one less percentage of climb. #whoopwhoop
We were a little smarter this time in that we planned the ride for early morning and took more water. Plus there was an early morning surprise rain shower that cleared the air (forcing us to quickly put our rain fly on at 5:30 am) , lowered the temps and settled the dust. We hoped all this set us up for better results.
After breakfast as we were packing up two bikepackers peddled past our campsite.
Brian and Karl, who we would meet later in the morning, got an early start as well.
As Tom reached the summit before I, he had the chance to talk to a local who recommended two places in Ketchum we shouldn’t miss. Always listen to the locals.
The ride down Dollarhide Mountain on dirt was as swift as it was picturesque as layers of mountain ranges came into view in the distance and colonnades of purple wildflowers waved to us as we flew by. Fast and spectacular!
We had a hotel stay in Ketchum to look forward to and that meant a hot shower and city food so yea we were motivated to get to Ketchum.
Grumpy’s for lunch and Sawtooth Brewery for dinner. Neither disappointed and either does beautiful Idaho.
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you are getting me hooked on Hot Springs Idaho. Sounds and looks awesome.
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It’s so beautiful here! Around every bend and over every pass there is something amazing to look at, whether it’s water or mountains.
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When you are finally all done traveling, you might consider putting all these great tales and photos into a Storyworth book.
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Mayyyybe!
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