We continued downriver for the first 20 miles today. The Lochsa River merged with the Selway River at Lowell to form the Clearwater River. We followed it to Kooskia, in the Nez Perce reservation, where we had breakfast. There were lots of boats on the river and we found out they were fishing for salmon! Beyond Kooskia we began our first climb of the day which turned out to be a real killer, almost 2000’ of steep switchbacks. The good news-it was dry and there was no wind!
We found miles of wheat at the top of the climb. How very different from what we’d experienced over the past two days. It rained briefly as we were in Grangeville, but stopped. We pushed on to White Bird over White Bird Hill, over 4200’ elevation. The fast descent into White Bird gave back all the elevation we had gained on the day.
We’re staying at an RV park outside White Bird on the Salmon River. We’re not far from Hell’s Canyon. The forecast is rain tomorrow.
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Waiting..... lol.
Just mapped you.... looks like you are about to enter your final time zone!!!!!! And enter your final state!!! Somehow I believe you will find this a bittersweet situation..... proud of you brother of mine...this is no easy fete.
Very proud of you two boys one more state.
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