GDMBR day 17 – Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Total miles- 632.80 Total ascent – 47,333

Little Joe Campground to Bannack State Park, Montana

Yesterday after I got to camp I had a low moment. The slightest incline seemed like a huge effort, spiking my heart rate and my legs have felt like all the blood has been drained from them for days now. I went into the swamp of despair for a couple of hours but dinner seemed to help, even though I was trying not to cry while I ate. I got a good nights sleep and today has been better. We get a rest day on Friday and I can’t wait!!

Today’s ride continued down the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway. The road goes by a natural area called Crystal Park where they let people dig in the earth for crystals. We tried our hand at it.

Sunrise on the Scenic Byway
Holes people have dug digging for crystals
Jen with some of her loot
Chipmunk checking us out

We have definitely moved out of the thick forest part of Montana.

Lots of hay bales, with a hay stack maker called a beaver slide ,on the left, unique to Beaver County
A whole field of hay bales
Our track coming
And going
We had to get our bikes over this! We didn’t realize a) it swung open and b) it wasn’t the way we should have gone ( sort of)

Tonight we are at Bannack State Park which is right next to the ghost town of Bannack. Bannack was Montana’s first city and where gold was first discovered.

Bannack’s ghost town
A bank turned into a motel
Masonic Lodge
Our campsite at Bannack State Park


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8 responses to “GDMBR day 17 – Tuesday, August 1, 2023”

  1. nils Avatar
    nils

    What an incredible adventure you’re on. At last I see why you needed to do this. Nils

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    1. anniebp59 Avatar

      Thanks Nils, it is an adventure like no other!!❤️

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  2. Keri Bergere Avatar
    Keri Bergere

    I am so glad you bounced back after a good night’s sleep. You can overcome anything, I know you! I had a day like that on gcor. Let it go. I love these pictures!!!!

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    1. anniebp59 Avatar

      Thanks for that Keri, I appreciate your support❤️

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  3. Erika Avatar

    Love the pictures of these special places. You’re getting great shots!

    Pilgrimages are full of ups and downs, just like your trail. You can do it!

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    1. anniebp59 Avatar

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  4. Patti Avatar
    Patti

    Annie, this whole trip sounds tough, physically and mentally. You all are definitely pushing yourselves.
    But, (woman, hear me roar) you are all about this! You roar down those trails.
    You are awesome!
    And these low times will pass. We are cheering you on from the home front!
    You go, girl! love and strength to you

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    1. anniebp59 Avatar

      Awww, thank you Patti❤️

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