Kremmling - Walden
62 miles
5 hours and 18 minutes in the saddle
29.2 mph max speed
11.7 mph average speed
Today we crossed the continental divide for the second time. This is the watershed where the water drains either to the Pacific or the Atlantic. Our first crossing was at Hoosier Pass. We will cross the continental divide many more times as we head north through Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. Today we crossed Muddy Pass at 8,772 feet elevation. We have finally acclimatised to the higher altitude and we had no trouble climbing.
Our ride today has taken us along the wide Platte River Valley, with majestic snow capped peaks on either side.
Tonight we are staying at the flash Antler's Inn, in Colorado's moose viewing capital. Antlers were everywhere and there were plenty of hunting trophies staring at us from the walls. Some of the 2000 moose in the area are keeping us awake with their strange throaty calls.
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