Tag: Montana / Idaho

• [Day 88] Lima

  

  The town is pronounced Lima — like the bean, not the Peruvian capitol. It falls on the Montana side of the border. Hikers either disagree with the place or come away neutrally content. 🗓️ Date July 26th ⇢ Mileage 25.3 📍 Trip Mileage 2051.5 ⛅️ Weather Hot 85°F 🏞️ Trail Conditions Bushwhacking through undergrowth much…

  jarodlyles

  July 26, 2023

  CDT

  Montana / Idaho

• [Day 87] Sheep Experimental Zone

  

  Of the Montana-Idaho border section, I (jokingly) have anticipated this area of trail very much… well, at least the signage and whatever hopeful, potential interactions it might hold. I entered the Sheep Experimental Zone — a segment on the divide where the US Sheep Station grazes sheep with the intention of improving “the genetic merit,…

  jarodlyles

  July 25, 2023

  CDT

  Montana / Idaho

• [Day 86] Mack’s Inn Cutoff

  

  This alternate route was not intended. But, after the incident and closure, my hand was forced. I will not continue to entertain too much more discussion or assumption on the bear killing, at least until more details become relevant. I’m sure, by now, the killing has become more than local talk — it’s probably national…

  jarodlyles

  July 24, 2023

  CDT

  Montana / Idaho

• [Day 85] Bear Closure

  

  In all honesty, shamelessly, I am spooked. However, I find myself surprised, not deterred. You hear and discuss about incidents. But, being within hour and miles of the killing is a little more potent. 🗓️ Date July 23rd ⇢ Mileage 28.7 📍 Trip Mileage 1979.2 ⛅️ Weather Sunny 80°F 🏞️ Trail Conditions Dusty, flat powered…

  jarodlyles

  July 23, 2023

  CDT

  Montana / Idaho