Yahk to Cranbrook
On the road by 7:40 with lots of clothes and raingear on. 5 degrees and overcast to start. Today was all about "Firsts". We had our first experience riding in snow flurries. Yes I said snow!!! The temperature climbed to a "balmy" 6 degrees with a bitterly cold and strong wind. Thank goodness it was in our backs most of the time. The hills were not too bad and certainly ride-able. The roads were busy, dominated by dozens of cattle trucks.
We also changed time zones today from Pacific to Mountain. Now we are only 2 hours behind you "easterners"
A milestone was also passed today as we broke the 1000 km mark for our trip. Imagine 1000 km in the mountains! Cannot believe it ourselves!
Last but certainly not least, we began to enter the "majestic" Rockies with their snow capped peaks. (Even though they were hidden off and on with snow flurries)!
We are camping in downtown Cranbrook at the Mount Baker RV Park, a small but well maintained little park with friendly people. It is a bit windy however! Forecast for tonight is minus 1. Chilly! We are going to try for Fernie tomorrow. It is a bit further than we have been riding so we will see.
Daily Distance = 70.26 km. Time on the bikes = 4 hours 22 minutes. Average Speed = 15.76 km. Maximum Speed = 52.42km. Wildlife Sightings = spotted sandpiper, hooded merganser, deer.
Kevin = 2 Sue = 0.
