So, the last two days …

The first was just a moving day. Plain and simple. Saw some great scenery, got pummeled by the Montana wind that puts Oklahoma to shame, and ate fattening ‘on the road’ food.

Today we made an epic ride, traversing some of the best routes on the Butler maps. Four yellows. Four! And again, we had all the weather. On a scary ass road. Biker’s blood pressure was HIGH.

We crossed into Canada late this afternoon and Bear Watch 2018 was finally rewarded (yep, that’s a big ole grizzly in the pic at right). We are now in a hotel in Pincher Creek, Alberta. Exhausted. And ready to push to Banff tomorrow.

Below, some beautiful photos that showcase the great scenery we’ve seen over the last couple of days, and the maps showing our routes.

Belgrade to Libby

Libby to Pincher Creek

P.S. What’s with the a-holes who feel the urge to approach us about riding a motorcycle in the rain and snow? As we were parked on the pullout, putting on our rain gear (in the rain, which isn’t easy), one guy walked by us and said, “I won’t ride in weather like this; too many chances of slipping.” I replied, “good to know”. Seriously, dude? Thanks for that extra special glimpse into your life. Then, at the top of the mountain, while we were taking off our rain gear, a lady got off the shuttle bus and walked up to me and asked, “are you on a motorcycle?” I said yes, and she said, “I couldn’t stand to ride up this mountain on one of those things.” To which I replied, “well I couldn’t stand to ride on the shuttle bus.” B*tch.