Today was so hard. It was almost all uphill. The first 25 miles weren't so bad. The next 10 got steeper. Finally the last 10 were at a 6% grade incline and completely kicked my ass. I know it was 6% because they had signs to warn truckers (including runaway truck ramps for emergencies). I'm pretty sure this was harder than the Ozarks.
I did 10 more miles at a 6% decline which was scary as hell because I was so tired at that point and you really can't afford any mistakes.
That said, I made it and I'm in Sargents, CO after only 54 miles. I'll be camping tonight. Let's see if the tent can handle some rain!
Max elevation was 11,314 ft and it was called Monarch Pass. I was freezing my ass off towards the top. I think that'll be the hardest climb until I hit Utah.
Speaking of temperatures, it's a lot colder here. It's especially bad in the morning because it's hard getting out of bed when it's so cold (was in the 40s last night). Which is a problem because of the inevitable afternoon showers I'd like to avoid (it showers in the afternoons in the Rockies a lot).
Other than that, as soon as I hit the campground, a family from Texas offered to have me sit down with them for dinner. That was awesome. They're renting out bunk house with 8 or so bunk beds and going 4-wheeling during the day. They talk funny too, but I'll let that slide.
I'm pretty sure the lady at the campground cash register is a total meth head. That, or it's something else. She is definitely not all there.
The picture was taken during the steep part.
I am sure they thought you talk funny too.:)
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