I spent forever studying maps, planning, fretting, tweaking my motorcycle (“Honey Badger”), and then a ton of seat time in my truck trailering to the middle of nowhere. But now I’m here! The trailhead (which remains classified for now) is gorgeous. I’m in the high and lonely mountains. I can feel the thinner air at this altitude but my motorcycle and I both seem to idle ok so far. We’ll both take it easy.
I spent last night in my new tent (more on that later) snuggled in my new sleeping bag (probably more on that too) in a campground at an outfitter’s lodge. Cows were mooing most of the night… something had them pissed off! I was tired and slept pretty well for a guy my age in a backpacking tent on a mountain.
There’s no cell service anywhere. But at the bar there’s WiFi (and beer!). Of course I have my SpotX. Failing that, there’s a mysterious ancient artifact bolted to the wall… a payphone. As much as the pay phone is neat, I’m damn glad to have a SpotX.
From the bar, I’m taking this chance to check in. I’m as prepared as I can get and as clueless as anyone would be on their first such trip.
I’ll post again if I find another bar with WiFi. It may be a while. It might be tonight. I have no idea. Which, I guess, is the point.
