On Wednesday, June 11, the skies began to clear. Another day and another summit!

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This was the view outside my hotel window on Tuesday, June 10, in Baker City, Oregon. Most of the roads above 3000' were being plowed. I opted to stay another day in Baker City. The Tulane trio continued eastward. I will be anxious to hear their stories.

Day of Rest

I doubled up on distance during the break in the weather, covering 95, 87 and 69 miles in consecutive days. I caught up with the guys from Tulane University that I met back on day four 0n my way to Eugene. Pictured with me are (from the left) Jake, Andy, Chris and Luke. We all rested at the Super 8 in Baker City, Oregon. I spent an extra day for recovery and to wait out the snow! After all,it is only the 10th of June!
The Tulane Trio took off this morning regardless.
Luke is still here at the Super 8.

Luke "The Piano Man" Kirby

I met up with Luke in Prairie City on Sunday, June 8. Luke is a musician and pianist from Spokane, Washington. He too is on his way to Virginia via the Trans-America trail. We have been traveling at the same pace for the past few days. We plan to attack the mountains of Idaho together.

Over The Top

Success is measured in passage over summits. Thus far:
Santiam Pass 4817 feet
Ochoco Pass 4720 feet
Keyes Creek Pass 4357 feet
Triple Threat: These 3 in one day
Dixie Pass 5277 feet
Tipton Pass 5124 feet
Sumpter Pass 5082 feet

More and higher to come!

The Ladies of Apostolic Christian Church

I found brief shelter along the climb over Santiam Pass in the cold and snow. I was greeted by these young ladies from the Apostolic Christian Church. Apparently I looked very cold and miserable. They were very comforting and encouraged my progress. They were there to see the waterfalls on this beautiful Oregon day!

SUNSHINE !!!!!!

So that is what we crossed!? The first day of sunshine, June 7. I look over my shoulder to see the Cascades in the background as I pedal East. On this first sunny day, I managed 95 total miles.