Rainy and Washington Pass

Rain or shine, we must climb. 30 miles of climbing to be more precise. A very difficult challenge for us both but one we embraced and conquered. Fueled with breakfast we headed out.

Up and up and we climbed into the sun. We climbed for hours and finally reached Rainy pass, the first of the day at around 4,800 feet.

Then a short downhill, and climbing again to Washington pass at 5,477 feet.

Ok, then what? 32 miles more of steep braking, and downhill cruising to Winthrop, WA.  We checked into a great little motel, ate a giant Mexican dinner and fell fast asleep in the Methow valley.