July 23/2014 Hot at base camp 95, Mountains low 60's (all our leathers on)
"Warning this is NOT for Motorhomes."
It is known as one of the most scenic rides in America -
Bear Tooth Highway.
Located in Wyoming & Montana it runs across Absaroka and Bear Tooth Mountain ranges. It takes you on a 68 mile ride with over 20 peaks above 12,000 feet in elevation. We have never traversed the Alps but imagine it might feel like this. Incredibly the 47 mile ride connecting you to Bear Tooth hwy is
Chief Joseph Scenic Byway.
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| only 19 more peaks to go ...... ahhh |
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| another peak on Bear Tooth |
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| Top of the World |
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| Serious Snow Removal |
In itself is one of the most beautiful trips and has a heart wrenching story for it's namesake. The Nez Perce Indian tribe fled through Yellowstone and on this mountain trail after a battle in Idaho. They were being forced into reservations and to give up their lands for US ranchers. After 6 days they surrendered to the US Calvary only 30 miles short of the Canadian border, a 1800 mile trek. While riding the majestic peaks you can't help imagine what a tragedy that must have been.
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| Nez Perce Creek |
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| riding Chief Joseph |
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| on top of Chief Joseph - that is our road down there |
"Warning this is NOT for Motorhomes." 
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