Last night was a very interesting! Around 4am the cabin began vibrating as extremely heavy footsteps could be heard on the cabin porch. Lasted about 5 mins then stopped. God knows what it was, I’m guessed it to be a grizzly or a moose but was not going to find out.
Set my alarm for 6:30 am this morning. The sun was just about up, the sky cloudless & the mountain peaks glowing pink – quite spectacular.
With swollen Knee, I packed my bike & at 7:30 head off to Elkford. 36 miles on I came across divide rider Bret, (S >N). 6 weeks in & traveling incredibly light – I now know this to be an essential art to be mastered in Whitefish.
My luck continues, Bret was a nurse and advised on treatment & handed me an anti inflammatory tablet which definitely helped.
Todays route is along one road down the Elk Valley down to Elkford & first real civilisation after Banff.
Fist sign of Civilisation @ Elkford
First stop was beer at the only bar then on to Hi Rock Inn, owner, a 75 rear old Korean, Jay runs this place near single handed due to local mining paying so well. His work includes building & repairs and manning reception – being a little deaf means calling to book a room is not always successful. Nevertheless, Jay keeps a great place & viewing both accommodations, is the best in town!
Jay left Korea to find his fortune in Canada when a young man, as a qualified marine engineer. He quickly discovered welding Paid 4x more so that’s what he did until 60. He’s quite a man, still sharp & fit and an inspiration to those of us on the right side of 70!
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