Aug 31st Oldman Lake CG(2765.3)-Red Eagle, FT CG(2784.4) Campsite Elevation: 4,738ft 19.1mi (plus 4mi on a side trail)=23mi We got to sleep in this morning because it was a low mileage day. We only needed to do 19mi and planned to do an extra side trip with great...

Aug 30thE Glacier(2747.5)-Oldman Lake CG(2765.3)Campsite Elevation: 6,797ft17.8mi*Warning, long entry, but totally worth reading!Before I start, I just had to share this funny story from Tatu Joe who was at dinner last night. If you all remember, back on day 96, we...

Aug 29th Marias Campground(2732.5)-E Glacier(2747.5) 15mi Today was our final town day!!! We have gone 10days without showers or laundry and were really eager to get through the 15mi to town today. I set the alarm for 5:15am and got ready with the moon and stars still...

Aug 28th Int w/N Fork Badger Tr(2707.5)-Marias Campground(2732.5) Campsite Elevation: 5,223ft 25mi Last night, Bloodbath was looking over the maps and noticed an alternate option for today that would save mileage and avoid a lot of ups and downs. He was lobbying for...

Aug 27thGooseberry Ranger Station(2683.8)-Int w/N Fork Badger Tr(2707.5)Campsite Elevation: 5,795ft23.7miToday was a tough day for me. It was in the mid 30s this morning and everything was wet from condensation overnight. We only had 24mi to do today, so I tried to...

Aug 26thInter of Wall Creek Tr & Mtn Tr(2655.8)-Gooseberry Ranger Station(2683.8)Campsite Elevation: 5,349ft~28miToday was the second and final day of the fire reroute in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. I was looking forward to it because it had us hiking just one ridge...

Aug 25thIntersection w/Indian Creek Tr(2628.8)-Inter of Wall Creek Tr & Bungalow Mtn Tr(2655.8)Campsite Elevation: 6,400ft~27miLast night, we camped near a stream and the white noise always helps me to sleep. Since we are doing shorter mileage days, we have decided to...

Aug 24th Near Green Fork Guard Station(2606.3)-Intersection w/Indian Creek Trail(2628.8) Campsite Elevation: 6,000ft 22.5mi It was pretty cold this morning in the upper 30s and that was somewhat surprising with how hot it's been by late morning. We were in a burned...

Aug 23rdBelow Burned Point(2574.3)-Near Green Fork Guard Station(2606.3)Campsite Elevation: 6,000ft32miWith the combination of the wind through surrounding trees and the bright moonlight, I didn't sleep well last night. I used my earplugs and that helped a bit. I...

Aug 22nd4.3mi After Stemple Pass(2541.2)-Below Burned Point(2574.3)Campsite Elevation: 7,081ft33.1miWhew! I am spent! Today had a lot of hiking and it hasn't been this strenuous in awhile. I haven't been setting an alarm and I've been entertaining myself in the...

Aug 20th McDonald Pass US 12/Helena(2495.5)-Somewhere In Maze of Roads(2511.5) 16mi Man, I'm pumped! Today everything fell into place and all is set to hopefully end the morning of Sept 3rd. I pretty much know where I'll be each day the rest of the trail. It is unique...

Aug 19thOntario Creek(2478)-McDonald Pass US 12/Helena(2495.5)17.5miI got going by my usual 6:45am time. I haven't been using an alarm and I've even been playing a fun game with myself where I'm not allowed to look at the time until I walk out of camp...it has...

Aug 18th .4mi N of Champion Pass(2445.7)-Ontario Creek(2478) Campsite Elevation: 6,819ft 32.3mi Big news before I start! Mtn Rat finished the trail yesterday! He pushed to get done in time for his family's yearly vacation together. He may have been first to finish (he...

Aug 17th3mi before Nez Perce Creek(2414.5)-.4mi N of Champion Pass(2445.7)Campsite Elevation: 6,972ft31.2miI was on trail hiking by 6:45am this morning. Bloodbath and Rampage were still asleep when I left. They have shorter days planned for this leg and are taking it...