Back in dirt and heading up the mountain we got back in sync fairly quickly guiding the beast's up to alternate route 1500.
The "Easier route" was full of loose rocks and ruts and had us up on the pegs most of the way to Rattlesnake Ranger Station. It just didn't feel easy!
Rhys and I spent a lot of time the night before with maps and our super session with all pro Claudio to find the right work around at the Evans Canyon portion on NR 1711.
Milk Canyon road 1712 was our answer. More rocks, ruts and uphill then anything we hit so far.
Rhys took lead on the uphill and picked a good line with me right behind. Keep moving and don't stop until you reach solid ground. Worked for us!
We ran into Chris and Henry the Canadians we met the day before, up on the ridge close to the "Lookout" at the Microwave tower. Glad to see them for sure!
The Lookout was a great place for photos and then time to get down off this ridge.
My turn to lead the downhill section with Rhys right behind. Same program, keep moving and don't stop!
After the downhill we hiked out to Umtanum Falls to take a look. Very nice place!
The road into Ellensburg was comfortable and well deserved after a hard days ride!
So far so good. Tomorrow we head to Cashmere!
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