Past 3 Days dictated to Loretta

Michael hasn't had internet access so I (Loretta) am updating the blog with bullet points from the last 3 days.

Day 1: Glenwood Springs to Hotchkiss
Went over a pass elevation 8,755 ft (McClure Pass) to reach Hotchkiss

Day 2: Hotchkiss to Elk Creek Camp ground (Curecanti Recreation Area)
Panaramic view of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - average biking elevation = 9,000 ft.
Also, scattered thunderstorms throughout the day.

Day 3: Elk Creek Campground to Buena Vista
Climb up Cottonwood pass
Climb up to Cottonwood pass was an old washboard road
After half way, a thunderstorm became dangerous: lightning, hale and snow!
Hid under a rock until could flag down someone to give him a ride.
FIVE INCHES OF SNOW was on the ground just a mile up the road from the boulder Michael hid under
Cottonwood pass is part of the Collegiate Peaks in the heart of the Rocky Mountains

This is the update straight from the horses mouth.

Michael will post more details and pictures when he gets back to Wyoming.

-Loretta