Due to unexpected internet access I offer a quick report: Tonight those of us not camping reside in the Wise River Club where a local cowboy poet performed for us in the bar. I am told that about 75 persons reside in Wise River, which is on the banks of the Big Hole River.
Aside from the 4000 feet of climbing which is unbelievably slow or me, the featured events of the day were descents from the summit of Badger Pass into the arid Big Hole Valley
and the descent from Grasshopper Pass to Wise River, which is more forested and twisty.
In both cases the only question is "how fast do you dare to go?" and I highly recommend they be placed on the bucket list of BF's avid descenders club. The entire 28 mile ride down from Grasshopper Pass to Wise River is almost entirely downhill and is an amazingly fun ride though not all of it is hair-raisingly steep.
There are places to cool your rims if the need arises.
The view from the deck of the Grasshopper Inn was exceptional. It was a great place for lunch.
It is 54 miles to Butte tomorrow, where we have a layover/recovery day.
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