I traveled about 66.5 miles today.
Today was the most mentally exhausting day I've has so far. Consistent head winds in the 20-30 mph range, combined with over cast skies, occasional light rain, and cooler temps really drain one's spirit. That, and my average speed was under 10 mph, which is just disheartening. It was 40 miles to Shelby from Chester, and the last ten of those miles had me really struggling to continue. A big thanks to Beth at the Shelby visitor info center, who gave me some good maps, a nice indoor place to eat lunch, advice to get hot soup from the gas station across the street, and for general being very nice. It was both nice and needs to get a bit of hot food and a break. The last twenty some miles to cut bank was much better, though still difficult. Meet up with Walter in cut bank, got a ride to his house nearish big sky colony. Will briefly return to Canada tomorrow on my way to saint Mary! I'm excited. My camping buddy from last night (Cadence, not cascade, don't know why I made that mistake earlier) hitchhiked to cut bank (smart), and we're gong to try to meet up in saint Mary. So, tough day that ended well. Looking forward to next few days. Many, many thanks again to everyone that's been helping me out. Need to start taking more pictures again, especially going through glacier.