July 22

Hyder to Telkwa

Talked with Brian (GS1150 from MA) and he said you have to go to the Salmon Glacier. It's down the same dirt road where we saw the bears--about 20 miles. We figured it would take about an hour. We spent 4 hours there--it's absolutely incredible!!! The glacier is blue, not just any blue but an awesome glacier blue. The weather was cool. Small streams and waterfalls cascade down the mountain to the glacier. There is also a river of cold air that travels with the stream. When you cross one by motorcycle you can feel how cold they are. You might miss that in a car.

You have to be there in person--no photograph can capture it. Seems like every day is more spectacular than the day before--but this is a new best! The Salmon Glacier--put it on your list.

Left Hyder around 3, determined to get closer to Jasper. We got to Telkwa. Stayed in a great place on the river (Two Rivers). Ate at the Three Bridges--became good friends with Ian, Jason, etc. Solved all the world's problems.

Today was the best ever ... life is good.