July 7

Left Frog River in the rain. Stopped at the Laird Hot Springs. Hard to believe it’s a natural phenomenon. Huge pools that are 70 degrees. It was a unique part of the trip.
As we were leaving a woman slipped on the deck around the pools--she broke her hip! Jeff and Joe jogged for help. A person with medical training attended to the woman and we left. After an hour on the road north we saw the ambulance coming to get her.

An interesting highlight was the Watson signpost forest—a forest of signs from around the world!

The rest of the day was riding in the rain amid spectacular scenery. Towering mountains all around—some with snow still on the peaks. Huge lakes with trees right down to the edge. The roads were fantastic, taking us right through the middle of a wonderful land--across the continental divide. Along the way we saw buffalo lounging by the side of the road and wild horses.

We arrived wet. It was a good test of my wet weather gear—will have to make some changes for the run to Deadhorse. We stayed in Teslin—a beautiful community on a lake. We dryed our clothes, had a good night’s sleep and are ready for a new day. Hope to make it to the Alaska border tonight and Fairbanks on Sunday. It’s 42 degrees and dry! Looking forward to a new day.