July 16, Day 14 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 We suspected with a name like Hells Canyon that we could expect some challenges ahead. We also knew it wasn’t a good sign when we left the campsite late after a…
In Search of Idaho
July 15, Day 13 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 After a rest day in Baker City, Oregon, we ventured out in search of Idaho. Before we arrived, however, we were awestruck by the unusual terrain we were to encounter as…
Three Significant Climbs
July 13, Day 11 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 I was a bit skeptical when Debbie said she wanted to make it to Baker City before our rest day. First, we’d just camped and I’d slept poorly. When I asked…
Happy Campers
July 12, Day 10 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 Introduction to the High Desert Can you say “hot”? We started the day later than we should have, and our portable thermometer read 95 degrees as we made our way up…
Rushing Waters
July 9, Day 7 of TheHopeLine Tour of 2014 After three rest days in Springfield, Oregon, while tending to Debbie’s sore knee, we were chomping at the bit this morning to get back on the road. Upon departure, we were…