Were sitting in the Hiker Hut–a community supported hiker shelter in Anaconda, MT–waiting for the worst of the incoming weather to pass. Flood watches and heavy rain hit this area starting Tuesday while we were still in Butte, so we took the shitty weather as a chance to get planning completed and food boxes shipped ahead for the 400 mile section between us and Canada. We’re both restless and ready to hit the trail again, but at least we’re dry for the moment. This has been almost like a little vacation in the middle of a long hike. I hope we didn’t start to get soft!
On a brighter note, the creeks and streams here are definitely flowing so our backs won’t be burdened by water like they were in the desert!