Father's Day 2019


I sure had fun seeing and meeting so many people during my stay in Great Falls.

Erin, her dog Nelli and me


On Father's Day I returned to the CDT and Erin gave me the best present; she hiked with me for a few hours before returning home.



The trail was beautiful and exactly on the Continental Divide. It was very emotional for me to say goodbye to Erin. I've heard that's what the Trail does to you. 

Monday night, it rained, but I stayed dry in my tent.

Granite Butte Lookout

We hiked close to this fire lookout, which is available to rent from the Forest Service.

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