THE CROWSNEST HIGHWAY. CYCLING THE BC3. THE KOOTENAY PASS.

August29, 2019

"Another monstrous climb on Route 3, Kootenay Pass is further to the east than Paulson and rises 1,094 meters." 

Canadian Cyclist

No time to sit around and watch ...........

The problem of stocking up on supplies.

With no services on route and wanting to camp topside, how much or little do I want to slug up.

Heading to Lethbridge, Alberta.

Having years ago cycled some of the Idaho and Washington State portions of the Selkirk Loop, today taking a super steep up hill side trip.

Heading over the top to Creston, BC.

The "Kootenay" is the highest, open year round(between avalanches) pass in British Columbia.

Calm before the steep.

What goes up must come down
Spinnin' wheel(s) got to go 'round
Talkin' (to myself) 'bout your (ascending) troubles it's a cryin' sin
Ride a Titanium (painted) pony let the spinnin' wheel(s) spin

David Clayton Thomas

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KOOTENAY PASS

Credit and thanks Canada Cycling Magazine

With a bit of a heat wave passing through southern British Columbia, 

some welcome cloud cover.

Been having more than my share of BC bluebird.

Life is Big.

Keeping "Parry Sound Bikes" hydrated.

Best seat in the house!

Hair-raising,

breathtaking.

Was having an episode, cardiac episode!

Cycle Killer,

Qu'est-ce que c'est

Climbing strategy. "CACTUS" play list. Afraid of not trying 
far superseding afraid of failure.

I often buy into the program that the journey is often more gratifying than the destination.
At this point I'm changing my program.

Plant my flag!

Damage done.

Summit camp.
A natural high!!