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<\/a><\/p>\nEven as we loaded our bikes with all our gear, we could feel the wind blowing and knew<\/em> it would not be to our advantage. \u00a0We were “Going to the Sun” this morning; Glacier National Park’s most famous road. It is a 22 mile trek straight up the Continental Divide….that<\/em><\/strong> Mountain in front of us!<\/p>\n We had a ten mile pedal to get to the “climb”, We hoped the 40% chance of rain predicted, would hold off at least until we reached the summit. \u00a0But the wind in our face was also quickly blowing the clouds over the mountain towards us. easy NO.<\/p>\n Climbing the Road to the Sun is difficult to describe and photos don’t seem to do it much justice either, but that did not stop us from trying. \u00a0All the photos (many duplicates) are below, but we’ll point out a couple of notables.<\/p>\n Bird Woman Falls-<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Two tunnels We hesitated to leave, but our trip into town was not a short one, nor all down hill. \u00a0Dropping down the greener east side of the pass we were met with a gusty headwind, more incredible views Thankfully, the rain stopped in time for dinner and a slice of Razzelberry Pie ala mode.\n\t\t<\/a>The “fly in the ointment” was, we had to have it completed by 11:00 am (National Park time allotment). \u00a0Tough to climb a steep mountain (and take pictures<\/em>) under a time constraint, but that was our <\/strong>only option. \u00a0So, out of the door with no<\/em><\/strong> coffee and half a stale cinnamon roll.<\/p>\n<\/a>scary thought since we were doing our best to make forward progress on this<\/em> part, especially with the wind in our face. \u00a0Naturally, it was beautiful.<\/p>\n<\/a> Nestled deep in the forest, we could see the moss covering the forest floor<\/a>while looking for any bears that may be concealed in the darkness. We could hear the music of the streams rushing down the mountain; magical when we could catch a glimpse.<\/a> We watched the sun kiss the mountain top,<\/a> then retreat behind the clouds rolling over the mountains. \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Our progress was laboriously slow, stopping as little as possible with the clock ticking in our minds, but managed a “few” photos (okay, close to 400, between the two of us). <\/a> Someone had told us the first six miles up was the toughest,<\/a> but they must have only gone five miles; there was no part of this ride that was easy, gorgeous YES,<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>nearly a 500 foot drop.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>one critter<\/a>and the most incredible Heaven’s Peak summit.<\/a>Standing at 8987 feet, it was impressive from every angle.<\/a>Other than that it was mountain peaks,<\/a> glaciers<\/a>and waterfalls of all kinds…..<\/a>and then The Summit<\/a>…..by ten o’clock in the morning.<\/a>You would have thought we’d climbed Mt Everest, but we were ecstatic with our 3000 foot climb to Logan Pass. \u00a0Even the sun came out\u00a0<\/a>to light the mountain tops.<\/a>Fabulous.<\/p>\n<\/a>and an unbelievable shot of this glacier.<\/a>Still more climbing, albeit not nearly as steep or long, but tough on our tired legs. \u00a0On our twenty plus mile ride from the top and stunning views.<\/a>Took a lunch break along St. Mary’s Lake<\/a>and noticed the clouds were forming again, with gusto.<\/a>This is Triple Divide Peak,<\/a>one of the few places on earth whose waters feed three oceans (Pacific, Atlantic or Arctic ocean). \u00a0And then we come to the point where the Rockies meet the prairie. \u00a0<\/a>Only forty miles today, but we were toast. \u00a0We watched from our motel perch the storms forming over the mountains.<\/a>Then the wind swept down bringing with it arctic temperatures and rain. <\/a> We hustled inside and put on every stitch of clothing we could find, it was Cold.<\/p>\n