22: Lionhead
After feeling like the last week was a bit of a hard push, I may have overdone it on civilization in Island Park, limping out of town well past noon today with a hangover and having eaten so much food that even dinner tonight is unappetizing.
Fortunately was mostly back in good form upon reaching the base of the 3000’ climb up into Lionhead. It’s hard to imagine a nicer climb into the alpine than Mile Creek—offering a smooth, steady gradient and ridable switchbacks through a pretty canyon.
I pitched camp upon reaching the summit, and will be pleasantly surprised if I ever have a better camp the rest of the trip. The views are sublime, and it’s quite pleasant to be camped among the coral and buff colored sandstones of Targhee Peak.
Tomorrow I’ll detour into West Yellowstone to get my spoke fixed, then begin then head south for Driggs.
Current mountain range: Henry’s Lake Mountains
