Day 14: Radium to Marble Canyon (Kootney National Park)

June 23rd
Km today: 85km
Highlights: Sinclair Pass 1477m, climbed 11% grades
Crazy Kootney weather again! This morning we woke up to tons of rain so we went back to sleep for another half hour. Bu the time we woke up again, the rain had cleared and it promised to be a nice day. After a quick breakfast and packing up all our stuff, we started up the climbs we previewed the day before.



Climbing up Sinclair Pass was more difficult and longer than expected.



Taking a few quick breaks for snacks and dropping several layers of clothes, we reached the top and saw how challenging the climb actually was.



Lunch was had in McLeod Meadows and we got to enjoy beautiful roads with beautiful shoulders and gorgeous scenery for the rest of the afternoon. Taking breaks to learn the history of the Kootney National Park, we kept our eyes open for wildlife along the road. Unfortunately, all the elk and moose appeared to be hiding and all we saw were some white-tailed deer.

The Rockie Mountains were so majestic! It was awe-inspiring to cycle the valley in between them. I know I will miss the mountains so much as we leave.



Tonight we stopped at Marble Canyon campground for its opening night. It is just before Vermilion Pass so we should be in good stead for tomorrow. Only a few more kilometeres left in BC!



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