We've offically crossed the Cascades about a week ago. Steven's Pass was intense. 4,061 feet, most of which is in the last 10 miles. No wonder everyone I talked to recommended taking anything but Highway 2. But Jon wanted to go to Leavenworth for the Bavarian Bike and Brew and the only way there was over Steven's Pass. Jon didn't come with us by the way. And the Bike and Brew was pretty shitty. Oh and after Leavenworth theres another mountain pass to cross, This one was only 2800 feet, but its in the desert of Eastern washington. We ran out of water going up, and almost out of daylight before we made it to the top. I don't think i've ever been more excited then when i saw the peak.
We intened on staying with our friend Benny in Spokane but then Jon lost his contact info. Luckily there was a Crimethinc event planned in Spokane on Tuesday that i was sure we would find him at. We had to bike across Washington in 2 days to get here in time but it wasn't so bad. Just a lot hillier then expected. Spokane has been great. We met a lot of awesome people. Its a shame to leave so soon but we need to get to some barter fair in Usk, Wa to meet with Jon (who claims to have finally finished his bike he was suppose to have done over a month ago).
thats about all i got. one of these days i'll load up the pictures, theres not many. mostly just us in front of elevation signs.
-muffin
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sensing some hostility here. sorry that the bike & brew fest/wine walk/rock fest didn't turn out well. Olympia's still carrying on strong and awesome, bumming around i run into the most awesome people up to the most awesome shit. It's tough leaving here(really tough) i guess i'm just a pull the bandage off slow kind of guy.
see you all tomorrow.
-jon
ps. wtf, no anonymous posts
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