The ride took us back into Idaho for about a kilometre near the top of the climb and then back into Montana at the top of the Chief Joseph pass. This was also the highest point we have been on this trip (7,242ft) and is also the first time we have crossed the Continental Divide. Apparently we cross it a few more times before we exit the Rockies but that is for another day.
We descended into a very peaceful valley and took some time out to visit the Nez Perce “Big Hole Battlefield”. The centre we visited was almost spiritual in its recognition of the Nez Perce and European deaths on this field. A stroll into the town of Wisdom (yes – Rodney discovered Wisdom on his 60th birthday) followed by a celebratory few drinks, birthday cake and meal was a perfect end to a great day. 9.5 out of 10.