Originally Posted by indyfabz

Every year I like to get out west for a couple of weeks of self contained riding. The photo with the dog ran with an article in the Great Falls Tribune about the financial benefits of cycle touring in the state of Montana which I was featured in.




But one time I took the train to Seattle and rode to Maine, then partially down the east coast. Encountered some snow then, too. Same during the following year, when I rode from Seattle to Cortez, CO via Glacier N.P. (again), a route which included Chief Joseph, Lost Trail, Craig, Togwotee, Hooiser, Monarch, Dallas Divide and Lizard Head. That's why I consider quality rain gear to be an essential.