We have spent some time in Golden trimming down gear, getting clean, checking weather forecasts, and scouting snow properties in preparation for our trek over Howse Pass. Much of the trip thus far has gone swimmingly and according to plan, so in a way we are looking forward to the challenges and adventures that this leg will present. At this point, we have settled into a nice groove with camp chores, everyone is getting along well, and giggle fits remain frequent. However, our singable song repertoire is limited and we welcome song suggestions. We recently met an inspiring and adventurous couple who provided us with some sage advice: remember to have guts and pack plenty of chocolate. Our moms have informed us that sometimes the SPOT beacon fails to transmit or shows us following irregular and seemingly odd routes, we encourage those tracking us not to fret when such transmission hiccups occur; most often we simply forgot to turn the device off before crawling into our warm and cozy sleeping bags for the night. Wishing for a week of cold nights leading to hard snowpacks, next time you hear from us we will be on the other side of the continental divide! <Nathalie>
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