Epic Trail Run with Jon - The long awaited day has finally arrived. The day that we are running the final 30 miles of the Bear 100 course is here. We abandoned our families all morning and raced them to Bear lake. We got a good 5 hour head start, but still lost. I blame it on Jon and his incessant picture taking. I think I took 40 pictures to his 10. I will add some here at some point soon. Ok, maybe I will just blame it on the course. What a tough last 30 miles. Ouch. I had a blast and will spare you the long winded details. I will add in some commentary when I add the pictures. The short version is this. We started at the Logan River Aid station (mile 68.6), promptly crossed the river and climbed over a mountain to Beaver Lodge (75.8). Left Beaver lodge and headed up Steep Hollow to Gibson Basin (81.2). Down Gibson Basin to Beaver Creek Campground (85.25). Then a relentless climb up a mountain to Ranger Dip (92.2). The fun didn't end there as we immediately climbed a super steep pass before descending a super steep hill to Bear lake (Finish). That commentary didn't do it justice, I know, but this is a work in progress.... Our families beat us to Bear Lake, but after a raspberry shake all was forgotten. We enjoyed the rest of the day at the lake spending way too much time in the sun. Had a blast though. Great Holiday!
Sport Tracks reported the following: 30.3 Miles (5:16:03) 10:26 pace ave 6,072 climb, 7206 descent Yes, I was able to repair my broken Garmin with some solder, wire, and super glue. I feel proud. Oh, wait, I make a living designing electronic circuits, I should be able to do this in my sleep. Forget I brought it up then. 
The Beav...  The Jon.... 
The Trail.... 
The Cody...and the fly 
How much farther Jon? 
Still lots to go... 
The Lake.... 
Final Uphill (last major one at least).... 
Finally made it!
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