Edson

t took us 6 hours to reach Edson (1 hour resting in the shade and eating a muffin and 1 bottle gatorade). I was not psychologically prepared for so much climbing. The rolling hills were constant and some were very long. Much to our surprise we crossed the Obed Summit which was higher (over 1100 meters) than in the Rockies!

When we were in Blue River, the manager told us that Edson was the highest town in the Rockies and we struggled with the truth of that statement. I think he was right. The foothills seem to be less high but the Motel manager said it was hilly til Edmonton. I sure don’t recall it from the many times we’ve driven the Yellowhead. After 3 hours riding my body’s tolerance for the cycling position dwindles so physically even though the legs are becoming stronger it is still quite wearing. We had the wind at our backs quite a bit from the summit on so frequently coasted for quite awhile — then up and up we went again. The shoulder bas been wide and paved since Hinton and highway divided so traffic was less intrusive.