Chapter 1: Rising to the Challenge In the pre-dawn light on May 15, 2011, the swirling clouds lifted—and my heart sank. In the distance, my destination beckoned: Hole in the Wall, a large, snow-filled, bowl-shaped cirque rimmed by ragged, black peaks and saw-toothed arêtes. From where I stood—alone, beyond help, beyond reason, in front of … Continue reading
It was tough getting across the spine of the Bitterroot Range twice during the winter of 2008. Although the distance was approximately 140 miles and a La Niña weather pattern dominated the weather with continuous snowstorms, I had sufficient time to complete the trip. During the 40-day period between the middle of March to near … Continue reading
This is the first news release concerning the planned three-winter trip along Montana’s 990 miles of the Continental Divide. http://missoulian.com/lifestyles/recreation/helena-man-plans-to-trek-entire-continental-divide-by-snowshoe/article_11beaa98-3159-11e3-9f09-001a4bcf887a.html The trip will begin shortly after the New Year in 2014.
Richard Layne 