Fireweed lines the way. The Continental Divide beckons us in the distance. This seldom visited region is at the far northern end of the Rocky Mountains. We camp near Dragon Lake. Day 7 - We drop into a wide open valley with the Itsi Mountains to the east.
Small lakes dot the landscape.
We gradually ascend towards the divide. A glacier is framed for our evening vista. Day 8 - The country continues to open up as we go north. The Rocky Mountains loom before us. We cross the MacMillan River many times as we head towards the pass.