Originally Posted by 79S
Probably easier route


Had a choice, 9,000ft pass over the Bighorn Mts to Sheridan WYand then north, I figured 5 days to LBH that way. Going north through Billings on the other hand was a three day proposition. Unless I’m riding into a strong headwind I can make 60-70 miles on the Plains, only 30-40 in the mountains.

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