Our riders have left Wyoming and are making their way through the mountains of Colorado! They successfully rode 125 miles through the Great Basin, which is a drainage basin that sits between two watersheds (one flows to the Pacific Ocean, and the other flows to the Atlantic Ocean/Gulf of Mexico). Water in the basin flows inward, either evaporating or forming temporary lakes. Because of this, there is no reliable water source, and Sasha and Jason have to carry all of their water for the 125 mile ride. Luckily the A&M Reservoir, located half way through the basin, was full and they were able to replenish their water supply.
Sasha and Jason spent the 4th of July in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, watching the parade and fireworks that evening. They spent most of their time in Steamboat stocking up on groceries, repairing their bikes, and cleaning their gear (it got really dusty in the Great Basin!). Now they are back on the trail!
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