Wow - that sounds awfully tough! Considering I am a beginning mountain bike rider, I would be just like your friend - falling, bruised and battered! I am definitely not ready for an adventure like that yet. Maybe someday! I enjoyed reading about it, though, and the huts sound nice!

How did you find and plan your route so there would be huts along it? Is it a official "route" of some sort?

We've hiked (just day hikes) in Utah and Colorado, and the scenery is indeed amazing!!!

Emily