I started in Kamas and rode 21 miles up the Mirror Lake Highway. The climb was fine and the scenery was quite nice. we climbed about 2400 feet. I didn't go all the way to the top because I needed to get home, but it seems like the route must get exponentially steeper if it goes to 10,700 feet in elevation. I turned around at about 8600. There was major wind today and I'm not sure how I ended up with headwinds in both directions. Honestly, the headwind was better than the crosswind that kept trying to throw me out into traffic. I didn't particularly enjoy being passed by the extended cab pickups that were towing fifth wheels and boats. Yes, being towed by the same vehicle! In some places, the shoulder is about 6 inches wide and I was riding on the white line as far over as possible. The descent was great when there was no vehicular traffic.

I drove to Kamas on 248 and, frankly, that's the part that has me concerned. There are some major climbs between Route 40 and Kamas, particularly east of Jordanelle. SBCTwin, they didn't look like rollers to me, but maybe I define rollers differently than your friends! I have revised my plan for the TdPC. I am going to do the half-century. It will be challenging enough for me!

Alex