Lewis & Clark, Prince Maximilian
                       Summer Tour     July 24-31, 2010
                                            with humanities scholar  Clay S. Jenkinson
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                           Photos: Day 6, 7, and 8 through the infamous Bitterroot Mountains of the Lolo Trail
                         
                                                                                   
Active holiday through Lewis & Clark's White Cliffs of the Missouri River and Bitterroot Mountains.  Participants must be in good physical shape to participate.  VAN SUPPORTED: this allows you the option to not partake in some of the activities.  LUXURY CAMPING:  A crew has gone ahead to setup your camp.  Beverages and hors d'oeuvres await your arrival.  All meals are hearty, made from great outdoor recipes and the freshest ingredients. Recreational equipment provided.  New sleeping bags onsite may be purchased for a small fee or you may bring your own. 
                                              
Itinerary

Day 5            Wednesday           July 28
Today, a travel day through gorgeous country, places you into key position at the base of the Bitterroots for your foot journey to the top in the morning.  A few Lewis & Clark surprise stops are in order before you arrive Lochsa Lodge, our favorite lodge with rustic cabins nestled along the Lochsa River, (Nez Perce: means rough water). If you prefer not to hike up the mountain tomorrow, an equally enjoyable choice offers you van transportation to the top.  Stopping at 13 Mile Camp and Rocky Point Lookout (photo above) for interpretation, you can see your upcoming (and Lewis and Clark's) journey from a birds-eye view.  This evening enjoy a special visit from Meriwether Lewis around the campfire at the lodge.
                                                LODGING:  Lochsa Lodge, Powell, Idaho        Meals: BLD

Day 6            Thursday              July 29
A great day of adventure and discovery! Your hike this morning is an eight mile hike uphill, a 3000 foot climb in elevation, the same area 33 men of the Expedition Corps climbed September 15, 1805.  Enjoy readings from "the Journals" by Clay Jenkinson.  Tonight's camp is also an Expedition site named Snowbank - where they camped and melted snow for their water.  Like the Corps, you will "take an early supper" you have earned it.  Unlike the Corps, it will be hearty.  Evening enjoyment will be dialogue around the camp circle and later the quiet of nature!                (Lewis & Clark) CAMPSITE:  Snowbank        Meals BLD

Day 7           Friday                   July 30 
Although you are now standing in very remote high mountainous terrain,(7000 feet), you will find numerous sites, (mostly, but not exclusively Lewis & Clark), to explore and enjoy with interpretation and journals read by Clay Jenkinson:  Bear Oil and Roots, Indian Post Office, Lonesome Cove, The Sinque Hole, The  Smoking Place and more.  for those with energy to burn, our traditional sunset hike to the top of Bald Mountain will be available.  Not only beautiful, it exposes the same scenes the Corps most likely witnessed of the Lochsa, Selway and Clearwater River drainages and the camas prairies off in the distance.
                                                    (Lewis & Clark) CAMPSITE:  Dry Camp       Meals BLD

Day 8           Saturday             July 31
"Coming down off the mountain" can take you weeks after you return to your home.  Mentally this is your challenge, physically we make it easy for you.  Your hike or van transportation down begins after breakfast.  Magic grows if you allow some distance on the trail between you and your mate in front and behind you.  Your senses awaken!  As you descend through the elevations watch the tree types changing, feel the temperature zones adjusting and listen to the sounds and beauty of nature as you cross several creeks before you reach the bottom.  A hearty lunch and the Lochsa River are waiting, ready for you to dive in!  This evening enjoy your finale with our traditional farewell dinner party at the lodge.
                                                  LODGING:   Lochsa Lodge, Powell Idaho       Meals BLD

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We hope you can join us!
 
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with humanities scholar  Clay S. Jenkinson
Telephone 208-791-8721 ~ Fax 208-746-0625   email bek@odytours.net
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