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UTCO3 – Escalante River

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From Tropic UT to Calf’s Creek Campground UT Miles 57.5 Total Ascent 2,347 ft (ascent from www.bikeroutetoaster.com) Wonderful low sleeping temperature again last night, maybe down into the mid-50s.   As it warmed up in the morning, we noticed the buzzards one by one flapping out onto a nearby bluff, landing on small trees, and spreading their wings in the morning sun. We rolled to Clarke’s again for breakfast, which they executed in much better fashion than dinner.  Pancakes were bland, but the eggs were good and sausage tasty and peppery.  Jack was still feeling poorly, but was hanging on trying

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UTCO2 – Red Canyons

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From Panguitch Lake UT to Tropic UT Miles 51.5 Total Ascent 1,461 ft (ascent from www.bikeroutetoaster.com) A late morning awakening to a full bladder.  I can typically make it through the entire evening without leaving my tent, but it is always a delicate balancing act between proper hydration and over-doing it. Temps last night dropped beautifully, down into the 40s.  It’s perfect sleeping weather when you can rest warm in your sleeping bag, but still breathe the cold crisp air.   My tent site selection had not been ideal, since its surface had me constantly rolling into the side of my

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