Stage 45 - Sisters OR, 85mi (137km)

I enjoyed a nice evening at the porch of the Oregon Hotel together with some guests, one couple of Germany and two visitors from Switzerland. All the Restaurants were closed on Sunday's, therefore each of us had to organize its own dinner.

I woke up early this morning, had a brief breakfast at the Hotel and took off at 7AM to climb Ochoco Pass. It was another wonderful morning, blue sky, with a long but steady and gradual ascent.







It took me  1hrs30min for the 17mi to get to the crest of the Pass at 4'720ft above sea level. This was my second last climb before I will approach the Pacific coast, as tomorrow I will have to climb McKenzie Pass.

The downhill was gradual too and it lead me through the Ochoco National Forest, a wonderful scenery and me coasting through a dense pine forest.
















I crossed many east bounders today but did only stop for Jamie & Fred as they were just about 20mi from Sisters, my final destination of today.

Mount Jefferson

Three Sisters
which I will pass tomorrow
climbing McKenzie Pass

Tomorrow I will be aiming towards Eugene, my second last stage of my journey. I hope the weather will be with me, although the forecast announces few showers.