ODT Part 9: McDermitt to Rome

Day 33 | October 13th, 2023

We had a late start, leaving the hotel at 11:30 am with heavy packs containing six days' worth of food. Our clothes, still damp from the sink wash, added unnecessary weight.

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ODT Part 8: Denio to McDermitt

DAY 29 | OCTOBER 9TH, 2023

The day began at the Denio Junction Hotel with breakfast burritos. As we fueled up for the day ahead, the weather predictions loomed over us – a mix of rain, snow, and winds ranging between 20-40 mph.

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ODT Part 7: Fields to Denio

Day 27 | October 7th, 2023

The sunshine and warm, clear weather welcomed us to the Pueblo Mountains.

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ODT PART 6: FRENCHGLEN TO FIELDS

Day 23 | October 3rd, 2023

The damp morning set the tone for our hike as we left the South Steens Campground and made our way along the Big Indian Gorge Trail into the heart of the Steens Mountain Wilderness.